Currently heading back to Normandy, FRANCE. Possibility to sail the boat were desired in Europe, open to discussion.
REALLY READY TO SAIL: currently traveling with my family of 5, and probably crossing the Atlantic back to Europe, so no compromise on safety.
Low price for easy sale.
1979 Nauticat 44, schooner version, 3 cabins. Has always been well-maintained and is well-documented.
Visible in the Caribbean from until end of April. Exact location evolving. If not sold in April or May, we will continue our family trip back to France (mainland), so it will be visible in France, or delivered to the buyer in Europe.
1979 : built year 1981 : first time in the water 2001 : second owner 2012 : huge refit : rigging, sails, engine, fuel and water tanks, seats and beds, diesel generator 2025 : third owner (myself), bought for a one-year Atlantic loop with my family of 5. Refit : electronics (NMEA Wifi for easy access from tablet and phone), autopilot, electricity (including lithium 2*280Ah LiFePO4 batteries), energy production (730W solar panels + 2 Victron MPPT + Aquair hydrogenerator), new cutlass bearing, IOR dan buoy, etc.
Engine : Ford Lehman 120hp, 2715E, 1200h since rebuilt (evolving). Inspected December 2025 (head bolts, etc.).
Trans : Velvet
4 sails, 3 of which are furling sail (all but mizzen, on the front mast) Rigging 2012, surveyed in 2025 and adjusted in 2025 All sails except mizzen are controlled from the cockpit One huge Lewmar electric winch + 5 other winches
1000L fuel (2 stainless steel custom tanks of 500L) 650L polyester water tank, custom shape, perfect condition. Black water tank, new.
Generator : 9kW diesel generator (only 70 hours) Alternator : 95A Solar panels : 730W solar panels with 2 Victron MPPT (2025) Batteries : 560Ah LiFePO4 batteries (2x280Ah), BMS, Bluetooth interface for domestic + 225Ah engine battery (2023) + 70Ah generator battery (2025) + 225Ah spare battery (2023) Electronics : 2 Garmin 720S + all NMEA0183 and NMEA2000 to wifi AIS transponder (2025) Starlink Mini Heating : Webasto (diesel) Air con (requires a refill) Washing machine
Dinghy with hard bottom + 15hp Suzuki engine
Windlass Lofrans Tiger + 100m chain + 60lbs CQR + 3 extra anchors.
