Nautor Swan 44 Mark II - exhilarating performance with enduring elegance
The iconic Nautor Swan 44 MKII is widely regarded as one of German Frers' most admired and successful offshore cruising designs, combining unmatched saling performance and enduring appeal for both cruisers and collectors. Vistali's originality and elegant presentation are a testament to the pedigree of this traditinal style Swan 44.Immaculately presented and carefully maintained by devoted owners, Vistali represents a rare opportunity to acquire a yacht of true pedigree. Designed for serious offshore sailing yet refined for luxurious cruising, she delivers remarkable balance at the helm, impressive upwind capability, and the quiet confidence only a Swan can offer.
Vistali presents as an outstanding, never-raced, cruising Swan 44 MKII. Her condition and originality make her one of the most attractive examples in Australia.
Powered by a 55hp Volvo Penta saildrive delivering economical and reliable performance, Vistali cruises comfortably between 6-7kts under power and easily exceeds 7kts under sail. Electrical systems have been updated, including a new AGM house bank and starter battery, LED lighting throughout, dual alternators and shore power, ensuring dependable autonomy while retaining uncomplicated systems.
Her sailing inventory has been carefully maintained, highlighted by a new mainsail in 2023, complemented by multiple headsails and a cruising gennaker. The Nautor mast and boom are paired with rod rigging last replaced in 2015 and professionally inspected in 2023, while Navtec hydraulic systems were serviced in 2024, including replacement of the hydraulic vang.
Below deck, the classic Swan two-cabin, two-head layout provides generous accommodation for four, with additional capacity in the saloon. Cream leather upholstery, original Nautor blue mattresses and abundant storage create a calm, refined interior environment, supported by air-conditioning and diesel heating for year-round comfort. Every aspect of Vistali reflects careful stewardship, making her a yacht that is not only admired, but genuinely ready to be sailed and enjoyed.
To own a Swan is a privilege. To own 'Vistali' is something rarer still.
Vistali will appeal to the experienced sailor who values pedigree, craftsmanship and understated elegance. She is not a yacht for everyone, nor should she be. She is a yacht for those who appreciate traditional lines, uncomplicated systems and the quiet confidence of a true offshore design that defines a Nautor Swan.
Sit back and admire 'Vistali' in our feature-length sailing video and brochure presentation. For more information please contact Sonia Robinson of EziYacht Brokerage & Buying Agency. Private viewings by appointment only.
Region
Queensland
Location
Brisbane Area Manly Harbour
Usage
Leisure, Cruising, Live Aboard
Launch Year
1999
Hull
Fibreglass/GRP Teak decks and premium teak interior fitout
HIN
FI-SWN44146F999
Rego
AHS56Q
Rego Expiry
23/02/2026
Designer
Germán Frers
Builder
OY Nautor Ab, Finland
Length
44' - 13.41m
Beam
4.2
Draft
2.2
Displacement
Approx 11T
Keel / Ballast
Lead-bulbous fin keel with spade rudder.
Deck Material
Teak with alloy toe rails - teak treated annually with Semco (natural). Hull painted in grey Awlgrip.
Engine Make
Volvo Penta
Engine
MD-22L (Seriel #5100702344). Enclosed under companionway. Engine and sail drive serviced Nov 2024 including belt, sea water pump replacement and full drive service.
Number Engines
1
Horsepower
50
Fuel Type
Diesel
Engine Hours
1850
Fuel Consumption
Approx 5lph.
Max Speed
7kts under motor
Cruise Speed
6kts
Propulsion
Saildrive with 3-blade folding prop.
Fuel
150L in stainless steel tank
Water
Total 560L: 2 x 190L (port and starboard saloon floor), 1 x 150L (under stbd settee). Tank selectors under saloon floor boards.
Accommodation
The high quality interior is finished in lush Burmese teak joinery with teak and holly cabin sole, cream leather upholstery and large folding dining table with internal bottle cabinet. Large overhead hatches and side ports provide natural light and ventilation. Ceiling led spot lights and reading lamps provide more light and add to the warm atmosphere below deck.
A forward-facing chart table is located aft of the saloon on starboard, equipped with chart table, electrical switch panel, Raymarine chart plotter, epirb, bilge pump counter, VHF radio and battery monitor devices.
A forward-facing chart table is located aft of the saloon on starboard, equipped with chart table, electrical switch panel, Raymarine chart plotter, epirb, bilge pump counter, VHF radio and battery monitor devices.
Cabins
2: Double aft to port with large double bed. The forward cabin V-berth creates a comfortable double bed with mid section filler piece. Good storage under V-berth. The main saloon provides sleeping for two additional people with L-shaped settee to port and linear settee to starboard.
Berths
4+2
Galley
A practical L-shaped galley is positioned at the foot of the companionway to port. Water tanks vent into the galley sinks. Shore power and 2 x engine alternators. Galley utensils provided. Forward facing double s/s sinks with corian bench tops and integrated rubbish compartment below. Fresh and salt water foot pumps.
