Vision Yachts 444 ES 2026

2026 Vision Yachts 444 ES for Sale – Innovative Multi-Hull in Knysna, South Africa
A New Era of Sailing Performance and Comfort
The 2026 Vision Yachts 444 ES is a cutting-edge multi-hull designed for sailors who seek both performance and comfort on the water. With its sleek lines and spacious layout, this catamaran is perfect for cruising, socializing, and eco-friendly sailing adventures. Built with high-quality materials and advanced engineering, the Vision 444 ES promises exceptional stability and speed, making it an ideal choice for both experienced sailors and newcomers alike.
Designed for Versatile Living and Seamless Sailing
The interior of the Vision 444 ES is thoughtfully designed to maximize space and comfort. Featuring three double cabins and three heads, this layout allows for ample accommodation for family and friends. The bright and airy saloon is complemented by large windows, providing stunning views and natural light throughout the living area. The galley is fully equipped with modern appliances, making meal preparation enjoyable while at sea. The exterior boasts generous deck space, perfect for sunbathing or entertaining guests.
Other Details

Standard Inventory upgrades starting with Hull #30

For all boats at 975K base price (Hulls 30 onward

Updates to Standard Inventory (used to be optional extras):

Carbon fiber davit crane

Hayrack boom

Permtek decking in cockpit

Backrests on seats in cockpit

Outboard armrest at helm

4 Spinlock PFD’s

Cruising rope package

Staron Fiddles on counters in cabins

2 X 5kw Victron Multiplus (220V) Invertor (Previously only one was included)

4 X Victron Batteries 24V 200AMP LiPo4 (Previously only two were included)

Headboard USB ports

2 x Fans in cabins (used to be one per cabin)

Updates/improvements to all boats in build from previous (no particular order):

Cellphone shelves outboard in aft cabins

Bug Screens added

Keel webs have increased by 5 making them stronger

Rudders have a new shape cutting back/eliminating vibration

Engine fuel pickups improved

Sump bilges in engine rooms improved

Extra pad eye on coach roof for sheeting of downwind sails

Diamond pad eyes throughout– beefed up

Choice of Teak or Composite stairs to helm

Handrails to helm added

Shower rails beefed up

Anchor roller is through bolted now

Saloon sliding door improved

Fuel diesel pick-ups have been simplified

Carbon insert added to rope locker by helm to cut down on chafing

Saltwater wash down added to port side for fish cleaning

Improved labeling throughout boat

Internal wiring for helm roof

Enclosure cutouts modified to keep out weather but improve access to winches etc.

Carbon fiber davits have been beefed up

Choice to have hatch on coach roof sliding or not

Opening hatches in outboard hulls removed – bad product – degraded

Cleats added to inboard hulls of sugar scoops

Upgraded blowers

Continuous furler beefed up

Stanchions now carbon fiber – taller (3 “rungs”)

UV strips added to Lewmar hatches – eliminate degradation of seal

Stainless hinges throughout (used to be chrome)

New swim ladder design

Belmar alternators increased to 125 amps from 75 typically fitted by Nanni

Upgraded clutches on Longeron

Recovery roller on the crossbeam was removed (was snagging on lines)

Mantus swivel and Mantus hook upgrade

Mechanical steering system now from early hydraulic steering

Matte finish to underside of coach roof – classier look

Frosted Vision 444 sticker added to door because people kept walking into the door when closed

Bars at back transoms hook in/out quickly rather than being screwed in/out.

Carbon extensions on coach roof to allow solar panels to be placed further aft over davits

Solar panels upgraded to 475 watts

Standard Electrical System

Vision 444ES Electrical System 

~24V DC House battery bank Lithium ion Victron Batteries 800 Amps consists of 2 x single units to create the pack that fits under the saloon seats. 

~Diesel propulsion engines provide house bank charge input while running - 24V 75A each (150A 24VDC combined) via dedicated high duty cycle alternators. This charge input, with engines running, provide AC load capability without running the house bank flat (standard setup primary charge input)

 Each engine uses a 12V starter system which also powers the blowers for heat removal from engine bays. 

~Shore power input (120V 60Hz / 240V 50Hz) for worldwide plugin provides house bank charge via Victron isolation transformer using Victron  multiplus inverter/chargers. 

~PV panels charge input is an optional extra ranging from 475W (1 panel) to 1900W (4 panels) up to a maximum of 3800W (8 panels). 

~24V DC house battery bank powers the boat in its entirety for the AC loads (Calorifiers/plug sockets) and including any optional extra.  (ice maker/washer-dryer/Watermaker/aircons/induction stove top). 

