David Walters Yachts Cambria 44

Sailboat 45′ 11″ Since 1985

Overview

Builder
David Walters Yachts
Model
Cambria 44
Type
Sailboat
Built
1985–1990
Designer
David Walters
Hull
Fin with rudder on skeg
Hull material
Fiberglass
Rig
Cutter

Dimensions

Length overall
45′ 11″ (13.99 m)
Waterline length
36′ 4″ (11.06 m)
Beam
13′ 6″ (4.11 m)
Displacement
28,600 lb (12,973 kg)
Ballast
11,500 lb (5,216 kg)

Sails and rig

Sail area
986 sq ft (91.6 m²)
I (foretriangle height)
58′ 6″ (17.83 m)
J (foretriangle base)
18′ 6″ (5.64 m)
P (mainsail luff)
52′ 6″ (16.00 m)
E (mainsail foot)
15′ 8″ (4.79 m)

Design ratios

Sail area / displacement
16.9

Power from the sails for the boat's weight. Under 16 is modest, 16–20 a typical cruiser, over 20 lively.

Displacement / length
267

How heavy the boat is for its waterline. Under 200 is light, 200–300 moderate, over 300 heavy.

Ballast ratio
40%

Share of the weight that is ballast. Higher generally means stiffer in a breeze.

Capsize screening
1.77

Under 2 is generally considered better for offshore use.

More details

Ballast Type
Lead
Construction
FG

Data from Mauri Pro Sailboat Data. Check details with the builder before relying on them.