Seller's Description
This 1978 Hudson Seawolf 44 Ketch Sailboat is rigged and ready to travel to far away ports or spend a relaxing day cruising the Puget Sound.
The solid-built and sturdy, high-seas cruiser was designed by the esteemed William Garden, this vessel is built to endure on the high seas.
Crafted with a fiberglass hull and deck, complemented with two wooden masts made with Douglas Fir. The Sea Wolf is deck-stepped and ketch-rigged and offers traditional charm and performance on the water.
Equipped for extended journeys, this Sea Wolf features opening ports from Newfound Metals, an Iverson full dodger for added protection, and an EZ-anchor Rebel 6 electric anchor hauler for effortless anchoring maneuvers.
Navigating the seas is made easy with modern amenities, including three Garmin chartplotters, AIS transceiver, and integrated radar. Hydraulic steering by Hynautic.
Below deck, discover comfort and convenience with a king bed in the captain’s berth, full berth midships, and bunks forward. The galley features a four-burner gas stove with oven and stainless double sink, ideal for preparing meals during your voyage.
This well-appointed vessel also includes North sails, LED lighting throughout, and a diesel heater for cozy evenings onboard. With a range of 500 nautical miles at 6 knots, she’s primed for long-distance cruising and ready to chart new horizons.
Having sailed extensively from the Gulf of Mexico to Alaska, this Sea Wolf has proven her seaworthiness time and again. Whether you’re dreaming of coastal cruises or transoceanic passages, she’s prepared to fulfill your nautical ambitions.
As much as the Seller would love to continue the journey, circumstances compel him to part ways with this cherished companion. Don’t miss your chance to own a piece of maritime history and set sail on the adventure of a lifetime with the 1978 Hudson Sea Wolf 44 Ketch.
Specs
- Designer
- William Garden
- Builder
- Hudson Enterprise Ltd.
- Associations
- ?
- # Built
- 30
- Hull
- Monohull
- Keel
- Long
- Rudder
- ?
- Construction
- FG
Dimensions
- Length Overall
- 43′ 6″ / 13.3 m
- Waterline Length
- 34′ 8″ / 10.6 m
- Beam
- 12′ 11″ / 4 m
- Draft
- 6′ 0″ / 1.8 m
- Displacement
- 32,000 lb / 14,515 kg
- Ballast
- 12,000 lb / 5,443 kg
Rig and Sails
- Type
- Ketch
- Reported Sail Area
- 1,000′² / 92.9 m²
- Total Sail Area
- ?
Mainsail
- Sail Area
- ?
- P
- ?
- E
- ?
- Air Draft
- 58′ 0″ / 17.7 m
Foresail
- Sail Area
- ?
- I
- ?
- J
- ?
- Forestay Length
- ?
Auxilary Power
- Make
- Ford Lehman
- Model
- 4-25
- HP
- 80
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Fuel Capacity
- 200 gal / 757 l
- Engine Hours
- ?
Accomodations
- Water Capacity
- 240 gal / 908 l
- Holding Tank Capacity
- ?
- Headroom
- ?
- Cabins
- ?
Calculations
- Hull Speed
-
7.9 kn
Classic: 7.9 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
- Sail Area/Displacement
-
15.9
<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.
- Ballast/Displacement
-
37.5
<40: less stiff, less 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
- Displacement/Length
-
340.6
300-400: heavy
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
- Comfort Ratio
-
43.1
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
- Capsize Screening
-
1.6
<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
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