The Michael Peters hull design of the 44 evolved from the success of the 40 Cabo. The ride on the 44 Cabo is soft and dry.  She carries a wide beam 16’6”, shallow draft 3’7”, has a sharp entry and large flared bow.  All this translates into an uncompromising ride.

Below please find a list of vessels highlights, options, and custom features that make TAR RHEELS a great option.

• C 18 CAT power, services DONE, extended CAT Platinum warranty to 3131 hours or 11/17/2019, whichever occurs first
• HTX model 3 side hard enclosure, helm deck AC
• Full tower
• Teaser reels
• Ice chipper
• Water maker
• Sat TV
• Bow thruster
• Updated Garmin electronics
• (3) 8000 series multi-function displays at lower helm; (1) in tower
• 17 kw Onan gen set - 1365 hours
• Mezzanine seating
• Rocket Launcher
• Live well
• Bait freezer
• 2 Stateroom 1 head layout, with slide out sofa
• Great storage

FACTORY STANDARD EQUIPMENT

CABIN

• AC duplex outlet/ GFI protected
• Access hatch to below deck equipment
• Deck hatch, with retractable shade
• Skylight (2)
• Entertainment center AM/FM/CD/DVD
• Fabrics and coverings, fine selection throughout
• Lounge, convertible to double sleeper
• Interior wood, teak, satin finish
• Lighting, recessed halogen
• TV, LED, flat screen 

GALLEY

• AC duplex outlet/ GFI protected
• Cooktop, ceramic, two-burner, recessed with solid-surface cover
• Solid-surface countertop with sea rails
• Garbage disposal
• Microwave/convection oven
• Refrigerator/freezer, with pullout drawers
• Sink, stainless steel
• Storage compartments and drawers throughout
• Undercabinet lighting, LED 

FORWARD STATEROOM

• AC duplex outlet/ GFI protected
• Berth, double, island-style, 5” mattress, bunkcover
• Foredeck hatch, with retractable shade
• Lockers, hanging, cedar-lined, port and starboard
• Storage, compartments and drawers below berth
• Storage, rod lockers (2), with horizontal rod racks
• TV, LED, flat screen
• Stereo AM/FM/CD/DVD with speakers (2)

GUEST STATEROOM

• Wall-mounted mirror
• Lighting, recessed halogen
• Lighting, reading, DC
• Berths (2), bunk style
• Locker, hanging, cedar-lined
• Rod storage under lower berth
• Blanket locker
• Skylight
• AC duplex outlet/ GFI protected 

HEAD

• AC duplex outlet/ GFI protected
• Solid-surface countertop
• Vanity with storage cabinet
• Designer faucets and shower fixtures
• Mirror with storage
• Head, Sealand Vacuflush, electric
• Lighting, recessed halogen
• Sink
• Shower stall, automatic shower sump pump
• Linen locker
• Foredeck hatch, with retractable shade 

HELM CONSOLE

• Compass, with light, flush-mounted
• Engine instrument panel, custom, with audible warning system and hour meters
• Fire and bilge high water level alarms, audible
• Helm wheel, stainless steel
• Navigation and electronics panel
• Palm Beach pod, mounted, single lever electronic controls
• Switch panels, custom, stainless steel 

HELM DECK

• Stidd companion seat, mounted on starboard cabinet
• Companionway door, sliding, opaque with white acrylic
• Helm console, integrally molded
• Stidd helm seat, adjustable, with vinyl-covered high-density foam cushions, pedestal-mounted
• L-shape lounge, with lockable storage beneath
• Molded fiberglass helm deck
• Storage cabinet with drawers for gear storage and organization
• Integrated hardtop with three-sided enclosure
• Ventilation hatches
• LED lighting, DC
• Electric teaser reel mounts
• Sliding windows, port and starboard 

