1996 Gozzard Aft Cockpit 44'

Best buy in a traditional, high build quality and comfortable cruiser. Lightly enjoyed, fresh water 44 priced to sell, reduced to $229,000. March 2026 Outstanding value in a quality classic. 

The Gozzard 44 is a high quality, very comfortable blue water cruiser that is typically the prettiest boat in the anchorage.

ICW friendly 59' air draft and 5'2 depth.

Fresh (new) Yanmar 80 diesel, new in 2015, 2 air conditioning units, diesel generator, inverter, water maker, easy drop down transom door for dinghy/water access.

Amin Cara has benefitted from have 5 owners since 1996. That history means she has been thoroughly surveyed five times and updated, repaired as required. She has also benefitted from an extensive refit in 2015-2018. Partial list of refit updates includes a new Yanmar 80 (2015), complete Awlgrip exterior paint, counter tops, refrigeration, standing rigging, electric heads and several sails. 

 Built in Canada to the highest design and quality standards. Bermuda bound? This is your baby!

Bluewater design yet ICW friendly 59' air draft and 5'2 depth. Ideal comfortable cruiser.

A quick walk through will convince you this boat has been loved.

Generator, air conditioning, fresh sails, bow thruster, water maker and late model (2015) Yanmar power.

Gradual refit began in 2015 including new Yanmar diesel, Iridium Go satellite phone, refit galley counter tops and refrig/freezers, new electric heads, new interior cushions, Cruise RO watermaker, Dragonfly LiFePO4 batteries and Victron charger, 690 watt solar array, new standing rigging, Rocna anchor, epoxy bottom, Viking liferaft (inspection due) and ACR Globalfix EPIRB, electric halyard winch and full Awgrip paint of hull and house.

The Gozzard 44 is a custom built, very robust ocean cruiser designed with ease of handling and interior comfort in mind. Well thought out and designed Anam Cara has enjoyed excellent care and upgrades.

Own the prettiest lady in the anchorage.

Her proven hull design with long keel and skeg hung rudder and propeller protected in an aperture is ideal for blue water sailing. The cutter rig spreads ample canvas for light air performance and is kept manageable with all furling sails and control lines led aft to the cockpit and a dedicated furling line electric winch. Protection from the elements is one of the most important considerations for a cruising yacht. 

The large aft cockpit with windshield, dodger, and full enclosure provides a sanctuary in good or lousy weather. This is a beautiful boat both inside and out. There is just enough exterior brightwork for proper yacht appearance without making the owner a varnish slave. Please note: brightwork is overdue for refinishing.

Exterior touches: Graceful lines and artistic touches such as bow scroll work, cast dolphins, and hull side striping enhance aesthetics without increasing maintenance. 

Below decks, her interior is beautifully finished in American Cherry. Her Gozzard signature interior layout with salon forward (quickly converts to a double berth) is cozy and comfortable. Design and construction details are very evident and a testament to skill and dedication of the artisans and craftsmen at Gozzard Yachts.

Interior Accommodations

It is five easy steps down the companionway ladder from the cockpit to the interior of the Gozzard 44. The companionway is well sheltered behind the windshield and hard dodger. The steps are easy to use and are more stairway than vertical ladder. Beautiful stained glass hinged companionway doors and an overhead slider close off the interior when desired and wood-framed, hinged and sliding screens keep insects outside and allow for ventilation. Once below the high level of craftsmanship, top quality materials, and ingenious layout are immediately evident: this is not a run of the mill production boat. Interior joinery is of North American Cherry and finished with satin varnish. All locker doors are louvered for excellent ventilation. The cabin sole is solid teak and basswood (not a thin veneer) and finished with high gloss urethane varnish. Hanging lockers are cedar lined. The cabin overhead is of gloss white fiberglass panels held in place by cherry battens allowing for easy access and maintenance. Ventilation and natural light are excellent as provided by numerous stainless steel opening deck hatches, and opening cabin side ports. The overhead hatches are fitted with screens. Removable screens are also provided for all opening ports. Storage is abundant in many purpose-built lockers, cabinets, drawers, and bins. A wine rack is cleverly tucked behind the port settee. Overhead and task lighting are well placed and adequate for night time navigation and liveaboard ease. 

