The lines of a Mason 44 are “classic and timeless” – her well documented sea kindly motion offers effortless blue water cruising. 180 Mason 43 and 44 were built – long keel with solid GRP hull construction makes a ‘bullet proof’ go anywhere sailing vessel.This example was imported into the UK in 2013 with full UK VAT paid and CE certification in place.A MAJOR rebuild and refit included, new engine, new electrical wiring, heating, hull paint, teak rub rails, refrigeration. More recent upgrades include a bow thruster, Raymarine, Force 10 cooker, gas pipes. In 2019 she had new standing rigging, new boom to suit a conventional slab reef main, new sails (main, yankee & staysail – all in Hydranet). Also new batteries in 2023.‘Lyra May’ has never had teak decks! So…………she is quite special.Recent copper (2025) coat adds to the list.A head turning blue water sailing yacht in ‘ready to sail’ condition.Located on the South Coast UK. CONSTRUCTION – from the manufacturer “The Mason 44 was designed and constructed to meet and exceed specifications set forth by the American Bureau of Shipping and Lloyd’s for fiberglass yacht construction. All laminations took place in dehumidified air-conditioned lay-up rooms. Materials such as fiberglass, resin, foam, etc., are also stored within climatically controlled areas as mandated by Lloyd’s regulations. Every Mason was built to the same rigorous standards. The Mason 44 hull is completely hand laminated with eight full-length longitudinal foam-filled stringers. Heavy laminated transverse transvers stringers, double bonded ¾” structural bulkheads, and joiner bulkheads used for interior furniture assured a rigid structure capable of withstanding a great deal of abuse… A vertical-end grain balsa core separated two hand laid laminates of one-piece molded fiberglass deck. The deck was secured to the hull using a combination of 3-M 5200 epoxy compound, heavy fiberglass bonding of six laminates, thru bolts on 8” centers and self-tapping stainless-steel screws on on 8” centers. Many designers of production fiberglass “offshore cruising boats” endorsed identical hull to deck joint construction but without the fiberglass lamination. The Mason 44 had without a question the toughest hull to deck joint in the industry. It should be noted that there are no less than six ¾” structural bulkheads in a Mason 44, all of which are attached to fiber rope (mare’s tale) and three alternating laminates of 1 ½ oz. matt and woven roving on both sides of mahogany bulkhead. The foam between the bulkhead and the hull insures no hard spots on bulkhead transfer visible from the yachts exterior. Every joinery bulkhead (of which there are dozens) is also attached to the deck and hull using two alternating layers of fiberglass matt and woven roving. Also note that one of eight full-length foam and fiberglass longitudinal stringer. No other yacht offers this level of security and peace of mind.” ~ Pacific Asian Enterprises CONSTRUCTION Hull painted in Awlgrip ‘Whisper Grey’ – 2014Teak rub rail fitted 2014New fuel tank fitted 2019 – port side under bunkHolding tank fittedCopper coated 2025New deck drain hoses – 2025New below waterline seacocks – 2025Rebuilt mast step – 2025 DECK “Only the highest quality electropolished stainless steel was used for the deck hardware onboard the Mason 44. All stanchions bases, chocks, hinges, and bow rollers were fabricated from forged stock. Virtually no cast fittings were used insuring void-free rugged gear.” ~ Pacific Asian EnterprisesDeck is cored fiberglass sandwich and molded nonskid with oversized hardware featuring:Factory gel coat molded nonskid decksTeak decks in cockpitBulwark all around with scuppers and teak cap railExterior teak cap rail and handrailsSolid stainless stem head fitting with anchor platform on small spritDouble bow roller and electric windlass (electric windlass rebuilt & rec-chromed 2024)Rocna (25kg) anchor – mounted on bowStainless steel bow pulpitMast safety pulpitStainless steel stanchions with boarding gates port and starboardStainless steel 1″ tubular life line(6) Standard mooring cleats are all 8″ bow, stern, and mid ships(6) Lewmar opening deck hatches with hatch covers(8) Stainless steel opening portsStainless dorades with fiberglass boxesDeck prisms for natural lighting over chart table and galleyDeck scuppers drain at the water lineStern mounting swim/boarding ladder folds downStern pulpitVented propane locker holding two 20 lb. tanksElectric powered halyard winch – port side coachroofLewmar 52 primary winchesFold down ‘gin & tonic’ seats on pushpitVarnished cap rail & gunwale – currently being stripped of Varnish (June 2026)Varnished drinks holder at pedestal RIGGING Standing rigging overhauled & replaced 2019New running rigging 2019Cutter rig with Harken furling Yankee & StaysailNew conventional boom fitted 2019 – SeldenNew Antal mainsail track & car system to mast – 2019Guard wires from 2024New chainplates – 2025New vang – 2025New chain plates – 2025SAILSNew white sails from Penrose – 2019Hydranet Mainsail, Yankee & staysailCruising chute in snuffer – date unknown but in good shape ELECTRICAL Complete re-wire in 2014Converted to 240V systemsNew switch panelsAGM service batteries from 2023Switch panel in cockpit for nav lights & spreader lights240V generator – 4KVA – renovated in 2025200watt solar panel on coachroof (new 2025) – Victron shunt & Global link 520 NAVIGATION Raymarine navigation systemNew NMEA 2000 backbone + i70 multi – 2025Hybrid touch screens at helm and chart tableRaymarine radarRaymarine ST60 speed & depth & windRaymarine P70 AutopilotAIS CLASS B transponderLarge Ritchie compass at binnacleICOM – DSC VHF – M423 – new mast aerial & cableFusion domestic stereo system ACCOMMODATION Beautiful teak interiorFull diesel heating system (Eberspacher) heating every room – fitted 2014New galley Force 10 cooker – fitted 2017New gas hoses 2024Refrigeration pumps – fitted 20142 cabin layout with forward V berth (with infill)Large aft double cabinSaloon seating & sea berths with Lee clothsHeads with manual pump toilet & separate showerNew heads plumbing & holding tanks system – 2025Re-varnished saloon tableLED bulbs MECHANICAL Yanmar 4JHE 55hp engine fitted new 2014 – serviced May 2025Folding propHeat exchanger cleaned 2025Single lever throttle & gear control (replaced original dual lever system)Freezer system from 2014Bowthruster (Sidepower)_ – fitted 2015Generator – rebuilt & serviced 2024/25Deck wash pump installed 2025
This 1988 Mason 44 is listed for sale in Portsmouth, England. 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 RB702143 on Rightboat.