2022 Max Cruise Marine 44SC

Step aboard and you immediately notice how purpose-built this 44SC is for real sailors, not just dockside admirers. Sightlines from the dual helms make trimming and docking feel intuitive, and you can keep an eye on luff and leeward hull without craning your neck. The open flow from cockpit to salon isn’t just about entertaining; it turns night watches into social shifts, with the galley and nav station a step away from the action. Underway, the light composite build translates into a “slippery” feel through the water, so you’re often sailing when others are motoring. Long passages become less tiring because the boat responds quickly but predictably, rewarding a light touch on the helm.

For this cruising ground, the 44SC hits a rare sweet spot. The combination of shoal-access capability and spirited performance means you can slip into tucked-away anchorages that keep you out of the swell, then make quick work of the open stretches between them. The moderate rig height and efficient sail plan let you use the frequent light-air windows instead of waiting on perfect forecasts. Summers with strong sun and humidity are tempered by excellent natural ventilation and efficient systems, while shoulder-season fronts are handled by a hull form that tracks cleanly in a seaway. It’s a boat that turns this area’s variable conditions into opportunities instead of limitations.