k peterson 44

manny · 31-07-2007, 08:22

hi all, i need any info on kp44 cutters. so far everything ive seen or heard of them i like. the 3 that i'll be looking at have had fuel, water, and holding tanks replaced. if you know of anything else i should be watching for please let me know. thanks , manny

donradcliffe · 31-07-2007, 12:34

I loooked at one in Solomons, MD years ago and noticed the decks were spongy forward of the mast--do a little dance on the foredeck.

GordMay · 01-08-2007, 04:49

Kelly-Peterson 44
The Peterson Cutter Owner's Group has a great site:
Peterson Cutter Website - Welcome
Including:
Table of Contents by Category
and much more ...

Bev & Bill · 01-08-2007, 13:47

We looked at them as well and would agree with the 'spongy deck' problem with a projected cost for one we looked at of $30,000 to replace. We had heard great reports on their sailing ability and that they are very good handling boats, particularly on offshore passages. We opted for a Tayana Vancouver 44 which we have been very happy with.

southernman · 02-08-2007, 02:14

Watch for blisters like any boat of this age/era. There is one here in Auckland that has just been fixed for the cost of 40k.

roblanford · 02-08-2007, 08:35

I lived aboard and coastal cruised a peterson 44 for 8+ years. The center cockpit/aft cabin layout was very enjoyable for living and sailing. It will sail circles around many other boats in the same price range.

The negatives I saw in addition to what has already been stated:

The veneer on the interior cabinetry is very thin.
The original wiring is sloppy and mediocre quality.
The outboard battery and auxillary generator positions are not desirable.
Some people do not like the original Perkins 4-154 engine. Mine had over 6600 hours on it when I sold it, and it still ran fine.
These can be dealt with with carefull maintenenace and modification.
The bilge is shallow necessitating the outboard fuel tankage.
The aging teak decks on some while pretty, are the source of many headaches.

I deeply regret selling the KP44 I had and if I could afford one now I would not hesitate buying one, especially one that has had the problems dealt with.

If you do buy one put some padding under the top of the entrance to the passageway to the aft cabin and the edge of the door molding at the aft cabin. its easy to bang you head on these.

31-07-2007, 08:22	#1
manny Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: morro bay , ca. Boat: between boats Posts: 7	k peterson 44 hi all, i need any info on kp44 cutters. so far everything ive seen or heard of them i like. the 3 that i'll be looking at have had fuel, water, and holding tanks replaced. if you know of anything else i should be watching for please let me know. thanks , manny

01-08-2007, 04:49	#3
GordMay CF Adviser Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Thunder Bay, Ontario - 48-29N x 89-20W Boat: C.L.O.D. (Cruiser Living On Dirt) Posts: 13,561 Images: 233	Kelly-Peterson 44 The Peterson Cutter Owner's Group has a great site: Peterson Cutter Website - Welcome Including: Table of Contents by Category and much more ... Attached Images __________________ Gord May ~~_/)_~~ (Gord & Maggie - s/v"Southbound") "If you didn't have time/$ to do it right in the first place, when will you get the time/$ to fix it?" Custom Search CF ➥ http://www.google.com/cse/home?cx=01...%3A2lb6ozabif0

01-08-2007, 13:47	#4
Bev & Bill Registered User Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: British Columbia Boat: Tayana 42 Vancouver - El Shaddai Posts: 30	KP 44 We looked at them as well and would agree with the 'spongy deck' problem with a projected cost for one we looked at of $30,000 to replace. We had heard great reports on their sailing ability and that they are very good handling boats, particularly on offshore passages. We opted for a Tayana Vancouver 44 which we have been very happy with. __________________ SV El Shaddai Tayana 42 Vancouver

02-08-2007, 02:14	#5
southernman Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Boat: 44 foot bruce farr fractional rig Posts: 163 Images: 12	Watch for blisters like any boat of this age/era. There is one here in Auckland that has just been fixed for the cost of 40k. __________________ Southernman

02-08-2007, 08:35	#6
roblanford Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SoCal Boat: kantola Posts: 163	peterson I lived aboard and coastal cruised a peterson 44 for 8+ years. The center cockpit/aft cabin layout was very enjoyable for living and sailing. It will sail circles around many other boats in the same price range. The negatives I saw in addition to what has already been stated: The veneer on the interior cabinetry is very thin. The original wiring is sloppy and mediocre quality. The outboard battery and auxillary generator positions are not desirable. Some people do not like the original Perkins 4-154 engine. Mine had over 6600 hours on it when I sold it, and it still ran fine. These can be dealt with with carefull maintenenace and modification. The bilge is shallow necessitating the outboard fuel tankage. The aging teak decks on some while pretty, are the source of many headaches. I deeply regret selling the KP44 I had and if I could afford one now I would not hesitate buying one, especially one that has had the problems dealt with. If you do buy one put some padding under the top of the entrance to the passageway to the aft cabin and the edge of the door molding at the aft cabin. its easy to bang you head on these. __________________ Robert

31-07-2007, 12:34	#2
donradcliffe Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Caribbean for the winter Boat: Beneteau First 456 Posts: 723	I loooked at one in Solomons, MD years ago and noticed the decks were spongy forward of the mast--do a little dance on the foredeck.

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