1979 1979 Wellington 44

Step aboard and you’ll feel how beamy and secure the Wellington 44 is underfoot. The center cockpit sits high and dry with excellent sightlines forward over that long, purposeful bow. Below, the walk‑through to the aft cabin gives you a true “rooms on a hallway” feel rather than a cramped passage, with generous storage along the way for cruising gear and spares. The aft stateroom has the kind of separation and privacy most 44‑footers only dream about, ideal for extended living aboard. Her cutter rig keeps sails manageable for a couple, and the protected rudder and keel/centerboard combination encourage exploring shoal anchorages without sacrificing upwind performance when the board is down.

A Wellington 44 is particularly well suited to this region’s mix of skinny water, open sounds, and offshore passages. The retractable centerboard lets you slide into tucked‑away coves, anchor close to the beach, or work your way up shallow rivers, then drop the board for a solid, confident bite when the breeze pipes up outside the inlet. The raised center cockpit and hard enclosure add security and comfort when afternoon squalls roll through. With her insulated hull and roomy interior, she’s comfortable in both humid summers and cooler shoulder seasons, making her a practical, liveaboard‑friendly platform for year‑round exploring in these waters.