A blend of traditional and modern lines, the 44 Sedan is a beautiful and capable long-range cruiser. A no-nonsense exterior features fiberglass cap rails, Flexiteek or fiberglass decks and stainless steel window frames, keeping maintenance costs down.
The hard chine hull was carefully designed to provide good stability and economy at low-end speeds, while providing lift to allow for higher top-end speeds. A keel allows the vessel to track well, but you remain in full control at any speed with a large barn-door-style rudder. The rudder, along with the shaft and propeller, is fully protected. The planked look embedded in the fiberglass adds to the character and classic look.
The hull is solid, hand-laid fiberglass. This makes it both very strong and heavy, which adds to the stability. A vinyl ester resin is used in the outer two layers of the hull to prevent blistering. Below the waterline is additional protection in the form of an epoxy barrier. The stringers are made on a separate mold and then glassed into the hull so there is no coring to worry about.
The superstructure is made of fiberglass and cored mostly with a lightweight, closed cell foam material, increasing stability while eliminating the possibility of rotten decks. Rigid PVC squares are used in areas that require more strength (where the upper helm seat is bolted, for example). The hull and superstructure are a shoebox design that are epoxied and fiber glassed together for a strong and lasting bond.