1983 Island Gypsy 44
Description
The Island Gypsy 44 Flush Aft Deck is a heavily built, long‑range cruiser with a traditional trawler profile and an efficient semi‑displacement hull, ideal for coastal cruising and Great Loop passage. The galley‑up layout, generous main cabin, and private aft owner’s stateroom with island king berth make her a comfortable liveaboard platform for extended stays aboard. High freeboard, hard chines, a prop‑protecting full‑length keel, and flybridge helm with 360‑degree visibility provide capable handling and confidence underway.
Dimensions & capacities
- LOA / Beam / Draft: 44'3" / 15'4" / 4'3"
- Displacement: 38,500 lbs (approximate published weight)
- Fuel / Fresh Water: 440 gallons fuel in four tanks / 400 gallons fresh water
Mechanical & propulsion
- Engines: Twin Ford Lehman Model 2725E | 120 HP each | 8,139 hours Port, 8,357 hours Starboard
- Drive & Prop: Inboard diesel engines with Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmissions; propellers protected by full‑length keel
- Fuel Type: Diesel
Accommodations & interior
- Layout: Forward large V‑berth cabin; head with separate shower; dedicated office with washer/dryer and engine‑room access; main cabin with wheelhouse, generous dining/seating area, and large galley; aft owner’s cabin with centerline island king berth, head with tub/shower, and ample storage.
- Galley: Galley‑up configuration in main cabin with large work area and adjacent dining/seating; Electric stove with two burners and microwave
- A/C: Three separate units for climate control
Electronics & navigation
- VHF: Raymarine Ray215 DSC VHF at lower helm; West Marine VHF500 DSC at upper helm.
- GPS / Chartplotter: Garmin EchoMap UHD 74cv at lower helm; Raymarine E80 multifunction display at upper helm.
- Autopilot: Raymarine ST8002 at upper helm.
- Depth Sounder: Raymarine ST60.
Electrical system
- AC power: 50‑amp shore power service.
- DC house bank: 1 x 8D lead‑acid battery; 6 x GC15 lead‑acid batteries; 1 x Group 31 lead‑acid battery (configured for house/engine/starter banks)
- Generator: Westerbeke diesel generator, model WMB‑7.7‑614, 7.7 kW, 7,853 hours.
Deck & exterior
- Large foredeck/forcastle area enabling easy anchoring operations and lounging space.
- Flush aft deck providing comfortable, open seating for guests and entertaining.
- Flybridge helm with unobstructed 360‑degree views for excellent visibility underway and at anchor with ample seating
- Folding mast supports navigation electronics and reduces bridge clearance to approximately 17.5 ft when lowered, making the vessel Great Loop–ready (approx. 19 ft mast‑up)
Dinghy
- Manufacturer: Triumph Boats.
- Year: 2004.
- Length: 12'
- Motor: Honda outboard, 2.5 HP.
Dunigan Marine Group is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Integrity Yacht Sales. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Overview
Highlights
- Powerful Ford Lehman Engines
- Hard Top Fly Bridge
- Great Loop Ready
- Large Owner's Bed
- Galley-Up Cabin
Key Specifications
Weight & Measurements
Accommodation
Tankage
Registration & Documentation
Engines
Generators
Full Details
Disclaimer
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.
Mechanical Disclaimer
Engine and generator hours are as of the date of the original listing and are a representation of what the listing broker is told by the owner and/or actual reading of the engine hour meters. The broker cannot guarantee the true hours. It is the responsibility of the purchaser and/or his agent to verify engine hours, warranties implied or otherwise and major overhauls as well as all other representations noted on the listing brochure.
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