1980 Wellington 44 Center Cockpit Cutter Sold Boat in Sarasota, FL US

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.