1987 Ocean Yachts 44 Super Sport

Step aboard and the 44 Super Sport immediately feels bigger than her length suggests. The salon windows are expansive, so you’re not tucked away in a dark cave between runs; you can actually see the spread or the sunset from the settee. The cockpit is all business, with enough beam for a full crew to work a trolling pattern without climbing over each other, yet still easy to manage short-handed. Up on the bridge, sightlines around the bow and corners are excellent, making docking less of a guessing game. Engine access is straightforward and service-friendly, a hallmark of these older Oceans, which matters when you’re putting real miles under the keel instead of just polishing the outriggers at the dock.

This 44 Super Sport shines in local waters where conditions change quickly from flat morning runs to afternoon chop. Her efficient hull and relatively light displacement let you throttle back for an economical cruise on longer stretches, then power up to stay ahead of building seas when needed. The cockpit layout suits both serious offshore anglers and casual weekend cruisers, with plenty of room for gear without feeling crowded. Inside, the climate-controlled salon and two staterooms give everyone a comfortable retreat when the weather turns or the day runs long, making her a practical, capable choice for this area.