Fair Passage is a 2011 Antares 44i located in Powell River, BC Canada. She has completed the Antares Factory Certification and is ready for cruising the West Coast of North America. The boat has been imported into Canada, and has all taxes paid! There is great cruising in BC and the upper NW of the USA. This is also a good launching area for heading west to the South Pacific.
NEW Furuno Chart-plotter
NEW Furuno Components
NEW Firefly Carbon Foam Housbank
NEW Panasonic HIT Solar Panels
Premium North Sails
New Upholstery in Port Forward Office
NEW Starter Batteries
NEW Dyneema Halyards
NEW Fusion Apollo 770 Stereo System
NEW Adjustable Swivel Chair
NEW Sunbrella Shades
Dual Rocna Anchors
iCom SSB and Pactor Modem
NEW Padded Escape Hatch Covers
Upgraded White Powder-coated Mat
LOTS of Spare Parts and Tools
Specifications
Dimensions
LOA: 44 ft 0 in
Beam: 21 ft 9 in
LWL: 43 ft 6 in
Minimum Draft: 4 ft 0 in
Displacement: 22500 lbs
Bridge Clearance: 62 ft 0 in
Engines
Total Power: 80 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Volvo
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 755
Propeller: Volvo three-blade folding
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 40 HP
NEW Shaft Seal 2017
NEW intake hose and water pump 2017
Engine 2:
Total Power: 80 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Volvo
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Hours: 755
Propeller: Volvo three-blade folding
Drive Type: Direct Drive
Engine Power: 40 HP
NEW Shaft Seal 2017
NEW intake hose and water pump 2017
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: (2 ea. X 75 Gal, Total 150 Gallons)
Fuel Tanks: (2 ea. X 60 Gal, Total 120 Gallons)
Holding Tanks: (2 ea. X 30 Gallons)
Accommodations
Number of double berths: 3
Number of cabins: 3
Number of heads: 2
Outside Equipment/Extras
Electric windlass
Construction
The hull and deck are constructed of Isophthalic acid resin and tri-axial knitted fiberglass fabric. The skinning layer is 100% vinylester on the exterior and polyester on the interior. Above the waterline, the hulls and deck are cored with Corecell foam, except for hardware attachment points. All coring is vacuum-bagged to ensure 100% adhesion. Below the waterline, hulls are solid fiberglass. There are 2 forward watertight compartments, one inside each bow locker, as well as 4 watertight bulkheads, 2 forward, and 2 aft. Standard fin keels have a sacrificial section allowing for substantial damage to keels without affecting hull integrity.
Accomodations
Salon
The settee is L-shaped and centered in the saloon. It is elevated on a platform for increased visibility and provides storage underneath. The seating has had removal washable Ultrasuede covers installed in 2013. The table is designed to drop down to coffee table height or raise for dining with new cover 2020. The folding corners allow the table to be larger or smaller depending on the crowd. There is an entertainment/storage unit on the aft salon wall with an adjacent sink and water taps. It is 19″ deep and has multiple drawers and cupboards. Splendide 7100xc washer/dryer behind a cupboard in this area.
L-shaped settee on a raised platform with a panoramic view, storage below
L-shaped cabinet: 12″ deep, four (4) cupboards with shelves below, three (3) door cabinets for entertainment equipment. The top entertainment unit is cherry wood. Two deep under-counter storage cupboards with shelves and a bank of 4 drawers
- Teak and holly floor
- Overhead hatches w/Ocean air blinds/screens
- NEW adjustable Swivel chair – 2017
- Central HVAC (heating, ventilation, air conditioning) control/thermostat
- Dimmable room LED lights
- LED reading lamps
- Apple TV media system with 32-inch TV with DVD
- NEW Fusion Apollo MS-RA 770 stereo system (Wi-Fi and Bluetooth) with BOSE speakers and Sirius sat radio 2020
- (2) Hella fans
- 3 x 110VAC outlets plus (1) 12V DC outlet Large pass through to the galley
Nav Station
- Cherry wood navigation desk with forward view
- SSB, VHF with a loudspeaker, Pactor modem, and Inmarsat satellite are all accessible from the desk
Galley
The galley is on the port side of the vessel. It is easily accessed by “household” steps and is open to the saloon, and with removal backrest is a part of the salon. The craftsmanship of the cabinetry is superb with and matched cherry wood throughout.