Anam Cara has the Gozzard “A” interior arrangement. The forward saloon design features a comfortable lounging area open to the galley that quickly and easily converts to a private double berth (see photos).

The settees to port and starboard scissor in to form a large double berth. They can also be used in place as two wide singles.

The knee coffee table in the center of the saloon also folds open to act as a rigid base for a dining table. A large cherry table securely attaches to the raised leaves to form a generous dining table for entertaining, with comfortable seating for 8. The whole salon is lined with storage – behind, below and above all of the settees are wonderful ventilated easily accessible storage compartments. There is also a huge hanging locker to port, and the coffee table itself opens for more storage. At the aft end of the salon are two cushioned upholstered swivel chairs. They are great seating for either entertaining or dining, sliding forward or backward as desired, on. Another exclusive Gozzard feature is the design of the bulkhead – the upper portion of the starboard bulkhead folds down into itself and the double hinged door on the port side opens flush to the wall. This gives a open, light and airy interior with no obstructions from the companionway to the bow when an open floorplan is preferred; but, when closed, allows for a completely private forward cabin.

On the aft side of the forward bulkhead is a unique built-in dinette/breakfast nook with storage below, behind, and around the seats and a cutlery drawer built into the table itself.

The galley has a center island with deep double stainless sinks and quartz countertops. She has hot and cold pressure water and a UV sterilizer water system for drinking water. There are pull out refrigeration and freezer drawers. These units are extremely well engineered and run on very low consumption 12 volt compressors with keel coolers. There is a built-in microwave which can be operated underway with the inverter. The stove is a 3-burner propane gimbaled Force 10 with oven. There is plenty of storage for all utensils and food items, including a swing out cabinet in the island with angled shelves designed to store (and make accessible) dishes in any weather.

Along the port side of the vessel are the heads and shower. The forward guest head, the shower and the master stateroom head are connected with each head having private access to the center shower. The separate shower stall is large, light and airy and has a teak seat for showering underway and a sump with teak grate. A solar powered vent fan also keeps the shower area fresh. The aft head has private access to the master stateroom. Both heads are roomy and comfortable and have great ventilation, beautiful onyx countertops, raised sinks, and electric heads. The generator is located to port of the shower stall, providing excellent access.

Another custom portion of the design in this Gozzard is the placement of the master stateroom to port. This master stateroom features a massive berth (larger than 80" by 80"), plus lots of storage drawers, bins, and a large hanging locker. Custom tile adorns the cabinet top and a well-positioned large skylight and windows fill the berth area with light each morning, while simultaneously protecting privacy. Under the berth is tremendous access to the aft section of the engine compartment, including the engine starting battery, stuffing box and shaft. Aft of the berth is access to the batteries, autopilot, and additional storage.

To starboard of the companionway is an oversized open quarter berth. This berth also doubles at a seat at the navigation station with a removable cherry wood divider.

Interior details

interior cushions with added Temper-pedic topping updated

All light fixtures with LED bulbs throughout

Interior sole panels stripped and coated with Awlwood satin finish

Custom stained glass windows in companionway doors

Custom tile counter in aft stateroom

Counter tops in the galley and heads updated during refit

Froli Sleep System in master berth

Saloon

The main saloon has a v-shaped settee and two swivel chairs. This area quickly converts from either cocktail set up, full dining table for eight, or scissor slide double berth with solid hinged privacy closure panels. (see photos) Convenient access to guest/day head.

(2) cedar lined hanging lockers

Large overhead hatch with screen

(6) stainless opening ports with curtains

(3) reading lights plus overhead light

Turbo fan

Galley

Custom quartz Blue Behia counter tops

Frigoboat stainless steel double drawer pull out refrigeration and freezer compartments – (2) 12 volt compressors with digital controllers and Merlin speed controllers – can be operated as keel or air cooled (new during refit)

Kraus 32" double stainless under mount sink

Moen pull out stainless faucet

Force 10 three burner propane stove with oven and broiler

Xintex S-2A propane solenoid control with fume detector

(2) 30lb propane tanks

Daewoo microwave (2016)

Hot and cold pressure water

Fresh water filtration system: SAF H2O model #512 double filter with UV sterilizer

Fresh water manifold under galley sink

11-gallon hot water heater

Propane BBQ

(2) teak hand holds

Heads

In 2018 the owner renovated both heads by replacing the countertops with beautiful Onyx and new Scandivk bowls with Scandvik Marine faucets.

