1980 Custom TRI CABIN

Step aboard and you immediately notice the warmth of a proper custom build: solid joinery, thoughtful handholds, and a layout that feels more like a small floating home than a production trawler. Sightlines from the helm and dinette make running in close quarters easy, with big windows that flood the salon with natural light. The tri-cabin arrangement offers real privacy for guests or family, and there’s ample storage tucked into every corner for long stays aboard. Wide side decks with sturdy rails make line handling safe, and the cockpit has enough space for a couple of deck chairs or a crab pot or two. It’s the kind of boat that invites slow mornings, good books, and unhurried passages.

In these waters, where conditions can shift from flat calm to lumpy chop in a single tide change, a narrow, easily driven hull like this shines. The efficient single-diesel setup keeps fuel stops infrequent, ideal for stretching your cruising range between distant harbors and quiet anchorages. The tri-cabin layout works beautifully for extended seasons afloat, giving crew and guests separate spaces for longer cruises. Generous tankage and practical systems mean more time on the hook and less time hunting for docks. With its boathouse-kept heritage and rugged custom construction, this 44-footer is well suited to the cool, damp climate and varied cruising grounds found throughout the region.