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Best Midsize Cruiser 40-44 Feet

• By Herb McCormick
• Updated: December 12, 2017

Winner: Elan GT5

This is going to be a tough category,” said Bill Bolin of the Best Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet division. “We have three very different but very good boats in this class — the Elan GT5, the Hallberg-Rassy 412 and the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440.”

To begin, Bolin said of the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440, “It’s the best Jeanneau I’ve ever seen.” The judging panel agreed, crowning the boat the fleet’s Most Innovative design for 2018.

And what, exactly, led to that designation? “One big reason is the side decks,” said Tim Murphy. “One of the design features is wide-open side decks all the way aft” that permit easy egress going forward without the need to scramble over cockpit coamings. “It’s a clean path ahead,” he noted. Imitation being the sincerest form of flattery, it’s something we expect to see on more boats, including a scaled-up Jeanneau 490, in the very near future.

“You go down below and, maybe for the first time, Jeanneau has separated the mast compression post from the main bulkhead,” he added. “Now there’s just a compression post that runs down into the main saloon, and the main bulkhead that would’ve come to that position is now several feet forward. So they’ve opened up more space in the main cabin and taken it away from the forward cabin, where they’re arguing you don’t need it quite as much. I think that’s also a fine change. It has twin rudders, and under sail, I thought the helm was beautiful. It’s a solid boat.”

So, too, thought Bolin, was the Hallberg-Rassy 412. “This is the largest aft-cockpit model Hallberg-Rassy has built,” he said. “There is a 40-foot center-cockpit model, but this is a different hull entirely, optimized for upwind performance, with a code zero sail for downwind work. There’s a retractable bow thruster — we saw a lot of those this year — to reduce drag and get the thruster deeper in the water and farther forward as well. The boat we inspected had upgraded sails, and when we went sailing, they were ­spectacular. There was a beautiful full-­battened sail and the boat sailed very well.

“It had a slippery hull and moved nicely,” he added. “We sailed it in 12 to 14 knots of breeze, so there was decent wind. Most of the time we were making 6.5 to 7 knots. As we fell off on a beam and then a broad reach, I think this was the first boat where we didn’t see a drastic drop in speed. It performed well on all points of sail. It had a nice big wheel and great visibility forward. It would be an easy boat to single­hand. I really like it.”

“This is a mainsail-driven boat, and I think that might explain why it’s so peppy off the wind,” said Murphy. “So the sail plan is a small jib with a big main. They’re one of the few remaining builders that are giving us a true traveler but also genoa sheet-lead controls from the cockpit, showing that they’re concerned about sail shape, and rightly so. Going down below, it’s the classic Hallberg-Rassy mahogany interior, and it’s just lovely, as lovely as it ever was. We’ve talked about good handholds, but on this boat, they weren’t just good, they were also beautiful. The fiddles are these beautiful rounded shapes that are perfect for your hand. They look great and feel great. Very nice.”

That left the Slovenian-built, 43-foot-4-inch Elan GT5. The company builds dedicated lines of racing and cruising boats, but, said Murphy, “The GT5 is sort of a hybrid between those two lines. It has a high-­performance hull and a very comfortable cruising interior.

“Sailing it was pretty joyful,” he continued. “We sailed in very light air and it was still moving very nicely. It looked really good on the water. It really seemed to have answered the performance side of Elan’s DNA.”

“The company is doing some progressive things in terms of systems,” said Ed Sherman. “The electrical system on the boat has a nice, graphically designed power distribution panel with push buttons that light up things to let you know, for instance, that the running lights are on and that sort of thing.”

“I was really taken with this boat,” said Bolin. “It looks like a race boat from a distance, and as Tim mentioned, its DNA is rooted in that. But you go below and it’s very unique, with lots of special features. I like the galley-­forward arrangement a lot. You come down into the main cabin and you’ve got max beam where the living quarters are, you have a great sense of entry. Figuratively speaking, you’re not walking through the back door and the kitchen to get into the house. I think this layout makes very good use of space. And there’s lots of storage. Finally, I’d say it’s a high-tech boat, vacuum-bagged with 100 percent vinylester. There’s a lot to like about it.”

At the end of the day, Bolin’s colleagues agreed, which is why they chose the Elan GT5 as the Best Midsize Cruiser 40 to 44 Feet.

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• Deck plan worthy of a 40-footer
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New Navy 44 Sail-training Sloop Built to Last

Practical sailor delivers a boat review on the new navy 44 mkii sloop and david pedrick’s focus on longevity and structural integrity..

Photo courtesy of Ralph Naranjo

You won’t find the U.S. Naval Academy’s new sail training sloop, the Navy 44 MkII at any yacht brokerage, but a close look at the boat helps put today’s crop of racer-cruisers into proper perspective. The Navy 44 is meant to be cruised and raced for 20 years, and to endure two or three times the wear and tear of the average production sailboat. In short, it is a cut above the competition, particularly in terms of structural integrity. Features such as the color palette of the fabrics, the appeal of an aft cabin’s “island berth,” and the location of the entertainment center were completely off the designers’ radar screen. The Navy’s new sloop is a utilitarian yacht that’s workboat tough and raceboat efficient.

The journey to design consensus on the Navy 44 MkII project was circuitous, at times seemingly navigated by bureaucrats in a rowing shell with no coxswain to guide them. But finally, after years of difficult collaboration and input from a wide range of key players (Navy Sailing, midshipmen, USNA Naval Architecture Department, Naval Station Annapolis, the Fales Committee, NAVSEA, Combatant Craft Division, and others), a contract was awarded to Pearson Yachts.

Designer of record David Pedrick created the boat under very specific design criteria. The goal was to maintain what had worked well aboard the Navy 44 Mark I, modernize the hull shape, sailplan, and foils, and add innovation where appropriate. The original Navy 44 was created by McCurdy and Rhodes in the mid-1980s and built by Tillitson and Pearson. During the course of 20 years of rigorous use, the boat had proven to be a durable, reliable all-around capable sailboat. In fact, the Mark I had done such a commendable job, that there was some talk of simply duplicating the design. But after years of mission statement development and design review, a Navy captain handed down the rudder order: “We don’t build the same destroyer over again, and we’re not going to build the same sailboat either!”

So Pedrick set out to design a new sloop retaining many of the proven attributes of the original boat. He widened and flattened the canoe body, modernized the foils, but kept the massive, heavily reinforced keel-to-hull joint. Some might call this overkill, but when you’re designing a sailboat that will see three times more use than a charter boat and still be capable of two decades’ worth of offshore racing without a major refit, the stakes are high. Add to this the need to endure jibes, groundings, knockdowns, and the press of overzealous, well-meaning but inexperienced crews, and the implication of “safety margin” takes on a whole new perspective.

Sure, there are faster and prettier boats around, but the U.S. Naval Academy prefers a rugged vessel that can deliver decades of “heavy-duty” usage. Keeping the scan’tlings a significant cut above the prevailing recreational sailboat fleet is the way the Navy 44 MkI lasted so long, and the MkII approach would be the same.

During the design phase of the project, Ralph Naranjo (now PS technical editor) coordinated USNA’s role in the design process. One of the toughest challenges was balancing the often conflicting requirements of a sailboat that would act as sail-training platform for all midshipmen and also be a race boat for more experienced crews.

The biggest challenge, however, lay in achieving the requisite strength, stability, and longevity while keeping weight from overwhelming performance.

