1980 Wellington 44
Price
$69,900
Length
44 ft
Builder
Wellington
1980 Wellingto 44 Center Cockpit Cutter
$15,000 Price Reduction
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, two-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 original owners cruised onboard Bird of
Paradise for over 10 years throughout the Caribbean and the current owner,
stalled by COVID restrictions, has updated systems since 2019 in preparation for
a Caribbean and Pacific cruise that has been cancelled for health reasons.
She was re-powered in 2018 with a 110HP Yanmar 4JH11X1 Diesel Engine and Yanmar
Digital Instrument panel and currently has only 85 hours. The Genoa and Mainsail
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
electric toilets with Bidets and plumbing replaced, the interior satin-varnished
teak cabinetry is in nice condition for its age, 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.
All Garmin Electronics were replaced since 2022, featuring a Garmin GPSMap Color
942xs MFD Chartplotter with a Garmin Panoptix Forward Looking Transducer, Garmin
GMR 18 HD Color Radar, Garmin Digital Display Touch-Screen AutoPilot, ICOM SSB
and a 2023 Standard Horizon Matrix VHF Radio with GPS & AIS are all in good
working order.
Bird of Paradise is ready to cruise with a 5kW Kohler Generator with under 2,500
hours and recent service, 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, a Caribe 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, a high-cut furling jib on a 2022 Harken Furling
System, 140% Genoa, and a Spinnaker with a spinnaker pole.
This 1980 Wellington 44 Center-Cockpit Cutter has had extensive upgrades and
safety inspections to prepare it for safe bluewater cruising but is in need of
some Exterior TLC because the Seller?s plans were to have some exterior upgrades
and deferred maintenance done in Panama, before cruising to the Pacific.
However, if you appreciate quality craftsmanship and classic styling, you owe it
to yourself to schedule a personal inspection of Bird of Paradise. Plan on
buffing out two small areas on the hull of minor dock rash, waxing the hull and
cabintop, sanding and treating the exterior teak, and you won’t be disappointed
upon inspection.
Cay Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This
boat is centrally listed by Professional Yacht Sales. It is offered as a
convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey
direct representation of a particular vessel
Vessel Year:
1980
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