Overview The Boreal range has a unique reputation as rugged all weather cruising yachts, capable of providing their owners with comfort and safety. Numerous notable voyages have been made, to some of the remotest corners of the world’s oceans. The Boreal 44 features robust aluminium construction, clever sea-going design, large tankage, and an extremely comfortable interior, suitable for long term cruising. The centreboard configuration offers cruising flexibility and seakeeping advantages, while the secure doghouse ensures that watchkeeping in bad weather is dry and comfortable. ‘Quid non?’ is a superb example of the marque, presented in outstanding condition. Red Ensign previously sold the owners Swan 40 and he was highly involved in Quid non?’s build process. This included stipulating some unique design modifications, including an integral hull rubbing strake, uprated gooseneck, genoa turning blocks & non-standard gantry. He also made very discerning choices in the yacht’s specification. Upgrades during 2026 have included a set of new North 3DI sails and a backup autopilot system. Quid non? has an extensive selection of spares and a full inventory available by separate agreement. The current berth in Plymouth Yacht Haven is available until August 2027. If you are looking for an expedition yacht of this size and capability, or a robust cruising yacht on which to sail over the horizon, Quid non? should be on your shortlist. She is presented at a very significant reduction on the cost of a new equivalent, avoiding the protracted lead time and inevitable snagging that comes with a new build. For more information or to arrange a viewing, contact Paul in the Plymouth office on +. Construction Aluminium construction Triple chines Rubbing strake Extruded polystyrene insulation – 50mm under the bridge / 80mm along hull above waterline Bottom plate thickness 10mm, lower chine 8mm, middle & top chine 5mm Fore and aft watertight bulkheads 3800KG lead ballast below bottom plate in keel core Swinging centerboard 2 x lifting daggerboard Dog house with watertight door Gantry Transom swim platform Cockpit seating and rear deck covered with synthetic teak Goiot hatches throughout Main bulkheads in 15mm plywood Internal joinery in Ash veneer Engine, Stern Gear & Propulsion VolvoPenta D2-50 diesel engine 50 HP 710 engine hours Shaft drive Mounted on flexible ‘silent blocks’ Electrical bipolar installation Acoustic insulation Featherstream 3-blade propeller New propeller shaft and cutlass bearing (2026) Deck Equipment 2 x Lewmar 55AST primary winches 2 x Lewmar 50AST secondary winches 2 x Lewmar 45AST mast winches 1 x Lewmar 40AST mast reefing winch 1 x Lewmar 30AST vang winch Double anchor roller at stemhead Lofrans 1500 Watt electric anchor windlass with remote control Spade 140 anchor 100 metres 12mm G40 chain Danforth kedge anchor Granny bars at the mast Transom brackets for drogue bridle Three dorade vents Samson post Deck wash pump (2025) Shower in cockpit Binnacle cover Hide covering on wheel Horseshoe life buoy with light Liferaft Mooring warps Fenders Systems 4 x domestic battery (AGM – 520Ah in total) 1 x engine start battery 115A engine alternator Studer Xtender XTHinverter/charger Studer Xtender remote control RCC-03 Studer BSP 500 measuring unit and BSP-500 shunt Cristec RCE 150-1E21G MOSFET battery charge splitter Victron soft start isolation transformer Paguro 4SY water cooled marine generator (4.0KVA/3.5KW) Watt&Sea hydrogenerator mounted on transom 220V shore supply 12V electrical panel with bipolar leakage tester, voltmeter & circuit breakers Philippi controller for tank gauges & battery monitor Refleks diesel cabin heater Heating radiators Heating vents with fans Hot & cold pressurised water system 40L Calorifier with heat exchanger & immersion heater Holding tank to forward heads Grey water tank with electric pump Dessalator D60 Cruise water maker (36 hours) 4 x electric bilge pump 1 x manual bilge pump Navigation NKE Gyropilot 2 & NKE Multigraphic Lecomble & Schmitt type 50 hydraulic ram Backup NKE Gyropilot 2, NKE Multigraphic, NKE Compass (2026) Backup Raymarine type 1 linear drive & NKE rudder reference (2026) Furuno radar DRS4DNXT Furuno PG500 heading sensor ICOM M-605 DSC VHF radio with cockpit command mike Furuno AIS CTRXGRAPH Iridium antenna Furuno Navtex NX-300 Echomax RTE Fanless PC L5 with Olorin screen NKE multigraphic at helm NKE barograph NKE WiFi box NKE wireless remote Furuno GP39 GPS navigator MaxSea Time Zero navigation software with radar and routing modules Rig & Sails Anodised aluminium mast with double spreaders Anodised aluminium boom Dyform rigging wire (2018) Reinforced wrap around gooseneck Mast steps to lower spreaders and two at mast head Carbon spinnaker pole Profurl genoa furling system Profurl staysail furling system Running backstays Running rigging in white dyneema Mainsail cover Slab reefing mainsail – North 3DI (2026) Genoa – North 3DI (2026) Staysail – North 3DI (2026) North Sails Gennaker (2018) Accommodation Forward cabin Centreline double berth 2 individual thermocool Triango matresses Draw under berth for navigation charts Ample storage Forward Heads Manual Jabsco marine toilet Basin with mixer tap Mirror Ceiling spotlight Deck Saloon L-shaped seating Large central dining table Central bench seat with removable backrest Library shelving Ceiling spotlights Storage cabinets Galley Two stainless steel sink bowls Single lever hot & cold water Sea water foot pump & fresh water foot pump with spouts Ceiling spotlights GN Espace cooker with gas solenoid Tektank top loading fridge Aft Heads Manual Jabsco marine toilet Basin with mixer / shower tap Shower tray Mirror Ceiling spotlight Starboard Aft Cabin Two single berths Thermacool Triango mattresses Work bench with stainless steel worktop, vice and storage Water maker control panel Port Aft Cabin Two single berths Thermacool Triango mattresses Doghouse Curved seat with cushion & storage Panoramic chart table Instrumentation Ceiling spotlight & fixed light for night passages Watertight door