1980 CSY 44'

13.41 m
$ 89,000 USD
Dominican RepublicLuperon Puerto Plata Dominican Republic

1980 CSY 44 Walk Through Cutter Ketch

Refit Year: 2018

44' (13.41 m) MurDina

This 1980 CSY 44 Walkthrough Cutter Ketch is a true bluewater cruiser, built tough with solid fiberglass (no core!) and a stunning wooden interior. Meticulously maintained and ready for adventure—strong, seaworthy, and full of charm.

Flag of Registry: Canada

Luperon, Dominican Republic
   Vessel ID: 2831365
FEATURES:
   Watermaker
   Solar Power!
   Walk Through Ketch
   Generator
   Ready to set Sail
Tenders: 9.5 AB Aluminum Inflatible 2014 Yamaha 15FMHS

Sail This Classic Cruiser Today!

$ 89,000 USD

$ 123,420 CAD*
€ 78,271 Euros*
£ 67,348 GBP*
*estimated foreign exchange

Description

MurDina – A Rare & Beautiful CSY 44 Walk-Thru Cutter Ketch


Named MurDina, meaning Sea Traveller, this rare CSY 44 Walk-Thru Cutter Ketch is a true bluewater cruiser—custom-built, never chartered, and ready for adventure.

With only three owners since new and under the current owner’s care since 2008, she has been meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded for both performance and live aboard comfort.

Since 2008, MurDina has sailed from Canada down the Eastern Seaboard, explored Cuba, and cruised extensively throughout the Caribbean. She is a proven passagemaker—built for adventure, yet offering the comfort and security of a true home on the water. With her solid fiberglass construction, classic lines, and warm wooden interior, she’s as strong as she is beautiful.

For sailors seeking a well-built, ocean-ready cruiser, MurDina is ready for her next chapter. Will you be the one to write it?


What Makes the CSY 44 Walk-Thru Cutter Ketch Special?


The CSY 44 Walk-Thru is one of the most sought-after models from Caribbean Sailing Yachts (CSY), known for their incredible strength, seaworthiness, and comfortable design. Built in the late 1970s and early 1980s, these boats were originally designed for the Caribbean charter market but quickly became a favourite among serious cruisers for their rugged construction and spacious layouts.


Key Features That Make It Stand Out:

✅ Solid Fiberglass Hull – No coring, just thick, hand-laid fiberglass, making it one of the most durable cruising boats ever built.

✅ Walk-Through Design – Unlike the "Walk-Over" version, the Walk-Thru layout provides easy access, making movement around the boat more comfortable and safer in rough seas.

✅ Cutter-Ketch Rig – Offers versatile sail options, allowing for balanced sail plans in various conditions—ideal for offshore cruising.

✅ Spacious Interior – The warm, handcrafted wood interior gives a classic charm while providing ample space for comfortable living aboard.

✅ Built to Cross Oceans – Designed with long-distance cruising in mind, these boats have a reputation for being safe, stable, and reliable in any conditions.


The CSY 44 Walk-Thru Ketch is a true sailor’s sailboat—strong, capable, and full of character. Whether you’re looking for a serious bluewater cruiser or a comfortable liveaboard, this vessel is a rare find that delivers both.


⛵ Ready to make MurDina yours? Don’t miss this opportunity!


Available for Co-brokerage

LOA44'

LOA13.41''

Beam13'

Beam Inch6''

Draft Max Feet6'

Draft Max Inch5''

Head Room Feet6'

Head Room Inch1''

Bridge Clearance Feet62'

Fuel Tank (Gallons)135

Fuel Tank (Liters)511.03

Fresh Water (Gallons)140

Fresh Water (Liters)529.96

Holding Tank (Gallons)35

Holding Tank (Liters)132.49

TypeSail

ConditionUsed

Specifications

Name

MurDina

HIN/IMO

TXY44W280780

Sail-Used

Year

1980

Refit Year

2018

13'6"

