COURAGE

Center Cockpit COURAGE

This 44-footer is one of those designs in life that keeps in style while the passing fancies cascade away.

Underneath she has a modern fin keel and skeg hung rudder. Overall, Lazzara helped pioneer the raked bow center-cockpit cruiser look we see today in most production boats. Her cabin trunk is modest with a slight sheer. She is nice with that touch of flair with the stern. She has quite a bit of teak on deck in the cockpit. A fine teak toe-rail runs around along with the handles. If you are looking for the lowest maintenance boat, the 44 is a more classic, prettier style with the wood. It does not have all stainless steel or plastic as these days you will find on sensible production yachts.

One owner of the Gulfstar 44 described her in heavy seas, “She really handles well and loves rough weather. The rougher it gets the better she performs. She does never pounds but smooth rides. We always feel safe and controlled.” She is a heavier cruiser and known to sail far and wide. You can feel down below her strength and quality. With her fin keel and skeg hung rudder, she is a performance cruiser.