CSY 44 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Frank Hamlin/Peter Schmitt·1977 – 1980·CSY Yacht Corp.
CSY 44 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · fin
Rig
Cutter
LOA
44' · 13.41 m
Displ.
38,000 lbs · 17,237 kg
First year
1977

The CSY 44 stands as a monument to the "overbuilt" era of American yacht manufacturing, representing a period where structural integrity took precedence over weight savings and lightair agility. Conceived by Jack Van Ost and designed by Peter Schmitt, the vessel was engineered specifically to survive the relentless cycle of the Caribbean charter trade—an environment known to expose the weaknesses of lesser boats. With a hull thickness that famously reaches up to an inch of solid, handlaid fiberglass at the keel, the CSY 44 is less of a recreational sailboat and more of a fortified maritime residence. Its reputation for durability has made it a staple of the bluewater community, as these hulls are often considered "lifetime boats" capable of being refitted and sailed across oceans for decades.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 55,000
Ask, not sold · 41 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
9
41 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
-23.6%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
8
United States (60.0%) · Dominican Republic (15.0%) · Australia (7.5%)

Recent Listings

16 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

CSY 44 listings span 8 countries. United States leads with 24 listings (60.0%), followed by Dominican Republic and Australia.

Median ask by country
USD · past 12 months
Share of listings
Count · past 12 months

Country breakdown

40 listings · 8 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
United States$ 52,45024660.0%
Dominican Republic$ 80,0006015.0%
Australia$ 57,336317.5%
Spain$ 46,286205.0%
Panama$ 42,000215.0%
Canada$ 60,000102.5%
Greece$ 34,905102.5%
Mexico$ 69,500102.5%

Comparable models

Similar length overall, displacement, and era. Click a row to jump to that model's market page.

Peer cross-shop

11 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
CSY 44You are here$ 55,000419
Bavaria Yachts 4445.7'$ 132,0002110
Island Packet 4444'$ 149,500202
Bruce Roberts 4444'$ 70,043185
Reliance 4444.33'$ 19,5001810
Hylas 4444.17'$ 99,000124
Endurance 4444'$ 101,776106
Sunbeam 4443.96'$ 186,15895
Roberts Roberts Offshore 44$ 53,75291
CSY 3737.25'$ 27,40087
Wellington 4444'$ 99,50083

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used CSY 44 cost?+
The median asking price for a used CSY 44 over the past 12 months is $55,000. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many CSY 44 sailboats are for sale?+
9 CSY 44 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 41 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are CSY 44 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the CSY 44 has decreased by 23.6% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are CSY 44 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used CSY 44 listings over the past 12 months are United States (60.0%), Dominican Republic (15.0%), Australia (7.5%).
05Do CSY 44 listings get price reductions?+
About 5% of CSY 44 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 40.3% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller isn't motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a CSY 44?+
Comparable models include Bavaria Yachts 44, Island Packet 44, Bruce Roberts 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.