Mason 44
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XPresented For Sale By:
Triton Yacht Sales and Service, LLC.
United States
| Make | Mason |
|---|---|
| Model | 44 |
| Year | 1991 |
| Condition | Used |
| Price | US$133,000 |
| Type | Sail |
| Class | Cruiser |
| Length | 13.41 m |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Hull Material | Fibreglass |
| Location | New Bern, North Carolina, United States |
| LOA | 13.39 m |
|---|---|
| Length at Water Line | 9.53 m |
| Beam | 3.76 m |
| Max Draft | 1.96 m |
| Keel Type | Other |
| Ballast | 9400 lb |
| Dry Weight | 27400 lb |
| Max Bridge Clearance | 17.98 m |
| Engine Type | Inboard |
|---|---|
| Engine Make | Yanmar |
| Engine Model | 4JHTE |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Power | 55 hp |
| Drive Type | Direct Drive |
| Engine usage (hours) | 2800 |
| Designer | Al Mason |
|---|
Description
Buying VOLARE, a 1991 Mason 44 with a history of Caribbean cruising, offers more than just a sailboat; it's an opportunity to acquire a proven, well-maintained offshore vessel with a soul. Unlike a boat with a limited sailing record, VOLARE has been thoroughly tested and refined by a family who lived aboard and relied on her seaworthiness. This hands-on, long-term cruising experience means that any weaknesses have likely been discovered and addressed, leading to a vessel with thoughtfully chosen upgrades and optimized systems for maximum comfort and reliability at sea. The rich history of this particular boat—navigating beautiful Caribbean waters—adds an undeniable romanticism and the promise of future adventures. A boat with liveaboard experience, especially one used for extensive cruising, is typically a well-cared-for vessel, not a neglected weekend toy. The previous owners were not just occasional sailors but full-time residents who depended on their boat, ensuring all systems—from plumbing and electrical to the engine and rigging—were kept in top working order. The warmth of the handcrafted teak interior and spacious, well-ventilated layout provides a comfortable and practical living space, a testament to its design and the care it has received. VOLARE is a robust, handcrafted beauty built for reliable performance and enduring quality. Her solid fiberglass hull and heavy build give her a sea-kindly motion and the proven strength to handle demanding offshore conditions. Purchasing this sailboat isn't merely a transaction; it's an investment in a vessel with a proven record, seasoned systems, and the ability to turn your own cruising dreams into reality. The years of care and the unforgettable Caribbean voyages of her previous family have imbued this boat with a readiness and character that new builds simply can't offer.
Evidence of her continued maintenance and upgrades includes:
New in 2025:
Extensive Refit in 2019 ($80k) including all the following: Updates and Upgrades in 2015: Upgrades and Updates in 2010: Take a moment to read the detailed descriptions in the Other Details section. Call today to make an appointment for a private showing of VOLARE.
Accommodations
Volare offers a classic, spacious, and practical tri-cabin layout, designed for comfortable and elegant long-distance cruising. The interior features rich teak joinery, a teak and holly cabin sole, and generous storage throughout, with abundant natural light and ventilation from numerous opening ports and hatches. The forward stateroom provides a king-sized V-berth with a filler insert and excellent ventilation, along with extensive storage in louvered lockers and drawers. A large head with a separate shower stall is situated just aft of the forward cabin. The main salon includes a U-shaped dinette to port with a custom teak table and a settee to starboard that can function as a sea berth . A well-equipped, U-shaped galley is aft of the salon, featuring ample counter space, a double stainless steel sink, and cold-plate refrigeration with a top- and front-loading refrigerator. Aft of the galley is an outboard-facing navigation station and a private aft stateroom with a double berth and a cedar-lined hanging locker.
Galley
- Double stainless steel sink with pull out faucet
- Three burner LPG stove with oven, gimbaled
- Front and top loading refrigeration
- Plenty of storage above and below countertops
- Cabinets and drawers for storage
- Spacious countertops
- Microwave oven
- Paper towel holder
Electronics
- Garmin 7610X Chartplotter
- Garmin Weather satellite receiver
- Garmin VHF 215 w/AIS Receiver tied to chartplotter
- IridiumGO Satellite Hotspot with long, high integrity cable and antenna
- Garmin Windex
- NEMA 2000 Garmin control box
- The backstay has been isolated as an antenna for SSB radio (but no radio yet)
- Autohelm
- NO Radar
Items that need work:
o some older electronics (no longer used) need to be removed from main panel
o the wooden radio panel needs to be remade to house the new electronics (once old electronics
are removed)
Electrical
- 110V AC electrical system
- 12V DC electrical system
- Four 4D-AGM batteries (September 2025)
- New solar panel (September 2025)
- Small inverter runs two 110V outlets
- No generator, the boat is wired and plumbed for a generator to be added easily
- No air conditioning, perfect for a long-range cruising yacht
- Add a more powerful inverter to run every 110V outlet while at sea
Mechanical
- Yanmar 55hp 4JHTE that runs great and starts every time (~2800 hrs)
- Raymarine Autohelm Mechanical Unit
- New throttle & shift cables in 2020
- MaxProp self-feathering prop
Deck and Hull
- Bow roller with dual anchors
- 300 feet of 3/8” chain
- Rocha 33kg anchor
- 200’ braided 3/4” anchor line on second anchor
- Long keel
- Cutter rig
- Ready for Bottom paint
Rigging and Sails
- Cutter Rig with two headsails and running backstays
- New mast and mast collar in 2019
- New Harken Ocean grade roller furler on both the jib and staysail in 2019
- All new standing rigging and running rigging in 2019
- Minsail & Yankee cut jib (2019)
- Staysail (serviceable, 2015)
- Spinnaker (never used)
- New stainless-steel lifelines (2019)
- Chainplates replaced in 2010
o The mainsail stackpack sail catcher from 2010 is functional, but tired
o The dodger canvas is tired and clear plastic has a rip, needs replacing (from 2010)
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.
Presented For Sale By:
Triton Yacht Sales and Service, LLC.
United States
Presented For Sale By:
Triton Yacht Sales and Service, LLC.
United States
