1978 Kelly Peterson 44

MILAGROS is a salty 1978 Kelly Peterson 44 — a respected Doug Peterson-designed bluewater cruiser known for offshore capability, strong construction, sea-kindly handling, and practical liveaboard comfort.

Since 2021, MILAGROS has received an extensive list of major upgrades and refit work, making her a serious option for buyers looking for a proven cruising platform with many of the expensive systems already addressed.

Key highlights include:

✔ New standing rigging — 2021
✔ New titanium chainplates — 2021
✔ B&G electronics package — 2021
✔ Mast and boom repainted — 2021
✔ 660W solar system — 2022
✔ 570Ah LiFePO4 battery bank — 2023
✔ Victron electrical equipment — 2024
✔ Hull sandblasted and repainted — 2023
✔ Deck repainted — 2023
✔ Portholes rebedded — 2023
✔ New Hydrovane and sail updates
✔ Perkins 60 HP diesel with major service and upgrades from 2022–2024
✔ New Force 10 3-burner stove — 2021 
✔ Viking liferaft, EPIRB, PLB, and offshore safety gear — 2021
✔ Watermaker — 2013
✔ Walker Bay sailing dinghy with sail kit
✔ Large spare parts and tools inventory

The Kelly Peterson 44 is a classic center-cockpit cutter with the layout serious cruisers want: two private cabins, two heads, a secure offshore galley, dedicated nav station, protected cockpit, wide side decks, strong anchoring setup, and generous storage throughout.

MILAGROS has been actively used, improved, and equipped for real cruising. Her owners have invested heavily into the rig, hull, deck, power systems, electronics, engine systems, comfort, and safety gear.

For a buyer looking for a capable bluewater cruiser already located in the Sea of Cortez, MILAGROS is a great choice.

📩 Contact Blue Yonder Yachts for the full listing, photos, and specifications: https://blueyonderyachts.com/sskp44

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PROPULSION
• Perkins 4-154 diesel, 60 hp, approx. 4,800 hrs
• Direct drive with fixed 3-blade bronze prop
• Cruises approx. 7 knots at 1,500 RPM
• Rebuilt injection pump and serviced injectors (2022)
• Rebuilt starter (2022); new fuel lift pump and engine mounts (2023)
• New 130A alternator with Balmar external regulator/temp sensor (2024)
• New drive shaft (2023), Lasdrop shaft seal (2021; seals 2023), cutlass bearing (2021)
• Dual Racor fuel filtration; Borg Warner Velvet Drive transmission
• ShaftLok shaft brake and re-babbitted pillow bearing (2023)

TANKS
• 70 gal stainless-steel fuel capacity
• 42 gal freshwater capacity

ACCOMMODATIONS
• 2 cabins, 2 heads, 3 berths; sleeps up to 6
• Forward V-berth, saloon settee berth, aft double berth
• Air Head composting toilet aft (2021); Jabsco manual head forward
• Interior repainted and ceiling panels replaced (2013)
• Aft latex foam mattress and Froli bed system (2022)

GALLEY
• 112 L refrigerator and 47 L freezer, each with Danfoss compressor
• Force 10 three-burner propane stove (2021)
• Double stainless sink with hot/cold freshwater and saltwater foot pump

ELECTRONICS & NAVIGATION
• B&G Zeus T8 chartplotter
• B&G 4G radar
• B&G V60-B VHF/AIS transceiver with handheld
• B&G Triton display and WS310 wireless wind instrument
• B&G ZG100 GPS and Airmar P79 depth transducer
• Hydrovane self-steering with Simrad TP22 tillerpilot; TP10 backup
• Starlink internet
• NMEA 2000 backbone with Vesper AIS/VHF antenna and splitter

ELECTRICAL
• 570Ah Renogy LiFePO4 house bank
• Victron BMV-712 Smart battery monitor
• 660W solar with three Victron SmartSolar MPPT controllers
• Sterling ProCharge Ultra 40A charger
• 130A alternator with Balmar external regulator/temp sensor
• Xantrex Freedom Marine 3000W inverter/charger (not connected)
• Honda EU1000i portable generator

SAILS & RIGGING
• 779 sq. ft. sail area
• Mainsail, 125% Lee Sails genoa, 150% reacher and telescoping whisker pole
• Standing rigging replaced (2021)
• Titanium chainplates and new tang bolts (2021)
• Aluminum mast and boom repainted (2021)
• New Garhauer swivels, blocks and gooseneck (2021–2022)
• New reefing lines (2023)
• 14 winches, including Barient self-tailers

DECK & GROUND TACKLE
• Hull sandblasted to fiberglass and protected with Interlux 2000E barrier coat (2021)
• Freeboard refinished with Alexseal (2021)
• Deck, cabin top and non-skid refinished (2023)
• All portholes rebedded (2023)
• 66 lb Bruce anchor with 260 ft of 3/8 in chain (re-galvanized 2024), plus Danforth stern anchor
• Ideal windlass with Maxwell dual-direction solenoid
• Dodger, bimini, cockpit covers and 2024 cockpit cushions
• Walker Bay sailing dinghy with Mercury 3.3 hp outboard (2023)

MECHANICAL & CRUISING SYSTEMS
• Village Marine Little Wonder 12V watermaker, 5 GPH; new boost pump (2023)
• Hydrovane steering with Dyneema steering cables (2020)
• Two electric bilge pumps
• Whale water heater
• Groco and Forespar thru-hulls
• Freshwater engine-flush capability

SAFETY
• Viking 6-person liferaft (certification expired)
• ACR EPIRB and ACR PLB (2021)
• Two Spinlock Deckvests plus additional lifejackets
• Garmin inReach, handheld VHF, jacklines, emergency tiller and stocked ditch bag

EXTRAS
• Sailrite sewing machine
• Advanced Elements 2-person convertible kayak
• Extensive spare parts, pumps, tools and cruising inventory