1980 Nauticat Pilothouse for Sale – 44 ft – Olympia, WA, United States

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Key Features of This Yacht

Manufacturer

NAUTICAT

Fuel Type

DIESEL

Length

44 ft

Year

1980

Model

Pilothouse

Boat Type

Sail

Vessel Description

High Hopes is your turnkey Pacific Northwest exploration platform. She turns heads at every

anchorage. You can see her in the February/March 2023 issue of Boat US Magazine.

Experience the perfect balance of power, comfort, motoring, and sailing performance with this beautifully

maintained 1980 Nauticat 44 — a true classic among motorsailers. Designed and utilized for

serious cruising and live-aboard comfort, this yacht blends traditional craftsmanship with robust

performance under both sail and power. Located in the Pacific Northwest, she’s ideally

equipped for coastal passages, island hopping, and extended exploration throughout Puget

Sound, British Columbia, and Alaska. High Hopes has been professionally maintained and

upgraded. With her amazing pilothouse, handcrafted spacious interiors, this Nauticat 44 is the

envy of the sailors in any weather. She is the perfect year-round cruising yacht.

Additional Information

- Blue Seas Shore Power Isolator

- New 2-8D 270Amp Hour Lithium Iron (Battleborn) Batteries.

- Victron Bluetooth Shunt wifi 2023

- New Solar Panels 2023.

- Victron Bluetooth Solar Charger WiFi 2023

- Alternator (10SI 12V 110) 2024

- 8D Starter Battery 2022

- Victron Starter Battery Charger WiFi 2025

- Victron 30amp Bluetooth DC/DC Charger wifi 2025

- Magnum 2800 Inverter charger, Magnum Battery Monitoring system

- All Lighting Converted to LED

- New 2019 B&G Zeus touchscreen Chart Plotter with current charts

- Bottom paint and Buff/Wax completed 05/2024

- All teak decks have been removed, re-glassed, resurfaced with Happy Elephant non-skid Northstar Marine.

- All new Septic plumbing and systems with fresh or saltwater flush.

- New electric heads and holding tanks

- Newer Full Batten Main and Mizzen sail bags etc. 2014

- New Vulcan 45 Anchor 2024

- 3/8” Anchor chain 380’ (100’ added for Alaska trip 2024)

- Cayman 88 Windless

- New Raritan Hot Water Heater 2022 New Anode 2025

- Fuel Tank Service 2019

- New Racor 75500FGX Dual Fuel Filter 2025

- Newer 12v System wiring

- NiBrAl Nickel Aluminum Bronze prop

- Multiple spares for Expedition Cruising

- Many other upgrades on this stout world cruiser from Finland.

Yacht Specification

Length

44 ft

Beam

12.17 ft

Manufacturer

Nauticat

Model

Pilothouse

Year Of Vessel

1980

Boat Type

sail-motor

Fresh Water Tank

200 gal

Fuel Type

Diesel

No. of Fuel Tanks

1

Fuel Capacity

250 gal

Main Engine Hours

5119

Main Engine Model

6 cylinder

Main Engine Make

Ford

Main Engine Horsepower

1 X 120

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About 1980 Nauticat Pilothouse

This 1980 Nauticat Pilothouse is a premium sail category boat currently located in Olympia, WA, United States. This vessel is designed for efficient sailing. With a beam of 12.17 ft and a fuel capacity of 250 gal gallons, it's an ideal choice for buyers seeking Diesel powered boats with efficient layouts.

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