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DESCRIPTIONA true bluewater cruiser with classic lines and serious offshore capability, this Endurance 44 was professionally self-built to the renowned Peter Ibold design in Bodrum, Turkey, between 1992 and 1994. Solidly constructed in wood with teak and oak detailing throughout, she combines seaworthiness with traditional charm. Fitted with a dependable Mercedes OM 616 engine, hydraulic steering, and a full teak deck, she is ideal for extended cruising or liveaboard use. Her well-protected pilothouse and practical interior layout offer comfort, simplicity, and durability for those seeking self-sufficiency at sea. Recently antifouled (April 2025) and serviced, she is presented in very good order and is ready to sail.
HIGHLIGHTS LISTED BELOW BUT INCLUDED IN FULL SPECS:

Classic Peter Ibold design with long keel
Professionally self-built in Bodrum (1992–1994)
Mercedes OM 616 engine (ca. 600 hrs)
Hydraulic steering and windlass
3 solar panels (350 W total) and generator
2 double berths + 1 single berth in 3 cabins
Facnor furling and slab reefed mainsail
Recent antifoul and engine service (April 2025)

REMARKSThis Endurance 44 offers timeless design, solid craftsmanship, and a practical layout ideal for long-distance voyaging. With essential cruising gear including solar charging, inverter, and navigation systems, she provides a reliable and comfortable platform for her next adventurous owner. The hull and systems have been well-maintained, with documented service history and no known defects. A genuine ocean-going yacht, she’s well suited to sailors with ambition and an appreciation for traditional wooden construction.
Accommodation:
ACCOMMODATION
• Berths: 2 double berths, 1 single berth• Cabins: 3• Headroom: Approx. 2 m (6 ft 6 in)• Upholstery• Floor Covering: Carpet• Chart Table• Saloon Table• Heating: Portable petroleum heater• Toilet: 1 x Jabsco manual• Shower: 1• Galley: 1 stove, oven, grill, 2 sinks, cool box• Hot Water: Gas heater• Water System: Pressurised• Entertainment: Philips stereo, DVD player
LAYOUTA traditional layout with three separate cabins, including two doubles and one single berth. The forward area houses the heads and shower, while the saloon provides a warm and social living space centred around a large dining table and adjacent galley. A separate chart table is located near the companionway, offering practicality for passage planning.
DOMESTICThe galley includes a stove, oven, grill, and dual sink arrangement. Water is heated via a gas heater, and cooling is provided by a cool box. Additional comfort is provided by a stereo and DVD entertainment system.

TITLE DOCUMENTS AND TAXListed below are the documents/or copies which we have seen on listing this yacht:• Copies of service and antifoul invoices (April 2025)• No CE certification (self-built prior to 1998 regulation)
KNOWN DEFECTSNONE
HISTORYThis yacht was self-built over a two-year period by skilled craftsmen in Bodrum, Turkey. The current owner has used the vessel for personal cruising and maintained her carefully, including recent servicing and antifouling. There is no record of collision, grounding or major damage. She has remained in private ownership and is now offered for sale due to change in circumstances.
Disclaimer
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Inventory:
NAVIGATION
• GPS: Garmin GPS 72 H• VHF Radio: Nautico RT 6500 S• Echo Sounder: Autohelm Tridata 8• Log/Speed: Autohelm Tridata• Wind Instrument: Handmade• Navtex: Nasa• Compass: Suunto• Barometer: Schatz• Clock: Schatz
DECK• Deck Configuration: Pilot house• Anchor: 35 kg Bügel anchor• Chain: 80 m of 10 mm chain• Windlass: DATA hydraulic• Winches: 7• Pushpit/Pulpit• Boarding Ladder• Cockpit Table
SAFETY• Life Buoys• Life Jackets• Jackstays• Navigation Lights• Fire Extinguishers• Flares & Fire Blanket• Bilge Pumps: 2 electric, 1 manual• Fog Horn• Searchlight
CANVAS• Cockpit Cover• Bimini
TENDER• Dinghy: AB 8 AL 44 Aluminium (2.55 m) with floor boards• Outboard: Tohatsu 6 HP (13 years old)
MISCELLANEOUS• Fenders: 5 ball fenders and 8 standard fenders
Mechanical:
CONSTRUCTION• Type: Sailing Yacht• Builder: Self-built (Eigenbau)• Designer: Peter Ibold• Construction Period: 1992 – 1994• Construction Location: Bodrum, Turkey• Hull Material: Wood• Keel Type: Long keel• Steering: Hydraulic (Data hydraulic system)• Rudder: External, hydraulic type• Deck Material: Bermuda teak• Superstructure: Teak and oak• Hull Colour: White
DIMENSIONS• LOA: 13.41 m (44 ft)• Beam: 3.99 m (13 ft 1 in)• Draft: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in)• Displacement: Approx. 17 tonnes
MECHANICAL• Engine: Mercedes OM• Power: 70 HP• Hours: Approx. 600• Cooling: Seawater• Fuel Type: Diesel• Fuel Consumption: Approx. 3 L/hour• Last Engine Service: April 2025• Propeller: 3-blade• Steering: Hydraulic• Drive Type: Shaft
PERFORMANCE• Cruising Speed: 6 km/h (approx. 3.2 knots)• Maximum Speed: 7 km/h (approx. 3.8 knots)
TANKAGE• Fuel: 2 tanks – Wooden/GFK construction• Fresh Water: 2 tanks x 150 L• Holding Tank: Not fitted
ELECTRICAL• House Battery: 1 x 180 Ah (4 years old)• Starter Battery: 1 x 95 Ah (1 year old)• Charging System: Solar battery management• Battery Charger: CTEC M 300• Inverter: Berger 1000W sine wave (5 min rating)• Generator: Herkules 2 kW• Solar Panels: 3 panels, total 350 W• Shore Power: Yes• Shore Power Cable: Yes
RIGGING• Rig Type: Spar Craft with Facnor reef hooks• Standing Rigging: Approx. 20 years old• Running Rigging: Approx. 20 years old• Reefing: Slab reefing mainsail with Facnor system• Furling Headsail: Yes• Sheets Led to Cockpit: Yes
SAILS• Mainsail: Seagull (20 years old, good condition)• Genoa: Seagull (20 years old, good condition)
This 1994 Endurance 44 is listed for sale in Preveza, Epirus. With a 44ft layout, inboard engine setup and used condition, this boat is suited to buyers looking for sail options in this location. View full details, photos and specifications for reference RB691620 on Rightboat.