USNA Naval Architecture Professor Dr. Paul Miller, who is also a competitive sailor, enlisted several students to carry out relevant research. One midshipman’s research into composite construction showed that chop strand mat and polyester resin lay-ups endured a fraction of what stitched and woven laminates with high-fiber contents could endure. He also confirmed that well-executed sandwich structures with low void content provided excellent stiffness as well as strength, but in regions where high loads were focused, such as in the garboard region, chainplate area, and at the location of the lower rudder bearing, solid fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) laminate made the most sense.

The appendages on the new boat were changed considerably in order to add better steering characteristics and to provide foils with increased lift.

The dual-purpose nature of the new boat made it more of a racetrack-friendly station wagon, rather than a dockside second home. By no means are these boats “cruisers” if big berths, biminis, and arm chairs define the genre. These sloops are set up to be sailed by a full crew and intentionally laid out to insure that the midshipmen are kept busy with plenty of sailhandling. In fact, the deck layout might leave the impression that the Navy owns stock in sailboat hardware companies.

There are six hefty, two-speed 48s just aft of the spar, and the cockpit coamings are dominated by two powerful Lewmar 77s. Two more sizable secondary winches ride on the aft end of the house, and two 48s for mainsail trimming are located next to the traveler.

The reason for this apparent winch overkill is twofold: The first is that the novice sailors get plenty of opportunity to handle a loaded line, and there’s no need to fumble with a rope clutch during an 0300 “all hands” response to a squall. Secondly, tasks such as reefing are expedited by having separate winches and crewmembers to handle the sheet, halyards, and reefing line. The fact that the boat is usually sailed with a crew of 10 means that there are plenty of hands available, and tools to work with. The maintenance history of the MkI boats showed that oversizing winches and other hardware improved reliability and also added to longevity.

Mechanical and Electrical

The Yanmar 4JH4E naturally aspirated diesel is meant to provide propulsion in a calm, not deliver thrust to power into headwinds and steep seas. Its modest smooth-running 56-horsepower block sits in a secure box at the base of the companionway steps and provides “all around” easy access to pumps and dual alternator setup. Output from the 100-amp ship’s system alternator, and the stand-alone 55-amp starting battery alternator can be shared in case either fail. Battery banks (AGM) can be paralleled, and all of the vessel’s electrical and electronic systems are energized via breakers on a control panel near the nav-station.

All of the new sloops, like the ships of the gray Navy, are quite well electronically equipped. In addition to a full array of B&G electronics, Furuno radar, GPS, and NavNet digital chart system, there’s an Icom VHF and SSB. There’s even room at the chart table for a laptop, and though no built-in satellite communication system has been installed, it’s easy to add an Iridium or other LEO portable terminal. That’s what has been done aboard the Bermuda-bound Mark I boats for the past few years. The new Navy is all about technology, and gauge watching, for better or worse, has to some extent replaced the role of the seaman’s eye.

Accommodations

Spartan minimalism lies at the heart of this boat’s interior design theme. Stepping below, there’s no sense of wasted taxpayer money, but underway essentials—a good berth, functional galley, head, and a very handy wet locker—are quite user-friendly. In fact, one distinguished, retired three-star admiral once said that the older Mark 1 boats “held all the ambience of an abandoned shack.” The new boats are bright and shiny but still have not strayed far from the commitment to form and function.

On opposite sides of the companionway are the galley (starboard) and a wet locker and nav-station (port). The main saloon space is occupied by upper and lower berths, and just forward of the mast is a head compartment with a hanging locker to port. The forepeak has a foursome of pipe berths that will house sails more often than crewmembers. While underway, the crew “hot racks,” using the four berths in the main saloon and a quarter berth aft. All berths come with adjustable tackle and lee cloths, and are designed for effective use on any tack.

The galley offers a nicely gimballed, three-burner Force 10 propane stove and oven, along with a large, well-insulated ice box/refrigeration system. There’s ample counter and locker space and a double sink along with a stout stainless-steel tubular rail that gives the cook a de facto U-shaped galley.

Good lighting, fans, and hatch placement add to the functionality of these sailboats. But in the world of boat-show “wow factor,” the subtle effect of usable sea berths, six dorade vents, handholds galore, superb nonskid, and heavy-duty construction might go unnoticed.

In fact, some of the most functional attributes of the boat would draw gasps rather than awe from brokers and many of their potential clients. Take, for example, the overhead (actually the real underside of the deck), which is studded with hundreds of big washers and machine screws capped with acorn nuts. It’s an honest testimony to how well the hardware is attached, and how well the structure is reinforced. There’s been no effort to hide the fasteners, and leaks developing down the road will be easy to find and fix—not the case when all is hidden behind an overlay of vinyl, foam and staples.

Performance

This sailboat is neither a house afloat nor a fragile, anorexic race boat. It’s an ocean passage maker with enough performance to turn in a good showing en route to Bermuda or in coastal competition. (In June’s Newport-Bermuda Race, Defiance , a Navy 44 MkII, finished 4th in its 15-boat class.) It is tough enough to handle a couple of decades’ worth of offshore sailing and can cope with light air and gale-force conditions.

With a deep draft and full sections aft, the boat provides much more windward sailing capability than what’s found aboard cruising boats of a similar size. Its finishes in local regattas will of course be subject to the whim of the rule of the moment, but its healthy seaworthy design will make it a fine Bermuda racer.

Designed as a masthead sloop with a removable inner forestay, the new 44 carries a basic sail inventory of a mainsail, genoas 1-4, spinnaker, storm jib, and storm trysail.

Many wonder about the use of conventional piston-hanking headsails, but with a full crew of agile midshipmen, it’s good to give them something to do. In addition, each sail is cut for a specific wind range, and the piston-hank’s fail-safe construction and easy repair at sea are pluses. Head foils can easily be added, and race crews can use luff-tape genoas if desired.

One of the first differences PS testers noticed while sailing the new boat is the finger-tip light feel of the spade-rudder steering. The design of the new, ruggedly built, carbon-fiber rudder yields a much more efficient lifting surface than the MkI’s rudder/skeg combination. And when added to the boat’s higher initial stability and reluctance to heel in the puffs, handling characteristics went from good to excellent.

While beating in 20 knots of wind, we sailed with a single reef and a No. 3 genoa, a sail combination that provided good balance and control. The mainsail trimmer works just forward of the helm while genoa trimmers have plenty of room to crank the big Lewmars. The secondary winches mounted on the cabin house separate those trimming the spinnaker, a sensible arrangement aboard a vessel designed with a priority for underway operation rather than at anchor or in-port luxury. Missing was the pounding of a modern race boat’s ultra flat underbody, a feature that appeals less and less during an ocean passage.

Neither lightweight nor rigged with a large fractional sail plan, the MkII is a functional throwback to masthead rig versatility. A removable inner forestay and running backstays offer an ideal means for setting a storm jib, and adding a reaching staysail when desired. The use of a symmetrical masthead spinnaker and full-hoist genoas make sense, especially with the Chesapeake Bay’s reputation for light air.

Like all sailboats, the new “44” is a compromise of attributes, but when it comes to seaworthiness and rugged construction, the line holds true. Interestingly, all it would take are a few creature comfort modifications below, some sailhandling simplification on deck, and this sail training workhorse could become a performance cruiser’s thoroughbred.

