1983 Cherubini 44 Ketch

This 1983 Cherubini 44 Ketch is a traditional offshore cruising sailboat built with fiberglass and designed for serious blue-water passage-making. The boat features a shoal-draft centerboard keel that draws 4 feet 10 inches with the board up for exploring shallow anchorages, or 8 feet 10 inches with the board down for seaworthy open ocean sailing. At 14 tons displacement with a powerful sail plan, she has a sail-area-to-displacement ratio near 20 and a beam-to-draft ratio of roughly 43, giving her the drive and stability needed to handle heavy weather and strong winds.

The interior follows a traditional Herreshoff design layout with two staterooms and two heads, centered around a generous salon and galley. Storage is substantial, with a true bilge, good ventilation, and ample fuel and water capacity—amenities often superior to modern production designs of comparable size.

Recent major work includes a new Beta Marine diesel engine producing 62 horsepower, a new fuel tank, and all-new running rigging. The varnish has been refinished and the boat has been examined throughout. She tracks very well and handles the motion of heavy seas with ease, delivering a cruising speed around 7 knots with a maximum speed of 8.5 knots. Hull 22 of 35 built, this ketch shows the quality craftsmanship typical of Cherubini's reputation for sound construction and finish details.