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The perfect balance of performance and comfort
for the ultimate in passagemaking safety.

Experienced sailors know the added safety that comes with good sailing performance. The ability to sail off a lee shore, shorten a passage to within the available weather window, or safely maneuver through seas are critical safety concerns that should not be overlooked.

Equally important is having the comfort required to avoid fatigue when heading offshore. A dry and comfortable cockpit, good visibility, and a forgiving motion are essential for a safe and enjoyable passage.

"When running before 50 knots and BIG seas we were thankful to be in a boat that tracked beautifully but could also be maneuvered through the waves when needed. The boat is forgiving, comfortable, safe, and fun to sail."
Larry Garber, TRADITION

The Outbound 44 was designed by the late Carl Schumacher (1949-2002), designer of the Alerion Express 28, Oyster's Lightwave 48, the Express 27 and 37, and a large stable of west coast custom racing yachts. We selected Carl for one reason .... he drew boats that sailed great. Schumacher successfully combined the moderate displacement required for cruising comfort with an efficient underbody needed to beat the weather, upwind performance, and excellent control.


Key Features:

  • Solid 100% hand-laid fiberglass hull: still the preferred choice of serious cruisers
  • Lines by renouned racing yacht designer: weather beating performance and superior handling
  • Moderate displacement: dampened motion and offshore comfort
  • High Righting Moment: upwind performance
  • Large tanks centered over the keel: 200 gallons water, 160 gallons fuel
  • Long fin keel molded with the hull: no keel bolts, deep bilge sump
  • Semi-raised salon: airy, family room style interior
  • Large, deep, and narrow cockpit: comfort and offshore safety
  • Short companionway: safe movement to and from the cabin
  • Watertight bulkhead 7 feet from bow: collision safety
  • Double Headstay Rig: BOC inspired for safety, performance, and versatilty
  • Large Foredeck sail/stowage locker: keep wet gear away from living spaces
  • Dedicated liferaft locker: easy deployment, out of the way, off the deck
  • Large stowage capacity: All gear stowed safely in its place
  • Ventilation:4 large dorades, solar vent, 10 opening ports, 8 deck hatches

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    Offshore Performance:
    Easily driven lines, moderate beam, long waterline, moderate displacement, high righting moment (RMC=2645), and 360 gallons of tank capacity directly over the keel.

    Liveaboard Comfort:
    Large, airy, open interior with easy access to and from the large comfortable cockpit.

    LOA:
    		 44'9"   Sail Area: 1083
    DWL: 40'3"   Water: 200gal.
    Beam: 13'6"   Fuel: 160gal.
    Draft: 6'6"/5'6"   SA/Disp: 18.75
    Disp.: 28,000
    		  Disp/Length: 189
    Ballast:
    		10,000 (w/ 3500# bulb)   Beam/Length: 3.3
    Bridge Clearance
    		 64'   LPS (IMS) 127 degrees