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2021 Vision 444

location icon Norfolk, United States
Year 2021
Length 44'4 ft / 13.51 m
Price
$775,000

The only pre-owned Vision 444 currently on the market!

"Ruby Star" is an exceptional example of the fantastic Vision 444 performance cruising catamaran.  Winner of the Cruising World Magazine Boat of the Year award, the Vision 444 is a stand out of modern multihull design and construction.  The Vision 444 was designed to strike the ideal balance between sailing performance and live aboard comfort.  All sails can be easily handled by one person from the safety on the helm, making it possible to confidently sail shorthanded.  With her 3 cabin / 3 head Owners Version layout, Ruby Star is the perfect world voyaging platform for a couple or family.

As hull # 6 off the Vision 444 production line, Ruby Star benefited from all the modifications and tweaks that were incorporated into the design after the earlier hulls had spent some time on the water.  She has been sailed extensively by her original owner who has spared no expense keeping her in bristol condition.  Ruby Star was initially shipped from the factory in South Africa to Florida in early 2022.  Her owners have since spent the past couple seasons cruising the Bahamas and US East Coast.  In that time, Ruby Star has been tweaked and tuned with several modifications to her sailing equipment.  She is in gorgeous condition, totally dialed in, and ready for a world voyage.

Ruby Star is exceptionally well equipped.  Several of her equipment highlights include:

 

And so much more!  Ruby Star is US Import Duty Paid and available for showings by appointment in Norfolk, VA.  

Specifications

Year Built 2021
Category Sail
Length Overall 44'4 ft / 13.51 m
Beam 24'11 ft / 7.60 m
Cabins 3
Construction Fiberglass
Hull ID VIS14446B021
Keel Fin Keel
Min Draft 3'9 ft / 1.14 m
Drive Type Sail
Engines 2
Total Engine Power 76 hp
Fuel Tanks 1
Fuel Tank Cap. 211 gal
Water Tanks 1
Water Tank Cap. 211 gal
Water Heater Cap. 0 gal
Holding Tanks 2
Holding Tank Cap. 37 gal
Bridge Clearance 65'3 ft / 19.89 m
Windlass Electric
Tax Status Paid

Engine 1 Specifications

Make: Beta Marine
Model: 38
Drive Type: SailDrive
Fuel: Diesel
Engine Power: 38hp
Type: Inboard
Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Folding
Engine Hours: 1100
Engine Location: Port

Engine 2 Specifications

Make: Beta Marine
Model: 38
Drive Type: SailDrive
Fuel: Diesel
Engine Power: 38hp
Type: Inboard
Propeller Type: 3 Blade, Folding
Engine Hours: 1100
Engine Location: Starboard
Disclaimer:

Advantage Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by The Multihull Company.

Specifications

Construction

  • All Components are Vacuum Resin Infused
  • Crystie Vinyl Ester Resins Used Throughout
  • Foam Core Infused
  • Crystie Spray Gelcoats
  • Hull Sprayed
  • Vacuumed Foam Sandwich Furniture Components
  • Furniture Is Structurally Bonded to Hull
  • All Lockers Painted Out with Grey Polyester Topcoats

 

Accommodations

The Vision 444 offers a unique take on the traditional Owner's Version layout.  Features include a spacious U-shaped galley with ample counter space and storage.  The salon has a generous U-shaped settee around a nice table.  A forward facing nav station really brings it all together.  There is a very functional full sized Tool Room / Workshop located in the starboard bow.  There are overhead hatches and larger sliding doors for great ventilation throughout.

  • 3 Queen Berths
  • 3 heads - 2 separate shower stalls and 1 wet head
  • Waka Waxed Oil Finishes on all Solid and Veneer Wood Surfaces
  • Upholstered Headboards with Reading Lights
  • Lightweight Vinyl Cladding on Ceiling and Vertical Areas with Fabric Textures and Colours to Suit Slightly Textured Painted Surfaces on Walls
  • Sunbrella Upholstery Material and Leather
  • OceanAir Screens / Shades on all Hatches
  • Modern Synthetic Hard-Wearing Flooring

 

Galley

  • GLEM Propane Stove and Oven
  • Isotherm cabinet style Refrigerator and Freezer
  • Sharp Microwave
  • Double Basin Sink with mixer faucet
  • Separate Salt Water faucet

 

Sails and Rigging

  • Leisure Furl Boom Furling Mainsail
  • Profurl NDE2 Electric Headsail Furler
  • Facnor FXe 7000 Electric Code Sail Furler
  • Ullman Fully Battened Mainsail
  • Ullman Self-tacking Jib
  • Ullman Code 0
  • Oxley Self-Stabalizing Symmetrical Spinnaker
  • 4ft Retractable Bow Sprit
  • 1 x Harken 46 Electric Winch
  • 3 x Harken 46 Two Speed manual Winches
  • 1 x Harken 35 Davit Winch

 

Mechanical

  • 38hp Beta Marine Diesel engines (1100hrs each)
  • Beta Marine Saildrives
  • 3 Blade Folding Propellers
  • 8kW Phasor Generator (150hrs)

Both Beta engines and the Phasor generator are all based on the Kubota 1505 engine family.  Therefore they have commonality of spare parts, filters, oils, maintenance manuals, etc.  This makes upkeep and maintenance considerably easier!

 

Electrical

110V / 60hz Electrical Systems.  Electrical system optimized after-market by Marine Technical Services.

  • 800ah Victron Lithium House Battery Bank
  • 2 x Victron Multiplus 3000W Invertor / Chargers
  • 2 x 350 watt LG Solar Panels (700w Total)
  • 2 x Ocean Breeze 16,700BTU Air Conditioning / Heating - Soft Start / High Efficiency - 115V
  • Samsung Washer / Dryer
  • 2 x Water Heaters
  • 30amp 110V Shore Power connection

 

Electronics

Ruby Star is equipped with a full suite of Garmin navigation electronics.

  • 16" Chartplotter at the Nav Station
  • 12" Chartplotter at Helm
  • Radar - Garmin Fantom
  • AIS - Vesper Cortex
  • VHF
  • Autopilot w/ Remote
  • Wind, Depth, Speed MFDs

 

Tender

Stryker Inflatable 11' 7" (red) Aluminum Floor with Suzuki 15hp Outboard (4 stroke)

 

Safety and Extras

  • Drop down side boarding doors
  • 33kg Rocna Anchor with 350+ft of galvanized chain
  • Echomax Active Radar Reflector
  • EPIRB
  • PDFs
  • Tethers
  • Docklines
  • Fenders
  • Lots of spares

 

Recent Maintenance

  • Bottom Paint - old paint was media blasted off, new epoxy barrier coat and anti-fouling paint applied (01/2024)
  • Engines and Generator Serviced (05/2024)
  • All maintenance logs and service records available

Tankage

  • 211 gal (800L) Fuel
  • 211 gal (800L) Fresh Water
  • 2 x 37 gal Black Water holding tanks

*This vessel is not equipped with a watermaker but one can be easily retrofitted if desired.*

 

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.