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2006 Hunter 44 DS

2006 hunter 44 ds specs.

• Boat Type : Monohull Sailboats
• Quantity: 1
• Horse Power: 75
• Type: Diesel
• Hull Material : Fiberglass
• Beam : 14'6"
• Length : 43'
• Net Weight : 22936 lbs
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2008 Hunter 44DS Sailboat

Groovy - '08 Hunter 44DS

Hunter 44DS Floor Plan

Main salon.

Navigation station.

Master stateroom.

Long settee for napping.

Spacious cockpit.  We can sit face-to-face with our legs

stretched out, and our feet don't touch.

Sitting inside on the companionway stairs, you can see where you're going, a wonderful feature on a

cold overnight passage.

It's just a groovy boat.

Twizzle Rig - twin headsails flown on

matching whisker poles.

At anchor in Bahía Santa Maria, Mexico.

Under sail.

At anchor in Zihuatanejo, Mexico.

Three 185 watt solar panels provide

awesome shade over the jump seats

Hunter 44DS Sailboat: s/v Groovy

Groovy has been sold. Pics, listing and Sales Spec Sheet here!!

Groovy (named for Simon & Garfunkel's song Feelin' Groovy )** is a

Glenn Henderson designed 2008 Hunter 44DS (Deck Salon).  A

fractional sloop, it is 44 feet long and 14' 6" feet wide with two

staterooms and two heads.

Hunter 44DS Model History

First introduced by Hunter Marine in 2002 as the Hunter 426, the aft

cabin was changed a little and the model name changed to "44DS" in

2003.  Production ran from 2003 to 2008.  In 2008 the the deck and

cabin were modified to accommodate twin helms instead of a single

helm, the forward berth was changed from a v-berth to a pullman style,

and the window pattern was changed to a wraparound band to match

the popular Hunter 45CC.  These changes saw the model name change

to "45DS," and as of 2012 it is still in production.

Along with the Hunter 426 and 45DS, the 44DS shares its hull with the

Hunter 44AC (Aft Cockpit) and Hunter 45CC (Center Cockpit).  Each of

those boats has the same hull but a different deck and cabin layout.

Groovy is hull #252 for the 44DS model line, where the numbering

started at #101.  Built in May, 2007, it was the last Hunter 44DS ever

built.  Click here for more information on the Hunter 44DS.

Groovy is a stock boat with Hunter's "Mariner Package," a collection of upgrades sold as a unit.  Because the boat was built after

the replacement model (45DS) was in production, it features a few of the components that are standard on that model, including

a laminate cherry interior, which we love, and a larger fuel tank, which has come in very handy.

Specifications

Length Overall (LOA)

Waterline Length (LWL)

Displacement

Mast Height

975 sq. ft.

Fuel Capacity

Water Capacity

140 gallons

Holding Tank Capacity

Water Heater Capacity

Yanmar Diesel Engine

CE Classification

We installed many upgrades to enable comfortable cruising where we can stay at anchor for months at a time without having to

rely on marinas for water or electrical connections.

House Batteries

640 Amp Hours (Four AGM 4D 12 volt) - plus one 70 Amp Hour AGM start battery

555 Watts Solar / 100 Amp Alternator on engine / 130 Amp 110v Charger (via shore power)

600 Watts Pure Sine Wave / 2500 Watts Modified Sine Wave / 2 portable Modified Sine Wave

60 Gallon per hour engine-driven Echotech watermaker*

Downwind Sailing

Twin jib "Twizzle Rig" set on two fixed length whisker poles.

60 lb Ultra primary with 300' 5/16" G4 chain

32 lb Fortress FX-55 secondary with 20' 5/16" BBB chain and 300' 7/8" Nylon Rode

15 lb Manson Supreme stern anchor w/ 5' 3/8" G4 chain and 230' 1" Nylon Rode

10' Porta-bote with a Suzuki 6 hp outboard

Hobie i14t tandem inflatable kayak

A GAZILLION BOATS FOR SALE... WHICH ONE

Would make us happiest.