Refrigeration
Domestic front opening fridge is fitted close to the centreline of the yacht.
Freezer
Top-loading freezer (separate).
Stove
Eno gimballed 2-burner stove with oven with overhead extractor fan.
Hotwater System
New Isotherm hot water heater heats from engine and shore power - new element replaced Jan 2026.
Shower
(2 internal, 1 cockpit) - all Hot/Cold. Cockpit shower with new mixer tap.
Toilet
The forward head shares access with the saloon and forward cabin. The day head (aft) is positioned to starboard of the companionway aft of the nav station and also serves as a wet locker given its proximity to the cockpit. Both heads are fitted with Jabsco electric (aft) and manual (fwd) flushing toilets, vanities, hot/cold water and showers. The aft head is fitted with a holding tank (located in stbd cockpit locker). Fwd toilet serviced 2025 with Jabsco kit.
Entertainment
Built-in bluetooth Fusion stereo sound system with internal and cockpit speakers. CD player.
Air Conditioning
Cruisair air conditioning in saloon. Separate Eberspacher central heating system.
Outboard
Yamaha 6hp 4-stroke outboard - near new.
Covers
Full boat cover (preserves teak deck). Dodger with zippable in-fill panel, bimini with overhead window. Boom bag with lazy jacks (2023), steering wheel & winch covers. Outboard cover. Cockpit cushions. All light grey/off white to match hull.
Ground Tackle
Lewmar flush mounted windlass fitted at bow with 45lb CQR anchor on single bow roller with 50m x 10mm chain. Remote windlass controls fitted in bow locker with additional Kill switch in cockpit. Recessed anchor locker with spare folding Danforth anchor and room for fenders/mooring lines.
Safety Gear
Emergency steering tiller (in 3 parts) stowed in stbd cockpit locker. Burke throw bag. Horseshoe Life ring with light. Gas isolation switch. Engine compartment integral fire suppression system.
Bilge Pumps
1 x manual, 1 x electric on auto switch with counter. Manual pump fitted under saloon floor.
Epirb
Yes
Life Jackets
3 x auto inflatable jackets, 5 orange flotatation jackets under forward berth.
Fire Protection
Fire extinguishers: 2 hand held and 1 fixed in engine room.
Electrics
BATTERIES / INVERTER / CHARGER:
House: 2 x 280Ah AGM and Start: 2 x 6v - All New 2025
Battery Charger - fitted in stbd cockpit locker (connects to shore power).
Inverter fitted behind starboard lounge settee.
SHOREPOWER:
240v step down transformer converts 240v input to 110v output (Max 18amp).
240v and 12v outlets fitted in galley, nav station and forward cabin.
LIGHTING:
All LED ceiling spot lights and reading lamps.
AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING
Cruisair aircon in saloon (shore power required).
Separate Eberspacher central heating / ambient air (operates on DC system).
House: 2 x 280Ah AGM and Start: 2 x 6v - All New 2025
Battery Charger - fitted in stbd cockpit locker (connects to shore power).
Inverter fitted behind starboard lounge settee.
SHOREPOWER:
240v step down transformer converts 240v input to 110v output (Max 18amp).
240v and 12v outlets fitted in galley, nav station and forward cabin.
LIGHTING:
All LED ceiling spot lights and reading lamps.
AIR CONDITIONING / HEATING
Cruisair aircon in saloon (shore power required).
Separate Eberspacher central heating / ambient air (operates on DC system).
Electronics
NAV LIGHTS:
Deck and Masthead nav lights, spreader lights.
RAYMARINE SUITE:
2 x Raymarine hybrid touch chart plotters (with AIS) mounted on steering pedestal and at navigation station.
Raymarine log and sea temp guage.
Raymarine Wind/Depth/Speed panels x 4 fitted on companionway bulkhead.
Raymarine smart pilot control panel fitted to port of helm (can also be operated from chart plotter).
Raymarine VHF fitted at chart table with removed cockpit handheld mic.
Raymarine ST60 Graphic mfd (rudder angle / wind / depth / speed ) fitted at helm.
Nautor Swan binnacle compass.
Control panel fitted on starboard helm (Engine On/Off, Fuel, Temp, Oil guages, Deck flood light). Emergency anchor winch 'kill' switch.
Vetus weather forecasting (at nav station).
Deck and Masthead nav lights, spreader lights.
RAYMARINE SUITE:
2 x Raymarine hybrid touch chart plotters (with AIS) mounted on steering pedestal and at navigation station.
Raymarine log and sea temp guage.
Raymarine Wind/Depth/Speed panels x 4 fitted on companionway bulkhead.
Raymarine smart pilot control panel fitted to port of helm (can also be operated from chart plotter).
Raymarine VHF fitted at chart table with removed cockpit handheld mic.
Raymarine ST60 Graphic mfd (rudder angle / wind / depth / speed ) fitted at helm.