DECK

• Anchor roller assembly, recessed, custom stainless steel
• Bow pulpit, integral molded fiberglass
• Custom bow rails, aluminum
• Deck surface, molded-in, non-skid
• Forward mooring cleats (2), stainless steel
• Spring line cleats (4), stainless steel
• Stern cleats (2), stainless steel
• Stern hawse pipes, stainless steel
• Molded fiberglass using polyester resin, biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement and core construction
• Molded-in white gelcoat finish
• Windlass, heavy-duty, DC electric, remote at helm and deck switches
• Windshield washers (3), freshwater-supplied
• Windshield wipers (3), self-parking with pantograph arms, intermittent and separate controls 

INTEGRATED HARDTOP

• LED lighting
• Ventilation hatch
• Recessed electric teaser real mount
• Storage locker
• LED spreader light
• Vented windows, port and starboard 

COCKPIT

• Aluminum reinforcing plate installed for custom rocket launcher
• Mezzanine with integrated storage
• Insulated drink storage box
• Bait tank, 56 gallons, molded into transom with large overboard drain and LED lighting
• Courtesy lighting under gunwales
• Door to engine room with ladder from cockpit
• Fish boxes (2), large capacity, insulated, macerator pump-out system
• Gunwale padding, high-density foam, white vinyl covered
• Hatches, lazarette and fish boxes, heavy-duty, gasketed, drains, gutters, full-length stainless steel piano hinge and custom latch
• Rod holders (4)
• Scuppers, self-bailing
• Transom door with top gate, extreme duty, polished stainless steel hardware
• Washdown, freshwater, port
• Washdown, saltwater, port
• LED flood light 

HULL

• Boot striping
• Bottom paint, complete preparation - 2 coats epoxy, 2 coats anti-fouling paint, black, standard
• Molded fiberglass construction with superior ISO/NPG exterior gelcoat finish and premium resins; biaxial stitched fabric reinforcement; solid fiberglass bottom construction; core construction from chine to sheer (vacuum-bagged)
• Stainless steel rub strip on face of white high-density PVC rub rail
• Trim tabs, fully recessed 

MECHANICAL

• Bilge, white LP finish
• Bilge pumps (5), three automatic/manual, two automatic
• Double constant torque stainless steel clamps on engine exhaust hoses
• Double hose clamps on all hose fittings, stainless steel
• Electronic controls with trolling valves, engine synchronizer and back up controls
• Electric fuel priming pumps
• Emergency bilge pump diverter valve on one main engine
• Engine alarm system
• Engine room liner, white gelcoat finished
• Engine room blowers (2), DC
• Engine room ventilation fan, AC
• Fire extinguishing system, manual/automatic
• Freshwater cooling, on main engines
• Freshwater pump, DC
• Fuel filters with water separators on main engines and generator, large capacity
• Fuel lines, metal braided, fire-retardant
• Fuel tanks, fiberglass, constructed with fire-retardant resin and coated with fire-retardant paint
• High water bilge alarms (3)
• Holding tank, 43-gallon, with monitor, macerator and dockside discharge
• Mufflers, fiberglass with backwash surge tube
• Propeller shafts, double taper, couplers, high-strength stainless steel
• Propellers, 4-blade Nibral
• Power steering
• Rudders, bronze, high-strength, with high load bearings (low friction, precise control)
• Sea cocks, UL approved for marine application bronze, fitted on all thru-hulls below waterline
• Stuffing boxes, drip-less lip seal type
• Water heater, 11-gallon, AC, stainless steel
• Water intake scoops, bronze, high-speed, with integral seawater strainers 

ELECTRICAL

• 50’ shore power cord with retractable Glendinning Cable Master, 120/240V, 50-amp
• Battery charger, automatic with thermal cut out
• Battery on/off switches, vapor-proof
• Battery paralleling, automatic, with manual switch at helm
• Bonding system with transom zinc plate
• Circuit breaker protection throughout
• Distribution panel,  AC/DC, with line voltage, load meter, and reverse polarity light
• Horn, dual air trumpet
• Lights, engine room, AC and DC
• Lights, interior, DC LED
• Lights, navigation, international
• Receptacles, GFI protected, throughout
• Batteries, heavy duty
• Air conditioning / heating , AC, 18,000 BTU