1981 Nordic 44
“Traveler”
01Overview
“Traveler” is a really beautiful classic designed sailboat built in 1981, in good condition and has many recent upgrades. Her owners bought her in 2025 (survey available) but reluctantly need to sell her.
03Specifications
04Description
ALL NEW IN 2026 (more details below)
• Newer Yanmar 4JH2E engine (2001)
• Ullman Main Sail
• 3 AGM Batteries
• Cockpit enclosure
• Electric Anchor Windlass
• Davits and Motor Mount
• Starlink Satellite
• Electric Bilge Pump
• Television
The Nordic 44 is an American-built fiberglass masthead sloop designed by Robert Perry as a high-performance cruiser-racer. First launched in 1980 and produced through the 1980s, roughly 40 hulls were built. It is widely celebrated for its seaworthiness, balanced helm, and classic lines.
Design and Performance
• Deep fin keel with a skeg-hung rudder, moderate overhangs, and a well-balanced entry.
• Fast, close-winded, and exceptionally stable in heavy weather, often described as handling like a "big pussycat".
• Rich teak joinery, traditional teak-and-holly soles.
• Deep, secure cockpit and heavy-duty deck hardware built for offshore blue-water cruising.
The boat has an original plan with a rear cabin opening onto the companionway with its private bathroom, a large saloon isolated by a double door and a forward owner’s cabin also having its own bathroom. The dinette table in the salon can be converted into a large berth and the U-shaped kitchen is spacious and welcoming.
ELECTRONICS
Raymarine ST60 Depth
Raymarine ST60 Log-Speed
Raymarine ST60 Wind Speed & Direction
Furuno GP-1650 (color) chartplotter
Raymarine ST60 rudder indicator
Raymarine ST7001+ Autopilot
Raymarine ST60 Radar
Icom IC-M502 VHF radio
Ritchie compass
Raytheon Raychart 350
Starlink Satellite – mini (2026)
Clarion M2455 Stereo
Bose Speakers in Salon and Cockpit
Insignia Television (2026)
Magnum AGM charger/inverter
Batteries: 2 AGM Lifeline house (2026); 1 AGM start (2026)
SAILS, DECK & COCKPIT
Traditional main and furling head sail
140% Genoa by US Sail
New Main Sail by Ullman Sails (2026)
Lazy Jack system by US Sail
Code Zero (2008)
Storm Jib
Gennaker
Asymmetrical Metric Spinnaker
Lewmar Electric Halyard Winch 12 volt
Boom preventer/secondary vang
Maxwell HRC-10 Electric Anchor Windlass (2026)
Crane for outboard dinghy motor (2026)
Custom made dinghy ladder hangs off the toe rail
Wheel steering
CANVAS
Navy canvas
Dodger
Bimini
Connector
Full cockpit enclosure (2026)
Cockpit Cushions (custom fit)
Winch covers
Binnacle/Wheel cover
Hatch, rail and companionway covers
GALLEY & INTERIOR
Stainless steel double sink
Hot/cold water pressurized water
12 volt Refrigeration and freezer
Sharp R-55TS Microwave
Hillerange LPG 3-Burner Stove with Oven
2 Manual Flush Heads
Cabin screens
Manual Bilge Pump
Electric High Bilge Diaphragm Pump (2026)
Dinette Table Converts to Berth
Webasto Diesel Heater (no air)
MISCELLANEOUS
New Yanmar 4JH2E Engine (50 HP) Installed 2001 (replaced Westerbeke)
1,259 Engine hours
Lead keel - Fin with rudder on skeg
Interlux Bottom Paint Renewed Annually
Survey Available from 2025
6 person, automatic inflatable life raft (age & condition unknown)
S&J Yachts is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Sail Place Inc.. 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
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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