Dark Star44' Mason 44 1988

Accommodations & Layout

     OVERVIEW: Sleeps 4 in 2 staterooms plus one more on pilot berth in main salon. Lee cloths for forward berth and starboard salon settee. Lee board for aft berth.

     FORWARD STATEROOM: There is standing headroom and a double bed to port, an upholstered seat, plentiful drawers and lockers (some cedar lined), an overhead hatch and two opening ports for excellent ventilation plus two ceiling fans, 120VAC outlets and reading lights. Leecloth. Access to a huge chain locker forward.

     AFT STATEROOM: There is standing headroom, a double bed to port, a cedar lined hanging locker, a mirrored vanity with drawers under, several additional storage spaces, an overhead hatch and two opening ports for ventilation, ceiling fan, reading lights, 120VAC outlets and a leeboard.

     MAIN SALON: The main salon features a U-shaped settee with teak dining table to port. Starboard side has a full-length settee/ convertible to pilot berth with lee cloth. There are outboard lockers with beautiful louvered teak doors both port and starboard, a large cedar hanging locker, a wet locker, with more storage under and behind the settee and dinette. In the cabinet at the foot of this settee is the reverse-cycle marine heating and air conditioning unit.

   HEAD: The head features marble countertop, stainless sink, pressure hot and cold water, and a mirrored vanity. The large Raritan manual toilet is fitted with a “Y” valve for offshore discharge. There is a separate shower stall with seat. Plentiful linen and toiletry lockers.

     NAV STATION: The navigator sits in an upholstered swivel chair in front of a large chart table. There is room for substantial chart storage under table, electronics are flush mounted within easy reach. The master electrical panel is immediately to the right with circuit breakers and monitors for electrical systems, genset, shore power, etc.

     GALLEY: The U-shaped galley features Corian counters, deep double stainless steel sinks, pressure water. There is a drop-leaf extension counter with cutting board storage underneath.

    The Force 10 stainless steel stove/oven was new in 2014. It is gimbaled, has three burners with pot holders, a large oven with broiler, and electronic ignition. There is a safety bar with harness to keep the cook in place offshore. Two aluminum 20lb propane tanks in a sealed overboard vented cockpit locker with solenoid shut off valve.

    The heavily insulated refrigerator/freezer boxes are equipped with three, large Grunert dual loop holding plates cooled by 120V AC refrigeration systems. It can be run via shorepower or through the boat's 5,000-watt generator. The system is raw water cooled and the 120V AC system can be switched to air cooled for use when the boat is on the hard. Each box has a top lid and the refrigerator side has a heavy front opening door. The freezer has a bulkhead-mounted thermometer to help keep tabs on freezer temperatures. An overhead hatch, fan and side portlights help keep the kitchen bright and well-ventilated.

• 2006 Northern Lights M673D.3, 5kw genset, with 2776 hours
• 3 - Blade bronze propeller
• 1 1/4” stainless steel shaft
• Lobster pot line-cutter on shaft
• Yanmar 2.62:1 reduction gear
• Racor FG500 fuel filter/water separator
• Water lift muffler
• Par electric bilge pump with auto switch
• Rule 3700 high capacity bilge pump
• Manual bilge pump in cockpit
• Bilge high water alarm
• Bilge pump cycle counter
• PAR engine room/bilge blower
• Foam and lead engine room sound insulation
• New cutlass bearing, 2018

   "One large water tank was removed to create a large pantry under the settee/pilot berth. All the other water tanks have been replaced with polyethylene tanks. The problem had been off-taste and rust in the old stainless tanks. At present, the boat is set up to hold about 160 gallons of water and 90 gallons of diesel (in an iron tank), which for the present owner is perfect for cruising in the states. For long distance voyaging (with a watermaker), he would prefer less water and more diesel. So he had one of the new tanks (about 60 gallons) made so that it can be converted from water to diesel (all of the diesel connectors are in place and capped off)." ~ Previous owners

• Raymarine ST7002 autopilot
• Standard Horizon GX 2100 VHF with cockpit remote and AIS receiver
• Raymarine es78 chartplotter (AIS integrated) NEW 2016
• Raymarine ST60+ depth
• Raymarine ST60 wind
• Raymarine ST60+ speed
• Raymarine ST60 multifunction display
• Raymarine Quantum 2 radar unit, new 2020
• Raytheon gyrocompass for autopilot
• Richie binnacle mount compass
• Silva hand bearing compass
• Fusion stereo head unit (MSRA 670 Marine Stereo) new 2021

• Two 4D AGM house batteries 198AH each
• Group 24 AGM engine start battery with Heart Interface Echo automatic charger/isolator from house bank. Also parallel switch to house bank, NEW 2016
• Group 24 AGM genset start battery with Heart Interface Echo automatic charger/isolator from house bank. Also parallel switch to house bank
• 3000 watt Magnum inverter with automatic battery charger, NEW 2016
• 300 watt Xantrex inverter
• Magnum ME-RC50 battery/inverter monitor/control, NEW 2016
• 50’ 50 amp dockside electric cable with 30 amp and 15 amp adapters
• 120 amp alternator on engine
• Dometic Turbo 16,000BTU HVAC in main cabin, new 2021

• 120% UK-Sails genoa, Harken roller furling, new 2016
• Reaching spinnaker/drifter
• Staysail, UK-Sails (NEW 2016) Harken roller furling, new 2016
• Fully-battened North Sails mainsail, new 2021
• Lazy Jacks 
• Stack Pack, new 2021
• Keel stepped mast
• Double spreaders
• Running backstays
• Internal halyards/outhauls
• All standing rigging oversized and replaced with new, 2016-2019.  

Safety/Miscellaneous

• Viking 6 man, offshore life raft in valise 
• ACR EPIRB 
• Para Tech parachute sea anchor with 500’ 1” line
• Para Tech Drogue
• Jacklines
• Bosun’s chair
• Fenders
• Fender boards
• Flares 
• Fire extinguishers
• Numerous spares, too many to list

"Dark Star" has been loved and well-cared for by her owners and will make a very nice vessel for her next owners. She is Solid, comfortable, safe and beautiful.

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