HUNTER 44 DS
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 43.21 ft |
| LWL | 39.17 ft |
| Beam | 14.5 ft |
| Draft | 6.5 ft |
| Displacement | 22,936 lb |
| Ballast | 7,236.3 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.4 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Pmainsail luff | 50 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 20.83 ft |
About the HUNTER 44 DS
Shoal keel: -Draft: 5 ft / 1.52 m -Ballast: 7,389 lbs / 3,352 kg Sail area furling: 883 sq ft / 82 sq m Furling mast: - Height from waterline: 61.33 ft / 18.70 m - P: 50 ft / 15.24 m - E: 20.83 ft / 6.35 m Standard deck saloon headroom: 6.5 ft
The Hunter 44 DS is a dual-skeeter cruising yacht designed by Glenn Henderson and built by Hunter Marine (USA) in 2004. While the exact total hull count is unspecified, this model represents a specific iteration of Hunter's popular 44-foot line, characterized by its B&R Fractional rig and fin keel.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and weekend sailors who prioritize interior volume and ease of handling over extreme performance, as evidenced by the high frequency of davit installations for trailerability and comfort-focused upgrades like dodgers and biminis.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 22936.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.05, the boat offers moderate offshore stability, though owner reports highlight critical rudder/shaft issues and medium-severity keel smile/sump cracking that must be addressed before serious offshore passage-making.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other Hunter 44 variants and similar-era dual-skeeter designs like the Beneteau 423 or Jeanneau 43.9, sharing similar displacement and beam dimensions that favor stable, comfortable cruising.
Direct variant of the HUNTER 44 DS
Near-identical models — same hull, builder and designer, re-badged or lightly changed. Specs and owner-reported issues are typically shared across the group, so a sister model's page may carry detail this one doesn't.
Performance
Estimated Value
Medium ConfidenceAsking price by model year
20 listings · boat years 2003–2008 · median $130,452
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 43.21ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
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Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
3 reported issues across 3 systems for the HUNTER 44 DS, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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