1997 Gozzard 44

Own one of the prettiest boats in the harbor. With its classic lines, open interior, flexible sail plan, and innovative features, Belle Bateau provides safe passage across the bay or the Atlantic.

Belle Bateau is a 44' aft cockpit, cutter-rigged sailboat. Designed and built in 1997 by Gozzard Yachts in Goderich, Ontario, Belle Bateau incorporates classic lines, modern interior, upgraded systems, and excellent sailing performance. Distinctive features include bow and stern thrusters; hydronic heating for cabin heat and hot water; 620 watts solar panels with MPPT controllers; fast, in-mast furling for main sail; macerating heads; hard-top bimini; and washer/dryer.

Belle Bateau is a classic Bluewater cutter-rigged sailboat that combines craftsmanship with offshore capability. Her solid fiberglass hull and fin keel provide the comfort, stability, and responsiveness that Gozzards are known for. She is equally at home passagemaking offshore, cruising comfortably along the coast, or on the Chesapeake Bay.

Below deck, the interior is warm, inviting, and intelligently arranged — designed for extended living aboard without sacrificing functionality. Rich joinery, practical storage, and a seagoing layout create a space that is both elegant and purposeful, ideal for long-distance cruisers or liveaboards who appreciate quality construction.

Her proven hull design with long keel and skeg hung rudder and propeller protected in an aperture is ideal for blue water sailing and avoiding lobster and crab pots. The cutter rig provides ample canvas for light air performance and is kept manageable with all furling sails and control lines led aft to the cockpit and a dedicated furling line electric winch. The self-tacking staysail and furling headsails make it easy to set and trim sails.