'Magic', a Cherubini 44 for Sale
Currently berthed in Punta Gorda, Florida

'Magic' is a stunning 1986 example of the Cherubini 44, a classic staysail ketch with a rich heritage and a timeless appeal.

'Magic' underwent a major refit for 10 years in a climate controlled warehouse under the care of her previous owner, and has been further upgraded by her current owner since 2021. She has new or nearly new sails, electronics, batteries, bow thruster, and more.

'Magic' is in immaculate condition and ready for any adventure.

'Magic' is a rare gem for anyone who appreciates the beauty and craftsmanship of the Cherubini 44. This ketch has a distinguished history that dates back to the 1920s, and a design that combines light air performance and offshore capability.

She has been lovingly restored and updated by her past two owners, who have spared no expense or effort to make her shine.

She's powered by a Mercedes Benz 76hp diesel engine, and has a full set of sails that are either new or in excellent shape.

She can accommodate 6 people comfortably, and has a gorgeous mahogany interior that preserves the charm and elegance of the past.

'Magic' is a sailboat that will make you proud and happy to be aboard.

Vessel Walkthrough

Starting aft, 'Magic's cockpit provides a secure, separate helm seating area with excellent access to the Lewmar sheet winches, and Edson pedestal steering with Navpod mounts for the electronics. Forward of the helm area is U shaped seating surrounded by a high teak-capped coaming for 6 crew.

Moving forward down the companionway, you enter the aft cabin area with two quarter/sea berths. To starboard is a high/low arrangement of one berth and a small bench seat, while to port is a single. Under the stairs is the lighted engine compartment access. Dual racor filters are mounted high and to port for easy access. There is also additional storage in the aft cabin area in the form of a hanging locker and drawer storage.

Moving forward, to starboard is the head, with a new manual pump head (leading to a new holding tank with macerator and Y valve) as well as a sink, faucet/shower head and 1" tile floor reminiscent of her heritage.

Past the head, you enter the main salon. The Nav station is to starboard with integrated chart/instrument storage and three drawers, and the AC/DC distribution panel. The U-shaped galley is to port, with the new Refrigerator/Freezers, new Dometic two burner stove/oven and immense amounts of storage for the longer passages.

The main salon itself consists of bench seating down both port and starboard sides with a refinished drop-leaf folding table centerline. Outboard above and behind the bench seating is shelf and cabinet storage.

Lastly, all the way forward is the V-berth with a spacious double bunk with filler cushion, hanging locker, chest of drawers, and overhead opening hatch.

The butterfly hatch provides light and ventilation below

Hull

The Flag Blue Awlgrip wraps around from stem to stern, including the classic tumblehome and perfectly compliments the gold leaf scroll work as well as the beautiful teak brightwork.

New Flag Blue Awlgrip
Striker has been fully re-done/rebedded
Tilting Stainless Steel pulpit rollers
Trail boards redone
New studs - gold leaf and varnish
White bootstripe
Scheel designed keel
New cutlass bearing
Folding Max prop fully serviced

'Magic's hull is like a mirror

Dimensions

Length Overall: 50'1"
Max Draft: 4'10"
Beam: 12'0"
Cabin Headroom: 6'6"
Length at Waterline: 44'0"

Weights

Dry Weight: 28,000lb

Tanks

Freshwater:165 Gal
Fuel Tank: 75 Gal
Holding Tank

Accommodations

Single Berths: 6
Heads: 1

Deck

On deck, 'Magic' boasts perfectly sanded teak decks, loads of new hardware (See below) and a cockpit fit for the most discerning sailor. Her butterfly hatch skylight lets natural light flood the salon interior, while two others provide the same for the staterooms - and the dorade vents allow for fresh air throughout. New lifelines provide reliable safety, and with all the deck hardware rebedded, go ahead and bury the rail - she's ready!

NEW lifelines (2021)
NEW deck fills (2021)
SS Rod standing rigging
Full compliment of NEW or recent sails
SS tilting bow rollers
Nearly All deck hardware pulled and rebedded (2021)
All stanchions rebedded (2021)
Windlass completely rebuilt (2021)
Chocks all rebedded (2021)
Solid white oak Sampson posts
Chafe gear all rebedded (2021)
All solid stainless stanchions
All winches rebuilt (2021)
Harken traveler
Lewmar 40 and Lewmar 16 on deck house all self tailing
Lewmar 48 mainsheet winch
New cockpit teak custom decking (2021)
Emergency tiller

Sails

Genoa: 130% RF, Mac Sails, Excellent (2023)
Yankee: 100% RF, Hood, Good
Main: Mac Sails, Excellent (2023)
Main (spare): Hood, Good
Mizzen: Sail Technologies, Excellent (2021)
Stay Sail: RF, Excellent (2023)
Stack Pack main/mizzen: Mac Sails (2023)

'Magic' under genoa, main and mizzen

Rigging

Harken batcars and track on main and mizzen masts
Harken Mark III roller furling
Harken Mainsheet traveler
SS rod standing rigging
All winches serviced and rebuilt
NEW running rigging (2022/23)

Wide sidedecks provide safe access ro the foredeck

Cockpit

The cockpit on 'Magic' is perfectly situated and designed for offshore sailing. Boasting high coamings, freshly replaced teak seats and floors, and a separate aft helm area for the captain with both sheet winches within easy reach while stationed behind the Edson steering pedestal and new Garmin electronics.

