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  LaFitte 44

Text Box: We also have a 24 gallon per hour water maker which we run every couple of days for an hour or so. For additional power we have a wind generator and a solar panel. Sails consist of fully-battened mainsail (389 sq. ft), genoa (685), staysail, storm staysail, trysail,  with additional 1300 sq. ft. cruising spinnaker. Engine is 60 HP Perkins 4.154 -rebuilt in 2001 Average speed is about 6 knots, 7-8 if the wind is just right, and 12 if surfing down very big waves.  Margarita has sailed us over 50,000 miles on this trip.  She is a cross between a house, a pet, and a body guard to us. Text Box: Designer: Robert Perry Length Overall: 44'4 1/2'' Waterline length:35'5 Beam:12'8 Draft:6.4 Ballast:11,000 pounds external lead Displacement :28,000 pounds Fuel:100 gallons diesel Water:120 gallons Year: 1984        

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Revised: 03/12/04.