The COOLEST Sailboat You Never Knew You Needed! A 1968 Pearson Countess 44 at $59k. [[SOLD]]

#sailboattour #bluewatersailboat #cruisingsailboat #liveaboardlife [[SOLD 08/08/2025]] The COOLEST Sailboat You Never Knew You Needed! A 1968 Pearson Countess 44 at $59k. Full Tour PRICE DROP FROM $65K DOWN TO $59K! Could this be the ultimate bluewater cruiser under $100k? Meet the 1968 Pearson Countess 44 — a full-keel, ketch-rigged cruiser designed by the legendary John Alden office and built by Pearson Yachts. At just $65,000, this heavily built bluewater sailboat is ready to sail off-grid—or around the world as your very own escape pod! 00.00 Sneak Peek of the Interior 00:14 Intro 00:55 Exterior walkabout - Hull, Keel, Spars 05:40 Cockpit & Helm 09:37 On Deck 12:55 Down Below Tour 16:29 Galley! 18:40 The Head 19:22 The V-Berth & Sails 21:25 The Big Diesel 23:23 Final Thoughts & Why We Love This Boat! Highlights: ⚓ Indoor storage for nearly 20 years before relaunch in 2020 ⚓ Solid fiberglass hull, 110HP overhauled diesel, updated rigging and sails ⚓ Full cruising systems including electric windlass, Air Head, diesel heat, and 185 gal freshwater 📍 Location: Midcoast Maine (in storage) 💰 Asking Price: $65,000 📩 Seller Contact: XXXXX 📄 2020 survey available for review Specs at a Glance LOA: 44’ Beam: 12’ Draft: 5’3” Displacement: 21,796 lbs Engine: 110 HP Lathrop Diesel (2023 overhaul, 1,777 hrs) Fuel: 130 gal (2 tanks) Sails: New Genoa + Mizzen (Quantum, 2021), Schaefer RF Systems: Electric windlass, diesel heater, composting toilet, pressurized shower If you’re looking for a proven bluewater cruising sailboat under $100k, this Pearson Countess 44 is a rare find and Canadian Ken and I loved it! Thanks for watching—and don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more classic sailboat tours and cruising content. – BoatFools Sailing ⛵