Sailboats More Than 40 feet
The new Leadership 44s test their wings near the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in New London, Conn
New Boat Review: A Look Inside the New Leadership 44
Morris Yachts and designer Dave Pedrick combine talents in the Coast Guard Academy’s new training vessel.
The U.S. Coast Guard Academy recently received its newest sail training boat: the Leadership 44. Built by Morris Yachts, a company best known for high-end, custom sailboats, the Leadership 44 was designed by David Pedrick, whose resume includes America’s Cup boats and many capable cruisers. The Leadership 44 has all the necessary features of a 24/7 underway workboat—offshore sleeping berths, ventilation in rough weather, a galley and head that work well underway, and a sail plan that’s efficient and easy to handle. With a displacement of 26,000 pounds, the L44 is strong and stiff, yet reasonably lightweight for a boat of that size. Civilian versions of the design will be making their way to the market soon and would be worth considering for bluewater cruising duty.
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