Nauticat 44 Ketch Pilothouse Motorsailer 1997
Large volume proven bluewater cruising ketch, cutter rigged, rare 3 cabin version just had 6 month refit.
These vessels are built as solid as they come and the hull shape is modelled off Nordic fishing boats from the North Sea.
I am the 4th owner, 1st owner lived in Chicago and sailed the Great Lakes in Summer, 2nd owner
refitted vessel in 2010 with new Yanmar engine, electric winches, Selden mast and Leisure Furl boom amongst other things and sailed from NW coast of USA to Melbourner via the Pacific Islands (still has detailed log onboard). 3rd senior owner sailed single handed around Australia the last 7 years or so on his own and I am the 4th owner and bought her in early May. Out of water survey report available from before I began refit.
Sailed her from Hervey Bay to Bundaberg in June to slip, changed majority of through hull fittings to Trudesign, new sterntube cover and packing, a coat of tiecoat then 2 coats of International Ultra 2 hard antifoul. Adequately powered with 140hp Yanmar that has just had new starter, alternator and water pump rebuild will motor all day at 8 knots if need be. Then sailed down to Mooloolaba to crane out masts to fit new running and standing rigging completed by Quinrig.
3 cabin, 2 x heads, twin helm 360 degree view from inside pilothouse and outside on raised aft deck, 3 seating areas each seats 6-8 (2 inside 1 outside), teak decks, gunwales, rails and interior.
2 x Jabsco electric head (1 brand new never been used in master suite), new plumbing pipework, 3 x showers all hot and cold water plumbed. Salt water deck wash and salt water to galley sink. Full suite of marine electronics and a rare 3 cabin version with a massive master cabin with Queen size island bed with seperate ensuite shower and toilet areas to keep the boss happy even have original purchase order with cost of extras ordered from dealer 163,000 euros on top of the 406,000 euro standard price.
Still needs a bit of cosmetic work to bring her back to former glory as these Finnish motorsailers are renown for their qualty of finishing and woodwork but all the important (in my view) work has been done. I was going to do the cosmetic bits and pieces back in Perth over this Summer where I have a shed but ran out of time to sail her back so have her penned in Hervey Bay for 6 months (pen fees paid up until middle of April) over Summer but not feeling great about being over the other side of the country and leaving her there for 6 months so if she sells she sells.
Update just had alignment and engine mounts replace November 2024.
These vessels are built as solid as they come and the hull shape is modelled off Nordic fishing boats from the North Sea.
I am the 4th owner, 1st owner lived in Chicago and sailed the Great Lakes in Summer, 2nd owner
refitted vessel in 2010 with new Yanmar engine, electric winches, Selden mast and Leisure Furl boom amongst other things and sailed from NW coast of USA to Melbourner via the Pacific Islands (still has detailed log onboard). 3rd senior owner sailed single handed around Australia the last 7 years or so on his own and I am the 4th owner and bought her in early May. Out of water survey report available from before I began refit.
Sailed her from Hervey Bay to Bundaberg in June to slip, changed majority of through hull fittings to Trudesign, new sterntube cover and packing, a coat of tiecoat then 2 coats of International Ultra 2 hard antifoul. Adequately powered with 140hp Yanmar that has just had new starter, alternator and water pump rebuild will motor all day at 8 knots if need be. Then sailed down to Mooloolaba to crane out masts to fit new running and standing rigging completed by Quinrig.
3 cabin, 2 x heads, twin helm 360 degree view from inside pilothouse and outside on raised aft deck, 3 seating areas each seats 6-8 (2 inside 1 outside), teak decks, gunwales, rails and interior.
2 x Jabsco electric head (1 brand new never been used in master suite), new plumbing pipework, 3 x showers all hot and cold water plumbed. Salt water deck wash and salt water to galley sink. Full suite of marine electronics and a rare 3 cabin version with a massive master cabin with Queen size island bed with seperate ensuite shower and toilet areas to keep the boss happy even have original purchase order with cost of extras ordered from dealer 163,000 euros on top of the 406,000 euro standard price.
Still needs a bit of cosmetic work to bring her back to former glory as these Finnish motorsailers are renown for their qualty of finishing and woodwork but all the important (in my view) work has been done. I was going to do the cosmetic bits and pieces back in Perth over this Summer where I have a shed but ran out of time to sail her back so have her penned in Hervey Bay for 6 months (pen fees paid up until middle of April) over Summer but not feeling great about being over the other side of the country and leaving her there for 6 months so if she sells she sells.
Update just had alignment and engine mounts replace November 2024.
Region
Queensland
Location
Wide Bay/Hervey Bay Area Hervey Bay
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1997
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP
Rego
859189
Rego Expiry
10/10/2025
Designer
Kaj Gustaffson
Builder
Nauticat
Length
44' 9" - 13.65m
Beam
3.7m
Draft
1.8m
Displacement
15 tonne
Keel / Ballast
Full length keel
Deck Material
Teak
Engine Make
Yanmar
Engine
4LH-HTE with new starter motor, alternator and rebuilt water pump with Kanzaki (Herth) gearbox 2.57 ratio. Spare starter motor and alternator onboard along with numerous filters, belts and oils.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
140hp
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1810
Fuel Consumption
12l/hr @ 8 knots, 6l/hr @ 6 knots
Max Speed
10 knots
Cruise Speed
6-8 knots
Propulsion
Propellor
Thrusters
Yes bow Sleipner 7hp
Genset
New Honda portable to run watermaker. Has old Fisher Panda 4kva that needs rebuild (was going to swap engine over when back in Perth)
Fuel
1000l with new sender in starboard tank
Water
500l with new sender in tank
Accommodation
Huge master with seperate ensuite shower and toilet rooms, toilet and hand shower to starboard and full size shower to Port. Large Queen island bed with plenty of storage. V berth up front and cabin with twin bunks just astern from V berth port side. Has drop down table and cushions also in galley for another double.
