hi

sorry to take a long time to respond...i didn't see your incoming message. Maybe a pm is a better way to make contact ?

we find our boat sails brilliantly. not a real 'performance' cat, but much better than average, and not as 'twitchy' as some faster boats. a good middle of the road

any boat can be single-handed

weakest point for dean is the construction problems they experienced. however this does not affect the 440...started with the 441. the 440 has a reputation as being strongly built and very seaworthy. we have seen nothing to cause a different view

we particularly wanted a 'galley down' boat, and also one with a protected helm position. The 440 ticks both boxes

which boats are you looking at please ?

Cheers,

chris

Dear Chris, We are looking at 2 Dean 440 like yours to buy. Can you tell us about your boat and your experiences with it? Houw it sails, Can it be single handed some? Weak and strong points? etc. Thanks and Regards, George&Mike---