1985 Nauticat 44

The Nauticat 44 is a motor sailer built for extended cruising in Pacific Northwest waters. Her ketch rig provides stability and auxiliary propulsion, while the 125-horsepower Ford Lehman diesel engine—with 1,600 hours—offers reliable power when conditions demand it. Dual steering stations, inside and out, accommodate comfort and safety underway and at anchor. The hull design and proven track record make her a capable performer across variable conditions and extended passages.

Accommodations center on a single cabin with one head, supporting cruising comfort for a small crew. The boat carries substantial water and fuel capacity for extended time away from port. A 5-kilowatt Westerbeke diesel genset, separate engine and genset start batteries, and a large house battery bank provide power generation and storage. Galley amenities include a three-burner propane stove with oven, a front-loading DC refrigerator, top-loading cooler, and two top-loading freezers.

Navigation and seamanship equipment includes a 12-inch Garmin touch-screen plotter with autopilot installed in 2018, Furuno radar, a 12-volt windlass, and ample ground tackle. The main, mizzen, and jib are all in good condition. Recent mechanical work encompasses routine engine cooling system service, a new propeller shaft, cutlass bearing, shaft seal, and Aquadrive anti-vibration system. A Max Prop feathering propeller reduces drag under sail. Espar forced-air diesel heating rounds out the boat's systems.