Cs 44
Description
The CS 40 is a Canadian coastal cruiser-racer sailboat designed by Tony Castro and introduced in 1987 by CS Yachts (Canadian Sailcraft) in Brampton, Ontario. Production ran until around 1990, with approximately 100 units built, many customized with options like Kevlar hulls, turbo diesels, tall rigs, or swim platforms. It's an evolution of the CS 36 Merlin, featuring a modern Euro-style hull with a wide beam, flat run, and IOR influences for enhanced speed and stability. Known for its solid vacuum-bagged fiberglass construction (balsa-cored above the waterline) and versatile layout, it's favored for club racing, family cruising, and charters.
Construction Details
| Designer | Tony Castro |
|---|---|
| Builder | Canadian Sailcraft |
| Length | 44.083 ft |
| LOA | 44.080 ft |
| LWL | 34.670 ft |
| Beam | 13.670 ft |
| Displacement | 22000 lb |
| Max Draft | 8.160 ft |
The standard boat dimensions
| i | 58 ft |
|---|---|
| j | 16.80 ft |
| p | 52 ft |
| e | 18.50 ft |
| p2 | - |
| e2 | - |
| i2 | - |
| j2 | - |
| I | J | P | E | P2 | E2 | I2 | J2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 ft | 16.80 ft | 52 ft | 18.50 ft | - | - | - | - |
Sails
| Sail Type | MAINSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 52 ft - (15850 mm) |
| Foot | * 18.5 ft - (5639 mm) |
| Leech | * 54.3 ft - (16551 mm) |
| Tack Angle | * 88 ° |
| Diagonal | * 54.58 ft - (16636 mm) |
| Head (inches) | * 6 in - (152 mm) |
| Area | * 491.99 ft² |
| Sail Type | JIBSAIL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 48.31 ft - (14725 mm) |
| Foot | * 21.91 ft - (6678 mm) |
| Leech | * 42.61 ft - (12988 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 115 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 19.32 ft - (5889 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 11.98 ° |
| Area | * 466.69 ft² |
| Sail Type | GENOA |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 57.36 ft - (17483 mm) |
| Foot | * 26.84 ft - (8181 mm) |
| Leech | * 54.32 ft - (16557 mm) |
| Percentage LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perpendicular | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 3.98 ° |
| Area | * 722.73 ft² |
| Sail Type | DRIFTER |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 57.36 ft - (17483 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.84 ft - (8486 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.04 ft - (15862 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 150 % |
| Length Perp | * 25.2 ft - (7681 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 8.99 ° |
| Area | * 722.79 ft² |
| Sail Type | ASYMMETRICAL |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 57.36 ft - (17483 mm) |
| Foot | * 27.72 ft - (8449 mm) |
| Leech | * 52.77 ft - (16084 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 165 % |
| Area | * 1193 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33.21 ft - (10122 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.33 ft - (3758 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.99 ft - (8531 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.08 ft - (3072 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 167.4 ft² |
| Sail Type | STORMJIB |
|---|---|
| Luff | * 33.21 ft - (10122 mm) |
| Foot | * 12.33 ft - (3758 mm) |
| Leech | * 27.99 ft - (8531 mm) |
| Perc LP | * 60 % |
| Length Perp | * 10.08 ft - (3072 mm) |
| Deck Angle | * 19 ° |
| Area | * 167.4 ft² |
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