- Corian counters in “Cream” color with stainless steel backsplash
- Large deep double sink with single-lever high rise faucet and spray
- 7.3 cu. ft. capacity fridge
- 4.3 cu. ft. capacity separate chest freezer
- Princess 3-burner propane stove
- Indesit propane oven
- Microwave/convection oven
- Extra manual pump water tap
- Dimmable LED room lights and florescent countertop lighting,
- 3×110 VAC outlets
- Propane solenoid switch
- Large portlight and overhead hatch w/Ocean air blinds
- Full complement of galley items (dishes, glasses, utensils and accouterments
Master Head
The master head is forward on the starboard side. It has a large sink/counter area with Corian counters and a spacious vanity above. The shower is separated by an acrylic shower door which keeps the rest of the head completely dry.
- Shower with electric sump pump
- Corian counters
- Stainless under mount sink with stainless single-lever faucet
- Jabsco fresh water electric marine toilet
- Vanity cabinet with storage shelves
- HVAC outlet
- Portlight and overhead hatch w/Ocean air blinds
- Towel hook and mirror
- 110VAC outlet
Master Cabin
The master cabin is located on the starboard side of the vessel. After descending 2 “household” stairs, the starboard hull is dedicated to the master with a large stateroom, dressing area, and oversized head.
- Queen size mattress
- Two large portlights with Ocean air blinds
- Two hatches with Ocean air blinds Bedside table w/2 drawers
- Four storage drawers under the berth
- Dimmable LED room lights
- Quartz halogen reading lamps
- HVAC control/thermostat
- Multiple storage areas in the stateroom and dressing area
- Escape hatch at the foot of the berth and cushioned dressing seat
with new padded cover 2020 - 3/4′ length mirror on the back of the door
- Hella fan
- 110VAC and 12VDC outlets
- Huge storage area under berth
- Linens included
- 20-inch wall mounted TV with DVD
Aft Guest Cabin
The guest cabin is located on the port side of the vessel. The same beautiful matched cherry cabinetry is throughout.
- Queen-size berth 60″ W x 80″ L x 6″ D. Folds to allow access to large locker underneath
- One large Hanging locker with depth to accommodate hangers
- One large portlights with Ocean air blinds
- Two drawers mounted under berth
- Six cupboards on the outboard wall
- Shelves with fiddles
- Escape hatch with adjacent sitting area and new pad cover 2020
- Dimmable LED room lights
- Quartz halogen reading lamps
- One Hella Turbofan
- Cushioned dressing seat with new padded cover 2020
- Independently climate-controlled
- 1 x 12-volt and 1 x 110-volt outlet
- Long-term storage under the berth
- Mirror installed on the back of the door
3rd Guest Stateroom
The 3rd guest stateroom is forward of the galley on the port side. It has extra cabinet storage at the foot of the bed.
- Large portlights and overhead hatch w/Ocean air blinds
- Reading lamps and overhead dome light
- Hella fans and HVAC outlet
- Stainless steel steps to access berth
- Office configuration with build in foldable seat and new upholstery 2020
- Guest Head with a wet head and integrated shower nozzle on sink
- Sump pump for the shower
- Cream Corian counter
- Mirror on the door
Lighting
- Aft cabins – 2 LED overhead lights on dimmer plus two halogen reading lights
- Master dressing area – 2 LED overhead lights on dimmer
- Nav Station area (down) – 2 LED overhead lights on dimmer
- Master Head – 2 LED overhead lights
- Shower – 2 overhead lights
- Galley – 3 LED overhead lights on dimmer plus under cabinet two fluorescent lights.
