Yacht Detail
2005 Beneteau 44' (13.41 m) First 44.7
Marina del Rey, California, United States
Sabbatical
"SABBATICAL" is a stylish, comfortable and fast performance cruiser great for distance racing or trips beyond with 3 staterooms, 2 heads there is plenty of comfortable space for the whole crew. SABBATICAL has a versatile sail inventory for many conditions and ease of control make her manageable for a crew of 2.
SABBATICAL has the performance package including deep draft keel and performance rig the bottom, keel and rudder were professionally faired to templates and long boarded to perfection. Two carbon fiber spinnaker poles for cruising and full range of cruising / racing sail inventory. Last haul 2022.
Recent Work:
- The rudder bearings and sleeves were replaced in March 2025.
- New Main and Stack Pack 2023
- Cruisers
- Sail
- Used
- Other
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: BEYD5068I405
- Stock #: B94989
Description
"SABBATICAL" is a stylish, comfortable and fast performance cruiser great for distance racing or trips beyond with 3 staterooms, 2 heads there is plenty of comfortable space for the whole crew. SABBATICAL has a versatile sail inventory for many conditions and ease of control make her manageable for a crew of 2.
SABBATICAL has the performance package including deep draft keel and performance rig the bottom, keel and rudder were professionally faired to templates and long boarded to perfection. Two carbon fiber spinnaker poles for cruising and full range of cruising / racing sail inventory. Last haul 2022.
Recent Work:
- The rudder bearings and sleeves were replaced in March 2025.
- New Main and Stack Pack 2023
Aspire Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Denison Yachting. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
Specifications
HIN/IMO: BEYD5068I405
Official Number: 1187475
Stock #: B94989
LOA: 44' 8'' (13.61 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 2005
Beam: 13'
LWL: 41' 3''
Draft Max: 8' 6''
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Fuel Type: Other
Deadrise: 0
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Monohull
Fuel Tank: 53 Gallons (200.63 Liters)
Fresh Water: 105 Gallons (397.47 Liters)
Displacement: 11499.93 lbs
Builder: Beneteau
Photos click to view all
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Volvo
- Engine Model: D2-55
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Sail
- Power HP: 54.00
- Power KW: 40.27
- Fuel Type: Diesel
Full Details
Interior
Enter the wide companionway to galley starboard suited for a Chef with plenty of storage ample counter space, refrigeration and 3 burner stove / oven. aft is a guest stateroom equipped with additional refrigerator, microwave, large Berth for two and 6'8" of headroom.
To port of the companionway is the Nav station outfitted with built in cubbies, large chart table, bookshelf, Lewmar opening port and AC/DC panels. Aft to port is the guest head complete with shower and electric toilet, 6'9" headroom. Next aft is a guest stateroom with double berth, 2 Lewmar opening ports, hanging locker, stowage outboard and overhead / reading lights.
The salon features 6'8" headroom a large dining table (can convert to a large berth) with outboard seating to starboard and bench seating centerline outboard to port large storage cabinet with 3 doors, drawers and shelving with additional cabinets above.
Two overhead Lewmar hatches with shades. 2 outboard fixed hillside ports and 4 opening Lewmar hatches with shades. Great natural light throughout.
Owners stateroom forward 6'8" headroom, Pullman style berth with storage underneath to starboard seating and hanging locker to port. Head forward with electric toilet 6'8" headroom, shower and additional storage in forepeak for sails or miscellaneous gear, overhead Lewmar hatch, overhead and reading lights.
- 5 x Hella air fans
- Isotherm SS cabinet refrigerator in Stbd aft cabin
- Microwave in Stbd aft cabin
- Custom mattress pad for owners cabin berth
- Tecma electric toilets in both heads
- New refrigeration (2025)
Electronics
- Garmin Chart plotter (GPSMAP 8610)
- SIMRAD AP26 RAM driven autopilot control at helm and wired remote
- Analog Wind direction at helm
- Binnacle compass
- B&G Hercules 2000 wind, depth and speed at helm 4 20/20's on spar
- 2 B&G 20/20's P/S sides of pedestal for helmsman
- B&G FFD at Nav station
- Fore/Aft and lateral inclinometers
- Compass sensor, tall carbon wind wand (recent full service)
- Onboard computer at Nav station all electronics interfaced (needs software updates)
- Standard Horizon
- Stereo MP3/ DVD player with 2 sets of interior / 1 set of exterior speakers, sub woofer and 2 remote head units
- CD/ iPod player
- 2KW Xantrex Link 2000 inverter/charger Volt / AMP monitor with remote display at nav table
- 21" TV with DVD player and surround sound
- Masthead Tri color/ anchor/ strobe
- LED running lights
- 3 x 4DLifeline AGM house battery bank, NEW 2019
- 1 x GP-31 Engine start battery NEW 2019
- Standard Horizon: VHS (2023) at NAV Station
- Standard Horizon: VHS Mic (2023) at Helm Station
- Chartplotter: Garmin GPS Map 8610 (2025)
Rigging
- Full set of racing rigging, misc. cruising / extra rigging
- Stem head extended for asymmetrical spinnaker with downhaul pad eye