Nautor Swan binnacle compass.
Control panel fitted on starboard helm (Engine On/Off, Fuel, Temp, Oil guages, Deck flood light). Emergency anchor winch 'kill' switch.
Vetus weather forecasting (at nav station).
Sail Inventory
MAIN: Rolly Tasker dacron main - new 2023 with boom bag and lazy jacks. Harken roller ball bearing cars on mast track.
GENOA: North 120% (good condition).
JIB: North x 1 (good condition).
SPINNAKER: Assymetric spinnaker/Gennaker in bag. Spinnaker and Jockey poles fitted on foredeck.
GENOA: North 120% (good condition).
JIB: North x 1 (good condition).
SPINNAKER: Assymetric spinnaker/Gennaker in bag. Spinnaker and Jockey poles fitted on foredeck.
Mast / Rigging
Keel stepped masthead sloop with Rod Rigging (2015 - inspected 2023). Nautor mast and boom with sold boomvang. Mast painted approx 12months ago. Control lines are colour coded and lead aft to a suite of cockpit jammers and manual winches. Genoa track mounted in-board for improved upwind sheeting angles and flush decks.
Mainsheet traveller mounted forward of the dodger. Navtec Hydraulic Vang and Backstay tensioning lever - fitted on steering pedestal (hydraulics serviced 2024). Spinnaker and whisker poles fitted on stbd foredeck.
Mainsheet traveller mounted forward of the dodger. Navtec Hydraulic Vang and Backstay tensioning lever - fitted on steering pedestal (hydraulics serviced 2024). Spinnaker and whisker poles fitted on stbd foredeck.
Deck Gear
Harken deck gear and self-tailing cockpit winches x 6,2 @ foot of mast. Spinlock jammers labelled in cockpit. Side and aft-opening foredeck hatches x3 and foredeck dorades x 2. Forward hatch replaced by previous owner. Folding padeyes (tether strongpoints) are fitted at helm and in cockpit. Gas bottles x 2 fitted in dedicated gas locker aft of steering wheel. Boat hook. Anchoring ball. Extra wide s/s swim ladder. Transom bumper fender. Bosun's chair. 5 mooring lines and 6 fenders with matching socks.
Starboard cockpit locker fits spinnaker, fuel jerry cans, mooring lines. Cockpit table latches to underside of cockpit locker lid when not in use. Shore power and air con fittings on yacht's transom. Gates fitted to port and stbd life lines. Anodes are 2 years old and in good condition ref Jan 2026 bottom survey. Spare anodes on board.
Pedestal steering with a large s/s steering wheel with elk-hide cover, embossed with the Nautor Swan logo. Morse single throttle / gear steering recessed to starboard of the wheel with autopilot controls to stbd. A Raymarine chart plotter is mounted on the pedestal. Excellecent access to steering gear.
Starboard cockpit locker fits spinnaker, fuel jerry cans, mooring lines. Cockpit table latches to underside of cockpit locker lid when not in use. Shore power and air con fittings on yacht's transom. Gates fitted to port and stbd life lines. Anodes are 2 years old and in good condition ref Jan 2026 bottom survey. Spare anodes on board.
Pedestal steering with a large s/s steering wheel with elk-hide cover, embossed with the Nautor Swan logo. Morse single throttle / gear steering recessed to starboard of the wheel with autopilot controls to stbd. A Raymarine chart plotter is mounted on the pedestal. Excellecent access to steering gear.
Presentation
Remarks
SSR190109 - British Registered Ship (previously held Australian Ship's Registration).
Rigging report completed by Rope Solutions - Feb 2023.
Navtec Hydraulics for backstay refurbished and vang replaced - May 2023.
All equipment documentation from origin to date is kept on board.
Purchased Dec 2022 - 4th Owner. Originally commissioned in Japan. Never raced or known to have completed any major ocean passages
Loves sail handling - a great boat in stronger winds and comfortable in choppy seas. Beautifully balanced rudder (sails herself). A very sea-kindly yacht and also great in a following sea or even 20deg off the wind. Performs superbly in rougher conditions and under 1 reef up to 30kts. No noise, no vibrations, no creaks.
Hull Scrub with report (Dirty Boat Bottoms) - Jan 2026.
Rigging report completed by Rope Solutions - Feb 2023.
Navtec Hydraulics for backstay refurbished and vang replaced - May 2023.
All equipment documentation from origin to date is kept on board.
Purchased Dec 2022 - 4th Owner. Originally commissioned in Japan. Never raced or known to have completed any major ocean passages
Loves sail handling - a great boat in stronger winds and comfortable in choppy seas. Beautifully balanced rudder (sails herself). A very sea-kindly yacht and also great in a following sea or even 20deg off the wind. Performs superbly in rougher conditions and under 1 reef up to 30kts. No noise, no vibrations, no creaks.
Hull Scrub with report (Dirty Boat Bottoms) - Jan 2026.
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