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This yacht has set a new market standard; she is the only 13.5 mts, designed and built for fast cruising with a reduced crew, thanks to all lines being lead to just two winches within easy reach of the helmsman. The boat can be used for cruising and racing opting for the mainsail traveller totally recessed and winches on the coaming to deploy the asymmetrical spi. The deck layout comprises a roomy sail locker, large cockpit lockers and an independent storage space for the liferaft. Her beam of 4.18 mts. allows for the possibility of a large stern cabin, with wide twin beds. The hull with its widest beam moved aft and twin rudder blades ensures maximum efficiency at any angle of heel.

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Lafitte 44 is a 44 ′ 3 ″ / 13.5 m monohull sailboat designed by Robert Perry and built by Chung Hwa Boat between 1978 and 1989.

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Auxilary power, accomodations, calculations.

The theoretical maximum speed that a displacement hull can move efficiently through the water is determined by it's waterline length and displacement. It may be unable to reach this speed if the boat is underpowered or heavily loaded, though it may exceed this speed given enough power. Read more.

Classic hull speed formula:

Hull Speed = 1.34 x √LWL

Max Speed/Length ratio = 8.26 ÷ Displacement/Length ratio .311 Hull Speed = Max Speed/Length ratio x √LWL

Sail Area / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the power of the sails relative to the weight of the boat. The higher the number, the higher the performance, but the harder the boat will be to handle. This ratio is a "non-dimensional" value that facilitates comparisons between boats of different types and sizes. Read more.

SA/D = SA ÷ (D ÷ 64) 2/3

• SA : Sail area in square feet, derived by adding the mainsail area to 100% of the foretriangle area (the lateral area above the deck between the mast and the forestay).
• D : Displacement in pounds.

Ballast / Displacement Ratio

A measure of the stability of a boat's hull that suggests how well a monohull will stand up to its sails. The ballast displacement ratio indicates how much of the weight of a boat is placed for maximum stability against capsizing and is an indicator of stiffness and resistance to capsize.

Ballast / Displacement * 100

Displacement / Length Ratio

A measure of the weight of the boat relative to it's length at the waterline. The higher a boat’s D/L ratio, the more easily it will carry a load and the more comfortable its motion will be. The lower a boat's ratio is, the less power it takes to drive the boat to its nominal hull speed or beyond. Read more.

D/L = (D ÷ 2240) ÷ (0.01 x LWL)³

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds.
• LWL: Waterline length in feet

Comfort Ratio

This ratio assess how quickly and abruptly a boat’s hull reacts to waves in a significant seaway, these being the elements of a boat’s motion most likely to cause seasickness. Read more.

Comfort ratio = D ÷ (.65 x (.7 LWL + .3 LOA) x Beam 1.33 )

• D: Displacement of the boat in pounds
• LOA: Length overall in feet
• Beam: Width of boat at the widest point in feet

Capsize Screening Formula

This formula attempts to indicate whether a given boat might be too wide and light to readily right itself after being overturned in extreme conditions. Read more.

CSV = Beam ÷ ³√(D / 64)

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Penned by Bob Perry , best known for associating the term “performance” with cruisers, the Lafitte 44 deviates from Perry’s performance formula to focus on comfort and style. She’s a heavy displacement double-ended cruising yacht specifically “overbuilt” to travel the world in comfort and safety.

During the mid 1970s, the boom years for cruising boats, many American designs were being outsourced to boatyards in Taiwan. It made sense to utilize the good exchange rate and the Taiwanese craftsmanship was both inexpensive and competent. Designer Bob Perry, arguably the most important designer of the modern cruising boat era was on the forefront of this trend; some say nearly every boat to come out of Taiwan had Perry’s name attached in some way. The Lafitte 44 was one of the larger boats to result from this era.

The initial concept came from Mike Lewis of the California-based Pacific Far East Industries. He commissioned Perry to design the boat and chose Taiwanese boatbuilder Chung Hwa Boatworks to build it. To oversee production, George Olivet was appointed and much of the boat’s consistency of quality can be attributed to him. Olivet went off to oversee the entire production run, enduring two ownership changes of the parent company as well as a mysterious 6 months in Taiwanese prison where he managed to continue work on the project. With Olivet, the Lafitte became one of the first Taiwanese-built yachts to enjoy continuous US onsite supervision to ensure quality. It is said that Olivet’s supervisory skills and management talent was used as an example to help move Taiwan boatbuilding from the “Dragonboat” era.

Perry penned the boat in late-1976, during this time he was in the middle of a string of of 44 footers including the Norseman 447, the Nordic 44, and the Cheoy Lee 44. He comments, “I got to know what you could do in 44 feet quite well”. Interestingly, the Lafitte just happened to be Perry’s design number 100 and urban myth has it that the night after Perry finished the design, the owners of PFEI went out to celebrate and named the boat after the Chateau Lafite wine they were drinking, but they drank too much and misspelt the the name. Lewis informs us that Lafitte is the name of the godson of one of the PFEI investors.

The first boat was introduced in 1978. Initially the boats were built without fittings installed, to be completed in California because Taiwan did not yet have enterprise zones to allow duty-free foreign hardware. Later boats were completed in Taiwan when this situation was remedied. In 1981 ownership of the concern passed from Lewis to Tom Flemming who changed the name to “Lafitte Yachts” (owners can check their hull serial numbers; starting at hull #30 the serial prefixes switched from PFE to LFT).

Ownership changed again in 1983 to Bernie Wahl who owned a dry cleaning business in upstate New York. Wahl’s vision was to turn the boat into a “Taiwanese Swan”. With close attention to detail he made many small changes that improved the boat, such as a propane system to accept 20 pound gas bottles, drawers that extended full length, and better thought out lockers. Additionally hardware suppliers were changed from West Coast to East Coast companies.

The boats continued to increase in price from 1983 due to these improvements and rising costs in Taiwan, culminating with the last hull which Wahl built for himself. (His boat had fully integrated sliding screens for each hatch and a larger more robust LeFeil mast among several changes).

Production ceased in April 1987 with a total of 56 boats, of these 53 boats remain in existence; three have been lost*.

* A record of known boats in existence is maintained on this site by LaFitte 44 owners (via wiki), feel free to contribute. Credit goes to Roy Wessbecher and Roger Young, for putting together most of the records.

Boat Configuration & Layout

The Lafitte 44 follows the double-ended theme that Perry popularized with his first design, the Valiant 40 . However the lines of the Lafitte look distinctly more modern, with its high freeboard. The bow has a moderately fine entry and sits fairly high above the water. Going below the waterline, you’ll find a deep and long fin keel drawing 6’4″ and a skeg-hung rudder.

Up above, the boat is close to being a flush-deck with its short and low cabin, faired gracefully into the deck and 22ft of foredeck that is clear and unobstructed. The side decks are 2 feet wide with well placed handholds.

Entry below is served via two companionways, one amidships and one aft. The interior is extensively fitted out with teak trim, flat surfaces and walls are in teak laminated ply. The quality of workmanship is very high. Ventilated lockers and drawers abound, providing more than ample stowage space for extended voyaging. The wet locker is warmed by the engine. The galley is very large and functional, fit for the gourmet many would say. It’s one of the most prominent features inside the boat and is set up very extremely well.

The Lafitte 44 is loaded with systems and modern conveniences from its air conditioning / heat exchangers, generator, watermaker, and many other cruising goodies. There are no less than 16 seacocks and through hull fittings.

