Pearson Yachts Countess 44
Masthead Ketch · Long Keel · 1965–1970
A John G. Alden-designed masthead ketch with a long keel, built by Pearson for comfortable, stable offshore cruising
Designed by Alden & John G. Alden.
- LOA
- Beam
- Draft (max)
- Displacement
- Ballast
- Hull type
- Long Keel
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Character
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LivelyComfort 41Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.64Bluewater
LightD/L 393Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 13.8Powered-up
TenderBallast 32%Stiff
Built heavy and sea-kindly — a boat made to cross oceans and forgive a rough night.
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Full specifications
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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
32.0%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Ketch
Ratios
SA / displacement
13.8
Displacement / length
393.4
Comfort ratio
40.7
Capsize screening
1.64
Hull speed
7.4 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1308
Hull
Hull type
Long Keel
Construction
Fiberglass
Ballast type
Lead
Production
Years built
1965–1970
Units built
59
Designer
Alden, John G. Alden
Builder
Pearson Yachts
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Related models
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