(2) Raritan Elegance electric heads - salt and fresh water flush

Electronics and Navigation

Clarion stereo AM/FM/CD with iPad and Sirius radio inputs

Cockpit speakers with LED lighting

LED navigation lights, foredeck light

Raymarine radar antenna on mast Hand held depth sounder

Vesper Marine XB-8000 smart AIS transponder with built-in WiFi Bundle #261790, AIS/VHF Whip Antenna

Docking headsets

Iridium Go satellite phone

At navigation station:

Raymarine E80 chart plotter and radar display

Standard Horizon GX1500S VHF radio

Raymarine ST60 Multi display

At helm:

Ritchie 5" powerdamp compass

Raymarine E120 Chart-plotter with radar

Raymarine ST7002 autopilot

Raymarine ST60 Depth

Raymarine ST60 Graphic

Raymarine ST60 Speed/Temp log - transducer only

Raymarine ST60 Windspeed/Direction

Standard Horizon RAM Mic VHF

Remote Clarion stereo control

Electrical Systems

12v DC and 120v AC electrical systems

Bass AC/DC electrical panel with AC and DC voltmeters and ammeters

(2) 30 amp shore power inlets, (2) 50’ 30 amp shore power cords

(4) Dragonfly 12v 100ah LiFePO4 batteries

Victron Multiplus Compact 12/3000 inverter/charger

Victron Color Control GX battery monitor

AGM Engine start battery Group 31

Pro Mariner Pro Sport 12 dual bank battery charger

(2) SunPower solar panels total 690 watts

Victron Smart Solar 100/50 MPPT solar charge controller

Northern Lights M673L3 6kw AC genset (880 hours)

Racor primary fuel filter for generator

Dual high output alternator system

Mechanical Systems

Yanmar 4JH-80 diesel engine (new August, 2015 – approximately 1305 hours)

ZF 30M direct drive transmission

Kobelt single lever throttle/gearshift

PSS dripless shaft seal

Fixed 3-blade bronze propeller

Racor 500 primary fuel filter

Perko raw water sea strainers

Speedseal quick change impeller systems on both the engine and generator

Side Power bow thruster

(2) Jabsco 4" Flexmount heavy duty blowers 10,000 hour rated

Fuel manifold fuel filter system

Electric oil change pump to extract and fill

Programable fuel gauge

CruiseAir 16,000 and 9,000 BTU air conditioning/reverse cycle heat

Digital air conditioning control displays

AC water circulation pump

AC and engine flush system

Tankage and Plumbing

Cruise RO (SM30 Model) 33 GPH 120v watermaker (pickled/winterized)

Aluminum powder coated fuel tank with custom drain plug at bottom - 95 total gallons

Fiberglass water tanks - 2 with a total of 120 gallons

Fiberglass holding tank - 70 gallons (all hoses to holding tank and overboard discharge replaced with Raritan San/Flex hose )

Replaced heater hose to hot water heater

Add fresh water line to anchor locker

Add fresh water transfer line to front water tank

Pressure water system

Dock side sediment and carbon water filter

ITT diaphragm primary bilge pump, float switch and hose

Rule 2000 gpm secondary bilge pump with alarm

Whale manual emergency bilge pump

Dometic Tank monitor system for fuel

Tank Tender tank monitoring system for fuel and water

Holding tank monitor display

Deck and Hull

Anam Cara has a white hull with wide green sheer stripe running from the caprail to the stainless steel capped rub rail. A gold recessed, gold cove stripe intersects the sheer stripe. A green boot stripe is just above the black bottom paint. A rub rail with stainless striker plate protects the hull sides while landing on pilings. Decks are white gel-coat with a molded-in non-skid. Teak and rubber decking are overlayed on the cockpit sole. A varnished teak caprail tops the four inch high raised bulwark. The clipper bow has attractive gold scrollwork painted on both sides of the bow sprit side supports. The fiberglass bowsprit is topped with wide teak planking. A varnished teak eyebrow trim is fitted to the coach roof edges port and starboard. Chromed bronze dolphin castings are located to port and starboard at the caprail transitions.  