It’s noted by some that the LaFitte 44 has a pleasant ambiance that is rare to find in a boat this size. The thick hull with its foam core and ample use of heavy wood has lead to a good amount of acoustic dampening, there’s a quiet hush as you go inside and the atmosphere is pleasantly quiet.

Construction

Standard hulls were built from hand-laid fiberglass cored with Airex foam, while it was an option to have the hull constructed of solid fiberglass laminate. The hulls were built very strong and reinforced with foam-filled frames, longitudinals and also with glassed-in bulkheads. The frame under the deck-stepped mast was reinforced with a stainless-steel plate. The decks were cored with Baltek balsa.

The ballast was cast in lead and externally mounted with stainless-steel bolts. Some owners have reported nonstructural hairline cracking at this join.

The boat is setup to make passages without fuss, it’s a stiff and dry boat with a comfortable motion. Honest 160 mile days are reported.

Buyer Notes

The LaFitte 44 is a high quality cruising yacht with many luxurious comforts and associated systems. In this regard, expect higher than norm maintenance costs. Most examples on the market tend to be in very good condition.

Links, References and Further Reading

» The Lafitte Story , Bob Perry’s recollections of the story and people behind the Lafitte 44 » Cruising World Magazine, Feb 2009, Boat Review » Yachtsurvey.com Lafitte44 review by David Pascoe » David Dodds’ SV Tenacious website, Lafitte 44 documents, magazine reviews, and links.

Thanks goes to Lafitte 44 owners Roger Young (SV Ballerina) and Roy Wessbecher (SV Breta) for their help in researching the history of this boat

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HULL FEATURES

• Pursuit® Protection Plan: 5-year hull/deck structural warranty 5-year blister-free warranty 2-year limited warranty
• Pursuit Fresh White Gelcoat and Laminated Hull with Vinyl Ester Resin and Engineered Fabrics
• 27-Layer Resin Infused Composite Transom System with Patented Transom Reinforcement Grid
• Infused Fiberglass Structural Grid System with Molded Finish and Integrated Bilge Water Management System
• Foam Filled Structural Grid
• Bronze Thru Hull Fittings Below Water Line
• Chrome over Bronze Thru Hull Fittings Below the 7 Degree Heel Line
• Stainless Clad Composite Thru Hull Fittings Above the 7 Degree Heel Line
• T-Handle Bronze Garboard Drain
• Zipwake Dynamic Trim Control System, Series S Interceptors, Fully Automatic Pitch and Roll Control
• Bow Eye, 5/8" 316L Stainless Steel
• Integrated Transom Platform Extensions Outboard of Engines
• Boarding Ladder, 3-Step Telescopic, Mounted in Hull Platform
• Molded Hull Side Frameless Tempered Glass Windows
• Anchor System, Integrally Molded Thru-stem
• Dedicated Transducer Location
• Forward Hull Compartmentation with One (1) 1100 GPH Bilge Pump with Automatic Float Switch
• Two (2) 1500 GPH Bilge Pumps with Electric Switches and High-Water Alarm
• Bow Thruster, 5.4 HP (4.0kW) with Group 31 AGM Battery, Switch and Fuse

DECK FEATURES

• Hull and Deck Joint: Mechanically Fastened and Thru-Bolted at Cleat Locations
• Rub Rail: High Density PVC with Solid 316L Stainless Steel Insert
• Transom Cap, 316L Stainless Steel
• Molded One Piece Deck and Cockpit Liner with Non-Skid Pattern Area and Overboard Drains
• Cleats, 316 Stainless Steel, 12" (4-Spring, 2-Bow) and 10" Pop Up (2-Stern)
• Molded Recessed Hatches with Gaskets and 316L Stainless Steel Latches and Overboard Drain Tracks
• Flush Mounted Integral Anchor Locker, including: Fiberglass Lid w/Gas Shock, Vertical Anchor Windlass with Switch at Helm and Remote at Anchor Locker, 316L Stainless Steel through Stem Anchor Roller with 10" Mooring Cleat, Chain Binder, 44lb Stainless Steel Plow Style Anchor, Self-Righting Swivel, 320' Rode (5/8" 8 Plait Including 20' of G4 Chain), Fresh and Raw Water Quick Connect Fittings, and LED Courtesy Light.
• Flush Sun Pad with Chaise-Style Adjustable Backrests, Drink Holders, Grab Rails, and Sun Pad Cover
• Forward-Facing Bow Seat with Recessed Footwell, Armrests, Drink Holders, Dual USB Charger, Stereo Remote, Speakers, RGB Accent Lighting, and Seat Cover
• Courtesy Lighting
• Self-Draining Cockpit with Molded Water Management and 316L Stainless Steel Drainage Grates
• Molded Transom Walkthrough with Multi-Position Hinged Transom Door
• Bow Rail, One-piece, Welded 316L Stainless Steel, with 1 1/4" Top Rail and 1" Stanchions
• Recessed Side Deck Bulwarks with Molded Access Steps from Cockpit and Courtesy Lighting
• Transom Grab Rails, 316L Stainless Steel (Port and Starboard)
• Single Level Splashwell Deck with Non-Skid for Athwartship Access
• Shore Power Inlet, 316L Stainless Steel
• Dockside Fresh Water Inlet w/Pressure Regulator

COCKPIT FEATURES

• Custom Cockpit Upholstery with Dri-Fast Foam and Mesh Backing
• Full Cockpit Breathable Coaming Bolsters with Dri-Fast Foam
• Transom Sink with Hot/Cold Faucet, Cutting Board, and Fiberglass Lid
• Molded Cockpit Entertainment Center with Electric Grill, Hinged Fiberglass Lid, and Dedicated Storage Below with 120V GFCI Protected Outlet
• Aft-Facing Mezzanine Seat with Folding Armrests, Drink Holders, USB Charging Port, Stereo Remote, A/C Vent and Storage Below
• Custom Molded Cockpit Table with Dedicated Storage
• Folding Transom Seat (patent pending): Extra Thick Seat Cushion with Auto Flip-Up Backrest, Grab Rails, and Low Maintenance Seat Face with Solid Surface Top when Stowed
• Extra Deep Drink Holders, 316L Stainless Steel
• Cockpit Machinery Access Hatches (2 - Fwd & Aft) with LED Lights and Integrated Access Step
• Fresh Water Cockpit Shower with Hot/Cold Mixing Valve and Pull Out Sprayer
• Raw and Fresh Water Outlets in Cockpit with Quick Connect Fittings and 25' Coil Hose
• Engine Flush System with Quick-Connect Garden Hose Fittings
• Hull Side Boarding Door, Inward Opening (Port Side) with Heavy-Duty 316L SS Hardware and Swim/Dive Ladder Keyway Plate
• Hull Side Boarding Platform, Outward Opening, Electro-Hydraulically Actuated (Starboard Side) with Synthetic Teak Decking and Swim/Dive Ladder Keyway Plate
• Removable Dive-Style Telescoping Ladder (1) for Hull Side Door and Platform (w/Dedicated Storage)
• Compartment Under Bridge Deck Step with Storage for 5-Gallon Bucket, 2 Large Fenders, and Gear
• LED Cockpit Courtesy Lights with Waterproof Switch in Cockpit
• Cockpit Fire Extinguisher