6'5"

Cabins

2

Sleeps

6

Heads

2

6'1"

Maximum Speed

8 Knots

Cruise Speed

7 Knots

Range NMI

700

Fuel Type

Diesel

Hull Material

Fiberglass

Hull Shape

Displacement

135 Gallons (511.03 Liters)

140 Gallons (529.96 Liters)

35 Gallons (132.49 Liters)

Gross Tonnage

20

Displacement

38000

Designer

Frank Hamlin/Peter Schmitt

Builder

CSY

Tender HIN

YGK500540414

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Perkins
  • ModelEngine Model: 4.236
  • YearEngine Year: 1995
  • Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
  • Drive TypeDrive Type: Stern
  • Power HPPower HP: 85.00
  • Power KWPower KW: 63.38
  • Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
  • HoursHours: 3900.00
  • Engine LocationEngine Location: Middle
  • Engine Quantity1
  • Generators

    Generator 1

    • Generator Make: Northern Lights
    • Generator KW: 6.50
    • Generator Hours: 5800

    Full Details

    Additional Info

    Interior Comforts and Amenities

    • Refrigeration: ISOTHERM S/S Cruise 200 (2022)
    • Fridge/Freezer: Combination unit
    • Stove and Oven: Force 10 - 3 burner with broiler (2019)
    • Propane Shut Off Valve: Yes
    • Fume Detector: Yes
    • Vented Propane Locker: Yes x 2
    • Propane Tanks: 2 x 20 lb tanks
    • Barbeque: Magma
    • Watermaker: rebuilt in 2025, new gauges, membranes, Seawater Pro Pump and motor
    • Water Heater: Yes
    • Water System: Yes
    • Air Conditioner: Reverse Air System
    • Heater: Dickenson Lofrans Diesel (2015)
    • First Aid Kit: Yes
    • Headroom Min/Max: 6'1" (Min) and 6'11" (Max)
    • Additional Information: Ready to cruise with everything you need for a comfortable passage


    Electronics and Navigation Equipment

    • Autopilot: Raymarine Smart Pilot X30 (linear hydraulic)
    • Primary GPS: Furuno
    • Radar: Furuno Analog
    • Depth Sounder: Standard Horizon
    • Speed and Distance: Data Marine
    • SSB Radio: Icom 718
    • Primary VHF Radio: Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS
    • Secondary VHF Radio: Handheld
    • Wind Direction: Data Marine
    • Wind Speed Indicator: Data Marine
    • Compass: Ritchie & Sons
    • Television: LG 32"
    • EPIRB: Category 1 EPIRB
    • AIS Receiver: Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS
    • Deck Lights: Yes


    Electrical System

    • Direct Current System Voltage: 12V
    • Alternating Current System Voltage: 110V

    Additional Details:

    • Batteries: Flooded Lead Acid (new 2025)
    • House Bank 650 Amps
    • Engine Starter Battery
    • Solar Panels: 550 Watts
    • Inverter Charger: 2kW Automatic Inverter Charger 30Amp (New 2024)
    • Shore Power Cord: Yes x 2
    • Battery Monitor: Victron
    • Alternator: 60 Amp
    • Generator: Northern Lights 6.5 Kw, rebuilt top end 2020 and rewound generator end 2022