The large bow locker is accessed through a flush fiberglass butterfly lid. Forward in the bow are the chain lockers. Aft is storage space with removable teak floor slats. The propane locker is furthest aft. With chainplates, shrounds and mooring cleats set all the way outboard, the side decks are unobstructed and easy to traverse. A convenient anchor washdown is located in the bow locker, offering a choice of a sea water or fresh water wash.

The cockpit is amazingly large and functional for such a stately design. Protection from the elements is achieved with a low-profile windshield, hard dodger, rigid bimini and full enclosure canvas. The isinglass panels can be interchanged with screen panels. This arrangement will keep the crew dry, shaded, comfortable and happy. The fiberglass steering pedestal/cockpit table nicely breaks up the wide cockpit and functions as a housing for the engine controls, steering wheel, electronics, and table base. Drop leafs on either side enlarge the cockpit table for comfortable dining up to six. Storage lockers are beneath the starboard side cockpit seats. Access to the water is via a fold down transom door/swim platform, which has two steps and a platform at water’s edge. This arrangement effectively provides a walk-through transom for ease of boarding. A stainless steel swim ladder deploys from this door when opened, making swimming of the back a joy. A hot/cold bathing shower with an adjustable shower head is located at the transom door. 

Maxwell 2200 windlass w/deck and cockpit controls

Teak bow pulpit with heavy duty double bow roller

Stem-head with integral chain lock

73 lb Rocna anchor with 200' 3/8” ACCO G4 High Test chain

44 lb Delta anchor with 75' 3/8" BBB chain and 150' and rode

55 Fortress (stored) with 15' 3/8" BBB chain and 100' rode

Spare anchor rode

Anchor wash down - both fresh and salt water

Awlgrip deck and topside paint job

(4) stainless ventilators and dorade boxes w/solar powered fans

Large center butterfly hatch on cabin top

Stainless cabin top handrails

Stainless steel opening ports

Hot and cold deck shower

Dual lifelines with port and starboard lifeline gates

Seamar lifeline netting (2016)

Drop down transom door with S.S. swim ladder

Stainless stern rail w/integral heavy duty dinghy davits

Teak outboard mount on rail

Stainless propane BBQ grill on rail with cover

Re-chrome all cleats and decorative dolphins and name plates

Dodger, bimini and full enclosure with sun shade

Cockpit cushions, closed cell foam

Dorade, forward hatch, and butterfly hatch cover

Spinlock single power clutch 1/4”-1/2” line, Model #1881291 for davits (2)

Series 55 Orbit BB double block with becket, swivel mount added to davit system (2)

Sails and Rigging

Anam Cara has a double head sail rig with furling genoa and staysail.

Sparcraft double spreader mast.

All control lines lead aft to the cockpit through deck blocks and rope clutches.

Sparcraft anodized aluminum double spreader aluminum mast and boom

In-mast furling system converted to slab reefing mainsail with Strong Track low friction track

Stainless 1x19 wire standing rigging

Schaefer 3100 headsail furler

Schaefer 3100 staysail furler

Staysail self-tacking traveler

Quick Vang solid boom vang

(2) Lewmar ST54 genoa sheet winches

Lewmar ST44 mainsheet winch

Lewmar ST44 cabin top halyard/control line winch

Lewmar ST44 electric cabin top halyard winch

(8) Spinlock XT rope clutches

(2) furling line rope clutches on strb. bulwark

(5) Lewmar Superlock clutches in cockpit starboard side

(5) Lewmar line clutches in cockpit portside

Lewmar 72MM HTX turning blocks at mast base

Sail Inventory:

Mainsail - fully battened w/ two reefs

Mack 135% headsail on furler (recent)

Mack staysail on furler (recent)

Genoa

Mack Pack system (recent)

Miscellaneous and Safety

Viking Rescyou Pro 8 man liferaft with cradle DUE FOR INSPECTION/SOLD AS-IS

Globalfix V4 EPIRB

ResQlink PLB

First aid kit

(2) life jacket harness with auto inflate

(4) other PFDs

Jackline system

Loos rigging gauge

Bosun chair

Numerous other spare parts

Paper charts and chart books

Navigation tools

ACR 2279 RapidDitch Express Abandon Ship Survival Gear Bag with many survival and safety items

Helm mount for IPad Pro

Kayak/SUP rack on starboard side

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