FISHING FEATURES

• Rod Holders, Gunwale and Transom
• Transom Livewell, Lighted Oceana Blue (50 gallons) Recirculating and Insulated with Fiberglass Lid and Acrylic Window (Port)
• Cockpit Tackle Storage at Transom and Port Coaming with Dedicated Space for Tackle Boxes
• Transom (75 gallon) Insulated, Refrigerator/Freezer with Digitally Controlled Thermostat and Overboard Drain
• Cockpit Floor (2 @ 82 gallons) with Molded Foam Insulation, and Dedicated Diaphragm Pumps with Overboard Discharges (Port & Starboard)
• Rod Storage, Lockable, in Cabin
• Aluminum Reinforcement Plates and Wiring for Downrigger Installation

HARDTOP & WINDSHIELD

• Molded Fiberglass Full Beam Hardtop with Visor
• Custom Front Windshield System with Optically Clear Laminated Glass w/Integrated XIR Film and Removable Mesh Privacy Cover
• Pantograph Windshield Wiper System with Fresh Water Washer
• Tempered Side Glass with Dual Sliding Side Vent Windows
• Electrically Actuated Anchor/Stern LED Lights with Burgee Rings and Embroidered American Flag
• Navigation Lights, LED, 2-Mile (Integrated into Hardtop)
• Electrically Actuated VHF and AM/FM Antennas
• Tri-Color LED Overhead Lights (6)
• Two (2) Aft Facing Spreader Lights
• Ventilation Hatches with Dual Purpose Screens/Shades (Port and Starboard)
• Integrated 316L SS Grab Rails (Exterior Port & Stbd)
• Integrated 316L SS Grab Rails (Interior Headliner)
• Air Horn, Trumpet
• Dedicated Radar, Antenna, and Outrigger Locations

BRIDGE DECK

• Synthetic Teak Flooring
• L-Shaped Lounge with Top-Load Adjustable Refrigerator/Freezer and Large Storage Drawers Beneath
• Bridge Deck Table, Removable
• End Table with Solid Surface Top, Drink Holders, Climate-Controlled Bottle Storage, Drawer Storage, and Trash Receptacle
• 240V/60 Cycle Bridge Deck Air Conditioning with Reverse Cycle Heat, 26,000 BTU (16K BTU Port / 10K BTU Stbd)
• Smart TV, Fold-Away Ceiling-Mounted (Electrically Actuated)
• Audio Entertainment System: Custom-Tuned JL Audio Stereo System with Bluetooth® Compatible Media Master Head Unit, Premium M6 Coaxial Speakers with Sport Covers - 7.7" (4-Cockpit, 4 Bridge Deck), 6.5" (2-Bridge Deck), 8.8" (2-Bow), and 10" Subwoofers (2), DSP Amplifiers, Full-Function Remote (Bow), FM Antenna with Electrically Actuated Mount, and SiriusXM Satellite Receiver with Antenna (Includes 3 Months Subscription)
• Accent Lighting, Full Spectrum with Control Panel
• Direct/Indirect Lighting
• Storage Hatch, Center Bridge Deck Floor
• Side Window Interior Privacy Shades
• Removable Mesh Shade for Front Windshield
• AC Main Distribution Panel
• Captain's Helm Seat: Stidd™ Electrically Operated (Up/Down/Fore-Aft Adjustments), Folding Armrests, and Custom Upholstery
• Portside Companion Seat: Stidd™ Electrically Operated (Up/Down) and Manual Adjustments (Fore-Aft, and 180° Swivel), Folding Armrests, Custom Upholstery, Fold-Down Footrest, and Storage Beneath
• Molded Helm Panel with Accent Visor and Electronics Mounting Surface (accommodates dual 22" MFD's)
• Custom Helm Accents
• Wireless Phone Charger
• Fold-Down Platform Step (for Secondary Standing Operating Position)
• 12V Switch Panel with Illuminated Rocker Switches and Backlit Function
• Steering Wheel, Matt Black Finish, with Control Knob and Non-Slip Grip on Yamaha Electric Steering Control with Programable Steering Friction
• Bow Thruster Joystick Control
• Ritchie® Navigator Compass
• Zipwake Dynamic Trim System Control Panel
• JL Audio Media Master Full Function Display w/Auxiliary Input Port
• Helm Drink Holder
• 12V Outlet (1) and Dual USB Charger (1)
• Helm Fire Extinguisher

ELECTRONICS

• Garmin® Package: Dual GPSMAP 8622 (1 XSV), Airmar B175M 1KW CHIRP Transducer, Remote SD Card Reader, NMEA 2000 Starter kit, Yamaha MFDI Interface
• VHF with Antenna and Electrically Actuated Mount to the Garmin® package
• Located in UP Position (Starboard Bridge Deck)
• Corian® Galley Countertop
• Sink with Faucet and Cutting Board
• 240V Bridge Induction 2-Burner Glass Cooktop with Touch Controls and SilKEN® Mat
• Microwave Oven, 120V Stainless Steel (0.7 cu. ft.)
• Refrigerator/Freezer, 2-Drawer (7.5 cu. ft.)
• Galley Lower Storage Cabinet with Large Storage Drawers
• 120V Outlet with GFCI Protection (1)
• Fire Extinguisher
• DC Main Distribution Panel Cabinet
• Full Fiberglass Cabin Deck Liner
• Full Fiberglass Hull Liner with Sound Dampening Insulation
• Cabin Entry Steps with Handrail and Wood Treads
• Custom Solid Wood Tongue and Groove Flooring
• Solid Wood Veneers on Interior Cabinetry
• 240V/60 Cycle Cabin Air Conditioning with Reverse Cycle Heat, 16,000 BTU
• Main Cabin Switch Panel
• Accent Floor Lights
• Overhead Lights
• Indirect Strip Lighting

PRIMARY STATEROOM

• Island-style Berth with Queen-Size Memory Foam/Innerspring Mattress, Gas-assisted Mattress Base with Trunk Storage, and Drawer Storage Below
• Nightstands (Port & Starboard) with Corian® Tops, GFCI-Protected Outlets, and USB Charging Ports
• Reading Lights
• Hanging Lockers (2) with Integrated Shelving
• Smart TV, 32" with Flush-Mounted External Sound Bar
• Tempered Glass Hull Side Windows (Port & Stbd) w/Custom Window Trim with Marine Grade Pleated Blinds
• Portside Vanity

STARBOARD STATEROOM

• Mattress with Storage Below
• Starboard Settee
• Courtesy Light
• Hanging Locker with Integrated Shelving
• Smart TV, 24" with Custom Cabinetry Surround
• Tempered Glass Hull Side Window w/Custom Window Trim with Marine Grade Pleated Blinds
• Portlight Window
• Rod Storage
• USB Charging Ports (2)
• 120V GFCI-Protected Outlets

UTILITY AREA

• Access Through Hinged Cabin Entry Steps
• Dedicated Gear Storage
• Mechanical Space
• Fiberglass Private Head Compartment with Two Entry Doors (One Private Access from Primary Stateroom)
• Separate Shower Compartment with Acrylic Partition Wall & Door, and Shower Wand with Hot/Cold Mixing Valve
• Corian® Countertop with Sink, Hot/Cold Faucet and Storage Cabinet Below
• Upper Vanity Mirror
• Vacuum Flush Elongated Marine Head with 22 Gallon Holding Tank, Macerator Discharge Pump, 316L Stainless Steel Deck Pump-out Fitting and Bronze Thru Hull Fitting with Seacock
• Toilet Tissue Holder
• 120V Outlet with GFCI Protection
• Two-Switch Panel with LED Overhead Lights and Floor Accent Lighting
• Shower Sump Box Drain with Automatic Discharge Pump

