Vision 444 for sale in Norfolk, VA United States of America

The only pre-owned Vision 444 currently on the market! "Ruby Star" is an exceptional example of the fantastic Vision 444 performance cruising catamaran. Winner of the Cruising World Magazine Boat of the Year award, the Vision 444 is a stand out of modern multihull design and construction. The Vision 444 was designed to strike the ideal balance between sailing performance and live aboard comfort. All sails can be easily handled by one person from the safety on the helm, making it possible to confidently sail shorthanded. With her 3 cabin / 3 head Owners Version layout, Ruby Star is the perfect world voyaging platform for a couple or family. As hull # 6 off the Vision 444 production line, Ruby Star benefited from all the modifications and tweaks that were incorporated into the design after the earlier hulls had spent some time on the water. She has been sailed extensively by her original owner who has spared no expense keeping her in bristol condition. Ruby Star was initially shipped from the factory in South Africa to Florida in early 2022. Her owners have since spent the past couple seasons cruising the Bahamas and US East Coast. In that time, Ruby Star has been tweaked and tuned with several modifications to her sailing equipment. She is in gorgeous condition, totally dialed in, and ready for a world voyage. Ruby Star is exceptionally well equipped. Several of her equipment highlights include: 2 x 38hp Beta Marine Diesels (1100hrs each) 800ah Victron Lithium House Batty Bank Phasor 8kW Generator (150hrs) 700 Watts Solar 32,000BTU Air Conditioning / Heating Leisure Furl Boom Furling Mainsail Profurl NDE2 Electric Headsail Furler Facnor FXe 7000 Electric Code Sail Furler Oxley Self Stabilizing Symmetrical Spinnaker Samsung Washer / Dryer Full suite of Garmin Navigation Electronics including Radar, AIS, Autopilot, etc And so much more! Ruby Star is US Import Duty Paid and available for showings by appointment in Norfolk, VA.

Specifications

Construction

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Accommodations
The Vision 444 offers a unique take on the traditional Owner’s Version layout. Features include a spacious U-shaped galley with ample counter space and storage. The salon has a generous U-shaped settee around a nice table. A forward facing nav station really brings it all together. There is a very functional full sized Tool Room / Workshop located in the starboard bow. There are overhead hatches and larger sliding doors for great ventilation throughout.

3 Queen Berths
3 heads – 2 separate shower stalls and 1 wet head
Waka Waxed Oil Finishes on all Solid and Veneer Wood Surfaces
Upholstered Headboards with Reading Lights
Lightweight Vinyl Cladding on Ceiling and Vertical Areas with Fabric Textures and Colours to Suit Slightly Textured Painted Surfaces on Walls
Sunbrella Upholstery Material and Leather
OceanAir Screens / Shades on all Hatches
Modern Synthetic Hard-Wearing Flooring

Galley

GLEM Propane Stove and Oven
Isotherm cabinet style Refrigerator and Freezer
Sharp Microwave
Double Basin Sink with mixer faucet
Separate Salt Water faucet

Sails and Rigging

Leisure Furl Boom Furling Mainsail
Profurl NDE2 Electric Headsail Furler
Facnor FXe 7000 Electric Code Sail Furler
Ullman Fully Battened Mainsail
Ullman Self-tacking Jib
Ullman Code 0
Oxley Self-Stabalizing Symmetrical Spinnaker
4ft Retractable Bow Sprit
1 x Harken 46 Electric Winch
3 x Harken 46 Two Speed manual Winches
1 x Harken 35 Davit Winch

Mechanical

38hp Beta Marine Diesel engines (1100hrs each)
Beta Marine Saildrives
3 Blade Folding Propellers
8kW Phasor Generator (150hrs)

Both Beta engines and the Phasor generator are all based on the Kubota 1505 engine family. Therefore they have commonality of spare parts, filters, oils, maintenance manuals, etc. This makes upkeep and maintenance considerably easier!

Electrical
110V / 60hz Electrical Systems. Electrical system optimized after-market by Marine Technical Services.

800ah Victron Lithium House Battery Bank
2 x Victron Multiplus 3000W Invertor / Chargers
2 x 350 watt LG Solar Panels (700w Total)
2 x Ocean Breeze 16,700BTU Air Conditioning / Heating – Soft Start / High Efficiency – 115V
Samsung Washer / Dryer
2 x Water Heaters
30amp 110V Shore Power connection

Electronics
Ruby Star is equipped with a full suite of Garmin navigation electronics.

16″ Chartplotter at the Nav Station
12″ Chartplotter at Helm
Radar – Garmin Fantom
AIS – Vesper Cortex
VHF
Autopilot w/ Remote
Wind, Depth, Speed MFDs

Tender
Stryker Inflatable 11′ 7″ (red) Aluminum Floor with Suzuki 15hp Outboard (4 stroke)

Safety and Extras

Drop down side boarding doors
33kg Rocna Anchor with 350+ft of galvanized chain
Echomax Active Radar Reflector
EPIRB
PDFs
Tethers
Docklines
Fenders
Lots of spares

Recent Maintenance

Bottom Paint – old paint was media blasted off, new epoxy barrier coat and anti-fouling paint applied (01/2024)
Engines and Generator Serviced (05/2024)
All maintenance logs and service records available

Tankage

211 gal (800L) Fuel
211 gal (800L) Fresh Water
2 x 37 gal Black Water holding tanks

*This vessel is not equipped with a watermaker but one can be easily retrofitted if desired.*