Commuter 44

L.O.A. 43′ 9″‘
L.W.L. 42′ 8″
BEAM 10′ 6″
DRAFT 2′ 6″
DISPLACEMENT 10,000 lbs.



TYPE
Single-chine plywood power cruiser; single or twin  Inboard diesel; diesel/electric optional. The vessel is intended for semi-protected waters and coastal waters with trips to Cuba and the Bahamas possible during calm weather. The vessel is light, narrow and easily driven, making her both fast (20 kts) and fuel-efficient.
POWERShown with twin Yanmar 4JH3-DTE turbo diesels (86hp).
CONSTRUCTIONCold-molded plywood/epoxy covered with epoxy-impregnated polyester cloth. The hull is built around longitudinals spanning ½” ply bulkheads, greatly simplifying lofting and construction. Bottom: double-diagonal 5/8” Ply; sides: one layer 3/4”; decks: foam-core/ply sandwich; twin 3/8” ply web frames fore & aft. Cockpit and lockers are self-draining.
PLANS Full construction plans include THE SHARPIE BOOK, construction notes and construction details. As the hull is built around her bulkheads, large-scale bulkhead drawings are included with the plans. An illustrated manual is included.
CAPACITIESFuel: 200 gal; Water: 150 gal; Holding 35 gal (two).
DESIGN By Reuel B. Parker, PARKER MARINE ENTERPRISES