1988 Hi-star 44 convertible Flybridge in Lake Park, FL

SELLER DESCRIPTION

1988 HI-STAR 44 Convertible , Two Staterooms sleep 4 with one head with adjoining shower. The spacious master stateroom is forward and features a centerline queen berth. The master stateroom has two opening portlights and overhead hatch for ample natural light, ventillation and emergency egress. The guest stateroom has over/under twin berths, generous closet and drawer storage and two opening portlights. Both staterooms have teak and holly sole throughout, and fine teak joinery. For more information about this vessel, please call Cliff Miller direct

Accomodations:
The salon features a generous all teak interior with sofa, a hi-lo teak coffee/dining table, recliner chair, TV and stereo system, entertainment center with bar and multiple storage areas. The salon visibility is 360 degrees plus full lower helm instrumentation and easy access electrical panel. The galley and lower helm are forward on the same level. The yacht features teak and holly sole throughout and fine teak cabinetry. Salon entertainment center features 21" Sharp Aquos color television, DVD/VCR, CD Player. This yacht has a lower station that has great visibility both fore and aft. The master stateroom is forward and features a queen island berth, two hanging lockers and ample drawer storage, all satin finished teak. There is an overhead hatch for emergency exit, additional light or ventilation. There are opening portlights port and starboard. The master stateroom also features a teak and holly sole with semi gloss finish. Island Queen Berth, G.E. TV w/VCR. PORT: Guest Stateroom Upper and lower berths with ample closet and drawer storage. Two opening portlights, teak and holly sole. Guest head has an adjoining shower.

Mechanical Equipment:
The engine room has three separate access points. The stairs going forward to the staterooms lift up and the engine room is easily entered though there. There is also an access door from the aft lazarette forward into the engine room, and the salon has three large hatches in the middle of the floor when greater access is desired for more extensive maintenance. The engine room is fully sound insulated, features excellent access to the outboard sides of the main engines, aluminum flooring, and full stringer engine saddles and isolation mounts. The well designed engine room on this Hi Star Convertible is very impressive. Cruise Aire reverse cycle air conditioning with separate controls for salon and staterooms. Cabin and Bridge controls(two stations), hydraulic steering, 2 automatic bilge pumps, 2 manual bilge pumps, fresh water cooling system, Racor fuel filters, engine alarm, fuel shut off valve. Racor filters for generator and main engines, oil transfer pump is hosed to cockpit for ease of handling. There are both electronic and mechanical engine gauges. Automatic Halon Fire Control System Lube Oil transfer system Glendining engine synchronizer Mechanical and electronic engine gauges High water alarm Bennett Trim Tabs Electric Holding Tank Glendinning Trim Tab Engine Temperature alarm (4)Bilge blowers Fuel Polishing Pump

Galley:
The galley is up and features all teak woodwork, stove with oven, microwave, and two door freezer and refigerator. The fresh water system is both 110 and 12 volt. Plumbing for Clothes washer/dryer 110V 2-door Norcold refrigerator/freezer (2005) 3 burner Empress electric stove w/oven New microwave oven Fresh water system Water heater - 6 gallon Icemaker Double stainless steel sink

Electonics and Navigational Gear:
The flybridge features a radar arch with a New Bimini Top. The helm station has full instrumentation, New swivel helm chairs and bench seating foward. 36 mile Raytheon radar Icom VHF radio lower station (2) Standard Horizon VHF radios flybridge & salon (2) Ritchie 4" & 6" compasses Garmin fish finder (2006) Wheelhouse digital depth Simrad AP16 autopilot (2006) Raytheon Raychart Garmin 2010 GPS (2006) (6) speakers Bose system in Salon (4) speakers on Flybridge (2) speakers in Cockpit

Electrical System:
110V AC electrical system 12V DC electrical system Generators (2) 8 Kw Westerbeke (rebuilt) 5 Kw Onan (New) 40 amp Battery charger 30 amp Battery charger 4 Batteries w/parallel switches Dockside electrical cable

Deck and Hull Equipment:
One of the highlights of the Hi-Star yachts is the excellent fiberglass work and this is very evident in the molded non-skid decks, wide side decks with molded steps from the cockpit, transom door thru to large fiberglass swim platform, and a large cockpit well suited for fishing, diving, or just cruising. There is a molded fiberglass bow pulpit with heavy duty stainless steel rails and heavy duty stainless steel side stanchions. There are both freshwater and saltwater wash down systems, rebuilt Maxwell electric windlass with 250'all chain. Fenders and lines, 6 life jackets with life rings, navigation lights, swim platform, swim ladder. Hull color is off white. (2)Anchors Transom door Hot & Cold shower on Tranom Molded non-skid decks (2) Spare propellors The Hi Star 44/48' Convertible features a roomy cockpit with molded non-skid decks, transom door, deep stainless steel sink with hot and cold faucet, cabinet with ice maker, and lots of storage. There is a locking tackle center with several drawers and a bait well. Fish box (tackle center) (6) Rocket launchers at flybridge Bait well Cockpit sink & icemaker (6) Rod holders

Additional Equipment:
This 44/48 Hi-Star is owned by a most knowledgeable owner who is moving up. Many upgrades and additions were added to this Pristine Yacht. A 2007 survey is available upon request.