St. Francis 44 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Angelo Lavranos·1999 – 2005·St Francis Marine
Approximate drawing

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Hull type
Catamaran · twin
Rig
Fractional Sloop
LOA
44.13' · 13.45 m
Displ.
15,432 lbs · 7,000 kg
First year
1999

The St. Francis 44 holds a distinguished place in the history of multihull yachting as the vessel that established South Africa as a premier hub for worldclass cruising catamarans. Launched in 1988 and designed by the renowned naval architect Angelo Lavranos, the St. Francis 44 was the debut model for St. Francis Marine, a boutique builder based in St. Francis Bay. Unlike many contemporary catamarans of its era that prioritized interior volume at the expense of seaworthiness, the 44 was engineered specifically for the demanding conditions of the Agulhas Current and the Southern Ocean. Its success paved the way for the later St. Francis 48 and 50 models, which utilized the same design philosophy of slim hull forms and robust construction. The boat is characterized by its high bridge deck clearance—a critical feature for reducing "slamming" in heavy seas—and a build quality that often exceeds modern massproduction standards.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 175,000
Ask, not sold · 5 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
1
5 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
1
United States (100.0%)

Recent Listings

2 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

St. Francis 44 listings span 1 country. United States leads with 5 listings.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

5 listings · 1 country
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 175,00051100.0%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
Performance 44 Performance44.85'$ 348,9596123
Beneteau First 4446.42'$ 505,6143822
Hallberg-Rassy 4447.41'$ 1,015,2222212
Solaris 4444.62'$ 593,063167
Nordic 4443.83'$ 99,000157
Hylas 4444.17'$ 99,000124
C&C 4444.17'$ 61,90090
Nautor Swan Swan 44 Mk II44.11'$ 234,00086
Wellington 4444'$ 99,50083
Nautor Swan Swan 4444'$ 197,45264
St. Francis 44You are here$ 175,00051

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used St. Francis 44 cost?+
The median asking price for a used St. Francis 44 over the past 12 months is $175,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many St. Francis 44 sailboats are for sale?+
1 St. Francis 44 listing has gone live in the last 90 days, and 5 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are St. Francis 44 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the St. Francis 44 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are St. Francis 44 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used St. Francis 44 listings over the past 12 months are United States (100.0%).
05What should I look at instead of a St. Francis 44?+
Comparable models include Performance 44 Performance, Beneteau First 44, Hallberg-Rassy 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.