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1973 Reliance 44

Listed
$56,900 USD

Seller's Description

The owner bought this boat in 1999

Standard features

44 1973 Reliance Sloop for sale in ready to sail condition. This boat just recently came back from an extended cruise in the Bahamas and has been hauled out for regular hull inspection and bottom paint. This boat is completely ready to sail to the islands again. This is a unique and one of a kind opportunity to own a proven blue water vessel. Designed by Pierre Meunier the 44 has a classic hull that the June 1981 issue of Cruising World described as a “sturdy and pretty boat that will stand out in any crowd of modern cruising boats.” As a further review in 2011 issue of Cruising wold states, Now 30 years later, it’s still true and I suspect anyone you talk to will say holds true today. What everyone says when they see this boat is look at those lines! This boat has been upgraded and amenities added like the full cockpit hardtop that make it that much better and functional for long distance sailing or live-aboard. Owner has purchased a larger 52 boat. Currently out of the water at Cooper River Boat yard which saves on hauling fees for survey! Ready for inspection and sea trial! Engine and transmission recently serviced, with recent water pump and belt.

-2007 Volvo Penta 30hp MD2030 Diesel recent engine service and fluid change complete (1342hrs) -Garmin 741 XSV GPS Sounder -Garmin 18 Radar -MPPT Solar Charger Controller -400 watt sollar panels -Standard Horizon VHF with AIS receiver -CPT Auto Pilot -Ritchie compass -Force 10 4 Burner Stove -Adler Barber Danfoss Compressor 15cu Freezer and fridge -Profurl Roller furling Jib -66lb Bruce Anchor with 60 Chain and 200 rode -Wisker Pole -Spare Fortress Anchor and rode with chain -Lewmar Winches

Specifications: -85 Gallons fuel Tank -150 Gallon freshwater tank -20 Gallon holding Tank -Bridge clearance 57’ -Draft 6’2 -Beam 12.5’ -Displacement 28k with 14k lb lead keel -Modified full keel with cut away

Recent replacements and upgrades: Thru hulls replaced 2014 Standing rigging cap shrouds, backstay and fore stay replaced 2023 Most running rigging replaced 2023 Bottom Paint 2024

Call, text or email questions and come take a look at this classic. 843.41zero.93zero3. No brokers please. Located in Charleston SC. $54900

Specs

Designer
Pierre Meunier
Builder
Reliance Sailing Craft Co., Ltd. (CAN)
Associations
?
# Built
46
Hull
Monohull
Keel
Long
Rudder
?
Construction
FG

Dimensions

Length Overall
44′ 3″ / 13.5 m
Waterline Length
31′ 5″ / 9.6 m
Beam
11′ 8″ / 3.6 m
Draft
6′ 2″ / 1.9 m
Displacement
28,000 lb / 12,701 kg
Ballast
11,200 lb / 5,080 kg

Rig and Sails

Type
Ketch
Reported Sail Area
905′² / 84.1 m²
Total Sail Area
789′² / 73.3 m²
Mainsail
Sail Area
374′² / 34.7 m²
P
45′ 3″ / 13.8 m
E
16′ 6″ / 5 m
Air Draft
55′ 1″ / 16.8 m
Foresail
Sail Area
415′² / 38.6 m²
I
50′ 0″ / 15.2 m
J
16′ 7″ / 5.1 m
Forestay Length
52′ 8″ / 16.1 m
Mizzen
PY
31′ 0″ / 9.5 m
EY
6′ 11″ / 2.1 m

Auxilary Power

Make
?
Model
?
HP
40
Fuel Type
Diesel
Fuel Capacity
100 gal / 379 l
Engine Hours
?

Accomodations

Water Capacity
200 gal / 757 l
Holding Tank Capacity
?
Headroom
?
Cabins
?

Calculations

Hull Speed
7.2 kn
Classic: 7.51 kn

Hull Speed

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Formula

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

A more accurate formula devised by Dave Gerr in The Propeller Handbook replaces the Speed/Length ratio constant of 1.34 with a calculation based on the Displacement/Length ratio.

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio.311
Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

7.17 knots
Classic formula: 7.51 knots
Sail Area/Displacement
15.7
<16: under powered

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

Formula

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64)2/3

  • SA: Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
  • D: Displacement in pounds.
15.7
<16: under powered
16-20: good performance
>20: high performance
Ballast/Displacement
40.0
>40: stiffer, more powerful

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Formula

Ballast / Displacement * 100

40.0
<40: less stiff, less powerful
>40: stiffer, more powerful
Displacement/Length
402.6
>350: ultraheavy

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

Formula

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
402.6
<100: ultralight
100-200: light
200-300: moderate
300-400: heavy
>400: very heavy
Comfort Ratio
46.1
40-50: heavy bluewater boat

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Formula

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam1.33)

  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
  • LWL: Waterline length in feet
  • LOA: Length overall in feet
  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
46.09
<20: lightweight racing boat
20-30: coastal cruiser
30-40: moderate bluewater cruising boat
40-50: heavy bluewater boat
>50: extremely heavy bluewater boat
Capsize Screening
1.5
<2.0: better suited for ocean passages

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

Formula

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

  • Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet
  • D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
1.54
<2: better suited for ocean passages
>2: better suited for coastal cruising

Notes

Many of these yachts were completed by other yards, and/or individuals, so fit, finish and other details vary.
Cutter or ketch.

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