Motor-sail boat "Madeira 44"
As with all designs by our office the construction and stability meet the highest requirements and prescriptions.
Key Benefits
- The 7/8 sail plan with its big full-batten main and high-aspect jib is easy to handle. The aerodynamic propulsion forces of this sail plan are better. The shrouds have been placed further apart, giving the mast better support. Under heavy loads the rig will be much calmer, which is important when you make long trips.
- All versions of the keel are equally safe and stable.
- As an option a modern doghouse with fixed windows can be installed, giving shelter and security even under extreme weather conditions.
- The spacious owner's cabin is forward with its own toilet/shower unit.
- The living area in the cabin is large and comfortable, which is very important when making long trips.
- The large windows, hatches and ventilation possibilities preclude that boxed up feeling.
- The "wet" area is located close to the entrance, which means that you can reach the toilet, the chart table and the galley in wet clothing without wetting cushions and other items that are difficult to clean.
- A cabin with a double bed aft. The recess makes getting in and out easier.
- On starboard and aft there is ample storage space with large hatches. In the deep starboard storage space a generator, diving compressor or heater, etc. (world trip equipment) can be installed.
- In the transom a folding swimming platform is integrated with storage space for the life raft.
- The plans are available for round-bilge steel, aluminium and glass-fibre wood core. For the multi-chine construction, which is also available, the plans make use of the "quick assembly" method (QAM), known the world over and developed by Van de Stadt Design.
| Length over all | 13.50 m | 44' 3" |
| Length waterline | 11.80 m | 38' 9" |
| Beam | 4.20 m | 13' 9" |
| Draft | 2.20 m | 7' 3" |
| Draft | 1.95 m | 6' 5" |
| Draft | 1.70 m | 5' 7" |
| Displacement (steel) | 14.30 t | 31500 lbs |
| Displacement (aluminium) | 12.00 t | 26500 lbs |
| Displ. (glass fibre wood core) | 12.00 t | 26500 lbs |
| Ballast (steel) | 5.00 t | 11000 lbs |
| Ballast (aluminium) | 5.70 t | 12500 lbs |
| Ballast (glass fibre wood core) | 5.70 t | 12500 lbs |
| Lift Keel version | ||
| Draft keel down | 2.70 m | 8' 10" |
| Draft keel up | 1.25 m | 4' 1" |
| Displacement (steel) | 13.80 t | 30400 lbs |
| Displacement (aluminium) | 11.50 t | 25400 lbs |
| Displacement (wood core) | 11.50 t | 25400 lbs |
| Sail area fractional rig | 105 | 1130 |
| Mast height above waterline | 21.25 m | 69' 9" |
| Headroom main cabin | 2.00 m | 6' 7" |
| Headroom forward | 2.04 m | 6' 8" |
| Headroom aft cabin | 1.97 m | 6' 6" |
| Cabins | 2 | |
| Berths | 7 | |
| Toilets | 2 | |
| Fuel tanks | 500 l | 110 gall. |
| Water tanks | 700 l | 154 gall. |
| Sump tanks | 200 l | 44 gall. |
| Recommended engine power | 48 kW | 65 hp |
| ce Design category | A |
