Explore the Sea of Cortez and Pacific Mexico in comfort with MV Maitiaroa, a well maintained and gear loaded example of the classic DeFever 44.  With over 100 built, the Taiwanese-built 44 is DeFever's most popular design.  The 1000nm range of this full displacement heavily built solid fiberglass hull with full length keel ensures a dry and comfortable ride in offshore conditions.  The spacious aft deck and salon make Maitiaroa the perfect roomy platform for living at anchor in comfort.

Cruise Ready Gear and System Highlights:
3500 W Renology solar 2022
1260 AH Lithium batteries 2020 and 2024
Rigid bottom inflatable dingy- 10 feet 2023 with dingy chaps new in 2024
Suzuki electric start 15 HP outboard motor- new in 2023 with 100 hours 
3000 W Renology Inverter
80 Amp Lithium charger
Hawkeye depth gauge 2024
Timer for watermaker flush 2023

Electronics:
Plotter- Raymarine E80 + 120
Autopilot- Simrad AP 22
RADAR- Furuno
Depth Sounder- Hawkeye (2)
Wind Direction- Raymarine
VHF Radio- Standard Verizon #3
TV Set- Samsung and second TV in aft cabin
Radio
CD Player
Cockpit Speakers
Compass- Ritchie- #2

Electrical Equipment:
Northern Lights Generator 6 KW
Inverter 3000 W
Solar Panels 3500 W Renology 
Wind Generator- Air X 400
Alternator Output 80 W x 2
Shore Power cable with adaptors
Shore Power Inlet
Battery Monitor- Zantrax

Batteries:
House Bank- Dakota Lithium 12V 1260Amp Hours
Engine Start Batteries- LTH Lead Acid 12V
Generator Start Battery-LTH AGM 12V
Davit Battery- LTH AGM 12V

Inside Equipment:
Cruise RO Watermaker 30 GPH- with 2 new membranes
Oven
2 Plate Induction stove
Electric Kettle
Kitchen dishes and silverware
French Press Coffee machine
Extraction Fan
Marine heads- Aft and by V Berth
3 Refrigerators and 1 Deep Freezer
Water heater
Sea Water Pump
Electric Bilge Pump
Air Compressor- Bauer
Air Conditioner- 5000 BTU in the aft cabin 

Outside Equipment:
Cockpit Cushions
Swimming Ladder
Cockpit Shower
Cockpit table with 6 chairs
BBQ- Gas
BBQ for the beach- Charcoal
Dinghy davits
Kayak platform (no Kayak)
Hard Top Bimini 8 feet by 16 feet
Deck Boxes #2
Swim Platform
Front Window and Side Covers- Aft deck can be completely enclosed
Dinghy Cover
Fender Covers
Instrument and Helm Cover
Fog Horn
Ultrasonic Hull Cleaner
Balanced Rudders- takes the strain off of the rudder posts
Aft Deck Fish Cleaning Station with a fresh water flush
Underwater Lights on Transom

Measurements and Specs:
Cruising Speed- 7.5 kts at 1850 RPM
Max Speed- 9.2 kts at 2100 PRM
Range 1000 miles
LOA 44 feet 9 inches
Beam 15 feet
Draft 4 feet 6 inches
Cabin Headroom 6 feet 4 inches
Salon Headroom 7 feet
Displacement 24,000 lbs

Tanks:
Fuel #1 Port 360 Gallons
Fuel #2 Starboard 360 gallons
Fuel #3 Aft 200 Gallons
Water #1 Port 180 Gallons
Water #2 Starboard 180 Gallons
Holding Forward 60 Gallons

Propulsion:
Engines- Two Ford Lehman 139 HP
Engine Hours- 1600 hours on both engines
Propeller 4 Blade, Bronze, Fixed

Ground Tackle:
Anchor #1 on Bow- Rocna 40 Kg on 3/8 BBB chain 280 feet
Anchor #2 in Locker- 30 Kg Danforth
Windlass- Lofrans 1500 with deck switches and remote controls at the helm and fly bridge
Anchor Bridle

Safety:
Life Jackets
Horeshoe
Electronic Strobe
Gas Sniffer
LPG Solenoid On/Off Switch
Range finder for crowded anchorages

Extras:
300 feet of tow line
Spare dock lines 2 Hookas
Fishing rods, reels, lures, spare line
Mooring Hook
UV Water filter
Many spare parts and tools

About Boat Buying in Mexico:

Buying a boat in Mexico can have some tax advantages in saving you the State Sales Tax and the boat is already where you want to start Cruising.  When buying a boat in Mexico, all of the title transfer paperwork and escrow account fund transfers are handled in the United States by a Marine Documentation Services Company for your convenience and peace of mind.

About Listing Broker:

La Paz Cruisers Supply - Sea of Cortez Brokerage - has you covered when it comes to buying or selling boats in Mexico with the largest team of professional representatives in Mexico. Our knowledgeable team can help you in Puerto Penasco, San Carlos/Guaymas, Puerto Escondido, La Paz, Mazatlan, Puerto Vallarta and Barra de Navidad.