- Saloon – 10 LED overhead lights on dimmer, 2 reading lamps
- Cockpit – 4 LED overhead lights on dimmer
- Generator compartment – 1 florescent light
- Mast – 2 halogen spreader lights + steaming light, LED masthead tri-color/anchor light
- Salon plus cockpit and aft hull steps – LED courtesy lights
- Battery compartment – 1 Florescent light
Steering
- Upgraded leather steering wheel
- Jefa shaft drive “MAMBA” system with new motor 2021
- Rudders are skegged for extra strength and stability
- Rudders linked by tiller bar
- UHMW polyethylene bearings
- Accommodation for emergency steering through transom stairs/emergency tiller
Anchoring and Docking
- Quick electric windlass 1000watts
- FX – 37 Fortress anchor in storage
- Rocna 33kg/73lb primary anchor w/250ʹ chain (3/8ʺ) and 200ft rode with 150 ft. rode in storage)
- Ronca 25kg secondary anchor with 100 ft. chain
- (6) Dock lines with extras
- (6) Fenders and one stair fender
- Extra sheets and line
- Spare rope for storm ties
- 2 x 50ft 30-amp power cords
- 50-amp power cord to two 30 amp connectors
- Saltwater and fresh wash down on foredeck for anchor chain and anchor, 50 ft. freshwater hose
Sails
The vessel carries a furling Main, Self-Tacking Jib, Genoa, Screecher, and Spinnaker and ATN storm sail.
- Northsail furler Mainsail – 9.77 oz Dacron with electric Seldon furler
- Harken mainsheet traveler system mounted on hardtop 6:1 Harken traveler controls accessible from the cockpit
- Sunbrella UV trim 95% Jib – 248 sq. ft.
- Harken self-tacking jib traveler installed on the foredeck Halyard with snap shackle.
- Furlex 400S Furling Gear
- Sunbrella UV cover strips on leech and foot (as exposed when furled)
- Single Line Jib sheet leads to the cockpit
- Harken 48 power winch (self-tailing, two speed) at the helm for sheet/furling 130% Genoa – 475 sq. ft. Tell Tales Sunbrella UV cover strips on leech and foot (as exposed when furled)
- Genoa Sheets
- Harken 44 sheet winches (self-tailing, two speed) located aft in the cockpit
- Two winch handles
- Harken 48 power winch (self-tailing, two speed) at the helm for furling control Furling Screecher -635 sq. ft. Selden Code Zero furling
- Stowable bowsprit mounted on the front crossbeam. Auxiliary halyard fitted with a snap shackle.
- Screecher sheets leads aft to Harken Fairlead Blocks.
- North sail asymmetrical Spinnaker with sock and sheets (only used a couple of times)
Rigging
- Deck Stepped anodized white power-coated aluminum Selden mast, double diamond stay configuration.
- Running rigging lead through underdeck raceway to line clutch equipped cockpit winch pedestals.
- Anti-chafe sail rollers on spreader ends and full-length shroud covers
- Conduit in the mast for all electrical wiring
- Steaming Installed a separate switch so that the steaming light can be extinguished when sailing, thus giving a backup to the tri-color light for sailing at night.
- Tri-color Tri-lens RA-4520 radar reflector on mast
- Spreader lights
- NEW 12mm Dyneema spinnaker halyard 2018
- NEW Dyneema Screecher12mm halyard 2018
Engine/Mechanical
- Twin Volvo 40hp diesel engines (model D2-40) with maintenance logs.
- High output alternators @ 115 amps/engine
- Racor dual fuel filters – vacuum gauges on top of the filter
- Engines are located mid-ship in a sound shielded compartments
- Engine room blowers take heat from the engine rooms when the engines shut down. When running the engines with the blowers off, it gives adequate back feed fresh air to the engines for combustion
- Spare parts and maintenance supplies
- Shaft drive (1.25” shafts)
- Volvo 18” 3 blades, folding propellers
- Twin 60 gallons aluminum diesel fuel tanks mounted mid-ship below waterline.
Exterior
Deck Hardware
- Spinlock Line clutches – 6 at aft winch, four at forward winch, one on the bowsprit
- Mooring cleat (12″) with fairlead on each bow
- 2 Mooring cleats (12″) with fairlead amidships on each hull
- Mooring cleat (12″) with fairlead on each stern
- Mooring cleat (12″) on each transom
- Stanchions (6) 30″-high with double lifelines per side
- Gates with pelican hooks at stern and transom both sides
- Extra handholds on the stern for boarding
- Recessed swim ladder mounted on port side steps – easily deployed from in the water.
