So what elements culminated in Cruising World naming the Nautitech 44 Boat of the Year in 2013?

• Excellent vessel for coastal or regional cruising - the features of comfort and self sufficiency certainly apply here
• Fine layout for offshore work, with numerous touches that promote safe sailing, including the abundance of handrails above and below deck and good visibility
• Long range voyaging capability with a rig set up for transoceanic adventures, such as the powerful sail plan with square-topped main and full battens
• Extremely sound structurally, very good performer under power with a twin helm set-up

“This is a French-built boat and I think the build quality may have surpassed the other boats in this group, which is saying something” said Ed Sherman, “Down below its a very quiet boat. We sailed it on a windy day with a lot going on, and yet down below there was no creaking, groaning or cracking noises whatsoever. Even under power we registered some of the lowest decibel readings for our entire fleet of boats.”

Cruising World, January 2013 Issue

Original Brochure

https://intranet.oceans-evasion.com/intranet/document/1brochure_2010_441_442-2.pdf

Specifications

https://hellenicsailingcruises.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/dt_442_441_2013c_1.pdf

Hull & Deck

• Duel Helms - Master on Port
• Remote steering from cockpit or cabin
• 2 Harken electric winches
• Manual winch for the mainsheet
• Lines lead aft to cockpit/aft deck for safety
• Robust factory davits
• AB 10”6” Ultralight RIB
• Tohatsu 9.8 4-stroke outboard
• 2 Fiberglass propane tanks
• SMEA Propane Stove
• SMEA Propane 3-burner Stovetop
• FrigoNautica Fridge (2013-2016)
• FrigoNautica Freezer(2023)
• Double SS Sink
• Weems & Plath Clock & Barometer-Hydrometer
• Harbor Shades
• Washing Machine
• Sun Covers for Cabin Windows
• Fly-Mosquito netting for Cockpit
• Full Enclosure for Cockpit
• Trampolines
• Copper Coat (extra long lasting bottom paint)

Sails & Rigging

• Dyform compacted standing rigging (2019) - upgraded
• All running rigging dynema technora (2019 through 2024)
• FACNOR Furler (2016)
• Ulman Hybrid Genoa (2019)
• Ulman Hybrid Main (2019)
• Gennaker
• Storm Sail
• Original main & headsail as spares (Incidence Brand Sails)

Electrical

• This vessel is set-up for both 110 & 240V operation!
• 400AH of Lithium Batteries
• 300Watts of Solar Panels
• Fischer Panda 10K Genset (1,567hrs)
• Watt & Sea 500W Hydro-electric Generator (2016)
• 2KW Mastervolt Inverter
• Shorepower US 50A 240, 30A 120V, European 50 240V
• LED Lighting throughout
• Wabasto Reverse Cycle 5K(2019), 9K & 12K units
• D-100 Desalinator Watermaker

Electronics

• Raymarine 12” Axiom Hybrid Touch Chartplotter (2018) - Port
• Raymarine 9” Axiom Hybrid Touch Chartplotter (2018) - Starboard
• Raymarine Autopilot w/Remote (2016)
• Raymarine I70 and P70 wind instruments (2023)
• Raymarine Quantum Radar (2018)
• ZF Engine Controls (port & starboard)
• Raymarine VHF. Handset at port helm replaced 2023
• Icom 802 SSB
• Pactor P4 Dragon Modem
• Raymarine AIS
• NMEA SeaTalkNG Network
• Yacht Devices NMEA Data 4 PC
• Iridium Satphone (2016)
• Handheld VHF
• StarlLink Antenna & Modem

Ground Tackle

• Quick HC3 1500W Windlass replaced 2018
• Rocna 25kg spade-style anchor
• 300’ of chain
• Spare anchor w/100’ of chain & nylon rode
• Fortress style stern anchor

Safety

• Carbon Monoxide Sensor
• Fire Blanket in Galley
• ABC Fire Extinguishers Throughout
• Wichard Jackeline’s
• M.O.B. Block & Tackle for Boom
• Drogue w/Bridle
• Winslow 6 Person Life Raft (requires recertification)
• Hydrovane

Additional Upgrades

300’ anchor chain regalvanized 2018

New fridge compressor 2018

New freezer 2023

New sail bag 2019

New deck pump 2019

New escape hatch covers 2019

All port lights removed and re-bedded 2019

All hatch seals replaced 2019

Upgraded rancor fuel filters by Nautitech

Carbon fiber passerelle

Washing machine 2023

Copper coat 2018 and repaired regularly

Rudder bearings replaced 2022 

Replaced a/c through hulls 2022

New a/c unit in owners cabin 2021

Engines and generator regularly maintained.

New teak decking on bottom 2 transom steps 2022 and all teak sealing replaced

Hatch blinds replaced in cabins in 2022 and saloon 2023

Replaced trampolines 2022

Hydrovane 2016

New bowsprit 2019

Replaced masthead tricolor in 2019

Replaced water maker primary filter and solenoid 2022

Lithium ion phosphate batteries 2020 400 amp hrs house bank

Generator battery 2023

Engine starter batteries 2017

Batylene covers for saloon windows

Replaced vinyl windows in cockpit surround in 2020

Replaced the helm station cushions 2020