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Dynamique Yachts Express 44

Masthead Ketch · Fin keel, spade rudder · 1980–1986

A Joubert-Nivelt masthead ketch with a high sail area-to-displacement ratio designed for spirited performance

Designed by Joubert, Nivelt & Joubert-Nivelt.

LOA
Beam
Draft (max)
Displacement
Ballast
Hull type
Fin w/spade Rudder

Is it for you?

Character

Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.

LivelySea-kindly

Her moderate displacement on a moderate beam gives 28 — a moderate, middle-of-the-road motion.

Comfort ratio 28
CoastalBluewater

1.97 — just under the 2.0 offshore line; her beam is modest for her weight.

Capsize screening 1.97
LightHeavy

211 — moderately heavy for her waterline, a balanced cruising weight.

Displacement / length 211
EasygoingPowered-up

20.8 — plenty of sail for her weight; lively and quick to respond.

Sail area / displacement 20.8
TenderStiff

33% of her weight is ballast — on the tender side; she'll heel readily and want a reef sooner.

Ballast 33%

Powered-up and quick to accelerate — this one likes to sail.

  • Heavier than ~81% of boats her size on file
  • Beamier than ~90% of boats her size on file

Compared with 2566 boats of the same type within a quarter of her length.

The record

Full specifications

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Dimensions
Weights
Ballast / displacement
33.0%
Rig & sail area
Rig
Masthead Ketch
Ratios
SA / displacement
20.8
Displacement / length
210.7
Comfort ratio
28.4
Capsize screening
1.97
Hull speed
8.2 kn
Pounds / inch immersion
1947
Hull
Hull type
Fin w/spade rudder
Construction
Fiberglass
Production
Years built
1980–1986
Designer
Joubert, Nivelt, Joubert-Nivelt
Builder
Dynamique Yachts

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