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1978 Reliance 44'
13.41' m
$45,000 USD

1978 Reliance 44'

13.41'
$45,000 USD

1978 Reliance 44'

Marcelina is a Reliance 44 ketch designed by Pierre Meunier and built by the Reliance Sailing Co in Montreal. Forty six of these seaworthy well-built hulls were built starting in 1972, and this one was built in 1978.

Description

Marcelina is a Reliance 44 ketch designed by Pierre Meunier and built by the Reliance Sailing Co in Montreal. Forty six of these seaworthy well-constructed hulls were built starting in 1972, and this one was built in 1978. Most all boats were finished by their original owners so no two have the same layout. The current owner purchased Marcelina in 2015 and has recently outfitted her with an electric motor, batteries, and solar panels, along with new sails, electronics, rigging, and much more. If you are looking for a very well outfitted and seaworthy cruising ketch, Marcelina is worth your consideration!

Specifications

QRSR4407A575

Yes

44' 4" (13.41 Meters)

Sail - Used

1978

31' 5"

6' 2"

7

1

6' 2"

Electric

Fiberglass

28000 lbs

Pierre Meunier

Reliance

Features
Electronics: Raymarine Axiom 9 Chartplotter with Avionics charts, 2021; Navpod pedestal nd rail mount instrument housings, 2021; Hydrovane selt-steering wind vane system, 2022; Raymarine linear drive autopilot system, 2021; Ruddercraft and rudder shaft, 2
This ketch sleeps seven. Starting forward in the cabin with an off-center double berth in the forward stateroom, outboard shelving, and a large overhead hatch for natural light and ventilation. A door separates the stateroom from the main cabin. Next aft to port is the large enclosed head with a porcelain sink with hot & cold pressure water, large mirror, a C-Head composting toilet, overhead hatch and opening port, and varnished cabinets and lockers. A bright and clean space. Across to starboard from the head is a large locker In the main cabin to port is a wrap-around cushioned settee with a pedestal table, which converts to a double berth. Shelving and lockers outboard. Next aft on the port side is a U-shaped galley with a quartz granite composite sink with hot & cold pressure water, refrigerator, and propane stove with 2 burners and an oven. Aft of the galley is a double quarter berth with storage below. To starboard in the main cabin is a Dickinson propane heater, a long cushioned settee/berth with shelves and lockers outboard, followed by a large hanging locker, a navigation station, and an aft storage compartment and work space. Up several steps to the cockpit. The large cockpit seats several with a varnished coaming and a stainless steel wrap-around stern rail that houses solar panel & life ring. The mizzen mast is in the forward cockpit followed by the Navpod pedestal and rail mount instrument housings (2021) and the helm wheel. Mounted on the transom is a Hydrovane self-steering windvane, 2023. Large winches are on the aft decks, port and starboard, and blocks and clutches bring halyards and sail handling lines to the cockpit, 2022. Sunbrella dodger and bimini, with integrated solar panel, are fitted to the cockpit, 2020. Heading to the foredeck are lifelines outboard and handrails inboard along both decks. A large solar panel is mounted on the cabin top. On the foredeck is the anchor pulpit, stainless steel bow rail, anchor windlass, chocks, two furling forestays for both jibs, and a large hatch with a cover to the forward stateroom.

Engines

Engine 1

  • Engine Make: Elco
  • Engine Model: EP-40
  • Engine Year: 2020
  • Engine Type: Electric
  • Power HP: 28.97
  • Power KW: 21.60
  • Fuel Type: Electric

Generators

Generator 1

  • Generator Make: MarineKinetix
  • Generator Model: MK4+
  • Generator KW: 0.40

Generator 2

  • Generator Make: Solar
  • Generator KW: 0.70

Full Details

Construction

Built by the Reliance Sailing Craft Co. of Montreal, Canada, in 1978, this hull has a 1" balsa core between fiberglass layers with solid fiberglass at the chainplates (new), deck fittings, and the keel. Meunier was one of the first builders to utilize temperature and humidity controls during the layup, thus these hulls have maintained their strength and integrity through the years.

During the current owner's ownership (2015 - 2023), he has done an extensive refit throughout the ketch. The main structural work consisted of the following:

  • Replaced the corroded internal chainplates with new 316SS external chainplates secured with 3/4" G10 engineered fiberglass/epoxy panels generously fiberglassed to the inside of the hull.
  • The decks have been inspected and approximately 50% of the balsa core has been replaced with synthetic core and re-glassed. Non-skid surfaces on all decks, and cockpit sole and seats.
  • A grid was created under the sole for rigidity.
  • Moved the center bulkheads about a foot aft to accommodate an improved cabin layout.

Tanks

Water: 150 gallons in two tanks. The third and forward tank is currently leaking and not being used.

Holding: 30-gallon tank but not hooked up or being used, as the composting toilet is self contained

Sails and Rigging

Aluminum Spars all in good condition with a 2022 Spar Craft main boom with a rigid vang, and with internal blocks for single-line reefing.

Full suite of new sails in 2022: genoa, staysail, main, and mizzen

Schaefer genoa and staysail furlers, 2022

Main and mizzen sailpacks, 2022

All new standing rigging wire, 316SS, and Hayn Hi-MOD fittings for main and mizzen, 2018

All new chainplates (316 SS) from Schaefer Marine, moved from internal to external, 2016

Electrical

House bank: Two 300 Ah (600 Ah total) 12v LiFePO4 batteries, 2021. Navigation lights, cabin lights.

Contact

For more information about this yacht, please contact Kathe Newman Walton.

For more information about this yacht,
please contact Kathe Newman Walton.
We look forward to working with you!

Kathe Newman Walton - Owner Broker
Kathe Newman Walton
Owner Broker

254 Main Street

Southwest Harbor ME 04679 USA

1-207-266-5574

1-207-266-5574
1-207-266-5574