MASON 44
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 43.92 ft |
| LWL | 31.75 ft |
| Beam | 12.25 ft |
| Draft | 6.25 ft |
| Displacement | 27,400 lb |
| Ballast | 9,400.9 lb |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 48.5 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 17.8 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 42.3 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 18.4 ft |
| PYmizzen luff | 27.5 ft |
| EYmizzen foot | 10.9 ft |
| FLforestay | 17.8 ft |
| Mainsail | 796.9 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 453.9 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 771.6 sq ft |
About the MASON 44
Updated version of MASON 43. Cutter or ketch. Cutter short rig: I: 48.50' / 14.78m J: 17.80' / 5.43m P: 42.30' / 12.89m E: 18.40' / 5.61m
The Mason 44 is a robust, heavy-displacement ketch designed by Al Mason and Jeff Leishman, built by Ta Shing Yacht Building in Taiwan in 1985. With a displacement of 27400.0 lb and a full/long keel, this vessel is engineered for stability and offshore passage making rather than high-speed planing.
- Best for:
- This boat suits experienced cruisers seeking a stable, heavy-displacement platform for long-range coastal or offshore voyaging, particularly those who value the balance and helm feel of a masthead ketch rig.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a capsize ratio of 1.63 and a comfort ratio of 42.52, the Mason 44 is well-suited for offshore passages, offering significant stability and motion comfort in heavy seas.
- Comparables:
- Comparable vessels include the Hallberg-Rassy 43 and the Tartan 4400, as they share similar heavy-displacement characteristics, full keel designs, and ketch or yawl configurations aimed at bluewater cruising.
Performance
Market Price
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 43.92ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
9 reported issues across 7 systems for the MASON 44, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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