    Mechanical Equipment

    • Engine Manufacturer: Perkins
    • Model: 4.236
    • Year: 1995
    • Horsepower: 85 HP
    • Engine Type: Inboard
    • Drive Type: Borg-Warner Velvet Drive
    • Fuel Type: Diesel
    • Propeller Type: 3 Blade Fixed 21"
    • Propeller Material: Bronze
    • Engine Hours: 3900 Hours
    • Engine Alarms: Oil and Temperature
    • Fuel Filter: Yes, Racor 500 FG
    • Fuel Tank: Main tank 100 gallons & Bladder 35 gallons (new 2022)
    • Emergency Stop: Yes
    • Raw Water Sea Strainer: Yes
    • Fuel Shut Off: Yes
    • Engine Room Fire Extinguishing System: Yes (Halon System)
    • Manual Bilge Pumps: Yes (In Cockpit)
    • Electric Bilge Pumps: Yes
    • Steering Type: Edson
    • USCG Safety Package: Yes
    • Fire Extinguishers: 5 ABC and Automatic Halon in Engine Room
    • Emergency Tiller: Yes
    • Dinghy Make & Model: AB Aluminum Inflatable 9.5 ft
    • Hull or Serial #: YGK500540414
    • Year: 2014
    • Dinghy Engine Make & Model: Yamaha 15FMHS
    • Serial #: 684K-1147090
    • Horsepower: 15 HP


    Deck and Cockpit Equipment

    • Anchor Windlass: Lofrans Tigress 1500 (2015) Rebuilt bearings, seals and brushes (2022)
    • Bow Anchor Roller(s): Yes
    • Dodger and Bimini Top: Yes Sunbrella (Headroom 6'4")
    • Side Curtains: Full Enclosure and sunshades
    • Navigation Lights: Yes
    • Swim Ladder: Yes (Stainless)
    • Cockpit Table
    • Cockpit Cushions
    • Fenders and dock lines: Lots!
    • Bow Pulpit and Rails: Stainless
    • Side Stanchions and Lifelines: Yes (Stainless)
    • Life Raft: 6-Person Valise
    • Dinghy Davits: Yes (New 2018)
    • Solar Arch: Schedule 80 Anodized Aluminum with dinghy lift
    • Deck Wash Down System: External Deck Hose
    • Sunbrella covers for all six opening hatches, winches, and BBQ.
    • Protective Koolaroo cover for storage with zip-together panels.

    Anchors and Rode:

    • Primary Anchor: 30 kg Bruce, 175' Chain, 250' Rope
    • Secondary Anchor: Plough Type, 30' Chain, 230' Twisted Rope
    • Dinghy Anchor


    Sails and Rigging

    • Main Mast: Deck Stepped
    • Mizzen Mast: Deck Stepped
    • Main: Teflon Track on Main Mast (New 2020)
    • Roller Furling for Genoa: Profurl on Staysail and Genoa
    • Mainsheet Traveler: Yes
    • Spinnaker: Small Drifter
    • Whisker Pole: Yes
    • Back Stay Adjuster: Running Backs
    • Boom Vang: Manual
    • Standing Rigging: Stainless
    • Chain Plates: External Chainplates

    Winches:

    • Mast: Lewmar Single Speed and Anderson 40 ST Two Speed Self Tailing
    • Cockpit: 2 x Lewmar 50 Electric Winches, 2 x Anderson 40ST Two-Speed Winches, 1 x Lewmar 30 Winch (All Self-Tailing)
    • Mizzen Mast: 1 Lewmar 30 and 1 Barlow Australian 23 Winch

    Sails (all in good condition):

    • Main: Dacron Full Batten
    • Jib: Yankee Cut Dacron on Furler
    • Staysail: Dacron on Furler
    • Mizzen: Dacron Full Batten
    • Other Sails: Drifter


    Boat History

    • In 2018, the hull was stripped to fiberglass, and four coats of new epoxy barrier coat were applied, followed by new antifouling.
    • The hull was painted from the waterline to toerail with Awlgrip in 2018.
    • Maintenance logs available for the past 10 years.
    • Current owner is willing to prepare an operation manual for the new owner outlining all onboard systems.


    Disclaimer

    The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.

    Contact

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Erica Laroche We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Erica Laroche. We look forward to working with you!

    For more information about this yacht, please contact Erica Laroche.

    MurDina 44ft CSY Yacht For Sale
    Erica Laroche
    Yacht Broker

    Luperon Puerto Plata Dominican Republic