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• UL® Rated Fully Tinned, Color Coded Copper Wire
• Custom In-House Built, Heat Sealed, Mechanically Crimped, Color Coded Battery Cables
• Custom In-House Built, Electrical Harness with Waterproof Connectors and Chafe Protection
• Powder Coated, Aluminum, Screen Printed (Front and Back) Battery Switch and Breaker Panel
• Bonding System: Thru Hull Fittings Below Water Line, Zinc Anode and Garboard Drain
• Seven Battery System: Port Engine (1), Center Engine (1), Starboard Engine (1), Electronics (1) (AGM), House (2) (AGM) and Bow Thruster (1) (AGM)
• One (1) 40 Amp Battery Charger for House, Electronics and Bow Thruster Batteries
• One (1) 25 Amp Battery Charger for Engine Batteries
• 12V Outlets and USB Charging Ports
• Grounding Bus Bar
• Single 240V 50 Amp 60 Cycle Dockside Power Connection w/50' Cord and Electric Retractable Cord Reel
• 120V Outlets with GFCI Protection

AFT MECHANICAL SPACE

• Molded Interior White Gel Coat Structural Foundation
• Molded Hatch with Gasket and Stainless Steel Gas Spring
• Molded Bilge Sump Area
• Mechanical Space Access Ladder (removable)
• One (1) 1500 GPH Bilge Pump with Electronic Switch and One (1) 1500 GPH Pump with High Water Electronic Switch and Alarm with Stainless Steel Clad Composite Thru Hull Fittings
• Raw Water Pump with Inline Filter, Seacock and Thru Hull Fitting
• Livewell Cyclone Pump with Bronze Sea Strainer, Seacock and Thru Hull Fitting
• Dedicated Fish Box Diaphragm Evacuation Pumps
• Dedicated Storage for Side Door/Platform Boarding Dive Style Telescoping Ladder
• Stern Anchor, 12 lb. Fluke Style with 30' of 1/2" 8-plait Line and Poly Storage Rack
• Battery Service Slide System, 316L SS (Port and Starboard)

FWD MECHANICAL SPACE

• Seakeeper 6 Gyro Stabilizer: Includes Comprehensive Structural Integration, Seakeeper Factory Certified Installation, Recreation Gold Warranty (4 Year or 3000 Hours, Direct Seakeeper Support)
• Water Heater, 6-Gallon
• Fresh Water Pressure Sensing Pump with Filter
• One Low Profile 1100 GPH Bilge Pump with Integrated Float Switch, with Stainless Steel Clad Composite Thru Hull Fitting

FUEL SYSTEM

• EPA Compliant 600 Gallon Aluminum Fuel Tank with Engine Pickups, Shutoff Valves, Digital Level Indicator, and Deck Fuel Fill Plate
• Custom Built Premium Fuel Feed Lines with Mechanically Crimped Fittings
• Three (3) Yamaha® Water Separating Fuel Filters with Primer Bulbs

WATER SYSTEM

• 50 Gallon Water Tanks (2) with Single Point Level Indicator and 316L Stainless Steel Deck Fill Plate
• Premium Sea Tech Color Coded Water Hose System with Mechanically Crimped Ends
• Pressure Sensing/Variable Speed Pump with Filter
• Fresh Water Distribution Manifold with Dedicated Valves
• Dockside Fresh Water Inlet with Pressure Regulator
• 6 Gallon Stainless Steel Water Heater, 240V/60 Cycle
• 120/240V, 60 Cycle 12 kW Fischer Panda Diesel Generator with Sound Enclosure and Service Slide
• EPA Compliant Lined 24 Gallon Rotomolded Fuel Tank with Engine Pickup, Shutoff Valve, Digital Level Indicator, Water Separating Fuel Filter and 316L Stainless Steel Deck Fill Plate
• Automatic Fire Suppression System

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2009 Carver Sojourn 44

Scottsboro, Alabama

Make Carver

Model Sojourn 44

Category Motoryachts

Posted 3 Weeks Ago

The overall condition of this boat is very good. The Port side Pod has been rebuilt, and the Starboard side has been replaced. So, both are in excellent condition, and ready to go. There is some minor coxmetic damage on the strarboard corner of the swim platform.. This is mostly a freshwater boat. The second owner did the Great Loop with her, so a small amount of time was spent in saltwater. Stock #376456 Comfortable and Spacious Two Stateroom, Two Head Cruiser! IPS Joystick Controls! 58 Sq Ft Cockpit! Fully Equipped Galley! 2009 Carver 44 Sojourn Luxury Cruiser Yacht. Located on freshwater in Scottsboro, AL. It is powered by two IPS 500 series Volvo fuel-efficient engines with 370 HP each. The IPS Joystick makes maneuvering in tight quarters a breeze with no bow thruster needed. Without steps on the main deck, walk from the swim platform through the 58 sq ft cockpit past sliding glass doors all the way forward to the master center line queen stateroom without raising your foot more than a few inches! In the salon, you will find an L-shaped sofa. The galley is equipped with a two-burner electric stove, microwave/convection oven, sink, and a mid-size refrigerator/freezer. The main stateroom has everything you need for a comfortable night, and it even has a television. The bath has an enclosed shower as well as a sink and toilet. The VIP stateroom has two twin beds, and another bath is available. And, your dinette table will make another bed for two people. Another great feature is the combo washer/dryer. No need to take a trip to the laundry! Up the stairs to the bridge is a large sun lounge aft & wet bar w/refrigerator. The integrated hardtop provides a shaded lounge area, the double foredeck chaise lounge provides plenty of relaxing in the sun. It has seating for 12 people, and don't forget the electric grill! Call me today to schedule a showing, or to make an offer using our buyer-friendly process. Reason for selling is not using it anymore.

2006 Sea Ray 44 Sundancer

Fort Worth, Texas

Make Sea Ray

Model 44 Sundancer

Category Motor Yachts

Posted 7 Days Ago

Stock #395590 Timeless style that never ages, the most sought after boat in all the Express Cruiser style If you are in the market for a express cruiser, look no further than this 2006 Sea Ray 44 Sundancer, priced right at $300,000 (offers encouraged). This vessel is located in Ft Worth, Texas and is in great condition. She is also equipped with twin Mercruiser engines that have only 212 hours. Reason for selling is moving out of area.

