Walk-Through Csy 44 Sailboats for Sale

Drawing Diagram

Builder drawing

Hull Type

Monohull · fin

Rig

Cutter

LOA

44' · 13.41 m

Disp.

37,000 lbs · 16,783 kg

First year

1978

The CSY 44 WalkThrough stands as a monumental achievement in the era of "overbuilt" fiberglass cruisers, representing the pinnacle of Jack Van Ost’s vision for a vessel that could survive the rigors of the Caribbean charter trade and the demands of offshore voyaging. While many yachts of the late 1970s were beginning to embrace lighter laminates and faster hull shapes, the CSY 44, designed by Peter Schmitt, doubled down on mass and structural redundancy. Built in Tampa, Florida, the 44foot hull became the flagship of the CSY line, eventually evolving from a pure charter platform into a highly coveted bluewater cruiser for private owners. The "WalkThrough" variant, in particular, was a response to the needs of cruising couples who desired interior connectivity between the main salon and the aft master suite—a feature the original "WalkOver" models lacked.