44' Kelly Peterson KP 44

Once upon a time, yacht broker, Jack Kelly challenged, race boat designer, Doug Peterson to create a comfortable cruising sailboat without compromising excellent sailing performance. That was the origin of the legendary Kelly Peterson 44; a center-cockpit, cutter-rigged sloop, blue-water cruiser.

Top Cider joined our family 7 years ago and Sharon and I have worked to increase her sailing performance as well as her comfort. In our first 8 months we prepared her for our first cruising season with some major projects:
Bottom peel with epoxy barrier coat.
Replaced all through-hulls.
Replaced AC and DC electrical panels.
Replaced rudder.
Replaced prop shaft and pillow block.
Added Max-Prop.
Added PYI dripless packing.
Added solar panels & charge controller.
Added Little Wonder water maker.
Finally, Top Cider was ready for cruising!
For the past 7 seasons we have cruised with family and friends up and down the Pacific coast between California and Central America. This boat has proven both her performance and her comfort even when traveling with 3-generations of crew.

Primary winches: Lewmar 48 electric. These are a luxury! Recently serviced.
11 other winches with Wincher self-trailers. All recently serviced.
Maxwell windlass.
Yanmar 75 HP diesel, Model # 4JH4-TE, 2300 Hours.
Dual Racor fuel filters.
RayMarine Chart Plotter.
RayMarine Auto Pilot.
RayMarine Radar.
Standard Horizon VHF radio with RAM.
Standard Horizon Handheld VHF radio.
AIS-B transceiver.
Fusion Marine Stereo w/ Bluetooth.
USB outlets throughout.
Exide 2000W Inverter & 110 amp charger.
House Battery Bank - (12) Optima Bluetop Marine batteries - 900 Ah.
Solar Panels (4), 420 W total, with Blue Seas Solar Boost 3000i Controller.
Mainsail, full batons, 3-reefs, 2018.
Genoa 135%, 2021. On Hood furler.
Cutter staysail, 2022. Hank-on.
Asymmetrical spinnaker, with deployment sock, 2018.
Spinnaker symmetrical with deployment sock.
Small yankee foresail.
Small staysail.
Stow-able staysail stay and traveling backstays.
Spinnaker pole.
Standing rigging, 2019.
Running rigging.
Little Wonder Modular 145 Water-maker.
CQR Anchor with 400 feet 3/8 chain.
Extra CQR Anchor with 300 feet rope rode.
Emergency tiller.
Life Sling 2 - Overboard Rescue System.
Kiwi Anchor Rider.
Walker Bay dinghy.
Tohatsu 8 HP, 4-stroke outboard.
Honda EU22i, 2200 W Inverter/generator.
Magma BBQ.
Magma Flopper-Stopper.
Gaff hook.
Boat hook.
Forestar MOB pole.
Sunbrella Riding Sail.
Revere Offshore Commander 6-man Life Raft, needs re-certified.

(2) Lifetime kayaks.
Fully outfitted and ready to cruise.