1996, Huckins was the forerunner in bringing back the Classic designs of the 50s and 60s with its Classic Sportsman 44 followed by the Classic Atlantic 44 and Ortega 44. Using the most innovative materials in the industry makes Huckins yachts one of the lightest weight yachts on the market today. The Classic Atlantic 44 has a displacement of 23,000 lbs; several thousand pounds lighter than its competitors who build with similar construction methods.