Nielsen 45' 44 Cutter Rigged
"Aerial"
Introducing Aerial a O. Lie Neilsen 44 Cutter Rigged classic built in 1979 commissioned in 1980 designed by L. F. Herreshoff. This robust cold molded fiberglass hull embodies timeless craftsmenship and performance ensuring stabilty and reliability on the water.
Overview
Introducing the O. Lie-Neilsen 44 Cutter Rigged Aerial, a classic vessel built in 1979 commissioned in 1980 that embodies timeless craftsmanship and performance. With an overall length of 45 feet, this monohull features a robust cold molded fiberglass hull and full keel, ensuring stability and reliability on the water. Powered by a 42 HP Beta Marine diesel inboard engine, this boat is equipped for smooth sailing, boasting a direct drive system and a durable bronze 3 blade Max propeller. The Maxwell electric anchor windlass enchances convenience, making anchoring effortless. A spacious cabin with all the essentials amenties with a galley to port, a navigation station to starboard sette with seating, well appointed head with a V berth forward. Aerial with its cutter clipper bow is not just a boat , its an invitation to explore the seas with confidence and style. Whether you're cruising or enjoying a day on the water she promises an exceptional experience.
Recent upgrades include: Standing and Running Rigging (2017) Evolution Sails (2019) fully battened Main Sail, Genoa, Staysail, Asymmertrical sail, a Beta Marine 42 HP Diesel auxiliary motor and fuel tank (2016) and B&G Marine Electronics along with having the decks and topsides awlgripped.
Aerial was designed by L. F. Herreshoff naval architect, built by the renown O. Lie-Neilsen yard in Rockland Maine that has built a number of classic sailing cold molded hull such as White Hawk. She is outfitted with carbon fiber mast and boom, total of 8 winches four are electric, main sheet, genoa/staysail sheet winches port and starboard, main halyard / Profurl / vang winch on top of cabin, electric Selden Furlex on the genoa (300E) and staysail (200E), Profurl on the main carbon fiber boom with manual back up. A 4 KW Fisher Panda diesel generator, 12000 BTU airconditioning system, Dickerson cabin heater and Force 10 galley propane stove and oven.
She is meticulously maintained by its owners at the Dutch Wharf Boat Yard, Branford, CT where she is prenently at her berth. Shown by appointment.
Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Yachts New England. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
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Spars / Sails / Rigging
- Mast and Boom Carbon Fiber single spreader w/ main and Jib halyards
- Standing rigging replaced (2017)
- Furlex roller furling gear
- Lewmar transom mounted traveler with cars
- Winches: total of eight: two Lewmar #35 on mast, two Harken electric on cockpit, two Barient #27, two Barient #48
- Evolution sails (2019): Fully battened main sail, Genoa, Staysail, Asymmetrical sail
Navigation / Electronics
- Compass: Dual 5" Ritchie cockpit mount compasses
- B & G Chart plotter, with Radar and depth
- B & G depth /knot/ Log
- Icom ICM402 VHF marine radio
- Navico Auto pilot - Tiller pilot
- Windex direction on mast head
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