Reliance 44 Ketch

Reliance 44 Ketch, hull #19 (1977/1980)

MAD RIVER is a full keel bluewater ketch with cutaway forefoot.  Very ruggedly built, she is equipped with Hood Stoway on main (electric or manual) and mizzen which allows her to be easily and safely sailed by a couple across any ocean.  In reviews published by major boating magazines the Reliance 44 has been described as a safe offshore cruiser; as having massive scantlings; overbuilt perhaps but comforting when caught offshore in a blow.

After having received a major rebuild in 1992, MAD RIVER traveled far during the years 1993 to 2008.  She has been located on freshwater Lake Champlain during the years before and after her extended cruise.  Today, she continues to be maintained to the very high standard that has turned eyes in many countries.

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Below decks, MAD RIVER consists of main cabin w/starboard and port berths, large forward cabin with 2 berths, quarter cabin to port with 2 berths, and in the starboard quarter an off watch berth.  Main saloon dining table seats 4 or 6 with table opened.  Large navigation station is opposite galley.  Sail locker is located forward of forward cabin, continuing further, chain locker followed by an anchor rope locker.  There is also a wet locker near the companionway.

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