1989 Tollycraft 44 Cockpit Motor Yacht

Layout

The layout offers an exceptional blend of indoor comfort and outdoor functionality, with generous entertaining spaces, excellent visibility from both helms, and well-separated staterooms for privacy. The design flows naturally from the cockpit to the sundeck and flybridge, then forward to the bright salon, open galley, and two private cabins, each with its own head.

Cockpit

A spacious cockpit with teak-accented benches to port and starboard, each providing storage beneath. Access to the lazarette below gives reach to the generator and additional stowage space. A sturdy transom gate opens onto the swim grid, which includes the electric davit for tender handling. A barbecue is mounted on the transom, and a raw-water washdown is fitted for easy cleanup. Wide steps lead up to the sundeck.

Sundeck & Flybridge

The sundeck and flybridge form a single, fully enclosed social area under a solid hardtop. The enclosure canvas is in excellent condition, with clear panels offering full visibility and weather protection. The deck is covered in durable cushioned marine flooring, providing a soft, non-slip surface underfoot that is comfortable in any weather.

The sundeck is bright and roomy, furnished with a table and chairs, and features wide side decks with stainless rails for safe movement forward. Steps lead up to the flybridge, which includes twin Tempress helm chairs, an L-shaped lounge to starboard, and ample storage lockers. The helm offers excellent sightlines and is equipped with dual station engine controls, navigation electronics, and a diesel Espar forced air heater, making this space comfortable for year-round cruising.

Salon

Just a few steps down from the sundeck, the salon is bright and inviting with large windows on all sides and carpet in great condition. A sofa sits to starboard, complemented by freestanding tables, chairs, and generous cabinetry with deep storage compartments. The lower helm station is forward to starboard, offering full instrumentation and easy access to the starboard sliding door for side deck access. Engine room access is through large removable floor hatches, and the main AC/DC electrical panels are located conveniently along the port side cabinetry.

Galley & Dinette

Three steps down from the salon, the galley and dinette are open to the main living area, benefiting from excellent natural light. The galley includes a double stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressurized freshwater, ample counter space, and extensive storage for provisions and cookware.

Appliances include:

• Princess three burner electric range with oven
• Nova Kool RFU9000 AC/DC refrigerator/freezer (2018)
• LG Smart Inverter microwave
• Norcold secondary freezer

To starboard, the dinette seats four comfortably and converts to a double berth when needed, with storage beneath the seats.

Forward Cabin & Head

The forward cabin features a convertible V-berth that forms a large double berth with storage beneath, shelving along the hull sides, and an overhead hatch for ventilation and natural light.

The adjoining head has been refitted with a composting toilet (the current owners were initially skeptical but now strongly prefer it — please reserve judgment until you’ve learned more). The original holding tank remains installed and cleaned for optional reactivation. The space includes a molded vanity with sink and storage. The former wet room shower has been decommissioned but can be reinstated if desired.

Aft Cabin & En-Suite

The aft stateroom offers a full walk-around queen berth with hanging lockers to port and starboard, drawer storage, and long side shelves under large opening windows for excellent light and airflow. The private en-suite head includes a Vacuflush toilet, vanity with sink and counter, and a separate molded shower stall with glass door for comfortable extended cruising.

Mechanical & Propulsion Systems

The engine room is bright, organized, and exceptionally accessible, with large removable floor panels providing full access around both engines. LED lighting throughout makes routine checks and service work easy. Power is provided by twin Detroit Diesel 8.2 L turbo intercooled engines paired to Twin Disc gears, with excellent service access to filters, strainers, and electrical components. Fuel is supplied from dual aluminum tanks with dedicated shutoffs and a diesel distribution manifold. The space is protected by a Fireboy automatic fire suppression system, and overall presentation is clean and well laid out.

Main Engines

• Make & Model: Twin Detroit Diesel Allison 8.2 L “Fuel Pincher” Turbo Intercooled diesels (Model 40828300)
• Year: 1989
• Configuration: V8 inboard diesels, turbocharged, freshwater-cooled via heat exchangers
• Displacement: 8.2 litres
• Cylinders: 8 per engine
• Horsepower: 250 HP each
• Hours: Port – 3458, Starboard – 3418 (as of Sept 2025)
• RPM Range: Cruise 1800, WOT 3450
• Cooling System: Closed freshwater system with MerCruiser coolant recovery tanks and Groco ARG-1250 raw water strainers
• Turbochargers: Factory Detroit turbo intercooled setup
• Exhaust: Wet exhaust with stainless elbows and marine grade hose
• Fuel Supply: Dual Racor 2040N-30 primary filters with Baldwin BF593 secondary filters
• Oil System: Baldwin BT230 filters, 15W-40 oil (~6 gal per engine)
• Raw Water Pumps: Jabsco impellers 09-812B-1 (Hino W06D fitment)
• Starters: Delco Remy Series 42MT Type 400 (12 V CCW port / CW starboard)
• Alternators: Twin Leece Neville 12 V alternators, Model B7127-12N (port) and Model 7284-12N (starboard, new 2023)
• Zincs: Internal engine and oil cooler anodes trimmed ¼ inch shorter per spec