When we set about buying a boat, the major trade-offs we found

were age, size, price and manufacturer's prestige.  In an earlier life I

owned two boats back to back that were the exact same model, the

Nonsuch 36.  This is a wonderful boat for cruising and living aboard,

and I lived aboard for four years in Boston, Massachusetts in the

early 1990's (brrrr...those winters were cold).  The first year I was on

a 1984 model that had been ridden hard and put away wet.  After

watching in great distress as my then-husband repeatedly chased

down a spider web of unmarked cables and miles of smelly plumbing

hoses in a putrid bilge, we upgraded to a 1991 model of the same

boat that had been lavishly commissioned and meticulously

maintained.

What a world of difference.  You would never know they were the same

model boat.  Instead of him spending hours kinked up in impossible

positions in noxious nooks and crannies fixing problems and spending

boatloads of money on spare parts at West Marine, we enjoyed three

terrific summers of boating together.  We watched sunsets and sunrises

in pretty anchorages and experienced countless utterly brilliant days of

sailing.  There is nothing like an almost-new boat made up of sparkling

clean parts that work.  Therefore, when Mark and I started thinking about

buying a boat, our first two criteria were that it be in superior condition

and as new as possible.

After living in trailers full-time for so long, we also knew that size

mattered to us.  For full-time liveability, we found bigger is better.

With age and size the top priorities, and a maximum budgeted

price, there were only three manufacturers whose boats we could

afford: Hunter, Beneteau and Catalina.  These are the Ford-Chevy-

Dodge of the sailboat industry (not in any particular order).  All

three are American made.  Beneteaus are French designed but

built in South Carolina.  Hunters and Catalinas are designed and

built in Florida.

Our top priorities for livability included a huge cockpit where we could

stretch out to sleep, a long settee in the main salon where we could

nap, and two good sized staterooms (rather than three as in many

models).  Brokers thought we were crazy when the first thing we did

as we stepped aboard a prospective boat was to lie down in the

cockpit to see if the benches were long and wide enough to sleep on.

But hey, this boat would become our home, and we like to be

comfortable and relax!

Next in importance was a large swim platform and cockpit shower, as

we envisioned frequent swims off the back of the boat and we knew

we would need easy access to the dinghy when we lived at anchor,

especially hauling groceries, daypacks, trash and laundry bags in and

out.  Lastly, we wanted an airy, spacious interior.  Other than that, we

weren't fussy, but after attending dozens of boat shows, visiting fifty

or more boats with brokers, and many Caribbean charters, we found

that the Hunter models spoke to us more than the others, and of

those only the Hunter 41DS and 44DS made the cut.  The faltering

economy worked in our favor, suddenly making the larger of the two

boats a viable option.

A visit to the Hunter factory assured us that not only are their boats

cleverly designed and chock full of innovative features, but they are well

built to boot.  We came away from every contact we had with Hunter

impressed that it is a quality company that employs a loyal group of

happy employees.  Their phenomenal customer service since we

purchased Groovy (15 minute turnaround time on almost every emailed

question we've ever sent) has driven that point home to us time and

again.  Hunter sailboats are the boating industry's best kept secret.

Best of all, Groovy is a dream to sail.  With an easily driven hull,

the boat is light on its feet, easy to reef, responsive and

forgiving.  A delight to live in and fun to sail, it is an excellent

platform for extended cruising.

** When we named our boat, it was the only boat with the name Groovy in the US Coast Guard Documentation database.  So we

were quite surprised when we discovered over a year later that she has a sistership of the same name bearing a non-US flag:

Jimmy Buffet of Margaritaville fame races his Groovy in the Caribbean.  Far out!!

*Echotec's official "rating" is 40 gph, but since we installed high capacity membranes, our timing measurements have never

been less than 58 seconds to fill a one-gallon jug in the tropics (the speed is 44 gph in San Diego's cooler water).

More info in the links below...

The following clip is a VIDEO WALKTHROUGH of our boat which we did before it was sold:

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Our 555 watt solar power system is described in detail here: Sailboat Solar Power System . There is lots more info about solar power solutions for boats and RVs here: Solar Power Articles for Sailboats and RVs .

Our 60 gallon per hour engine driven watermaker was featured in an article we wrote for Cruising World Magazine. The article can be read at this link: Water, Water Everywhere – Installation of a 60 gph engine driven watermaker .

Our cruising itinerary and all of our blog posts from our cruise can be found at this link: A Groovy Cruise of Mexico .

There is a ton of info on this website about planning a Mexico cruise and anticipating what to expect . To get oriented and find out where we keep all the good stuff, visit this link: Cruisers Start Here

Volume 1 reviews the geography, weather and seasons in Mexico and shows you what the best anchorages between Ensenada and Manzanillo are like.

