Liberty 458
Cutter · Fin with rudder on skeg · 1981–present
The LIBERTY 458 is an extended version of the PETERSON 44 hull design with a different deck and coach roof.
See her sail
The Liberty 458, on the water
The fleet's own footage — the truest look at how she really moves.
Footage from Living For Sail
Is it for you?
Character
Where this design lands on the numbers a shopper trusts — read straight from her own ratios.
LivelyComfort 38Sea-kindly
CoastalCapsize 1.65Bluewater
LightD/L 211Heavy
EasygoingSA/D 15.1Powered-up
TenderBallast 35%Stiff
A capable offshore cruiser with an easy motion when the sea gets up.
The living fleet
Sailed by the fleet
The crews aboard this model, and where they were last seen.
On the water
The Liberty 458 on video
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Also on YouTube
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- ⛵️ DIY Sailboat ROTTEN Transom Fix | ANTIDOTE's soggy backside get's a facelift!
The record
Full specifications
The complete reference set — tap any figure to switch between metric and imperial.
Dimensions
Weights
The family
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Nearby designs by size, type, and era — worth a look alongside her.