The Cartwright 44 is a robust, semi-custom blue-water cruising cutter designed by the legendary solo sailor and naval architect Jerry Cartwright. Known for his "bulletproof" design philosophy, Cartwright engineered this vessel for serious offshore passages, prioritizing structural integrity and shorthanded manageability. Most examples were built in the 1980s by specialist yards such as Peter Karadi’s Custom Yacht Builder in Whitby, Ontario, though the design’s semi-custom nature means that individual boats often reflect the specific offshore requirements of their original owners.
Cartwright 44 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Cartwright
- Model
- 44
- Builder
- —
- Designer
- Jerry Cartwright
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 1980 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | 1 | $115,000 |
| Oct 2025 | 1 | $115,000 |
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CSY 44 | 44' | $60,878 | 35 | 7 |
| Nauticat 44 | 43.67' | $162,217 | 26 | 8 |
| Gozzard 44 | 50' | $290,000 | 12 | 4 |
| Nordic 44 | 43.83' | $88,000 | 12 | 4 |
| Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 44 | 43.75' | $69,000 | 8 | 0 |
| Van de Stadt 44 | 44.33' | $117,653 | 7 | 4 |
| Sunbeam 44 | 43.96' | $161,779 | 6 | 2 |
| Wellington 44 | 44' | $24,900 | 5 | 1 |
| Lafitte 44 | 44.33' | $34,500 | 3 | 2 |
| Cartwright 44 | $115,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $115,000 | 2 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Cartwright 44 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Cartwright 44 over the past 12 months is $115,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Cartwright 44 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 2 Cartwright 44 listings over the past 12 months, with 0 listed within the last 90 days.
- What are similar sailboats to the Cartwright 44?
- Comparable models include the CSY 44, Nauticat 44, Gozzard 44. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.