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Bird of Paradise 44' 0" WELLINGTON 1980 PRICE ON APPLICATION
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Specifications

Accomodations:
3 staterooms
Length:
44' 0" (13.41 m)
Year Built:
1980
Builder:
WELLINGTON
Category:
Cruising Sailboat
Engines:
1 engines Yanmar 4JH11X1
Cruise Speed:
6 Kts. (7 MPH)
Max Speed:
7 Kts. (8 MPH)
Location:
Florida - Central West CoastUnited States
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Basic Information

Builder:
WELLINGTON
Category:
Cruising Sailboat
Sub Category:
Cutter
Model Year:
1980
Year Built:
1980
Country:
United States

Dimensions

LOA:
44' 0" (13.41m)

Speed, Capacities and Weight

Cruise Speed:
6 Kts. (7 MPH)
Max Speed:
7 Kts. (8 MPH)

Accommodations

Total Berths:
4
Total Heads:
2

Hull and Deck Information

Hull Material:
Fiberglass
Hull Configuration:
Centerboard

Engine Information

Engines:
1
Manufacturer:
Yanmar
Model:
4JH11X1
Engine Type:
Inboard
Fuel Type:
Diesel

Overview

If you are looking for a spacious and seaworthy UNSINKABLE Bluewater Keel/Centerboard Cruiser that will take you safely and comfortably to offshore destinations and also capable of gunkholing in your favorite anchorages; then this semi-custom, one owner, 1980 Wellington Center Cockpit 44 Cutter is a must-see and a step above all of the other Wellington 44 models that were built. This hull was hand-laid of solid fiberglass and cured in the mold for 30 days so you won't find stress cracks or even spider cracks in the gelcoat after all these years of bluewater sailing. The current owners cruised onboard Bird of Paradise for over 10 years throughout the Caribbean and lightly ever since.

She was re-powered in 2018 with a 110HP Yanmar 4JH11X1 Diesel Engine and Yanmar Digital Instrument panel and currently has less than 20 hours. The Mack Genoa and Mainsails were recently removed, checked and reconditioned by a local sail loft, and the super-slick Tides Marine Strong track system on the Mainsail makes raising and lowering the mainsail effortless. Additional recent upgrades include both toilets and plumbing replaced, the interior satin-varnished teak cabinetry is in exceptional condition, all bilges and interiors of cabinets and storage areas are freshly painted and clean, and all opening windows and hatches have been re-sealed in the last few years to ensure a dry and leak-free interior. This 44 Wellington Cutter hull is lined with foam that provides excellent insulation as well as full flotation buoyancy that makes this an unsinkable and extremely dry and quiet yacht.

You will likely want to update some Navigation electronics although the Furuno Radar, ICOM SSB & Basics are in good working order, and re-commission the 450 GPD Watermaker, but otherwise she is ready to cruise with a 5kW Kohler Generator with low hours, a Xantrex Freedom 30 Inverter/Charger, Ice-Cold Air Conditioning system with reverse cycle heat, SeaFrost Refrigeration with a large separate Freezer, heavy duty SS custom dinghy davits, an AB RIB with Yamaha 15hp engine, a SS Outboard Engine Lift, multiple anchors with recently updated Anchor Chain, and  custom Sunbrella covers on all the exterior varnished teak, hatches and windows, and serviceable Bimini with full enclosure panels, custom-made teak cockpit grate, and a custom skylight above the Master Shower that makes it bright with natural light. Additional sail inventory includes a Staysail on a Pro-Furler, high-cut furling jib, 140% Genoa, and a Spinnaker with spinnaker pole. 

If you appreciate quality craftsmanship and classic styling, you owe it to yourself to schedule a personal inspection of Bird of Paradise. If you like what you see in the photos, you won't be disappointed upon inspection. Replacement value is estimated to be in excess of $1,000,000.

Accommodations

Bird of Paradise is an ideal home-away-from-home bluewater cruising platform with an incredibly spacious interior and deep, safe and comfortable center cockpit that can seat a crowd for entertaining yet very functional with all lines and controls led aft for short-handed sailing. This semi-custom 1980 Wellington 44 Center Cockpit Cutter has its companionway offset to starboard as you enter the spacious varnished teak trimmed cabinetry salon with 6'4" Headroom, a convertible L-shaped Dinette to Port, Nav Station to Starboard, a long and deep 6'4" Settee forward to starboard with storage under and outboard of the backrests.