- Bow seats in pulpits
- Toe-rail is a clear anodized T section mounted on the external flange of deck and hull with fasteners on 4″ center
- Full-length rub rails provide mid-height hull protection
- Stainless steel through-bolted chain plates into primary reinforcements
Front Beam & Trampoline
- Aluminum compression member with stainless A-frame supports forestay, bowsprit, bridle, and tie-downs for trampoline.
- The trampoline is woven and sewn vinyl-dipped Dacron for comfort and durability.
Aft Arch & Davits
- Stainless steel arch with integrated bench davit system suitable for dinghies up to 12 ft.
- New 2x 330 Panasonic HIT Solar Panels 2019
- Built-in storage benches contain propane tanks and lines and seat four people •
- Harken 48 power winch mounted on a center pedestal between storage benches
- Elevated benches (constructed of Starboard) seat four people above storage benches
- BBQ Grill – Magma stainless Catalina with propane attachment from the main tank
- Stern Light
- Antenna for Single Side Band Radio – large whip antenna mounted port side
- Antenna Wi-Fi booster – Rogue Pro antenna mounted starboard side
- Dome for satellite Sailor 150 Inmarsat system
- GPS for Furuno AIS transmitter
- Quickline Flat Rope reel with Dyneema model QL 400ft starboard side
Cockpit
- Bimini hardtop (carbon fiber reinforced) with integral support for Harken traveler and four 60-watt solar panels (all installed topside)
- Solid glass windshield with windshield wipers (2-speed and intermittent)
- Two large hatches above the helm and copilot seats, with textaline sunshade/bug screens
- A phantom retracting screen door
- Full-length handholds around the edges of the hardtop and overhead in the cockpit (stainless)
- Moveable step stool at the helm
- Bench seating in the center cockpit with a folding table (seats up to 5 people) Vinyl cockpit cushions (white)
- Chaise lounge recliner on the port side
- Cockpit lights (4) with dimmer
- Full Sunbrella and stratoglass cockpit enclosure
- Sunbrella sunshade between hardtop and arch
- NEW Sunbrella shades port and starboard side of cockpit 2021
- Deck shower with hot and cold fresh water on the port side
- Custom large storage locker on the port side of the cockpit
- All lines for halyards, reefing, sheets, vang, furling, and topping lift led aft to two winch stations, all with Spinlock line clutches
Deck Lockers
- Port forward locker with steps attached to outboard wall provide access to sail storage and holding tank for the port head with Saniguard vent filter – Bomar hatch with ventilator
- Starboard forward locker with steps attached to outboard wall provides access to a generator, large storage area, and holding tank for starboard head with Saniguard vent filter – Bomar hatch with ventilator and LED lights
- Center forward locker with stainless steel ladder with access to windlass motor and mast wiring batteries, tunnel under the bridge deck, and storage for fenders and lines
- Bomar hatch with ventilator and Intensity fluorescent lamp
- Anchor locker with separate compartments for primary and secondary anchors chain and rode, capstan for windlass, remote control for windlass, deck wash spray with both salt and fresh water supply, access to fillers for freshwater tanks
- Center cockpit lazarette with double door entry gives access to refrigeration compressors, steering components, autopilot drive unit, and ample storage area
- Aft storage bench seats with Starboard dividers include rope compartments and propane tanks – 20lb bottles, primary plus one spare
- Transom lockers provide access to the shaft steering system, water maker, SSB tuner, and storage, including extra fuel containers, emergency bilge pump, and
- Hooka air compressor and E-Reel with retractable 60 ft. hose with two regulators and two diver hoses
Electrical
- Vessel wired for US power – 110 VAC and 12 VDC
- Shore Power: 2x 30 amp Marinco Easy Lock inlets mounted on the starboard side – two Schneider 30-amp heavy duty breakers mounted close to shore power inlets (access from the panel in Master stateroom) – two 50 ft 30 amp power cords, plus 50 amp splitter and 20amp converter
- NEW House Batteries: Carbon foam Firefly AGM 850 amp hours – 2019 •
- NEW Starter Batteries: 2 Marine 12 volt AGM – 2022
- Mastervolt 2.5kw Mass Combi Inverter Charger
- NEW 4x Victron Entergy MPPT 100/30 Solar Chargers 2018
- MasterLink remote system controller/monitor for inverter/charger and batteries •
- BlueSea automatic charge controllers, battery combiner, and battery isolators
- ProMarine 60amp galvanic isolator
- 12VDC: Paneltronics 24x 15 amp breakers with 100amp main switch, voltmeter for reading all batteries, line voltage meter for shore power/generator input, and amp meter for reading load current, all at Nav Station -additional 12 breakers
- Paneltronics panel at the Helm Station.
