KELLY PETERSON - 44 - For Sale

The 44byKELLY PETERSONis acruising sailboatin thesail yachtclass with afiberglass hull. With a 44 ft LOA and 12 ft beam, sleeping for 4 and 2 heads, it blends practical capacity with steady 7–8.33 knot performance. Represented by Shestakov Yacht Sales — contact Andrey Shestakov to discuss availability and next steps.

Selecting a 44

Choose the 44if you want a provencruising sailboatlayout, a single inboard diesel from Cummins, and the resilience of afiberglass hull. Its 4-berth, 2-head arrangement, 100-gallon water capacity, and 80-gallon fuel capacity support longer passages, while cruising at 7 knots keeps passages efficient.

Features of the Model

• Category and class: cruising sailboatwithinsail yacht
• Construction: fiberglass hullwith fiberglass deck
• Dimensions: LOA 44 ft (13.41 m); Beam 12 ft (3.91 m); Draft 19.958 ft (6.0833 m)
• Propulsion: 1 x Cummins, Inboard, Diesel
• Performance: 7 kn cruise (8.06 mph); 8.33 kn max (9.59 mph)
• Capacity: Sleeps 4; Heads 2; Water 100 gal; Fuel 80 gal

Technical Specifications

• Builder: KELLY PETERSON
• Model: 44
• Category: cruising sailboat; Class:sail yacht
• Hull: fiberglass; Deck: Fiberglass
• LOA: 44 ft (13.41 m)
• Beam: 12 ft (3.91 m)
• Draft (max): 19.958 ft (6.0833 m)
• Engines: 1 x Cummins; Type: Inboard; Fuel: Diesel
• Cruising Speed: 7 kn (8.06 mph)
• Maximum Speed: 8.33 kn (9.59 mph)
• Sleeps: 4
• Heads: 2
• Water Capacity: 100 gal
• Fuel Capacity: 80 gal

Pricing and Ordering

This cruising sailboatis available through Shestakov Yacht Sales. Pricing, current availability, and inspection arrangements are provided on request. Contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales to discuss listings of the44byKELLY PETERSON, schedule viewings, and plan surveys and sea trials.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the 44byKELLY PETERSON? A: It’s acruising sailboatwithin thesail yachtsegment, built on afiberglass hull.

Q: What are the key dimensions of the 44? A:LOAis 44 ft (13.41 m),beamis 12 ft (3.91 m), anddraftis 19.958 ft (6.0833 m).

Q: What propulsion does it use? A: A single Cumminsinboarddiesel: 1 engine, Inboard, Diesel fuel.

Q: How fast does it go? A: Cruising speedis 7 kn (8.06 mph), andmaximum speedis 8.33 kn (9.59 mph).

Q: What onboard capacities are provided? A: Sleeps4 with2 heads,water capacityis 100 gal, andfuel capacityis 80 gal. For availability and details, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Owner Experience Review

Owners choose the 44byKELLY PETERSONfor bluewater passagemaking and even circumnavigation, while still finding it manageable for a couple. The center‑cockpit layout with a walkthrough aft cabin gives liveaboard privacy, and the cutter rig and balanced helm support short‑handed sailing on coastal runs and ocean legs alike.

On the water, the boat is consistently described as sea‑kindly with a comfortable motion offshore and dependable directional stability from the long fin keel and skeg‑hung rudder. It has a reputation for going to windward "like a witch" and posting solid passage days, with owners reporting 150–180‑nm runs in the right conditions. The tradeoff is a relatively deep draft around 6 to 6.5 feet, which can limit access in skinny‑water anchorages.

Below, owners praise the generous volume for a 44‑footer, a practical U‑galley with real countertop space, and warm teak joinery—attractive but demanding of upkeep, with many refits modernizing finishes. Known age‑related projects include corroded black‑iron fuel and water tanks, chainplate crevice corrosion and deck stringer reinforcement, and attention to teak decks where core moisture or delamination can occur. Some have documented rudder stock/skeg water ingress and electrolysis, and engine access is through a mid‑ships utility space that mechanics often call a crawl‑in area.

Pros and Cons

• Offshore motion is sea‑kindly with a well‑behaved helm, and the hull makes strong daily mileage on passages.
• Upwind performance is notably good, with many owners quoting it “goes to windward like a witch.”
• Center cockpit, walkthrough aft cabin, and a practical U‑galley suit liveaboard and short‑handed cruising.
• Original black iron fuel and water tanks are prone to corrosion and often require inspection or replacement.
• Chainplate crevice corrosion and deck stringer issues are known refit items on aging boats.
• The relatively deep draft from the long fin keel and skeg limits access to shallow anchorages and marinas.

Comparison with Other Models