PRICE $55,000 USD
S/v Heaven is a 1978 44’ CSY Walkover. The 44’ walkover design is one of the Ted Irwin inspired designs. Known for their robust construction and seaworthiness, these vessels are ideal for both offshore and coastal cruising. Built to Lloyds of London certification standards, the CSY 44 boasts a durable design, featuring an internally encapsulated keel consisting of 8,900 lbs of lead and 3,000 lbs of concrete. Notably, the boat’s design allows for the concrete to be removed, enabling a reduced draft of 4'11" if a shoal draft is desired.
This vessel is a two-sleeping cabin layout with abundant storage and plenty of space at 6’8” headroom and a 13’5” beam. Her galley is equipped with a Force 10, propane 3 burner stove with broiler and oven. For refrigeration there is a Dometic Adler Barbour CU-100 super cold machine, air cooled, with VD152 evaporator installed 2016. There is a Seagull water filter system installed for safe drinking water. The hot water heater is a SuperStor SS-6M, 120 volts connected, 1200 watts. Both the vberth and aft cabin have comfortable custom mattresses and the aft cabin has its own head, while the second head is located opposite the galley. The salon is a bright, spacious layout with the starboard settee capable of being turned into another sleeping berth.
S/v Heaven is powered by a Perkins 4-154, 60 hp diesel engine that was rebuilt in 2011 which since then only has 1,114 hrs. on it. The engine has a new starter, alternator, water pump and impeller all installed in 2024. Two “no maintenance” lead acid, 900 cca batteries for the engine start were installed 2025 and is charged using a Balmar Duo Charger. She is a cutter rig with a self-tacking staysail. There are many sails being sold with this vessel, the following are all in good condition: mainsail has 3 full battens, in stack pack with lazy jacks with loose foot, the headsail is a furling Genoa and there’s a hank on staysail with loose foot. Other spare sails that were never used from the previous owner include: a spinnaker, a second large sail and a storm sail. On the bottom, the seacocks were replaced with bronze ball valve seacocks in 2021, except for the engine raw water which is a Spartan Marine tapered valve seacock, replaced in 2015.
S/v Heaven has already got much of the equipment needed for long offshore voyages. She has the capacity to hold 400 gallons of fresh water and 100 gallons of diesel. In 2022 four new 150-watt rigid monocrystalline solar panels were installed, compatible with the Solar Controller Morningstar TS-MPPT60. Also installed were dinghy davits, an outboard motor lift and a swim platform off the stern. She is also being sold with a 9’ inflatable Caribe MVPL-9 dinghy with a 2016 15 hp Yamaha Enduro 2 stroke, E15DMHS outboard.
There has been extensive upgrades and maintenance projects done over the last couple of years to get S/v Heaven ready to cruise. Some of those upgrades are: new paint on decks with nonskid done in 2023 as well as a blister job done with new epoxy barrier coat and antifouling paint. In 2024; a new Potek PI-1500, 1500 watts inverter was installed, as well as a new light system on the bridge, solar lights, and the cockpit table was enlarged. There is a new 2025, 900-watt portable generator and a new Starlink antenna installed. Also in 2025, a whole electrical system review was done.
S/v Heaven has been outfitted to take you places and is ready to go now! This solid, blue water cruiser is definitely worth a look!