1987 Mason 44 Convertible Cutter

Punta Gorda, Florida

Make Mason 44

Model Convertible Cutter

Category Sailboats

Posted Over 1 Month

1987 Mason 44 Convertible Cutter OWNER IS CURRENTLY TRAVELING AND WANTS THE BOAT SOLD! THE PRICE IS REDUCED TO $119,900.00 - AS IS, WHERE IS.  COME AND LOOK AT THIS BOAT, YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!   IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A BLUE WATER, EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE CRUISING BOAT THAT IS READY TO GO, THIS IS YOUR BOAT. ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS ADD PROVISIONS AND YOU CAN SET OFF FOR THE CARIBBEAN TOMORROW! ***THIS BOAT IS ALREADY LOADED WITH ELECTRONICS*** Overview This Mason 44 is a serious blue water cruising sailboat with convertible cutter rig, full keel, powerful rudder and a folding prop that is well protected in an aperture. Designed by Al Mason and built at the TaShing yard (the same yard which builds the Nordhavn trawlers) the hull is solid glass and heavily reinforced. She is fast, sea kindly and comfortable. Two Cabins, one head, stall shower. New or refitted features: Life Lines Dripless Stuffing Box New SS Shaft Head Thru Hull Head Rebuilt New Chain Plates Engine Room Hose & Hose Clamps Replaced as Needed Fresh Varnish  - Teak Decks Recently Resealed Screens Replaced 12/14 Sails just returned from Sail Maker - inspection and repair where needed  Dimensions Cruising Speed: 6.5 kn Max Speed: 7.8 kn                 LOA: 43 ft 10 in LWL: 34 ft 4 in               Beam: 12 ft 4 in                  Max Bridge Clearance: 59 ft Max Draft: 6 ft 6 in         Cabin Headroom: 6 ft 3 in Ballast: 9400 lb Number of Cabins: 2            Number of Heads: 1 Engine   Engine Make: Yanmar Engine Model: 4JHTE                      Hours: 4909 Power: 55 hp                 Propeller Type: Folding 3 Blade Tankage Fuel Tanks Capacity: 186 gal  Fresh Water Tanks Capacity: 212 gal Holding Tank Capacity: 25 gal Accommodations Two private staterooms - One head - Stall shower - Sleeps 6V berth wi

44 FT ISLAND GYPSY

Brooklyn, New York

Up for sale great condition well kept Vessel 44 foot Island Gypsy 1987 , low hours (720) all in pristine running and maintained order. Great live on board Yacht . Large Aft cabin, 2 state rooms ,3rd sleeping room, main hall, 2 full shower/ bath, fly bridge , engine room ( bellow main room) 2 Diesel engines Caterpillar 3208 Large generator.and much more...must see.

1990 44ft Gibson Houseboat

Sabula, Iowa

Make Gibson

Category Houseboats

Length 44.0

This is a Gibson Standard that you do not want to miss out on. The interior has been recently redone and makes this boat stand out from the rest. The redesigned steps are an added bonus that only increase living space. There is plenty of room inside this house boat for friends and family, with one queen size bed in aft and two double size beds below. You can also take full advantage of the screened in front deck. It is equipped with 2 454 -Crusader engines, and an 8.0 Westerbeke Generator. Too many pluses to list! Please give us a call with any questions 563-687-2825

44 ft Marine Trader Twaler

Panama City, Florida

Make Marine Trader

Hull and Motors are in good working order, generator runs good. this boat needs tlc some wood work inside around the windows. email me your number and ill be glad to call you with more details.

44 ft reliable live aboard,

Fort Myers, Florida

Make Concord

Category Aft Cabin

A lot of boat for the money, she is ready for the keys, solid 1970 concorde, many updates last 2 years, new bottom paint in 2014, 3 motors, one rebuilt 454 date /?, one 350 installed in 2013, one 05 outboard 25 hp kicker that moves her at 5mph alone with lower inside controls, halon system, dingy with motor, 700 plus mile range, 2 a/c units, 2 bath, separate shower, water tank, holding, all cruise equipment included. radio, bumpers, anchors ect. queen, sleeps 8, many extras go with it, 3 good trips this year very roomy and stable, at our dock on the river but must move come take a look and make us an offer,? can move to your location, text for aug. engine video operations, two 70 799 four four 0 one, please call to hear more and schedule a ride on this deal!, ,

44Ft. Trojan Flybridge Motoryacht

Moneta, Virginia

Make Trojan

Model Flushdeck Motoryacht

Category Flybridge Boats

Length 44.3

Meticulously maintained 1974/1990 Trojan Flybridge Motoryacht. Kept under cover In fresh water. Three stateroom layout,with large forward vee berth, mid cabin bunkroom, aft master stateroom. Two heads with vacuflush toilets,25 gal. holding tanks for each toilet, showers, tile vanities. Fully equipped galley with full refridgerator/freezer, range with oven, microwave, double sink, built in cutting board, lazy susan, overhead wine glass rack. salon has new carpet, cellular window shades, overhead skylight with cellular shade. dual Crusair air conditioners with new digital controls, built in forced air electric heaters. spacious engine room with 1990 Crusader 350 HP gas engines, closed cooling system, primary and secondary fuel filters, large engine pans, 6 kw Onan generator. Approx. 900 hrs. on engines. water heater is 15 gallons, 100 gal. fresh water tank with on demand pump. Also has 1200 watt inverter. Main deck has large seating area, wicker sofa and two chairs, wet bar with ice maker, totally enclosed with roll up isinglass, and sun shades. all new electronics including 18 NM HD Garmin radar, two Garmin 7200 series GPS/ Chartplotters, uhf radios, spot/floodlight, and hailer. Flybridge has new berber carpet, bimini top, and duplicate instrumentation. 3 stage battery chargers for all batteries, twin 30 amp and 50 amp shore power recepticles, tv and phone hook ups. boat was hauld in 2012, with bottom cleaned, and repainted. Survey was performed on bottom. Report is available. Thistle Dew is an extremely well maintained yacht. Call 434-384-2776 for questions or appointment. there are no known defects or none working items. E-Mail [email protected]

2008 Kadey Krogen 44

Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania

Make Kadey Krogen

2008 Kadey Krogen 44 FOR QUESTIONS CONTACT: RAY 443-614-6020 or [email protected] 2008 Kadey-Krogen 44 DETAILS: Outstanding condition 2400 Total Hours John Deere 6 cylinder 6068 turbocharged 154 horsepower main engine Hydraulic stabilizers by ABT (seals replaced and updates added May 2016) Hydraulic bow thruster by ABT (seals replaced and updates added May 2016) Factory outside passageway doors Outback inverter charger system 5000 watts A/C output, 250 Amps DC charge output 12 KW Northern Lights genset Northern Lights factory installed hydraulic get home system. ( This is one half of a total get home system. The other half attaches to the propeller shaft but is not installed) Spurs shaft line cutter Oil change system installed Four blade propeller. Balanced by Prop Scan Dinghy Lift winches on Mast and Boom Custom designed Boom with hand assists. Wind alignment sail (Fin Delta) included 3 zone air conditioning Maxwell dual capstan/chain wildcat windlass. 300ft 3/8in G4 ACCO chain, 60ft 3/8 in ACCO chain and 300¿ ¾in 3 strand nylon rode Custom designed pilot house seating foot rest Raised back cushion height salon settee Hull and deck waxed once (and frequently twice) a year Majority of use has been in freshwater ELECTRONICS: 3- 7212 Chartplotter Multifunction displays (Installed in 2016) Garmin Autopilot fully integrated with 7212 units Garmin 4ft open array Radar fully integrated with 7212 units Garmin Wind anemometer Garmin depth sounder Garmin water speed meter Garmin xm radio/weather receiver Icom 406 VHF Icom 802 SSB Noise canceling SSB speaker GALLEY: VitroFrigio 10.2 cubic foot refrigerator/freezer (new 2014) Force 10 stove Double Corian sink GE microwave Raritan Icerette icemaker (new icemaker mechanism installed July 2016) Sunbrella package Bimini Front Cushions Flybridge Cushions 2009 Nautica 10ft RIB Dinghy, with 9.9 hp Mercury Dinghy supports installed (removable) for carrying dinghy on the boat deck Aqua Gen Kubota diesel which drives a stand alone 150 amp 12 volt generator and a 60 gallon per hour water maker. 3- Lifeline 8D batteries (house) new as of May 2016 1-Lifeline 8D battery (start) new as of June 2016 BOAT LOCATION: Pocomoke City, MD (21851)

