Reliance 44 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

Pierre Meunier·1972·~46 hulls·Reliance Sailing Craft Co., Ltd.
Reliance 44 drawingBuilder drawing
Hull type
Monohull · full
Rig
Ketch
LOA
44.33' · 13.51 m
Displ.
28,000 lbs · 12,701 kg
First year
1972

The Reliance 44 represents a hallmark of Canadian yacht design from the 1970s and early 1980s, serving as the flagship for Reliance Marine Services of Montreal. Designed by the esteemed naval architect Pierre Meunier, the vessel was conceived during an era when "overbuilt" was the industry standard for offshore cruisers. The Reliance 44 is a heavydisplacement, centercockpit ketch (or occasionally cutter) that prioritizes seakindliness and structural integrity over raw racing speed. It was built to face the rigors of the North Atlantic, and as a result, many of these hulls have successfully completed circumnavigations. Its aesthetic is defined by a traditional clipperlike bow, a substantial spring in the sheer line, and a sturdy, protective cockpit that appeals to serious bluewater sailors who value safety and comfort in highlatitude environments.

Market snapshot

Median asking · 12 mo
$ 19,500
Ask, not sold · 18 listings
Recent listings · 90 d
10
18 tracked · 12 mo
3-month price trend
0.0%
vs. 12-mo median
Countries with listings
3
Dominican Republic (56.3%) · United States (31.3%) · Mexico (12.5%)

Recent Listings

12 for sale · sampled 10 newest

Where they're listed

Reliance 44 listings span 3 countries. Dominican Republic leads with 9 listings (56.3%), followed by United States and Mexico.

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

Country breakdown

16 listings · 3 countries
CountryMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 dShare
Dominican Republic$ 19,5009556.3%
United States$ 46,0005331.3%
Mexico$ 119,5002112.5%

Comparable models

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

Peer cross-shop

10 designs · same segment
ModelLOAMedian askListings · 12 moActive · 90 d
CSY 4444'$ 55,000419
Nauticat 4443.67'$ 159,9403920
Bavaria Yachts 4445.7'$ 132,0002110
Reliance 44You are here$ 19,5001810
Bruce Roberts 4444'$ 70,010185
Gulfstar 44 Kth44.67'$ 44,500138
Hylas 4444.17'$ 99,000124
Endurance 4444'$ 101,751106
Roberts Roberts Offshore 44$ 53,70191
Wellington 4444'$ 99,50083

Frequently asked questions

01How much does a used Reliance 44 cost?+
The median asking price for a used Reliance 44 over the past 12 months is $19,500. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
02How many Reliance 44 sailboats are for sale?+
10 Reliance 44 listings have gone live in the last 90 days, and 18 have been tracked across the past 12 months.
03Are Reliance 44 prices going up or down?+
The median asking price for the Reliance 44 has remained stable over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month median.
04Where are Reliance 44 sailboats for sale?+
The top markets for used Reliance 44 listings over the past 12 months are Dominican Republic (56.3%), United States (31.3%), Mexico (12.5%).
05Do Reliance 44 listings get price reductions?+
About 50% of Reliance 44 listings have had a price reduction, with an average discount of 7.4% off the original ask. A listing that has been on the market more than 90 days without a reduction usually signals the seller is not motivated.
06What should I look at instead of a Reliance 44?+
Comparable models include CSY 44, Nauticat 44, Bavaria Yachts 44. See the peer cross-shop table above for pricing and availability.