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Yacht · 14 ft (4 m) · San-Paul-il-Bakhar
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Caractéristiques clés
- Chantier
- texas
- Modèle
- 440
- Longueur
- 14 ft (4 m)
- Passagers
- 6
Verdict
The Texas 440 is a compact 4.4 m utility boat that emphasizes practical layout, shallow draft, and moderate outboard power rather than luxury. It suits day use, fishing, and sheltered-water cruising, but comfort and offshore capability are limited by its size and simple fit-out.
Avantages
- +Compact 4.4 m hull is easy to trailer and launch
- +Shallow draft suits rivers, lakes, and inshore use
- +Rated for up to 6 people, useful for family day trips
- +Large storage spaces and console options improve practicality
Inconvénients
- −Basic comfort level compared with larger cabin boats
- −Limited protection from weather in open water
- −Performance depends heavily on engine choice
- −No cabin accommodation for overnight cruising
The Texas 440 is a straightforward row/motor boat with a fiberglass utility-focused design. At 4.4 m long and about 1.7 m wide, it is built around practicality rather than style, with features such as storage compartments, steering console options, and accessory packages that make it adaptable for day boating and fishing.
On the water, the hull’s shallow draft and moderate weight point to easy handling in calm to moderately sheltered waters. With a maximum engine rating around 45 hp in public listings, it should be capable of sensible planing performance for a boat of this class, but it is not intended for high-speed or rough-sea use.
Comfort is functional rather than plush. The published capacity for up to 6 people makes it workable for short outings, but there are no cabin accommodations and limited weather protection, so livability is best described as basic. That also keeps the price and ownership costs relatively approachable, making it a solid value for buyers who want a simple, versatile small boat rather than a full-featured yacht.


