Rustler 44
Ocean-capable raised saloon bluewater cruiser
Powerful, comfortable and exceptionally well-behaved, the Rustler 44 is a welcome addition to the ranks of classic bluewater cruising yachts. Superb performance combined with comfortable motion underway will allow easy long distance passage making.
Rustler yachts always feature their own distinctive character as well as being built to take the worst of the prevailing seas. The Rustler’s heavy weather characteristics are why many are sailed on long distance cruises. This is a fine-looking aft cockpit yacht, with moderate height to the topsides, a sweet sheer line, pleasing overhangs, and relatively low cabin top. A long fin keel combined with a skeg-hung rudder gives huge reassurance in terms of safety.
“A strong, seagoing boat, capable of serious passage making”
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Interior
Below decks, the Rustler 44 features a spacious, open plan saloon designed with style for comfort. The large, beautifully finished saloon table can comfortably seat eight. The Rustler 44’s interior is spacious. A galley and two seating areas make both entertaining and living in harbour everything you desire. A raised chart table allows good views whilst sailing, which is complemented by the views from the raised saloon area.
Designed for living in safety and comfort under way, the accommodation is practical but attractive. Vast cabins make living onboard a comfortable experience.
“A yacht for the discerning owner with a love of sound, traditional craftsmanship”
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Principal Dimensions
| LOA | 44ft 5in – 13.50m |
| Beam | 13ft 9in – 4.28m |
| Draught | 6ft 11in – 2.10m |
| Ballast | 10780lbs – 4900kg |
| Displacement | 30140lbs – 13700kg |
Sail areas
| Main | 536sq ft – 49.80sq.m |
| Yankee | 587sq ft – 54.40 sq.m |
| Staysail | 180sq ft –16.70sq.m |
Construction
| Hull | Mould in accordance with Stephen Jones construction drawings. |
| Deck | Mould in accordance with Stephen Jones construction drawings. |
| Designer | Stephen Jones |
Technical details
| Design | Designed by Stephen Jones. |
| Hull | Comprised of isophthalic gel coat, colour white, with complexes of chopped strand mat and woven rovings, hand laid with isophthalic resin on the first two layers. |
| Deck | The side decks have a moulded non slip finish. Teak laid side decks are available as an option. |
| Sails | Fully battened mainsail with 3 reefs and Selden MDS car system. Cutter rig standard. UV protection to yankee and staysail. Furlex 300S furling gear to yankee, hanked on staysail. Mainsail cover. |
| Spars | Selden deck stepped double spreader anodised mast and boom section. Anderson 28ST mast winch with clutch above |
| Deckwear | Anderson 58ST sheet winches plus 2 46ST spin/main/running backstay winches |
Engine options
| Nanni N4.85 (85hp) diesel engine with 2:1 mechanical gearbox. |
| 100amp alternator. |
| Engine is flexibly mounted with built-in drip tray. |
