Atlantic 44 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Hull type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Masthead Sloop

LOA

42.95' · 13.09 m

Displ.

22,050 lbs · 10,002 kg

First year

1990

The Atlantic 44 represents a hallmark era for Olympic Marine, emerging from the shipyard’s Lavrio facility during the late 1980s and early 1990s. Designed primarily by Jean Berthet, the Atlantic 44 was engineered to meet the rigorous demands of the Mediterranean charter industry, specifically designed to withstand the punishing "Meltemi" winds of the Aegean Sea. Unlike many of its lighter French counterparts of the same era, the Atlantic 44 was built with a philosophy of structural redundancy and heavyweather resilience. Its hull is characterized by a moderatetoheavy displacement profile and a traditional fin keel, making it a staple for offshore cruising in southern Europe. While the "Atlantic" brand eventually included various lengths, the 44foot model hit a "sweet spot" for owneroperators and charter companies alike, balancing manageable shorthanded sailing with enough volume for large groups.