Further Forward are top-loading SeaFrost Refrigerator and Freezer compartments with Formica countertops that add to the prep space for the well-equipped U-Shaped Galley opposite to Port. The Galley has two deep stainless steel Sinks, a 3 Burner Gimbaled SS Propane Stove and Oven, Daewoo Microwave Oven, and plenty of drawers, cabinets and shelves to please any gourmet chef.

Forward of the Galley is a solid varnished teak door that leads to the Hallway of the V-Berth, with a mini-cushioned settee to starboard with storage above and below and opposite is the private Head with new Johnson fresh-water manual toilet, vanity and sink with plenty of storage in the outboard insulated cabinets and under and above the vanity. The V-Berth is forward and the 5kW Kohler Generator is located under the V-Berth with access under the mattress and via a cabinet door below.

Aft of the Dinette and Nav Station is a passageway with storage on the outboard side and access doors to the stand-up engine room with the 2018 Yanmar 110hp Diesel engine with less than 20 hours.

Moving aft is the Master Stateroom Suite with a full beam King-size berth raised up above and aft of a mini-cushioned settee with bookshelves and storage on each side, as well as a deep double-louvered door storage closet outboard of the settee to starboard. Opposite is a vanity & sink with mirrored medicine cabinet above, and a private Head behind a solid varnished teak door with a 2018 Johnson fresh-water manual toilet, and a large stall shower with a custom frosted acrylic skylight above, making it light and bright, yet private. The inboard lower section of the shower stall has a removable panel that provides access to the Port side of the engine room. The ceilings throughout this vessel are molded white panels fastened with varnished teak batts that provide an elegant arched effect. 

Galley

The Well-Equipped U-Shaped Galley of this semi-custom 1980 Wellington 44 Center Cockpit Cutter features:

  • SeaFrost Holding Plate Refrigeration with top-loading Freezer and Refrigerator
  • 450 GPD Watermaker (Pickled)
  • 3-Burner SS Gimballed Propane Stove & Oven
  • Trident Propane Gas Controller
  • Daewoo Microwave Oven
  • Dual SS Sinks with H/C Pressure Water & Manual water pump
  • Dual Freshwater Filters
  • Formica Countertops with varnished rails and generous drawers & cabinets

Sails and Rigging

The 63' Bridge Clearance of the double spreader anodized aluminum Cutter-rigged mast of this 1984 Wellington 44 Custom Center Cockpit makes Bird of Paradise a great performer offshore in all conditions, as well as able to pass under all of the East Coast IntraCoastal fixed bridges. Her Keel/Centerboard underbody with skeg-hung rudder configuration tracks well and ensures excellent upwind performance with the board down, yet excellent gunkholing for bay and inland cruising with the board up. Other features included:

  • Mack Sails Mainsail with Stack-pack and Lazy Jacks
  • Tides Marine Strong Track & SS Tides Slides on Mainsail
  • SS Solid Rod Boom Vang
  • Mack Sails RF 135% Genoa
  • Mack Sails RF 100% Genoa
  • Mack Sails RF Staysail
  • Spinnaker with Spinnaker Pole and all gear with Vertical Mast Mounts
  • Aluminum Double-Spreader Masthead Rigged Mast & Boom
  • Inner Staysail Stay with RF system
  • All lines and halyards led aft to Cockpit
  • 3 Barlow #16 Winches on Mast
  • 1 Andersen #40 ST 2-Speed Halyard Winch
  • 1 Barlow #16 Mainsheet Winch
  • 2 Barlow #16 Staysail Sheet Winches
  • 2 Primary Lewmar #42 ST 2-Speed Winches
  • 3 Sheet Stoppers
  • Primary Lewmar #48 ST 2-Speed Genoa Winch Aft of Cockpit
  • Secondary Lewmar #40 ST 2-Speed Staysail Sheet Winch

Hull and Deck

Bird of Paradise is a unique Center Cockpit 44 Wellington Keel-Centerboard Cutter because she is one of the few that was totally finished and customized in the Wellington factory. Some of her many unique features include:

