The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

F&C 44 Ketch

Bluewater equipped ketch.
£0 Sold / Unavailable
  • Boat REF#  ·  302061
  • LOA  ·  13.32m
  • Year  ·  1985
  • Construction  ·  GRP
  • Underwater profile  ·  Fin
  • Berths  ·  8
  • Engine  ·  1 x Diesel 50hp, Perkins 4108 (2016)
  • Lying  ·  Gibraltar
Boatshed Gibraltar
Boatshed Gibraltar
John Alcantara

The boat featured is not currently for sale by Boatshed. The boat information and images presented are part of Boatshed’s back catalogue of the 25,000+ boats we have listed in the last 20 years and appear here for general information and guidance purposes about Boatshed and our boat selling systems and services

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 engine1= 1189
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

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.

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
Europa Sport 2.6m dinghy (2010)
(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)

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. She is ready to sail. This boat is very well cared for and is in very good condition. She doesn’t require anti-fouling as per most vessels as her hull is full (below the waterline) copper coated. This was put in place two years ago and will not require renewing until 2030. Retention of her berth is possible subject the 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 fiberglass 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.

This F&C 44 Ketch has been personally photographed and viewed by John & Lynda of Boatshed Gibraltar. Click here for contact details.

Owners FAQ's

How long have you owned the boat for?

Since 2014

Why are you selling her?

Brexit consequences.

Where have you sailed her?

U.K. into Med and into Gibraltar.

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