
45 ft | 1979 | Nielsen - 44 Cutter Rigged
Price: $149900.00 USD
Branford, CT US
Introducing the O. Lie-Neilsen 44 Cutter Rigged, a classic vessel built 1979 commission in 1980 that embodies timeless craftsmanship and performance. With an overall length of 45 feet, this monohull features a robust cold molded fiberglass hull and a full keel, ensuring stability and reliability on the water. Powered by a 42 hp Beta Marine inboard engine, this boat is equipped for smooth sailing, boasting a direct drive system and a durable bronze 3-blade Max propeller. The Maxwell electric windlass enhances convenience, making anchoring effortless. Designed for comfort, Aerial includes a well-appointed head, providing essential amenities for your journeys. This used cutter clipper bow is not just a boat; it’s an invitation to explore the seas with confidence and style. Whether you're cruising or enjoying a day on the water, Aerial promises an exceptional experience.
Recent updates include: Standing and Running Rigging (2017), Evoloution Sails (2019) fully battened Main sail,Genoa, Staysail, Asymmetrical, a Beta Marine 42 HP diesel auxiliary motor and fuel tank (2016), and B & G marine Electronics, Awlgrip decks and topsides.
Aerial was designed by L. F. Herreshoff naval architect, built by the renown O. Lie-Neilsen yard Rockland Maine that has built a number of classic sailing cold molded hulls such as White Hawk. She is outfitted with carbon fiber mast and boom, total of 8 winches four are electric, main sheet, genoa/staysail sheet winches port and starboard, main halyard/ Profurl/vang winch on top of cabin, electric Selden Furlex on the genoa(300E), and staysail (200E), Profurl on the main carbon fiber boom with manual backup, 4 KW Fisher Panda diesel generator, 12000 BTU air conditioning, Dicken/cn cabin heater, Force 10 galley propane stove and oven.
A double forward V berth and hanging locker with storage compartments. Next aft to port is a head between the main salon and V berth. Opposite the head is a large hanging locker with the generator inside, there are straight settees in the main salon to port and starboard. Aft port is the galley to starboard navigation station up to one of the largest cockpits with teak coaming boards and tiller steering.
She is meticulously maintained by it owners at the Dutch Wharf Boat Yard, Branford, CT where she is presently at her berth. Shown by appointment
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.
Specifications
- Number Of Engines: 1
- Make: Nielsen
- Year: 1979
- Model: 44 Cutter Rigged
- Category: Sail
- Boat Class: Sail
- Boat Name: Aerial
- Builder Name: O.Lie-Neilsen Rockland ME
- Designer Name: L.F. Herreshoff naval architect
- Beam Measure: 12.42 ft
- Water Tank Count: 1
- Water Tank Capacity Measure: 26|gallon
- Fuel Tank Count: 2
- Fuel Tank Capacity Measure: 25|gallon
- Ballast Weight Measure: 8,300 lb
- Displacement Measure: 27,500 lb
- Total Engine Power Quantity: 42 hp
- Drive Type Code: Direct
- Boat Keel Code: Full Keel
- Windlass Type Code: Electric
- Electrical Circuit Measure: 110 V
- Number of Heads: 1
- Boat Hull Material Code: Fiberglass
- Nominal Length: 45 ft
- Length Overall: 45 ft
- Max Draft: 5.42 ft
Engine(s)
- Engine Make: Beta Marine
- Engine Model: 42W
- Engine Fuel: diesel
- Engine Power: 42|horsepower
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Engine Year: 2016
- Engine Hours: 197




