- 60" SS leather wrapped steering wheel (stock)
- 66" SS leather wrapped steering wheel (racing)
- Lewmar 48 electric secondary winches
- Furlex headsail furler
- Bow pulpit and stanchion bases re-built for extra strength
- Running rigging in great condition
- Quick electric windlass with handheld remote
- Rocna 20 anchor with roughly 100' chain spliced into 100' plait rode
- Standard length spinnaker Pole, Carbon Fibre
- Penalty length spinnaker Pole, Carbon Fibre
Sails
- North A3 Fractional rig, 3/4 oz with 1.5 oz luff
- UK A2 Fractional rig
- UK A2 Masthead
- Storm Jib
- UK Code Zero
- UK Mainsail (5/11/2023) 668 square feet X-Drive Carbon, 2 full battens, 2 reefs, insignia, draft stripes
- Tri Sail
Updated Sail Inventory
Sails
- Ullman Endurance heavy Dacron Mainsail
- Ullman Endurance heavy Dacron Jib
- North #1 3Di/Raw 153% --Deck sweeper Genoa
- North #3 3DL 100% with leech battens
- North Heavy #2 furling laminated Genoa
- North A2 Fractional rig
- North A3 Fractional rig, -3/4 oz with 1.5 oz luff
- UK A2 Fractional rig
- UK A2 Masthead
- Storm Jib
- UK Code Zero
- UK Mainsail (05/11/2023) 668 ft² X-Drive Carbon, 2 full battens, 2 reefs, insignia, draft stripes
Additional
- Magma Newport gas grill with rail mount
- Transom swim ladder (removable)
- Cockpit shower
- Cockpit cushions
- Bimini with cover
- Dodger with window covers
- Pedestal and wheel cover
- Winch covers
- Stern rail seats P/S
- Custom cockpit sole that lifts with an ironing board type mechanism to create a cockpit table
- Outboard motor mount on push pit
- Dinghy Achilles 310 roll up w/OB
Disclaimer
Denison Yacht Sales offers the details of this yacht in good faith but can’t guarantee the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of this boat for sale. This yacht for sale is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal from that yacht market without notice. She is offered as a convenience by this yacht broker to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a specific yacht for sale.
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
2612 NE 11 Ct
Fort Lauderdale FL
Email: info@aspireyachtsales.com
At AYS we know that yachting offers a lifestyle that is unlike anything else. It provides the finest experience of being at sea that one can achieve. It is the mission of John Booysen and everyone at Aspire to ensure that you fall in love with yachting and that your time spent enjoying your yacht and the incredible experiences you’ll share onboard are maximized to their fullest potential.
Yacht Detail pages on Aspire Yacht Sales provide complete specifications for every vessel in our inventory — dimensions, equipment lists, engine hours, photo galleries, and direct broker contact. Each yacht detail listing pulls live IYBA data plus Aspire’s broker notes on condition and recent maintenance.
Yacht For Sale — Complete Vessel Details
Each yacht for sale at Aspire Yacht Sales includes complete specifications, dimensions, equipment lists, engine hours, photo galleries, and direct broker contact. Whether you are looking at a 60-foot express cruiser or a 130-foot motor yacht for sale, this detail page provides everything needed to evaluate the vessel before requesting a viewing or sea trial.
What Yacht For Sale Detail Pages Include
Every yacht for sale listing on Aspire pulls live IYBA cooperative MLS data plus our broker’s direct notes. You will see hull material, propulsion type, beam, draft, fuel and water capacity, electronics package, watermaker presence, generator hours, recent survey notes when available, and seller notes on the reason for sale. Aspire’s broker also adds market context: how this yacht for sale compares to comparable listings and what we believe is the realistic price range.
Inspecting Any Yacht For Sale
When you find a yacht for sale of interest, the standard inspection sequence is: schedule an in-person viewing at the home marina, request additional photos or video of specific systems, schedule a sea trial under load (typically 4-6 hours running plus engine inspection), and commission a pre-purchase marine survey by a credentialed surveyor. Aspire coordinates each step. The full inspection cycle for a yacht for sale typically runs 2-4 weeks before final closing.
Yacht For Sale Across South Florida and Beyond
Aspire represents yacht for sale listings across Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach, Jupiter, Cape Coral, and Puerto Rico. We also list and broker yacht for sale opportunities in the Bahamas, the Caribbean, the Northeast US, the Pacific Northwest, and the Mediterranean. Each yacht for sale includes home port information so you can plan inspection logistics.
Buying This Yacht For Sale Through Aspire
There is no additional cost to use Aspire as your buyer’s broker on this yacht for sale — commission is paid by the seller. We negotiate purchase price and terms, coordinate marine survey and sea trial scheduling, manage escrow, handle USCG documentation, and oversee closing. For international yacht for sale transactions, we coordinate offshore registration, VAT/import duty considerations, and transatlantic delivery. Contact Aspire to begin the inquiry on this specific yacht for sale. Aspire is a member of the International Yacht Brokers Association.