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I am told this is a good blue water boat, but it doesnt appear on any of the lists. Is it taiwanise? Is it just a broker trying to sell a boat?
They look like a really cool Robert Perry design. Check out this guys website .
intrigued The more i read, the more i like it. thanks for the link
Some info on them here .
core deck Im reading that they have a Balsa core deck. I remember warnings regarding these. Saildog, or anyone have input on this design feature?
bellefonte said: Im reading that they have a Balsa core deck. Click to expand...
I spoke with Bob Perry about the Lafitte 44 a couple of years back cos there was one for sale in Australia. I confess I didn't think much of the thing compared to other BP designs such as the Norseman 447, Passport 40/41/43, or even the Baba 40 or Valiant 40 but BP was quite positive about the design and the boats in general. To my mind it is not one of BP's best sterns but I have to admit they look better in the flesh than they do on paper. To me it still looks like a canoe stern Norseman 447 but there is no denying that for the era they have a good reputation as a fast cruiser and better than average build quality for a Taiwanese boat. Usual rules apply to buying a Taiwanese boat in particular look at the tanks. Original deck fittings and rigging could be dodgey but its unlikely in a thirty year old boat that any of the original fittings are still being used. Chain plates need careful inspection and if not already replaced are probably due for it. BP would have to try really hard to design a bad boat I reckon so its ultimately going to come down to the condition of the boat rather than any inherent problems with the design itself.
Awesome input everyone. I am looking at one this weekend I believe. It had a lightning strike, so the electrical has been gutted. Of course, the upside would be that all the electrical will be brand new...
I know of no boat that size from the last 30 years without a core of some kind, usually balsa, in the decks. There probably are a few though. But the Lafitte had teak decks as an option - hopefully this one doesn't as they can be a disaster after 20 years or so. The hull is cored with Airex. As tdw posted, sterns are in the eye of the beholder. But it is a solid fast boat as designed. I don't think Bob Perry has ever designed a bad boat and he had total input on this one. The biggest issue with the wiring, which is a big job in any case, is access and what has to be removed to do it. With good access it is labor heavy but you will have a new boat in this respect when done.
Here's another review: Boat Review by David Pascoe - Lafitte 44
I own La Fete, hull #5 and it is an awesome boat. Sails very well, quite fast, good in light wind and steady in high winds. I've been refurbishing her for nearly 5 years and in great condition. My teak decks are still in excellent condition.
You can read Bob Perry's own thoughts about the LaFitte 44 in these two links: The Lafitte Story - By Bob Perry Double Enders According to Perry
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Real time update | Zingaro is on the HUNT! James tours a Bob Perry designed Lafitte 44 monohull sailboat. He says: The boat is trying to speak to you, all you have to do is listen…
This isn’t only a boat tour, but also an explanation of exactly how he goes through the boat as a pre-purchase survey.
This monohull is reportedly a great sailor, and it’s big enough to fit 6 comfortably. With two separate cabins, two heads, and a convertible settee, there is plenty of room for cruising in comfort. It’s the same boat, that my buddy Brandon is taking to Antarctica – you can see some of his adventures here: Sea Change.
The Lafitte really shines in the galley, and the huge workspace and double freezer/fridge is a big plus from Zingaro’s tiny little kitchen. I’ve been on much bigger boats with smaller cooking spaces.
The engine is relatively new, and looks to be well cared for. The layout is very weird: As you come down the cockpit companionway you are greeted, instead of a boat interior, with a wall of teak – making up the aft cabin. There is a double to port with a small seating/stowage area. I would have put another quarter berth here and don’t really see the point of this waste of space…
But the rest of the interior makes sense and is very well laid out. The nav table is comfortable, the settee converts to a bed, and the aforementioned galley is quite a sight. The quarter berth is very high up, so if you are limited in mobility or a big person you are going to have a problem sleeping here.
Really the only glaring problem I saw with the boat is the teak decks. They would absolutely need to be ripped out. This a a huge job, most likely entailing the re-bedding of every deck penetration and partial replacement of the deck. Also all of the cushions and headliners need to be replaced. If you were to pay someone to do this I would imagine it would get up near $20,000, but for me to do it I think more around $5k and a month of work (preferably on the hard).
As far as price, he wants $85k.
With the layout and the deck problems I’m not really sure I’m in love with this particular boat.
Stay safe and healthy! James
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56 units have been built..
The Lafitte 44 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized. It is best suited as a bluewater cruising boat. The fuel capacity is good. There is a good water supply range.
