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1980 Nordic 44

$85,000

Used

Boat in Belhaven, NC 27810 US

builtBuilt in 1980
Year the boat was built
model

44

Boat model
engine

1 Engine (Westerbeke)

Engine type and count
length

44 feet

Overall boat length
fuel

Diesel

Fuel type
material

Fiberglass/Reinforced

Hull material


"Serafina" has already completed a circumnavigation and is ready for the next adventure. Both Main and Generator have been rebuild and all Chain Plates and Standing Rigging Replaced.


The 1980 Nordic 44 stands as a testament to thoughtful yacht design from the early 1980s, crafted by acclaimed naval architect Robert Perry for Nordic Yachts in Bellingham, Washington. This sailboat was conceived as a bluewater cruiser with a racer's edge, offering a perfect blend of speed, stability, and comfort for adventurous sailors. With only a limited production run ending in 1989-totaling around 39 hulls-it has become a sought-after classic among offshore enthusiasts. Perry's vision emphasized effortless handling, making it ideal for solo voyages or small crews tackling long passages, all while exuding an elegant, timeless aesthetic. As Perry himself has stated, the Nordic 44 "is the most beautiful yacht we have had built to our designs." He further praised its performance, noting that it "has beautiful helm balance, is close winded and fast. It's like a big pussycat," and emphasized, "I think it is one of my very best designs." Perry has also highlighted its superiority in sailing qualities, saying it "does everything the Valiant 40 does and does it all far better," and affirmed, "If you are after a cruising boat that is rewarding to sail you could do far worse than a Nordic 44."

Nominal Length
44ft
Length Overall
43.67ft
Length at Waterline
38.5ft
Beam
12.75ft
Max Bridge Clearance
64.42ft
Max Draft
7ft
Displacement
23250lb
Ballast
9340lb
Cabins
2
Fresh Water Tanks
120gal
Fuel Tanks
70gal
Windlass
electric-windlass
Electrical Circuit
110v
Hull Material
fiberglass
Hull Shape
displacement
Engine 1
Engine Make
Westerbeke
Engine Model
75
Total Power
75hp
Engine Hours
1000
Engine Type
inboard
Fuel Type
diesel
Drive Type
direct
Electric Winch
✓
Outboard Engine Brackets
✓
Davits
✓
Solar Panel
✓
Cockpit Cushions
✓
Cockpit Table
✓
Swimming Ladder
✓
Electric Bilge Pump
✓
Oven
✓
Manual Bilge Pump
✓
Marine Head
✓
Battery Charger
✓
Depthsounder
✓
Radar
✓
Log Speedometer
✓
Wind Speed And Direction
✓
Navigation Center
✓
Plotter
✓
Autopilot
✓
Radio
✓
Compass
✓
Cd Player
✓
Gps
✓
Cockpit Speakers
✓
Vhf
✓
Mainsail Cover
✓
Lazy Bag
✓
Lazyjacks
✓
Shore Power Inlet
✓
Generator
✓
Steering Wheel
✓
Spinnaker Pole
✓
Fully Battened Mainsail
✓
Storm Jib
✓
Gennaker Cruising Spinnaker
✓
Engines
  • Westerbeke 75 with less than 1000 hours after rebuild in 2019
  • Shifter and Throttle cables replaced 2024
  • New Max Prop installed 2024
  • New 70gal Fuel Tank installed 2024
  • Northstar 5KW Generator with less than 500 hours after rebuild in 2020
Galley/ Head
  • New Force 10 3 Burner Stove installed 2025
  • 2  20lbs Propane Tanks
  • New Solenoid and Regulator
  • Double Stainless Sink
  • U shaped Galley with lots of storage and counterspace
  • 120 Gal Water Tank
  • New Raritan head pump installed
  • New Sink Faucet in Head
  • Separate Enclosed Shower
Electronics
  • Raymarine Gps
  • Raymarine Radar
  • Raymarine Wind, Depth, Speed
  • Raymarine Auto Pilot
  • Horizon Spectrum VHF
  • Icom SSB
  • Stereo System with Speakers throughout
Electrical
  • (2) 200 Amp AGM installed 2024
  • Separate Main Engine Start Battery
  • Separate Generator Start Battery
  • 200 Watt Solar Panel
  • Host Solar Controller
  • Balmar Regulator
  • Heart Interface Control Unit
Sails/Rigging
  • Separate Sail Locker Located in V-Berth
  • Main Replaced 2019 with Stack Pack
  • 100% 
  • 155% Light Sail
  • Storm Sail
  • Gennaker w/ pole
  • Chain Plates Replaced 2022
  • Standing Rigging Replaced 2022
  • New Dodger 2020
Deck/Ground Tackle/ Safety
  • Vertical Maxwell Electric Windlass with Capstan with bow and helm controls
  • 360ft 10mm Chain
  • 65lbs Bruce
  • 45lbs Fortress
  • 45lbs Danforth 
  • 6 Person Liferaft
  • EPIRB
  • Monitor Windvane
  • Dinghy Davits
  • Motor Lift
Disclaimer

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.

Price History

DateEventPrice
1/23/26Initial price$85,000

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