F&C 44 Ketch
Excellent Blue-water Cruiser.
- Boat REF# · 343626
- LOA · 13.32m
- Year · 1985
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Fin
- Berths · 8
- Engine · 1 x Diesel 50hp, Perkins 4108 (2016)
- Lying · Gibraltar
Extra Details
| Designer | Frers |
|---|---|
| Builder | Frers Y Cibels SA |
| Lying | Gibraltar |
| Fuel capacity | 164.0 ltr (36.1 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 640.0 ltr (140.8 G) Total - 3 Tanks |
| Holding tank capacity | 50.0 ltr (11.0 G) Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x Diesel 50hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Perkins 4108 (2016) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Drive | Shaft |
| Prop(s) | Brunton 3 bladed. |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | 3.5 ltr (0.8 G) /hour At Cruising Speed |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 6 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 8 knots |
| Engine spares |
|---|
Dimensions
| LOA | 13.32m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 10.60m |
| Beam | 3.80m |
| Draft Min | 1.55m |
| Draft Max | 2.30m |
| Displacement | 13,000kg (28,665.0lbs) |
| Headroom | 2.00m |
| Storage | On marina |
Rig
Ketch rigged Aluminium spars (1985) with stainless steel standing rigging (2000)
Sails
| Mainsail | - Slab (2018) Fully Battened, Lazy Jacks, |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Furling (2018) |
| Other sails | Mizzen (2018) |
| Mizzen staysail (1985) | |
| Cruising chute with snuffer. () | |
| Storm Jib (1985) |
| Spinnaker gear |
|---|
The rigging has been regularly serviced and checked with the last check taking place in March 2025
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 5 batteries charged by: engine, wind generator, solar panels, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Fin |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
Keel is 3/4 length not long but not really fin either.
The yacht also has a drop centreboard operated via a winch in her cockpit. This explains the max/min draft of the boat. The centreboard gives the boat excellent upwind performance.
The companionway hoods have also been replaced this year.
The three water tanks are regularly sanitised to ensure water freshness.
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 8 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 2 |
| Shower | 2 |
| Heads | 2 heads (Manual) |
Accommodation appears to ooze the classiness of a bygone era.
Accommodation
| Oven | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Freezer | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Non-Smokers | |
| Microwave |
Accommodation appears to ooze the classiness of a bygone era.
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Sprayhood | |
| Spray dodgers | |
| Warps | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers | |
| Passerelle | |
| Cockpit Enclosure | |
| Bimini | |
| Bow Thruster |
4 halyard winches
6 sheet winches
Electric Simpson Lawrence windlass
2 anchors
(CQR and Danforth)
60.00m of chain
dinghy (2023)
(Inflatable)
3hp outboard, Mercury 4 Stroke (2010)
The beautiful teak decks were restored over the last two winters and look great.
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| Wind | |
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Navtex | |
| Stereo | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| TV | |
| DVD | |
| Fish Finder | |
| AIS Receiver |
Safety Equipment
| Liferaft | |
|---|---|
| Life jackets | |
| Life buoys | |
| Searchlight | |
| EPIRB 406MHz | |
| Boarding ladder | |
| Emergency steering |
5 bilge pumps (2 manual / 3 Electric)
New gas alarms fitted in February 2025
New liferaft in 2025.
Toys
Dinghy as new from 2023.
Broker's Comments
The F&C 44' Ketch is a 13.4m monohull sailboat designed by German Frers (America Cup, around the World design winner) and built by Alberto Cibil in 1985.
This boat is a modern classic and hull K57 of 60, hand built. She is a rare yacht with lovely lines, a rich wood interior, and great sailing characteristics.
This boat is very well cared for and is in very good condition. She was last lifted out in March 2025 and her underwater hull sanded back to GRP. New antifouling and all anodes replaced. Seacocks, propeller and bearings all serviced. The engine had a full service in February 2025.
Retention of her berth is possible subject to the marina’s agreement and terms and conditions.
Dick Carter the famous yacht designer once said when asked "how do you know which boat is the one, Dick? Dick answered with, "you will hear the violins play". The F&C 44' ketch is a yacht you might just hear the violins play.
The F&C 44' is a fast, beautiful, go anywhere blue-water cruising yacht with a strong fibreglass hull and deck with teak overlay (the deck of this boat was refurbished across the winters of 2020 -2021). The interior is finished with impeccably crafted mahogany. The horizon for this boat is endless.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since early 2022
Why are you selling her?
Looking to purchase a smaller boat
Where have you sailed her?
Local waters