1999 Beneteau 44cc

2000 Beneteau Oceanis 44CC Bluewater Luxury with Center Cockpit Comfort The Beneteau Oceanis 44CC is a rare center cockpit cruiser from the board of Bruce Farr, designed for confident offshore passage-making with all the comfort and elegance of home. Built in 1999 by Beneteau and extensively maintained, she features a pear wood interior by Armel Briand, a luxurious aft owner’s suite with en-suite bath and shower, and a bright, spacious saloon—making her an ideal long-term liveaboard or cruising yacht. The center cockpit layout offers excellent visibility, safety under sail, and superb separation between guest and owner accommodation. Performance and practicality are at the heart of this design. With a powerful 80hp Volvo Penta engine, upgraded Flexofold propeller, and bow thruster, maneuvering is smooth and controlled. Her in-mast furling main, furling genoa, and robust sail inventory ensure easy handling for shorthanded crews. The Z Spar rig, renewed standing rigging (2014/2022), and full offshore safety inventory make her ready for serious passagemaking. Her keel with wing bulb and semi-balanced rudder offer excellent tracking and a forgiving helm feel offshore. Extensively equipped for autonomy and comfort, she includes diesel heating, air conditioning, solar panels, large tankage (280L fuel, 620L water), full navigation electronics, and a well-appointed galley with fridge, freezer, and even an ice maker. Currently ashore in the Med, she’s offered by Williams & Smithells International Ltd—trusted specialists in bluewater yachts. Contact us to arrange a viewing. Construction White GRP hull No signs of osmosis; hull dried and epoxy-coated twice in 2014 Teak laid on white GRP White GRP superstructure Fin with wing keel Semi balanced blade rudder Offset hydraulic wheel steering to port High-quality varnished pear wood joinery interior (custom) Regularly wintered ashore in Hyères and Greece Construction White GRP hull No signs of osmosis; hull dried and epoxy-coated twice in 2014 Teak laid on white GRP White GRP superstructure Fin with wing keel Semi balanced blade rudder Offset hydraulic wheel steering to port High-quality varnished pear wood joinery interior (custom) Regularly wintered ashore in Hyères and Greece Machinery Volvo Penta TMD 22 P-C engine, 80hp Approx. 2800 engine hours Shaft drive with ZF Hurth MS 25L gearbox (2.3:1) Flexofold 17x12 RH30 propeller + spare original prop Rope cutter installed in 2015 QL BP800/1200 bow thruster, 80kg thrust Eberspächer B5LC/D5LC diesel heating system Cruisair Dometic STQ 16 air conditioning, 16,000 BTU 12v and 220v onboard voltage 435Ah total house battery capacity (3 batteries) 85Ah engine start battery Optima 700W battery for bow thruster and windlass Mastervolt battery monitor + Victron Cyrix-CT 230A relay High-frequency microprocessor charger Shore power system with cable, adapters, and Amiot Marine panel 2 x 100W flexible solar panels with smart regulator LED lighting throughout 220V so