St Francis 44 Mk II

Brand:: St Francis

Designed by:: Lavranos Marine Design Ltd

Yard(s):: St Francis Marine

Description:

A development of the St Francis 44, the Mk II version incorporates know-how St Francis Marine learned in the previous years of boat production. The high-quality workmanship was adapted to include latest construction techniques and materials, making for a lighter and stronger, safer boat. The hull form was upgraded to have a modern prismatic coefficient.

The saloon is light and airy and has a navigation area of a size rarely found on any boat. Not only is there room for all of today's essential electronics, but also sufficient desk space to double-check on paper chart. This space could also double up nicely as a small office.

The well-equipped galley is midships in the port hull. There are four queen-sized berths on board, each with their own en-suite head. The forward heads even sport seating-style bath tubs.

While owners won't break any speed records on this boat, she sails well and can easily be operated shorthanded, and turns out good average daily runs for a cruiser of her class.

Overall the St Francis 44 Mk II is a well-rounded luxury cruiser and is certain to please owners with her thought-out features and beautiful presentation.

Type:: Luxury cruiser

Multihull type:: Catamaran

Construction:

Hand laid-up, vacuum-bagged, GRP-foam sandwich
Quadriaxial non crimp fabric
NPG gel coat
Isophthalic resin throughout

Sails and rigging:: Cutter with fractional rig

Deck layout and gear:

Deck fittings:

Pushpits with opening gates
Pulpits with seats
Double wire stanchions with guard wires
Boarding ladder on the port side transom
Swimming platform
Rollbar and davits

Cockpit:

Folding table
Helmsman seat
Lockers

Keels, boards and rudders:

Balanced spade rudder reinforced to take the ground
Vesconite bearings
Emergency tiller
Fixed keels

Accommodation:: Port hull: 2 double en-suite cabins aft and forward, each with queen-sized bunk, vanity table, seats. The 2 forward heads have a seating-style bath as well as showers. Galley midships.
Bridgedeck saloon: Seating/dining area for 8+; leather seats. Large navigation area.
Starboard hull: 2 double en-suite cabins aft and forward, each with queen-sized bunk, vanity table, seats. The 2 forward heads have a seating-style bath as well as showers. Small desk and storage midships.