  • Hand-laid up Solid Fiberglass Hull, Cured in the Mold for 30 days.
  • Fully-lined with Flotation Insulation making it UNSINKABLE, Dry & quiet.
  • Keel/Centerboard integrated Keel with a Cut-a-way Skeg-hung Rudder
  • Deck-Saloon Cabin design with forward-facing Windows
  • Center Cockpit with Cushions and teak-trimmed Storage behind backrests
  • 4 Teak-Framed Acrylic Opening Deck Hatches with Sunbrella Covers & Screens
  • 2 SS Dorades with SS Rail Guards
  • 2 SS Mast Guards
  • SS Stanchions and SS Double Lifelines & 2 Boarding Gates
  • Wooden & SS Steering Wheel
  • Dual Anchor Rollers & Pulpit
  • Anchor/Foredeck Washdown
  • 44# Delta Plow Anchor & 100' 3/8" Galvanized Chain (2013)
  • Fortress FX-55 Anchor & 25' 3/8" Galvanized Chain & 100' Nylon Rode (2013)
  • Simpson Lawrence 12V Dual Gypsy Windlass with Deck mounted "Up" switch
  • Divided Anchor Locker with access from V-Berth
  • Cockpit Sunbrella Bimini & Dodger with Full Enclosure Zippered Vinyl Panels
  • Full Sunbrella Covers for all Varnished Exterior Teak, Hatches & Windows
  • Teak Cockpit Floor Grate
  • Cockpit Cushions
  • Custom Removable Helm Seat
  • Custom SS Heavy Duty Dinghy Davits
  • Garhauer SS Outboard Motor Davit
  • Folding Transom-mounted Swim Platform
  • Cockpit Shower

Electronics and Navigation

Electronics and Navigation systems on this 1980 Wellington 44 Cutter are older models but most are in good working order. The onboard systems include:

  • Furuno 24 mile Radar
  • ICOM SSB IC-M700PRO
  • Standard-Horizon Intrepid VHF with DSC
  • B&G Network Displays with Nav Station Repeaters
  • 2 B&G Quads with Digital Speed, Depth & Log at Nav Station & Cockpit
  • B&G Digital Wind
  • B&G AutoPilot (inoperable)
  • ACR EPIRB RapidFix 406 (expired 2011)
  • Ritchie SS Binnacle Compass

Mechanical and Electrical

This semi-custom 1980 Wellington 44 Center-Cockpit Keel-Centerboard Cutter is well-equipped for long periods of bluewater cruising. Re-Powered in 2018, the mechanical and electrical systems on Bird of Paradise have been upgraded and well-maintained so she is in cruise-ready condition.

Mechanical Systems Features include:

  • 2018 Yanmar 110hp 4JH11X1 Diesel Engine with only 20 hours
  • 2018 Yanmar Digital Engine Display
  • Heavy-Duty Chain-driven Steering System
  • 450 GPD Watermaker (pickled)
  • 12 Gal. Engine & 110V Hot Water Heater
  • Pressure Freshwater System with Accumulator Tank
  • Cockpit Shower & Deck & Anchor Washdown Systems
  • SeaFrost 110V Refrigeration System
  • Automatic Engine Room Fire Suppression System

Electrical Systems Features Include:

  • 5kW Kohler Diesel Generator with 2,460 hours
  • 110V & 12V Circuit Breakers with Voltage & Amp Gauges
  • Xantrex Freedom 30 Inverter/Charger
  • Link 2000 Heart Digital Battery Controller
  • 80W Kyocera Solar Panel on Pivot Rail Mount & Regulator
  • 12V Interior and Exterior/Navigation Lighting
  • CruiseAir Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning Systems with remote Evaporators
  • 4 @ 12V Batteries

Exclusions

Excluded are personal and other items found onboard during inspection or shown in photos on Central Listing Agent's Website that are not specifically described in text of the Listing Specifications. However, all safety items that are onboard during inspections that are required by the USCG, as well as a minimum number of dock lines, fenders, and boat hooks to safely operate and dock the vessel are included, whether identified in the Web Description or not.
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