1990 44 (ft.) J BOATS J/44

The J-44 is the perfect Sailboat.. Live-aboard comfort, easily managed by two, with offshore durability and speed to win Fastnet and Sydney-Hobart. That is the way the J-boat web sitestarts with these boats. Bob Perry has said the J-44 is the perfect combination of speed, comfort and ease of handling. With all this going for them a look at En Fuego III is a must. The current owner has gone through her from stem to stern, look at the extensive list of updated equipment including a bow thruster! 1 sail on a real boat like this and you will never go back! Introduction J/44 was inspired by an analysis of the 1988 Newport to Bermuda Race which determined that dual-purpose racer/cruisers between 41 and 45ft were the most popular offshore type and size. Since introduction, J/44 has become the most successful large, offshore American yacht design ever, with a total of 67 boats launched. Owners in fourteen countries have amassed an enviable record of ocean passages, regatta wins and logged numerous cruising adventures. They get together for owner-steered, 1 design events on both coasts in the and on the Great Lakes. The J/44 Class Association is an active group of dedicated and outstanding sailors who add greatly to the satisfaction of sailing the perfect boat. 1 example of this innovation is shown in the image above. Each J/44 races with sails that are owned by the class association. These are rotated from boat to boat throughout each designated class event insuring fair one-design racing. This allows owners added value through volume bidding from sailmakers, while at the same time keeping the lid on replacement costs and/or 'sky-is-the-limit' budgets. Most owners have a set of PHRF sails that are pre-owned for non-class regattas. Among her many honors and accolades, the J/44 is the 1st class to be given a separate start at the Newport-Bermuda Race for the past several races. J/44 class racing today is competitive Corinthian yacht racing at its best with 1st class social gatherings . Ian Van Tuyl 1880 Harbor Island Dr. Ste 200 San Diego, CA [removed phone] (cell phone) [removed phone] (Office) [removed phone] (fax) [removed email] Www.Ivtyachtsales.com Facebook.com/ivtyachtsales http://myyachtspot.blogspot.com/ http://www.youtube.com/user/rideivt New Yachts that I Proudly Represent: CNB, Grand Soleil, Prestige, Jeanneau, Hunter and Quality Power & Sail Brokerage yachts If you have a Friend, family member or co-worker that is interested in buying or selling a boat, please feel free to contact me or send them my info. Your personal referrals are the greatest complimentListing originally posted at Http://www.boatquest.com/All/Manufacturer/Category/Length/43379/Feet/USD/1/boats.aspx