Navpod electronics mounting system
Edson pedestal steering
Leather wrapped stainless wheel
Danforth constellation compass
NEW flush-mount beveled bronze scuppers
Lewmar 48ST sheet winches
Separate helm seating area
Mizzen mast and rigging
Companionway access to cabin
Freshly laid teak
Stainless stern rail
NEW life-lines all around
Teak coaming caprail
Access to manual bilge pump
NEW emergency manual bilge pump
Stainless line holders under seat

The helmsman has a dedicated part of the aft cockpit

Aft Cabin

Down the companionway stairs from the forward cockpit one enters the aft cabin area of 'Magic'. With two single quarter berths, the setup allows for easy access in and out for crew without disturbing the main salon area/guests during longer watch rotations, or just adds additional sleeping quarters for guests aboard.

Companionway steps

Starboard side single quarter berth with small bench seat
Port side single quarter berth
Teak/Holly flooring
Engine room access under stairs
Bilge access panel
Cabinet storage
Drawer storage
12V fans
Easy access companionway storage rack (binocs/winch handles etc)
Opening bronze portlights
Dorade ventilation

Stainless steel davits

Head

NEW - added holding tank (2021)
NEW - Added Y-Valve (2021)
NEW - Added Discharge pump (2021)
NEW - Jabsco pump flush toilet (2021)
NEW Dometic Tankwatch monitor for blackwater (2021)
Blackwater Tank monitoring systemSink w faucet/shower
Tile floor
Cabinet storage
Dorade vent
Opening port

The Head

Galley

'Magic's U-shaped galley is a perfect setup for cooking either underway or at anchor. An immense amount of storage is key for the longer trips, and with all new refrigeration, as well as a new Dometic propane stove, everything is within reach, waiting and ready - and reliable.

NEW Dometic Origo 6000 2-burner gimballed alcohol oven/stove (2021)
NEW top loading refrigerator (2021)
NEW top loading freezer (2021)
NEW Active pressure frigiboat air sharing refrigeration (2021)
Large dual stainless sinks
Opening portlight
Over counter storage
Under counter storage12V fan
Over counter 12V lighting
Freshwater RO tap at sink12v and 120v wiring system refit and updated

'Magic's U-shaped galley

Salon

'Magic''s salon is once again the perfect throwback in time and breathes tradition in the finely crafted mahogany woodwork and low relief bulkhead panels offset in white to bring a bright feel throughout. Overhead, the butterfly hatch skylight lets natural light in during the day, while the oil lamps can provide a soft glow in the evening.

The centreline fold-down table allows for comfortable dining along either the port or starboard side bench seats, and storage abounds both in shelving and cabinetry along both outboard sides above the settees.

The detailed woodwork, even on the cabin overhead, is what sets this boat so far apart from today's production vessels.

Port and Starboard bench seating
Outboard storage throughout (cabinets and shelving)
Opening bronze portlights
Overhead butterfly hatch skylight
Centerline fold-down table with storage in top12V lighting
(2) oil lamps
Top access end table storage
Teak and Holly cabin sole
Bilge accessFire extinguisher

The Salon

V berth

12 v fan
V berth with filler cushion
Loads of storage
Reading lights
Mahogany shelving port and starboard
Stacked drawer storage to port
Hanging locker to starboard
Mahogany slat-lined interior
Bronze Opening ports
Overhead opening hatch

Nav Station

Aft of the starboard side salon bench sits the Nav station. Features include:

Large top opening chart table
Three drawers of additional storage
Small storage locker outboard
AC/DC distribution panel outboard
VHF radio
Heart Inverter/Battery monitoring system
12V flexible chart light
Garmin 12’’ MFD

The navigation station

Electrical and house systems

AC/DC distribution panel at nav station
DC Battery monitoring (DCA/DCV)
AC system monitoring (ACA/ACV)
DC Battery charge
(1) 4D AGM start battery (2023)
(4) 6V AGM house batteries 380AH (2023)
Heart Inverter/Charger
DC electrical outlets
AC electrical outletsHot water heater
DC refrigeration
12V DC Fans
12V Pressure fresh water pump
Bilge pumps
Gray water sump
Washdown pump
Deck/Spreader lights
Anchor/Running/Tri color lights
Single 30A Shore power
Tank tender monitor (for fuel/water)
NEW Dometic Tankwatch monitor for blackwater (2021)

The electrical panel

Neat and accessible

Engine - Mechanical

Below the companionway lies the engine space access. Opening from the top, with lighting and ample room, the Mercedes 76hp auxiliary engine sits fully serviced.