44' Kelly Peterson Kp44

Current Location: Grenada (Moving through the Caribbean Delivery options available)

Note: All listing photos are current as of this month (November 2026). Currently living aboard and maintaining all systems daily.

This classic blue-water cruiser is famous for its strong build, safety at sea, and comfortable layout. Designed by Doug Peterson and built by Jack Kelly, this cutter-rigged cruiser is fully equipped for live-aboard life and highly sought after by serious long-distance cruisers.

Key Features:
Two Spacious Rooms: Excellent privacy and comfort for multi-week passages or liveaboard life, with ample storage throughout.

Two Heads: Conveniently split to service both cabins independently.

Warm, Bright Interior: Rich woodwork mixed with bright white accents that open up the space.

Main Saloon: Features an inviting dinette/lounge table, long bench seating, and beautiful teak floors.

Sails, Rigging & Mechanical:

2026 Upgrades: Brand new main sail and all-new chainplates replaced this year (2026).

Sail Inventory: Genoa on a furler system, head sail, spinnaker with sock, and an included spare Genoa (all in good condition). Standing rigging has been inspected and is in good shape.

Engine & Gear: Perkins 4.154 Marine Diesel paired with a Borg Warner Velvet Drive (1.52:1 ratio) and a premium 3-blade Max-Prop feathering propeller. Fully serviced and well-maintained.

Generators: Portable Energizer EZV2200P gas generator included new 2026. Northern Lights 6.5 kW fixed diesel generator is not running and needs to be serviced.

Power, Off-Grid & Electronics:
Watermaker: 18 GPH (gallons per hour) watermaker running on 110V.

Solar & Wind Power: 520W solar array consisting of 1x 320W JinKO panel and 2x 100W Topunive panels managed by a Renogy Rover MPPT controller. Also equipped with a Nature Power wind generator.

Battery Bank & Inverter: 3x Lifeline AGM bank (630Ah total capacity) paired with a Xantrex Freedom 2000W 110V/12V inverter/charger.

Navigation & Comms: B&G Zeus3 chartplotter, Simradautopilot with a heavy-duty linear drive, Standard Horizon Matrix GX2410GPS VHF with AIS & RAM4 cockpit mic, and an additional ICOM handheld VHF. Depth sounder and GPS included.

Ground Tackle:

Anchors: 60 lb CQR (primary anchor), 45 lb CQR, and an Aluminum Delta anchor.

Rode & Windlass: 80m all-chain rode plus an additional 100m nylon rode, operated by a Wilco electric windlass. Tender & Outboard Pack:

Dinghy: West Marine double-bottom Hypalon RIB.

Outboards: Comes with a 15 HP Yamaha 2-Stroke engine (Model 15FMH) plus an 8 HP Nissan 4-Stroke spare. Whether you want to move right in as a liveaboard or immediately cruise the world, this iconic boat is uniquely outfitted for serious self-sufficiency and ready for its next owner.

Full inventory and more in-depth information are available upon request.