2006 Beneteau 44 Boat in Jamestown, RI 02835 US
Built in 2006
44
1 Engine (Yanmar)
44 feet
Diesel
Fiberglass/Reinforced
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Few production cruisers strike the balance between spirited performance and comfortable cruising quite like the Beneteau 44.7. Designed by Bruce Farr and built during Beneteau's celebrated First-series run, this 2006 offers a powerful, easily driven hull, a deep and secure cockpit, and a below-decks layout that lives large for a boat just under 45 feet.
On deck, the 44.7 rewards sailors who want to actually sail their boat - a well-balanced helm, a fractional rig that's forgiving shorthanded yet capable of real speed when pressed, and hardware laid out for efficient sail handling. Below, she typically offers a bright, teak-accented saloon, a proper nav station, and multiple stateroom configurations that suit both weekend cruising and longer passages.
Neverly is built on a solid fiberglass hull with a structural fiberglass pan bonded 360 degrees to the hull and deck — a construction approach that gives her exceptional rigidity, a quiet ride, and long-term durability well suited to serious offshore use. Her deck and superstructure use a cored fiberglass sandwich construction, shaving weight aloft without sacrificing strength, which translates directly into livelier performance and a stiffer, more stable platform underway. This is the kind of build quality that has made Beneteau's First series a benchmark among production performance cruisers, and it's exactly why these hulls have such a strong reputation for holding their value and standing up to years of hard sailing. For a buyer looking for a boat that's as capable offshore as she is comfortable at the dock, this is a hull worth trusting.
- Engine: Yanmar 4JH4E diesel, 54–55 hp (S/N E03204)
- Saildrive: Yanmar SD50-YM1
- Propeller: Gori 17d x 14p, two-blade folding
- Racor 500MA fuel filter, cross-linked poly fuel tank (grounded)
- Push/pull cable engine controls
Rig:
- Sparcraft 9/10 fractional keel-stepped tapered mast, anodized aluminum, aft-swept double spreaders
- Southern Spars composite backstay, rod headstay, 1x19 stainless standing rigging
- Navtec hydraulic backstay adjuster; Sparcraft rigid boom vang
- Profurl NC42 roller furling headstay
- Winches: (2) Harken 64.3 self-tailing primaries, (2) Harken 48 self-tailing secondaries, electric halyard winch
Sail inventory:
- Mainsails: Quantum Aramid (2015), North Dacron (2006), North 3DL (worn)
- Genoas: Quantum Fusion Medium (2015) Quantum Aramid Light (2014), Quantum Fusion Jib Top Reacher (2014), Quantum Aramid Staysail (2014), North Dacron cruising genoa
- Jib: Quantum Aramid #3, 100% (2015)
- Spinnakers: Quantum Code 2 AirX, Code 1.5 Superkote, A5 Heavy, Code A2, plus North Code 0A/3A, Code 3A, spinnaker staysail
- Storm main and storm jib (Dacron)
- SS stemhead fitting with roller, 800W electric anchor windlass (Lewmar), self-bailing anchor locker
- Aluminum spade anchor (30 lb), chain and nylon rode
- Lewmar mainsheet traveller and genoa sheet tracks (ball-bearing, adjustable under load)
- Spinlock XT deck stoppers, Wichard foldaway spinnaker paddeyes
- Lewmar Y-spoke wheel (1.70m), self-aligning rudder bearings, emergency tiller
- Teak helmsman seat, teak-slatted cockpit seats and bathing platform
- Removable SS boarding ladder, cockpit shower, carbon bow sprit
House:
- 12V DC / 120V AC system, 30A shore power
- Batteries: (1) 150Ah lithium house bank, (1) Group 24 starting
- Balmar 100A alternator
- TrueCharge 20A charger
- Xantrex Freedom SW3012 inverter/charger
Navigation suite:
- B&G fathometer, knotmeter, wind instrument, radar,
- GPS/MFD
- GS24 antenna
- GS25 compass
- NAIS-400 AIS
- (2) H3000 helm displays, (4) mast-mount displays
- Raymarine ST6001 autopilot with Type 2S drive
- Icom IC-M502 VHF, KVH FB150 Tracphone satellite antenna
Below decks, Neverly sleeps up to seven across a thoughtful four-cabin layout. Forward, a private double stateroom with its own head and integral shower offers a quiet retreat, while aft, twin double quarter cabins to port and starboard provide comfortable, separated sleeping space — ideal for guests or a second couple aboard. The main salon centers on a U-shaped settee to starboard with a bar built into the seat back, balanced by a second settee to port, all finished in warm beechwood joinery with teak plywood soles underfoot. A proper navigation station with varnished chart table sits aft to port, opposite a full galley with double stainless sinks, pressurized hot and cold water, and a gimbaled two-burner stove with oven. A second head with shower serves the aft cabins, rounding out a layout built as much for real cruising as for coastal weekending.