Volume 2 gives detailed info that can't be found in any of the guidebooks about the glorious cruising ground between Manzanillo and the Guatemala border.

Volume 3 (right) provides all the info you need to get off the boat for an adventure-filled trip to Oaxaca.

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Hunter 44 DS perfect to live aboard!

This 2007 44 Deck Salon features great headroom, with a very large salon, an L shaped galley, 3 staterooms each sleeping 2 people, and 2 heads, each with shower stalls.  The boat is very well laid out and ready to have the last few details finished before Caribbean cruising!  It is in Melbourne, FL on the intracoastal currently, and is undamaged from Hurricane Ian.  The previous owner replaced both the Yanmar 54hp main engine and 5.5. KW diesel generator in 2107, so each has less than 300 hours.  The  engine also has a new transmission in 2021.  The genset easily runs the 2 air conditioning units on the hook or underway, which work great with the shades to cool the boat.  The previous owner replaced the roller furling main mast before I bought it, and a spare set of sails is included. (Jib also roller furls). The sanitation hoses to the two electric fresh water Jabsco heads were replaced in 2020.  Two TV's with DVD players built in allow entertainment off the house batteries for a quiet anchorage, secured by a 70 lb. Danforth with all chain rode.  The electric windlass works great with the new roller to get underway for a 7 knot cruise speed under a full canvas dodger, and the two bench seats on the dingy davits keep your guests close to the action without being in the way.  The boom is well above the sturdy tube superstructure, so no headaches are in store for beginning sailors!    Text Ron 321.759.6433 for more info, thank you. Reasonable offers only.

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H44 Mast Height

• Thread starter Marc14857
• Start date Sep 18, 2018
• Hunter Owner Forums

Does anyone know with some degree of certainty, the height of a 2005 Selden InMast Furling Mast above the water line? I’ve heard it is between 63 and 65 feet. I’m planning our first ICW trip from CT. for the fall on 2019 and I understand many of the fixed bridges have a 65 foot clearance at high tide. Some may even be a tad lower. It might be pretty close for us allowing for the VHF antenna and wind instruments. I would prefer not to have to worry about heeling the boat to get under a bridge. ALSO......Any recommendations for an IC W planning guide? Thanks Marc  

Marc I believe that your mast is about the same as ours. Ours in 63'10" from the water and with antenna 65'. The readings are for mean high tide so if it is a extra hide tide be careful. We have scraped on a 65' bridge. Scary business!  

When we bought Maxine new we were told by the dealer that the lightship height of the furling mast was about 64 ft NOT including any claptrap like antennas, wind sensors, or burgee staffs. When we are fully loaded out with sails, people, dogs, food, water, dinghy, and all the other stuff we carry I would guestimate that our waterline is about 4 inches higher so we could definitely have an interference fit with a 65 ft bridge.  

Marc Just occurred to me that the yard where you haul pulls the masts for storage. I'm sure you have already thought of this.  

Hi Rick, Yes that’s the plan to measure the mast when it is pulled. I should be able to measure up from the water line to the mast step. From what I am hearing though an ICW trip will be a bit more difficult having to constantly be paying attention to the tides. I also understand some of the tides in Florida are only a few inches and there are several 65 foot bridges.  

Marc, Most bridges have a gage showing the clearance from the current water level to the bottom of the bridge. My 41 measures 65' to the top of the VHF antenna. In 13 years in SW Florida I have had 2 bad experiences with bridges. I went out of Matanzas Pass (Ft. Myers Beach) at high tide and the antenna hit the girders. No damage. I was going up the ICW to Tampa Bay and at the Ringling bridge going across Sarasota Bay I came to a complete stop before going through. She cleared but it was close. The bridge at Matanzas Pass, I didn't look at the gage. Poor seamanship on my part. The Sarasota bridge did not have a gage. It is the only bridge I have seen without one. Butch  

Interesting Butch! We have had the exact same experience. Our last is the same height as yours (65' to the top of the VHF). We scraped that the Matanzas Pass bridge as well. Scary! Bent the bird spike on the windex. I have avoided it ever since. We have passed under the Ringling a number of times. Seems a bit close especially with the lights that hang down beneath it. I just plan to go under when the tide is low.  

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