Transmissions & Running Gear

• Transmissions: Twin Disc MG-502-1 marine gears, 2.00:1 ratio (Port LH, Starboard RH)
• Shafts: 1.75 inch stainless steel
• Shaft Seals: Packless Sealing System (PSS) dripless shaft seals with nitrile bellows and vent fittings
• Propellers: 24 inch × 20 inch bronze 3-blade
• Bearings: Rubber cutlass bearings
• Rudders: Cast bronze, 2 inch stainless rudder stocks
• Bonding: Each shaft includes a carbon grounding brush connected to the vessel bonding system for stray current protection

Fuel System

• Tanks: (2) aluminum 3/16 inch, 166 Imp gal each (≈ 757 L), total 332 Imp gal (1514 L)
• Location: Flanking engines (port tank new June 2023)
• Lines & Connections: USCG approved fuel hose, shut-offs at tank manifolds
• Distribution: Diesel fuel manifolds with selector valves for supply and return, dedicated shut-offs for port, starboard, and generator feeds

Generator

• Make & Model: Kohler 8CC063 diesel generator (8 kW / 8000 W)
• Hours: 1445 (as of Sept 2025)
• Location: Cockpit compartment with independent cooling and exhaust
• Fuel & Filtration: Draws from main diesel tanks via dedicated shut-off valve
• Service Notes: Equipped with Biltek 12 V oil in/out pump for clean oil changes

Thruster

• Type: Bow thruster CT80 (24 V)
• Location: Under V-berth tunnel with dedicated dual 12 V batteries wired in series (24 V system)
• Charging: Powermax PM3-50-24LK 24 V converter/charger
• Controls: Joystick control at flybridge helm with status indicators

Helm & Controls

• Helm Stations: Dual stations, lower inside and flybridge, each with full engine instrumentation and hydraulic steering
• Controls: Dual lever mechanical Morse controls for throttle and shift
• Trim Tabs: Bennett hydraulic trim tabs with controls at both stations
• Thruster Control: Joystick with voltage display at flybridge helm
• Fire Suppression: Fireboy Halon 1301 system with manual pulls and indicator lights at both helms

Ventilation & Safety

• Engine Room Blowers: 12 V blowers serving engine room and cockpit
• Lighting: LED string lighting throughout engine room
• Fire Suppression: Fireboy Halon 1301 auto/manual system with engine shutdown integration and stand-alone generator unit

Electrical Systems

The electrical system is cleanly organized and highly capable, designed for reliable operation both underway and at anchor. Power is supplied by shore power, generator, inverter, and solar arrays, with dedicated banks for propulsion, house, thruster, and generator starting systems. Wiring runs are neatly arranged, panels are clearly labeled, and helm displays provide easy monitoring of key functions.

AC & DC Power

• Shore Power: Dual 30-amp 120 V AC shore inlets supply the main AC distribution panel in the salon
• System Voltage: 12 V DC and 120/240 V AC, single-phase
• Protection: Victron 32 A galvanic isolator (installed 2024)
• Lighting: LED lighting throughout, including continuous engine room illumination

Generator

• Make / Model: Kohler 8CC063
• Rating: 8 kW / 8 kVA, 120/240 V AC, 33.4 A, 60 Hz
• Speed: 1800 RPM
• Starting: 12 V electric start from dedicated battery
• Cooling: Fresh-water cooled with heat exchanger

Batteries

• House Bank: (6) Rolls 6 V FS GC-HC deep-cycle batteries (new 2022)
• Engine Start: (2) 12 V start batteries
• Thruster Bank: (2) 12 V Road Choice batteries wired in series (24 V)
• Generator Start: (1) 12 V deep-cycle battery

All banks fitted with isolation switches and labeled bus connections.