Model | Lafitte 44 | ||
Length | 44.33 ft | ||
Beam | 12.67 ft | ||
Draft | 6.33 ft | ||
Country | Taiwan (Asia) | ||
Estimated price | $ 0 | ?? |
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Sail area / displ. | 16.85 | ||
Ballast / displ. | 40.39 % | ||
Displ. / length | 279.40 | ||
Comfort ratio | 38.55 | ||
Capsize | 1.67 |
Hull type | Monohull fin keel with rudder on skeg | ||
Construction | Fiberglass | ||
Waterline length | 35.50 ft | ||
Maximum draft | 6.33 ft | ||
Displacement | 28000 lbs | ||
Ballast | 11310 lbs | ||
Hull speed | 7.98 knots |
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Rigging | Cutter | ||
Sail area (100%) | 967 sq.ft | ||
Air draft | 0 ft | ?? | |
Sail area fore | 546 sq.ft | ||
Sail area main | 420.66 sq.ft | ||
I | 56 ft | ||
J | 19.50 ft | ||
P | 51.30 ft | ||
E | 16.40 ft |
Nb engines | 1 | ||
Total power | 60 HP | ||
Fuel capacity | 110 gals |
Water capacity | 115 gals | ||
Headroom | 0 ft | ||
Nb of cabins | 0 | ||
Nb of berths | 0 | ||
Nb heads | 0 |
Builder | Chung Hwa Boat (TAIWAN) | ||
Designer | Robert Perry | ||
First built | 1978 | ||
Last built | 1989 | ||
Number built | 56 |
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LAFITTE 44 is a fin keel cutter sailboat built by Lafitte Yachts and Chung Hwa Boatworks from 1978 to 1989. It has a displacement of 28,000 lb, a sail area of 967 ft², and a design by Robert Perry.
The LaFitte 44 is a sturdy and spacious cruiser designed by Robert H. Perry and built in Taiwan. Learn about its features, performance, and price range from this boat review.
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Ambiance. You hang around boats long enough and you begin to detect that boats, like rooms in a house or office, have acoustic qualities. I notice it immediately on going aboard any boat. It can have a harsh, thin, tinny sound, like a boat with fiberglass liners, or it can have a hushed, very quite atmosphere inside.
The Bluewater Sailboat Lafitte 44 was designed by Bob Perry, who is most known for associating the term "performance" with cruisers. It deviates from Perry's performance formula to emphasize on comfort and aesthetics. She is a double-ended heavy displacement cruising yacht that has been "overbuilt" to sail the world in comfort and safety.
Robert Perry Lafitte 44 Blue Water Cruiser. Designed by the renowned Robert Perry, Three Sheets is a prime example of one of Bob Perry's quality cruising designs. ... "We specified each and every joiner-work detail on the boat, " said Bob Perry. "Lafitte would use only the best components and no expense was spared to make the boat top quality. "
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A high quality and designed cruiser/live aboard with superb sailing performance. Owner cruised for ten years in South America and has returned to Apollo Beach, FL, US. See details, photos and specifications of this vessel.
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Boat Configuration & Layout The Lafitte 44 follows the double-ended theme that Perry popularized with his first design, the Valiant 40. However the lines of the Lafitte look distinctly more modern, with its high freeboard. The bow has a moderately fine entry and sits fairly high above the water.
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I spoke with Bob Perry about the Lafitte 44 a couple of years back cos there was one for sale in Australia. I confess I didn't think much of the thing compared to other BP designs such as the Norseman 447, Passport 40/41/43, or even the Baba 40 or Valiant 40 but BP was quite positive about the design and the boats in general.
James tours a Bob Perry designed Lafitte 44 monohull sailboat. He says: The boat is trying to speak to you, all you have to do is listen… This isn't only a boat tour, but also an explanation of exactly how he goes through the boat as a pre-purchase survey.
The Lafitte 44 is a 44.33ft cutter designed by Robert Perry and built in fiberglass by Chung Hwa Boat (TAIWAN) between 1978 and 1989. 56 units have been built. The Lafitte 44 is a moderate weight sailboat which is a reasonably good performer. It is very stable / stiff and has an excellent righting capability if capsized.
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This week we find a Bob Perry-designed Lafitte 44 sailboat for sale in Marion, Massachusetts. This Lafitte 44 is a well-proven bluewater cruising sailboat th...
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1981. 44'4'. 12'. 6'4'. Washington. $50,000. Description: This is the perfect live aboard boat - with great head room, large galley and ample storage. It is also a proven ocean cruising vessel that successfully went over 25,000 nautical miles around the South Pacific and back to Ketchikan, Alaska.
LaFitte 44. 938 likes · 27 talking about this. a collection of photographs and information gathered from the internet on LaFitte 44 sailboats. Site creator: Ken Lund SV Full Circle LaFitte 44
View the broad range of Used sailing boats Lafitte 44 for sale in your area on offer in your area, review the detailed information about each vessel, compare prices, and uncover the best Used sailing boats Lafitte 44 deals. 1982 Lafitte 44 for sale Lafitte. Metropolitan City of Florence Tuscany, Italy. 1982. Used. $75,522.