44' Novatec 44 Flybridge Sport Fishing

Accommodations

Upon entering the port salon door of the Novatec 44 from the cockpit you instantly recognize the abundance of light and forward visibility. The salon is generous in terms of volume and openness with having sliding side windows the ventilation and light enhances the beautiful teak interior. With a L-shaped settee to starboard and a lower helm station forward the salon provides a comfortable yet functional area. The electrical distribution panel is located immediately to port as you enter the salon. Forward Portside are a series of cabinets and a compact refrigerator beneath the flatscreen tv. 

Three steps down the U-shaped galley is located on the port side and is equipped with a Princess electric stove and oven. The newer Vitrifrigo refrigerator is located centerline and forward in the galley. The stainless steel sink is located aft in the galley with generous counter tops, drawers and cabinets. 

Starboard of the galley is a very large U-shaped settee that can accommodate a large gathering or can easily be dropped for additional sleeping. The upholstery is believed to be Ultra Leather and is relatively new and light in color.

Moving forward to port is the guest cabin with a single bunk hanging locker and sink with hot and cold water. Opposite the guest cabin starboard side is the Raritan electric head and stall shower. 

The forward cabin located in the forepeak is a walk around island queen berth. With hanging lockers on both port and starboard sides of the cabin. There are two port and starboard stainless steel opening port lights (hullside) and a single overhead opening hatch that provide adequate ventilation and light. The cabin is also equipped with reverse cycle heat and air conditioning. 

• Reverse Cycle Heat & Air Conditioning
• Raritan electric fresh water head
• Stall Shower
• Two Staterooms

Electronics

• Raymarine C120 GPS/ Chart plotter, radar, fish finder
• Robertson Autopilot
• Icom IC504 vhf radio
• Simrad vhf radio
• 4 Station intercom
• VDO Rudder angle indicator

Electrical

• Northern Lights 8kw generator 910 hours
• Blue Sea battery charger with remote monitoring panel
• AC/DC electrical distribution panel
• 50 amp shore power cord
• Marine Air reverse cycle heat and air conditioning

Caterpillar 3208TA 375hp

The four cycle or four stroke diesel powered Caterpillar 3208TA is a vee configurated 8 cylinder engine that is turbo charged and aftercooled and produces 375 brake horsepower at 2800 revolutions per minute. With a bore of 4.5" and a stroke of 5.0" the displacement is 636 cubic inches or 10.4 liters. The compression ratio is 16.5:1 the freshwater cooling capacity is 14.8 gallons, the lube oil capacity is 4 gallons and the approximate dry weight is 2080 lbs per engine. 

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Estimated Performance

• 2850 rpm= 42 gallons per hour 24 knots
• 2600 rpm = 32 gallons per hour 18.5 knots 
• 2400 rpm = 24 gallons per hour 15 knots
• 2300 rpm = 15 gallons per hour 12 knots
• 2000 rpm = 13 gallons per hour 11.4 knots
• 1800 rpm = 10 gallons per hour 10.9 knots
• 1700 rpm = 8.5 gallons per hour 10.6 knots
• 1600 rpm = 7.2 gallons per hour 10.3 knots
• 1500 rpm = 6.0 gallons per hour 10 knots
• Speed and consumption cannot be guaranteed