Details:
- Double SS sinks, pressurized hot/cold water, gimbaled 2-burner LPG stove w/ oven (Eno)
- Frigoboat 12V refrigeration, built-in icebox
- (2) Jabsco manual marine heads, Type 3 MSD holding tanks, integral showers fwd and aft
- Accommodations: forward double stateroom w/ head, main salon (U-shaped settee to starboard, settee to port), nav station, port and starboard aft double quarter cabins — sleeps 7
- Varnished chart table at nav station with electrical panel
The company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change or withdrawal without notice.
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/17/26 | Initial price | $145,000 |
Beneteau 44: BoatTEST Review
Overview
The Beneteau GT44 is positioned in the middle of the GT line, striking a balance between the sporty styling of the GT38 and the spacious layout of the GT49. This express cruiser offers a harmonious blend of design, comfort, and functionality, making it suitable for both entertaining and extended cruising.
Exterior Design and Cockpit
The GT44 features a generously sized cockpit that serves as the primary entertainment space, accommodating dining, lounging, and relaxation. A sturdy teak trifold table allows comfortable seating for at least six people, with ample room to move without disturbing the table setting. Under-seat storage is well finished and spacious, though access is somewhat limited. The exterior upholstery uses textured, double-stitched vinyl that is UV protected and designed for durability and ease of cleaning. The cockpit benefits from 6 feet 4 inches of headroom beneath the hardtop, complemented by large side windows and a retractable sunroof that flood the area with natural light. When not dining, the table folds away to reveal a large sun pad. The tropical wood Oroko swim platform measures 38 by 146 inches, providing ample space for relaxation even with the removable grill installed. Dedicated storage compartments house the grill, swim ladder, and life vests. A compact wet bar includes a sink, glassware space, and a trash spot, with an option to replace stemware storage with a cockpit refrigerator. The companionway door and sliding panel are made of tinted glass, enhancing natural light flow into the cabin.
Interior Living Spaces
Inside, the port side galley presents a clean, modern design with refrigerator and freezer fronts finished in precisely cut albie walnut veneer. Despite having only one port light, the galley is well illuminated by overhead LEDs and a large overhead window. Storage is ample, with upper cabinets for general storage and a microwave, and lower compartments for cookware, trash, and dinnerware. The white DecoTec resin countertops are durable and feature a distinctive glass countertop that visually separates the galley from the salon. The starboard side settee serves as the indoor dining area, with a manually adjustable solid walnut table seating four to five people. The seating is upholstered in optional woodpecker-colored ultra leather, with a wide range of upholstery options available. Ivory synthetic fabric with a wool-like texture covers the salon walls, adding depth to the space. A skylight enhances natural light over the settee, and walnut cabinetry provides dedicated storage for wine glasses, books, and other items, along with a port light for ventilation.
Private Accommodations
The GT44 includes two heads and two staterooms. The forward head offers generous standing room—six feet seven inches in the head and six feet four inches in the shower—and features storage above and below a port light, a fresh water flush electric toilet, a large shower with smoked glass doors, a frosted skylight, and a natural wood Oroko shower floor. The bowl-shaped sink maximizes storage beneath, and vanity lighting ensures adequate illumination. The forward stateroom boasts an island berth flanked by closets on both sides, with thoughtful details such as a synthetic fiber lounger cushion filling otherwise wasted space, microfiber bed framing, ocean air blinds for light control, and walnut valances that create a cozy atmosphere. Accessed by two steps down from the salon, the stateroom floor and steps are carpeted in white, contributing to a quiet ambiance. The full-beam aft stateroom integrates the design elements of the GT44 with good headroom, elegant alpy wood-finished doors and furniture, and abundant windows. Storage includes three deep chests on the starboard side and a unique shoe cupboard beneath a bench seat. A full-length lounger on the port side offers additional comfort. Ocean air fabrics are used for bedding and blinds, with multiple pattern options. The aft stateroom is trimmed in soft white leather, complementing the overall design. Its en suite head mirrors the forward head’s features, with white lacquered cabinets, walnut-finished doors, a white bowl-shaped sink, smoked shower doors, and a fresh water electric toilet, all within six feet four inches of headroom.
Conclusion
Beneteau’s design team has successfully combined style, comfort, and practicality in the GT44, creating a cruiser that is inviting both on deck and below. The thoughtful use of space, quality materials, and attention to detail result in a vessel well-suited for entertaining and comfortable extended cruising.
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| Price | $145,000 | $145,000 | $149,500 | $109,900 | $109,500 | $195,000 |
| Location | Jamestown | Jamestown | Portsmouth | Narragansett | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| Nominal Length | 44' | 45' | 45' | 32' | 37' | 42' |
| Engine Make | Yanmar | Yanmar | Yanmar | Yanmar | Yanmar | Yanmar |
| Total Engine Power | 55 hp | 55 hp | - | 30 hp | - | 45 hp |
| Days on Market | 2 | 16 | 191 | 1016 | 47 | 191 |
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Latitude is a Certified Professionally Endorsed Yacht Brokerage (CPYB) firm based in historic Newport, Rhode Island with brokers and offices covering all of New England and Florida. We specialize in the brokerage of select Motor Yachts, Trawlers, and Downeast Style Cruisers as well as Racing, Cruising and Offshore Sailing Yachts.
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