44' Kellly Peterson 44 KP44

📍 San Carlos, Sonora, Mexico
💰 Asking USD $98,000

Milagros is a salty 1978 Kelly Peterson 44 a respected Doug Peterson-designed bluewater cruiser known for offshore capability, strong construction, sea-kindly handling, and practical liveaboard comfort.

Since 2021, MILAGROS has received an extensive list of major upgrades and refit work, making her a serious option for buyers looking for a proven cruising platform with many of the expensive systems already addressed.

Key highlights include:

✔ New standing rigging 2021
✔ New titanium chainplates 2021
✔ B&G electronics package 2021
✔ Mast and boom repainted 2021
✔ 660W solar system 2022
✔ 570Ah LiFePO4 battery bank 2023
✔ Victron electrical equipment 2024
✔ Hull sandblasted and repainted 2023
✔ Deck repainted 2023
✔ Portholes rebedded 2023
✔ New Hydrovane and sail updates
✔ Perkins 60 HP diesel with major service and upgrades from 20222024
✔ New Force 10 3-burner stove 2021
✔ Viking liferaft, EPIRB, PLB, and offshore safety gear 2021
✔ Watermaker 2013
✔ Walker Bay sailing dinghy with sail kit
✔ Large spare parts and tools inventory

The Kelly Peterson 44 is a classic center-cockpit cutter with the layout serious cruisers want: two private cabins, two heads, a secure offshore galley, dedicated nav station, protected cockpit, wide side decks, strong anchoring setup, and generous storage throughout.

MILAGROS has been actively used, improved, and equipped for real cruising. Her owners have invested heavily into the rig, hull, deck, power systems, electronics, engine systems, comfort, and safety gear.

For a buyer looking for a capable bluewater cruiser already located in the Sea of Cortez, MILAGROS is a great choice.

📩 Contact Blue Yonder Yachts for the full listing, photos, and specifications: www.blueyonderyachts.com/slkp44

PROPULSION
Perkins 4-154 diesel, 60 hp, approx. 4,800 hrs
Direct drive with fixed 3-blade bronze prop
Cruises approx. 7 knots at 1,500 RPM
Rebuilt injection pump and serviced injectors (2022)
Rebuilt starter (2022); new fuel lift pump and engine mounts (2023)
New 130A alternator with Balmar external regulator/temp sensor (2024)
New drive shaft (2023), Lasdrop shaft seal (2021; seals 2023), cutlass bearing (2021)
Dual Racor fuel filtration; Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission
ShaftLok shaft brake and re-babbitted pillow bearing (2023)

TANKS
70 gal stainless-steel fuel capacity
42 gal freshwater capacity

ACCOMMODATIONS
2 cabins, 2 heads, 3 berths; sleeps up to 6
Forward V-berth, saloon settee berth, aft double berth
Air Head composting toilet aft (2021); Jabsco manual head forward
Interior repainted and ceiling panels replaced (2013)
Aft latex foam mattress and Froli bed system (2022)

GALLEY
112 L refrigerator and 47 L freezer, each with Danfoss compressor
Force 10 three-burner propane stove (2021)
Double stainless sink with hot/cold freshwater and saltwater foot pump

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION
B&G Zeus T8 chartplotter
B&G 4G radar
B&G V60-B VHF/AIS transceiver with handheld
B&G Triton display and WS310 wireless wind instrument
B&G ZG100 GPS and Airmar P79 depth transducer
Hydrovane self-steering with Simrad TP22 tillerpilot; TP10 backup
Starlink internet
NMEA 2000 backbone with Vesper AIS/VHF antenna and splitter

ELECTRICAL
570Ah Renogy LiFePO4 house bank
Victron BMV-712 Smart battery monitor
660W solar with three Victron SmartSolar MPPT controllers
Sterling ProCharge Ultra 40A charger
130A alternator with Balmar external regulator/temp sensor
Xantrex Freedom Marine 3000W inverter/charger (not connected)
Honda EU1000i portable generator

SAILS & RIGGING
779 sq. ft. sail area
Mainsail, 125% Lee Sails genoa, 150% reacher and telescoping whisker pole
Standing rigging replaced (2021)
Titanium chainplates and new tang bolts (2021)
Aluminum mast and boom repainted (2021)
New Garhauer swivels, blocks and gooseneck (20212022)
New reefing lines (2023)
14 winches, including Barient self-tailers

DECK & GROUND TACKLE
Hull sandblasted to fiberglass and protected with Interlux 2000E barrier coat (2021)
Freeboard refinished with Alexseal (2021)
Deck, cabin top and non-skid refinished (2023)
All portholes rebedded (2023)
66 lb Bruce anchor with 260 ft of 3/8 in chain (re-galvanized 2024), plus Danforth stern anchor
Ideal windlass with Maxwell dual-direction solenoid
Dodger, bimini, cockpit covers and 2024 cockpit cushions
Walker Bay sailing dinghy with Mercury 3.3 hp outboard (2023)

MECHANICAL & CRUISING SYSTEMS
Village Marine Little Wonder 12V watermaker, 5 GPH; new boost pump (2023)
Hydrovane steering with Dyneema steering cables (2020)
Two electric bilge pumps
Whale water heater
Groco and Forespar thru-hulls
Freshwater engine-flush capability

SAFETY
Viking 6-person liferaft (certification expired)
ACR EPIRB and ACR PLB (2021)
Two Spinlock Deckvests plus additional lifejackets
Garmin inReach, handheld VHF, jacklines, emergency tiller and stocked ditch bag

EXTRAS
Sailrite sewing machine
Advanced Elements 2-person convertible kayak
Extensive spare parts, pumps, tools and cruising inventory