Cabins
3
Berths
6-8
Galley
Step down from pilothouse to Galley with plenty of storage and seating for 8.
Refrigeration
Sea Frost eutectic 110v under seating not being used as 12v fridge freezer in pilothouse.
Freezer
Sea Frost eutectic 110v under seating not being used as 12v fridge freezer in pilothouse.
Stove
Forced gimballed 3 burner gas powered with grill and oven
Water Maker
Rainman
Hotwater System
Isotemp
Shower
3
Toilet
2
Air Conditioning
Yes twin zone
Dinghy
New 2.9m Mercury airdeck (never been out of bag)
Outboard
No
Covers
Main boom concertina cover (new) Mizzen boom cover and Pilothouse canvas window cover (new)
Ground Tackle
New Size 7 Sarca Excel 36KG primrary and 75lb CQR secondary. Lofrans Tigres electric anchor winch and 90m 10mm galvanised chain.
Safety Gear
Full complement of offshore safety gear as you would expect along with Para-Anchor setup, spare 75lb anchor and 35m 8mm chain and 35m anchor rode and additional tow line. Lifelink rescue sling.
Bilge Pumps
Electric and manual with spare electric and float along with new emergency 240v submersible pump.
Life Raft
Brand new Viking 4 man
Epirb
Yes multiple
Life Jackets
Yes multiple
Flares
Yes new kit plus plenty older ones
Fire Protection
Yes multiple fire extinguishers
Electrics
2 x 270 amp/hr AGM house batteries (new in July), 1 x 100 amp/hr AGM start battery, 2x 200w solar panels, wind generator, Xantrex battery charger and Silentwind solar/wind hybrid 12v power controller. Has old Fisher Panda generator (engine is shot) that runs USA voltage that powered under galley seat Sea Frost Fridge Freezer, 2 zone A/C and Rainman watermaker these are now run (if needed) with 240v shore power through transformer. Brand new Honda Generator to run watermaker through transformer (will run A/C but I don't). New 12v Fridge Freezer in pilothouse, 240v washing machine, Isotemp hot water system.
Electronics
Garmin Plotter x 2, Garmin radar, Garmin wind sensor (new transducer), Furuno Plotter/Sounder (new) which has mirror function so can be viewed on tablet at outside helm, Raymarine autopilot, GME AIS Transciever, Interphase forward facing (or down) Sonar, 2 x Icom VHF radios and 1 Uniden handheld, ICOM MF/HF IC-M710 radio with SG-230 smarttuner with aerial in back stay, and Autohelm depth.
Sail Inventory
Main in boom furling (Leisure Furl), Mizzen with 2 reefing points, Genoa self furling (Harken), Jib self furling (Harken)
Mast / Rigging
Selden aluminium masts have just been removed from vessel in Moolooolaba to check and rerigged with Arcus 316 - 1x19 SS wire together with Hamma Regatta terminals and rigging screws (have rigging report for new rig September 2024). All new ropes and a few blocks/pulleys as deemed necessary.
Deck Gear
2 x Harken 2 speed 46 electric winches, Leisure Furl in boom furling system, Harken self furlers for Genoa and Jib, 2 x Anderson 2 speed 28 winches, 2 x Anderson 10 singles speed winch.
Remarks
This is a large volume solid proven blue water vessel that has crossed oceans and is ready to do so again. She is set up for single handed, previous senior owner travelled around Australia for 7 years on his own. Has just gone through an extensive 5 month refit costing around $100k by Master Mariner/ Marine Engineer utilising many trades along the way. I bought her in early May thinking I would get her back to WA around the top this year but everything took longer than I thought and wanted to be thorough and now time has run out due to cyclone season approaching.
If you are looking for a comfortable large volume cruiser that you can stay off grid for long periods of time with multiple backup systems if things go wrong and most of the hard work is done than she is well worth a look. Comes fuelled up with many spares, new tools, new fishing gear, all new manchester if wanted and stocked with non perishable food.
Nauticat have a somewhat fanatical following overseas (not many make it to Australia, I have seen 3 Nauticat 44's for sale in Australia in the last 8 years) would suit someone looking for a more affordable option than a Buizen.
Had to put a rego expiry date for ad to work but there is no expiry dates for Australian registered ships just a $440 fee to transfer ownership, no stamp duty either which is nice.
If you are looking for a comfortable large volume cruiser that you can stay off grid for long periods of time with multiple backup systems if things go wrong and most of the hard work is done than she is well worth a look. Comes fuelled up with many spares, new tools, new fishing gear, all new manchester if wanted and stocked with non perishable food.
Nauticat have a somewhat fanatical following overseas (not many make it to Australia, I have seen 3 Nauticat 44's for sale in Australia in the last 8 years) would suit someone looking for a more affordable option than a Buizen.
Had to put a rego expiry date for ad to work but there is no expiry dates for Australian registered ships just a $440 fee to transfer ownership, no stamp duty either which is nice.
ABOUT THE SELLER
Peter James ilott
Golden Bay
WA 6174 Australia
WA 6174 Australia