2000 Gozzard 44 Mark 1

Minnehaha is a rare and exceptionally maintained 2000 Gozzard 44 Mk1 offered at $300,000, located in Drummond Island, Michigan. This cutter-rigged cruising yacht was the only Mk1 model constructed with the B interior layout, making her a unique and highly sought-after vessel. Built by North Castle Marine and designed by Ted Gozzard, Minnehaha is known for its elegant aesthetics, superb craftsmanship, and performance-focused construction.

A standout feature of Minnehaha is her historyshe has spent her entire life in freshwater on the Great Lakes and has had just one owner since new. Thanks to seasonal haul-outs and freshwater usage, the boat remains in excellent cosmetic and structural condition. Her dark blue hull is matched with a limited-edition color scheme, and the teak brightwork is finished in durable Awlwood MA.

The interior layout offers a forward master stateroom with a centerline queen berth and ensuite head, an L-shaped settee in the saloon with a convertible dinette table, and a cozy propane fireplace for additional warmth and ambiance. The navigation station includes two built-in chairs, while the L-shaped galley to starboard features a refrigerator, freezer, Force 10 propane stove, propane sensor, and ample storage. Aft is a day head and a second stateroom, providing comfortable accommodations for guests.

Equipment: Minnehaha is powered by a Westerbeke 82B 82hp diesel engine with a three-blade bronze propeller. She includes a Panda 7.2kW generator with a sound box, a 2500-watt inverter with a 120-amp charger, a 190-amp alternator, and a 1,200 amp-hour battery bank (new in 2022). Reverse-cycle air conditioning (forward and aft zones) ensures climate comfort, while safety features include a high water alarm, bilge pumps, and a Reverso oil change system.

Electronics and navigation equipment include a Raymarine RL70C chartplotter/radar display, Raymarine ST60 Tri-Data wind, speed, and depth instrument, Raymarine radar, autopilot, and a VHF radio with two rechargeable RAM mics. These provide complete navigational control for extended coastal or offshore cruising.

Deck gear is robust, including a Maxwell electric windlass, a 60 lb. CQR anchor with 300 feet of chain, an FX37 secondary anchor, stern anchor, jack lines, and a freshwater/seawater washdown system. The cockpit is protected by a dodger, bimini, and Eisenglass windshield. Additional features include a cockpit shower, dorade vents, and a 10’2” Walker Bay RIB tender with a 4hp Tohatsu outboard and lifting crane.

Sailing systems consist of in-mast furling, Schaefer roller furlers for headsails, electric halyard winch, and sails by North (main, genoa, staysail) and a Quantum V3 asymmetrical gennaker with snuffer.

Construction is top-tier, with a sandwich-core hull using Baltek Balsa and marine-grade vinylester resins, reinforced in high-stress areas. The hull-to-deck joint is bolted and bonded for strength, and all major bulkheads are glassed before interior finish work.

Altogether, Minnehaha represents a rare, meticulously maintained example of the Gozzard 44, perfect for a discerning sailor seeking comfort, safety, and timeless design in a cruising yacht.