2000 St Francis 44 for sale in Richmond, CA
Richmond, CA, United States200013.4m
Asking PriceBroker
$280,000 USD
+53 moreMakeSt Francis
Model44
Year2000
Length13.4m7.2m beam
Cabins4
EngineYanmar3GM30F
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TORTUGA is an excellent 44' Performance Cruising Catamaran.
The 2000 St. Francis 44 MKII is a highly regarded performance cruising catamaran designed by renowned naval architect Angelo Lavranos and built by St. Francis Marine of South Africa, a builder long associated with capable offshore multihulls. Designed from the outset as a true sailing catamaran rather than simply a spacious platform, the St. Francis 44 combines strong construction, efficient sailing performance, comfortable accommodations, and the reassuring redundancy that experienced cruising sailors value in a passage making catamaran.
Construction is substantial, with solid fiberglass below the waterline and a vinylester-resin/Corecell foam sandwich structure above, creating a hull that is both strong and comparatively light. The design earned an early reputation for performance when a St. Francis 44 won the 1994 Cape-to-Rio Race, demonstrating the model's ability to combine offshore capability with genuine sailing speed.
For the MKII generation, St. Francis refined the original design with increased bridgedeck clearance and improved interior headroom, making the boat better suited to extended cruising while retaining the balanced sailing characteristics for which the design became known. The result is a catamaran capable of covering serious offshore miles while providing the space, stability and comfort that make multihull cruising so appealing.
For a West Coast buyer, the St. Francis 44 offers an especially attractive combination of attributes. Her easily driven hulls and sailing performance are well suited to the dependable winds of San Francisco Bay, while her protected accommodations, generous deck space and cruising systems make her equally appropriate for coastal passages to Southern California, Mexico and beyond. For sailors contemplating extended cruising or a Pacific passage, the St. Francis 44 MKII represents a proven platform with the construction, sailing pedigree and living space to make ambitious cruising plans genuinely practical.
Recent Upgrades and Improvements
New standing rigging including taking mast down, new chainplates, all new clutches, lights, wind instrument, masthead sheaves and new Harken MK IV Unit 2 Ocean roller furler. New running rigging including nylon double braid anchor bridal. New NMEA 2000 instruments and backbone including B&G Zeus3s 12" chartplotter, forward scan depth sounder, autopilot with wireless remote, hydraulic ram, B&G WS310 Wind Sensor, Si-Tex MDA-5 5 Watt AIS Transmit and receive Transceiver. Standalone depth sounders, one forward scan in each hull. New electrical charging system design vetted by Al Thomason of Wakespeed, installed by Anacortes Marine Group, including 3-206ah SOK Lithium batteries, Victron charger/inverter (Multiplus 12/3000/120-50 120v), Cerbo GX, 3 solar chargers with 1 for each 410w bi-facial Signature Solar panel SmartSolar MPPT 100/30 Charge Controllers, DC to DC charger, AGM starter battery, and 2 new Balmar high output alternators with 2 Wakespeed ws500 regulators, galvanic isolater, and new shore power Smartplug and cable. Engine work including new 2 Stainless steel mixing elbows, 2 Racor 500 water separating fuel filters, and 2 new raw water filters. SD-20 Saildrives with new legs (2 coats of epoxy) and diaphragms also pressure relief expansion tanks. Sails were new in 2021. Electric head. Washing machine. New trampolines. Electric windlass with wireless remote. Starlink. Iridium Go. 7/2024 haulout at Napa Valley Marina with bottom paint, PropSpeed, etc.
Accommodations
4 separate cabins with 3 ensuite heads. Navigation station and dinette settee occupy the saloon while the cook has a secure and functional galley down to port. 2 identical master suites are forward with queen size beds and master baths which include sitz bath and showers. These baths are very open and airy, with beautiful views through large escape hatch windows well above waterline inboard to the bows and bridge-deck. Both aft cabins have a double berth and molded shower and head. Very large storage areas in both fore peaks with access via Lewmar deck hatches as well as through master bath. Induction stovetop, toaster oven, electric kettle, 3 burner Force 10 propane stove/oven, Magma propane grill, refrigerator, large freezer, double sink, pressurized water, saltwater tap at sink, stereo/CD.
Sails and Rigging
Painted aluminum crossbeam, mast, and boom. Sails cleaned, inspected and stitching reinforced as needed by Ullman Sails Pacific Northwest. Mainsail NorthSails Tri-radial (2016), 3-reef point fully battened with stackpack (hoisted three times by previous owner). Genoa Tri-radial (2016), roller furling (hoisted three times by previous owner). Storm jib. Asymmetrical spinnaker. Boomvang. Jibe preventer. Fredrickson ball slide system. Windex.
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Vessel
MakeSt Francis
Model44
Year2000
Dimensions
Length overall13.4m
Beam7.2m
Draft0.9m
Accommodation
Cabins4
Heads3
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeYanmar
Engine model3GM30F
Engine count2
Features
On board
B&G Zeus3s chartplotter
Forward scan depth sounder
B&G autopilot with wireless remote
B&G WS310 wind sensor
Si-Tex MDA-5 AIS transceiver
Furuno 40-mile radar
Standard Horizon VHF
Icom 710 SSB radio
Icom IC706 MKIIG backup radio
3x 410W bi-facial solar panels
3x 206Ah SOK Lithium batteries
Victron Multiplus charger/inverter
2x Yanmar 3GM30F diesel engines
2x SD-20 Saildrives
2x Flex-o-Fold folding propellers
Lofrans 2200 anchor windlass with wireless remote
Electric head
Washing machine
Starlink satellite internet
Iridium Go satellite communicator
Pur Watermaker 12V
Induction stovetop
3-burner Force 10 propane stove/oven
Magma propane grill
65 lb CQR anchor with 150' chain and 250' nylon rode
30 lb Danforth anchor with 30' chain and 100' nylon rode
Fortress FX37 spare anchor
65 lb CQR anchor
NorthSails Tri-radial mainsail (2016)
Genoa roller furling (2016)
Storm jib
Asymmetrical spinnaker
Harken MK IV Unit 2 Ocean roller furler
New standing rigging
New running rigging
New NMEA 2000 instruments
2x 50 primary winches
2x 44 halyard winches
Bimini
Electric windlass
Transom shower
Davits and rollbar
2x swim ladders
Automatic and manual bilge pumps
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