Charging & Inverters

• Main Inverter/Charger: Xantrex Freedom SW 3012 (3000 W pure sine inverter/charger)
• Battery Charger: Professional Mariner Pro 60/40 multi-bank
• Thruster Charger/Converter: PowerMax PM3-50-24LK converter, 24 V output (3-stage)
• Additional: Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/70 Tr and Tracer BN Series 40 A solar controllers

Solar

• (2) 540 W EP solar panels on flybridge roof (Victron MPPT controller with Bluetooth)
• (2) 280 W panels on sundeck roof (Tracer controller)

Total array capacity: 1640 W

Distribution & Monitoring

• Main Panels: BASCO AC/DC Control Centers with analog volt/amp meters
• Generator Controls: Kohler start/stop and gauge cluster
• Helm Displays
  • Xantrex inverter control (lower helm)
  • Tracer MT-60 solar display
  • Digital thruster voltage meter
• Bonding: Fully interconnected grounding system with galvanic isolator

Domestic Systems

Fresh Water System

• Four polyethylene tanks (~200 US gal total, distributed as 2 x 70 gal under aft berth and 2 x 30 gal under cockpit) w/ TankWatch II level monitor
• GROCO PST-1 accumulator tank (18 PSI pre-charge)
• Paragon Senior DC pressure pump
• Torrid MV-10 marine water heater (10 gal, 120 V AC / engine heat exchange)
• “Water Fixer” UV sterilizer with dual prefilter housings (serviced July 2024)
• Hot/cold pressurized water to galley, both heads, and cockpit shower

Sanitation System

• Aft head – Sealand Vacuflush 508+ pedal-flush toilet connected to 20 US gal FRP holding tank with deck pump-out and macerator discharge with seacock shutoff
• Forward head – OGO Original compost toilet (new 2024); original 20 US gal FRP holding tank remains in place beneath the V-berth, thoroughly cleaned and available for optional reactivation.
• Fiberglass holding tank (~40 US gal) with deck pump-out

Bilge & Drainage

• Rule automatic bilge pumps (fore, mid, aft)
• Manual diaphragm backup pump
• High-water alarm
• Dedicated shower sump pump with strainer

Cabin Heating

• Espar D7L diesel forced air furnace(12 V, ducted zones) (has its own fuel supply)
• Planar 8DM-12P diesel forced air heater (6 kW, 12 V, Advers)

Both draw from the main diesel supply and provide dry, efficient heat throughout the vessel.

Navigation & Electronics

Navigation & Communication

• Chart Plotter: Lowrance HDS-10 Insight USA, flybridge
• Broadband 4G radar
• StructureScan sonar imaging
• Integrated depth sounder/fathometer
• Depth Sounder: Furuno FCV-620, flybridge
• Autopilot: Robertson AP200DL (primary lower helm, remote F200 + JPC200 on flybridge)
• VHF Radios: Garmin VHF 100 (Flybridge), ICOM IC-M55 (Lower Helm)
• Compasses: Ritchie PowerDamp 4 inch, both helms
• Horn: Dual trumpet 12 V DC
• Navigation Lights: LED fixtures with 12 V DC spotlight
• Rudder Angle Indicators: Ruddermaster (dual)
• Barometer & Clock: Mounted in salon
• Intercom: Aiphone TD-1H two-way units, flybridge and lower helm
• Thruster Controls: Max Power joystick with voltage display
• Starlink satellite internet (antenna on radar arch, router in salon)

Entertainment

• Samsung 32 inch Smart TV in salon

Galley Systems

• Range/Oven: Princess 3-burner electric stove with oven
• Microwave: LG Smart Inverter stainless model 33727-007EW031
• Refrigerator/Freezer: Nova Kool RFU9000 AC/DC (May 2018)
• Norcold secondary freezer (AC 120 V 0.4 A 60 Hz / DC 12 V 3.5 A)
• Sink: Double stainless steel with hot/cold freshwater

Ground Tackle

Anchor & Rode

• Primary Anchor: NorthStar 70.5 lb (32 kg) galvanized steel
• Chain: 500 ft (152 m) of 5/16 inch galvanized steel chain (all-chain rode)
• Connections: Shackles seized and pinned

Windlass

• Maxwell horizontal electric windlass, 12 V DC, 4200 lb pull capacity
• Controls: Foot switches (bow) and hand switches (flybridge helm)

Anchor Washdown

• raw-water washdown system

Other Items Included

• Summer and winter window covers
• Starlink satellite internet system
• Frigidaire FFAD5033W10 dehumidifier (50 pint)
• Table and chairs on sundeck
• Portable barbecue on transom
• Dock lines and fenders
• Safety gear including flares, life jackets, fire extinguishers, throwable life ring with line, signal air horn, and swim ladder
• Spare filters, impellers, and maintenance parts (as onboard at time of showing)

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