Peterson 44 Cutter Buyer's Guide
Shopping the used Peterson 44 Cutter means looking at a Doug Peterson-designed, Jack Kelly–built bluewater cruiser that debuted in 1976 with over 200 hulls produced. The boat's center-cockpit tri-cabin layout and moderate-displacement hull have made it a staple of the brokerage market for offshore-minded buyers.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts are the more common on the used market, but both are available, and ex-charter examples are common. The standard arrangement places a V-berth forward with a head and shower, a saloon with settee and dinette, a portside U-galley and starboard nav station, and an aft owner's cabin with double berth, separate head, and its own cockpit companionway. The passage to the aft cabin requires stooping. A dedicated engine room sits under the center cockpit sole.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Power and energy systems on these boats commonly include chartplotter, radar, autopilot, inverter, solar, wind generator, and watermaker, with lithium batteries often seen; a short-handed setup is frequently fitted. For canvas and sail handling, a bimini and dodger are commonly fitted and a furling main is often seen. Navigation is commonly covered by AIS and a bow thruster is commonly fitted, while a freezer and hot water are commonly fitted. A washing machine and teak decks are often seen rather than universal, and a life raft and EPIRB are often carried.
What to Inspect
The fuel tanks are the central concern: fabricated from black iron, they have developed cracks and leaks across many years of service, and many owners have cut the cabin sole apart to replace them entirely. Separately, some owners report cracking and leaks in the stainless steel water tanks, which are four separate units. Any survey should open the sole and pressure-test both fuel and water systems before purchase.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These boats typically appear in the United States, Australia, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Canada, and Mexico. For a shopper, the checklist is short but firm: confirm tank condition and sole repair history, verify the nine-foot shaft with cutless bearings, and assess the plywood-cored deck and coachroof for moisture. A sound 44 rewards the effort with a protected, easy-helming bluewater cutter.
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Peterson 44 Cutter. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 8 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25 | 1 | $79,000 | — |
| Mar 25 | 2 | $66,950 | -15.3% |
| May 25 | 1 | $80,000 | +19.5% |
| Jun 25 | 1 | $39,000 | -51.2% |
| Sep 25 | 2 | $79,250 | +103.2% |
| Mar 26 | 2 | $119,970 | +51.4% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $25,000 | -79.2% |
| Jul 26 | 2 | $69,000 | +176.0% |
Where they're listed
Peterson 44 Cutter listings appear across 4 countries. Australia has the most listings with 2 (33.3%), followed by United States and Mexico.
Country view
6 listings · 4 countries| Country | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | $119,970 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| United States | $51,500 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Mexico | $99,000 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
| US Virgin Islands | $59,500 | 1 | 0 | 16.7% |
Comparable models
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Similar boats to compare
6 similar designs| Model | LOA | Median ask | Listings · 12 mo | Active · 90 d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nordic 44 | 43.83' | $ 81,500 | 26 | 11 |
| Morgan Yachts Morgan 44 | 44' | $ 95,000 | 23 | 1 |
| Hallberg-Rassy 44 | 47.41' | $ 988,973 | 21 | 3 |
| Hylas 44 | 44.17' | $ 109,990 | 15 | 2 |
| Sunbeam 44 | 43.96' | $ 196,932 | 11 | 3 |
| Kelly Peterson 44 CutterYou are here | — | $ 78,000 | 7 | 3 |