1976 Islander 44

Newport Beach, California

Make Islander

1976 Islander 44 Silvergirl is a classic Bill Lapworth design that was launched in 1976 and is perfect for long weekends in Catalina or on an extended cruise.  This second owner has done many upgrades to the boat including a total rewire of all electrical including a new electrical panel, new inverter/charger, new LED interior lighting and batteries.  In 2008 the mast and standing rigging were overhauled and compliment an efficient 838 sq. ft. sail plan that features a Doyle Stakpac mainsail and a new roller furling 130% genoa that were added in 2015 which makes shorthanded sailing a breeze.  The Perkins diesel engine was extensively rebuilt in 2009 and currently shows approximately 449 hours. Silvergirl is set up for cruising and could be the perfect liveaboard with the addition of some nice interior touches.

1987 Tollycraft 44 Ft. Aft cockpit motoryacht

Sandusky, Ohio

Make Tollycraft

Model 44 Ft. Aft Cockpit Motoryacht

Category Powerboats

1987 Tollycraft 44 Ft. Aft cockpit motoryacht, Freshwater Tolly. I am the second owner of this vessel. I purchased from original owner four years ago from Canada. I and original owner have always run at trawler speed which shows in minimal engine wear. Boat is in outstanding condition. Always Freshwater. Following exterior upgrades in last four years: Bridge enclosure, new bridge seats, all exterior seating re covered, Standard Horizon chart plotter and depth finder, Standard Horizon ship to shore. Interior upgrades in last four years; Vaccu flush heads with 70 gallon capacity, Two new air conditioning units 12500 btu each, New teak flooring through out, Galley Corian counter top, Galley dual voltage refrigerator, Galley micro wave, Galley cook top, counter tops teaked, all new interior coverings for seating and saloon couch, new headliner in aft cabin and forward head, new hot water heater and much more. Call (330) 305-0270. Vessel located in Sandusky, Ohio. $77500.00, 3303050270

44ft. Trojan MOTORYACHT at SML

Lynchburg, Virginia

Beautiful 44ft. Trojan Flybridge MOTORYACHT, kept under cover at Bayside Marina. Three stateroom layout, fully equipped galley, two heads with showers. Newly decorated interior. Twin 454cu. In. crusader gas engines with closed cooling. 6.5 KE generator, 1200 Watt inverter. All new state of are electronics; gps/chartplotters, radar, VHF radios, flood/ spotlight. Flybridge has new carpet and Bimini top. Bottom was cleaned, painted, and surveyed in 2012. Must see to appreciate !

Beautiful 44ft. Trojan MOTORYACHT on SML.

Very rare MOTORYACHT in pristine condition. Three stateroom, flybridge model. Crusader gas engines, generator, two heads with showers, fully equipped galley, all new electronics, completely redone interior, fiberglass hull with teak and mahogany brightwork. New carpet on flybridge, Bimini top. Great cruising and live aboard vessel.

1990 44’ Gibson 44 Standard Houseboat

Point Pleasant, West Virginia

Stock Number: 713622. 1990 Gibson 44 Standard,14 FT Beam Twin 454 Crusader Engines With 650 Hours 7.5 KW Westerbeke GeneratorBoat Has Arch With Radar System Two A/C Units One Full Bathroom With Shower and One Half Bathroom New Fresh Water Tank New Graphic Stripes 2014 Boat Has A Quad Axle Yard Trailer That Will Hold A 50+ FT Boat That Could Be Included In Sale Boat Is Located 27 Miles Up River From The Point At Pittsburgh call Eric 724 594 3397.

1996 Gibson 44Ft. HOUSEBOAT FRESHWATER OHIO RIVER

Jeffersonville, Indiana

Model 44Ft. HOUSEBOAT FRESHWATER OHIO RIVER

1996 Gibson 44Ft. HOUSEBOAT FRESHWATER OHIO RIVER THIS 1996 44' GIBSON STANDARD HOUSEBOAT IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION, VERY LOW HOURS ON TWIN CRUSADER 454 XL 350HP EACH AT ONLY 194HRS WITH A WESTERBEKE 8.5Kw GENERATOR WITH ONLY 392HRS, TWIN A/C-HEAT SYSTEMS, A FULL GALLEY, FULL SIZE REFRIG, OVEN/STOVE TOP, TWO HEAD/BATHS/SHOWERS, SLEEPS-8+, LARGE UPPER DECK & FLY BRIDGE/HELM STATION, SEAT COVERS, BOW DECK SEATING, FIBERGLASS SWIM PLATFORM W/LADDER, REMOTE SPOT LIGHT, COMPASS. - Very Low Hours/ Excellent Condition

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Average Cost of Buying & Owning a Sailboat (2022)

Here are the 2022 data for our research on the average cost of buying and owning a sailboat.

Examples of Popular Sailboats, and How Much They Cost

What does it cost to buy a sailboat.

The average price of a new sailboat per foot in USD:

• under 30 ft: $2,400 per ft
• 30 - 50 ft: $5,700 - $8,500 per ft
• over 50 ft: $11,900 - $65,400 per ft

On average, second-hand sailboats go at 1/3 - 1/4 of the cost of a new boat:

• under 30 ft: $815 per ft
• 30 - 50 ft: $3,020 per ft
• over 50 ft: $5,100 - $17,000 per ft

Price of new sailboats

I've looked at the prices of thousands of yachts (really) on one of the largest yacht marketplaces in the world (- not manually, don't worry: with the help of their search function). This is what I came up with:

Source: Yachtworld Q2 2022

The price of new sailboats ranges from roughly $1,412 - $65,433 per foot. I've used these numbers to calculate the following list:

Prices per foot in USD

Here's the detailed price per foot for all lengths from 20 to 100 feet:

Price of used sailboats

We did the same for used catamarans, comparing thousands of listings. Here are the complete data:

The price of used sailboats ranges from roughly $471-$17,044 per foot.

Prices on Craigslist

To get an average of the price of a used sailboat, I went over to Craigslist. I took the first 10 relevant search results for sailboats under, and over 30 feet.

Of course, the averages here are very speculative, as prices vary from day to day. But it gives a broad range of what to expect.

Over 50 feet, listings become meagre. I believe people tend to not place their 80-ft sailboats on Craigslist, but sell it through a broker instead.

Median Craigslist price of a used sailboat:

• under 30 ft: $7,900
• over 30 ft: $96,900

Average Craigslist price-per-foot of a used sailboat:

• under 30 ft: $354 per ft
• over 30 ft: $1,845 per ft

This is what I found on Craigslist under 30 feet:

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Source: Craigslist Washington DC Q2 2022

Los Angeles

Source: Craigslist Los Angeles Q2 2022

Source: Craigslist Houston Q2 2022

South Florida

Source: Craigslist Miami Q2 2022

Source: Craigslist New York Q2 2022

Here's what I found for 30 feet and up:

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