- 110VAC: Paneltronics 11 breakers with main supply safety breakers connect shore power or generator, not both. Can parallel the input such that only one shore power connection will work should you only want to hook up with a single 30 amps rather than 2 X 30 amp.
- Solar Power: NEW 1.32kw9 4 X 330 watts) Solar panels on the arch and Hard dodger 2018
Electronics
- NEW Furuno 16-inch T2 Touch charplotter 2021 with Bluetooth and WIFI
- NEW Power Supply for DRS2D radar with software update 2021
- NEW Furuno GPS 2019
- Furuno AutoPilot with software update 2021
- Furuno Digital Radar
- Rogue Pro Wave WiFi Booster
- Furuno AIS receiver/transmitter with new GPS 2019
- NEWIcom 604 VHF radio 2018 with command mic at Helm
- NEW AIS/VHF splitter 2018
- NEW Furuno GPS antenna – 2019
- New Furuno electronic compass 2021
- ICom M802 SSB with Dynaplate and Pactor Mode
- Furuno Ch Wind Direction Display fI502
- NEW Depth sounder 2014
Plumbing
- 2 x 75-gallon aluminum water tanks mounted amidships below the waterline
- QuickNautic Boiler hot water tanks, one in each hull – engine/110VAC heating
- 2x 30-gallon wastewater holding tanks located adjacent to each head with “Y” valve is installed to select the deck to pump out or overboard gravity discharge – can be secured in the closed position
- Black-water filter vents
- WEMA tank monitoring system is installed on holding and water tanks – 4 gauges
- 3 Rule RM 1500 bilge pumps with manual and automatic switch
- Freshwater hot & cold handheld shower located adjacent to port transom stairs.
- Wash down sprayer located in the anchor locker – flex hose & sprayer attached, selectable sea or freshwater input, seawater pump mounted in the port hull
- Sea recovery aqua whisper mini 350 water maker
- Deck pump-out fittings for both holding tanks
- Deck filler inlets (2) for each fuel tank
Dinghy
- Titan 5-Person RIB
- Yamaha 20 hp 4-stroke electric star
Extras
- A large complement of spares, tools, and equipment
- NEW Wiper motors for windshield – 2018
- Sunbrella hatch covers
- Nigel Calder reference books
- Cruising Handbooks
- Marine Diesel Engines handbook
- Boat Owner’s Mechanical and Electrical Guide
- Spare service parts Volvo engines
- Spare Freshwater Jasbco VSD pump
- Spare Whale UF 1815 Deck Wash pump
- Spare Shower sump pump Whale Gulper 220
- Spare Cabin AC pump Domestic PML 250
- Spare Salon AC pump Domestic PML500
- Spare bilge pump Rule RM 1500
- Spare water solenoid Jabsco 37038-1012, Marine Toilet Repair, Head Solenoid/Anti-Syphon Valve, 12 Volt
- Complete exterior boat caulking reinforcement 2013
Susan and Blake Hoffert have been sailing for 25 years, initially racing and cruising Jboats, and wanted a perfect blue water cruiser and attended Antares U in 2010 and immediately fell in love with the Antares 44 and sailed out of Argentina in 2011, spending the following year in Brazil and after that cruising through the Caribbean to Florida. In 2014 we moved Fair Passage to a more temperate climate in Vancouver by freighter and have been sailing the Georgia Straights and Desolation Sound with moorage in Powell River on the Sunshine Coast.
We enjoy living and cruising on this luxury yacht with all the comforts of home. At this stage in life, we have decided not to pursue blue water sailing and feel Fair Passage should move on to a new owner and the world’s open waters.