Vision 444 Standard Inventory

Appendix 1   

Standard Inventory - 3 Cabin Version   

• Hull, Deck, Bulkheads and Furniture   
• 1. All Components are Vacuum Resin Infused   
• Crystic Vinyl Ester Epoxy Resins Used Throughout   
• 1. Foam Core Infused   
• Hull and Deck sprayed with high-quality two-part paint   
• Vacuumed Foam Sandwich Furniture Components   
• Furniture is Structurally Bonded to Hull   
• All Lockers Painted Out with Grey Polyester Topcoats   
• Steering System   
• Composite Rudders   
• 1. 60.3mm Stainless Steel Rudder Shafts, Solid Section Through Hull    
• Vesconite Rudder Bushes   
• Tie Bar Connected Steering - serviceable  
• Vectran Control Lines Linked to Chain and Sprocket Steering  
• 1 X Carbon Composite 3 Spoke Steering Wheel   
• Emergency Steering    
• Ackermann Angle in Steering Geometry Ensures Laminar Flow at all Steering Angles   
• Propulsion     
• 2 X 38HP Nanni Diesels with 24V 90-amp XT Alternator House Battery and 12V 120amp Alternator Starter Battery   
• 1. 2 X Nanni Diesel Primers Built in   
• 2 X Nanni Built-in Engine Oil Extractor Pumps   
• 2 X ZF Sail Drives with Anodes   
• 2 X 18X12 Gori Feathering 3 blade Propellers    
• 2 X Engine Room Continuous Rated 4” Blowers  
• 20mm Sound Proofing Sheets with Gelcoat Covers   
• 2 X Diesel Filter / Water Separator System  
• 2 X Engine Room Lights   
• 2 X Bilge Pumps   
• 2 X Remote Fire Extinguisher System   
• Easy Access Under Bunks with Support Arm with Work Seat    
• Level Floor in Engine Room   
• Fuel    
• 2 X Composite Fuel Tanks   
• 1. 2 X Fuel Line Gravity Feed   
• 2 X Inspection Hatches   
• 2 X Deck Filler Direct onto Tanks   
• 2 X Manual Dip Stick System   
• 2 X Top Mounted Tank Drain Systems   
• 2 X Tank Senders   
• Water   
• 2 X Composite Water Tanks   
• 1. 2 X Water Maker Feed Ports   
• 2 X Deck Fillers   
• 2 X Inspection Hatches   
• 2 X Water Pumps    
• 2 X Wema Tank Senders   
• 2 X 40L Water Heater 220V with Engines Heat Exchanger Connection   
• Glazing   
• Toughened Glass with 2 X Hatches in Centre Windows   
• 1. Single Leaf sliding Cockpit window   
• Single Leaf Aluminium Sliding Saloon Door with Vision 444 Frosted logo   
• 10 X Perspex Hull Windows with 2 Flush Mount Port Lights aft windows    
• Winches   
• 1. 4 X 50ST Electric Winches   
• 2 X Winch Handles   
• 1. 3 X Winch Handle Pockets  
• Main, Jib, Self-Tacking and Head Sail System   
• Main Sheet Bridle System   
• 1. Halyard lock for Spinnaker/Code sail   
• 2 -1 Harken Main Sheet Blocks Lashed  
• 4 lashed boom blocks  
• 4 X T50-5 Spinlock Deck Organizers   
• 10 X XTS Spinlock clutches   
• 5 X Lashed mast bass lead blocks  
• Harken Jib Traveller System   
• 3m Harken Traveller Track   
• 2 X Harken Car Stops   
• Harken Block and Car   
• Jib Lashed clew board block  
• 2 X Bow Pad Eyes for Blocks   
• 2 X Jib preventor pad eyes  
• 2 X Midship Tweaker pad Eyes  
• 2 X Aft pad eyes for Head sails lead blocks  
• 1 X Storm Jib attachment point and Dyneema stay   
• Mast, Boom, Fore Beam    
• Complete Sailing Rig Package    
• 1. Mast    
• Mast Steps  
• Hayrack Boom    
• Antal Batten Car Slider System   
• Standing Rigging   
• Running Rigging   
• Navigation Lights   
• Steaming Light   
• Tri-Colour Mast Light   
• 2 x Spreader Deck Light   
• Courtesy Flag Halyards   
• VHF Antenna   
• Windex   
• Radar Bracket   
• Cross Beam    
• Longeron with forward deployment anchor   
• Longeron 2:1 Head sail line lead with Two Spinlock Clutches  
• Bikini tramps  
• Sails  
• Endurance Cross Cut Dacron Fully Battened Main Sail   
• 1. Endurance Cross Cut Dacron Roller Furler Jib with UV Strip   
• Main Sail Stack pack with Vision 444 Logo   
• UV Sail Bags   
• 2 X Super Tramp Trampolines   
• 2 x Super Tramp Bikini trampolines   
• Dynema soft shackle package  
• Deck Gear   
•  10 X Horn Cleats   
• 1.  8 X Stanchions with 5mm Dynema Guard Rails  
• 11 x Deck Pad eyes  
• 3 x Jackstay webbing straps  
• Windlass Hause hole for longeron 2:1 foresail system   
• 4 X SZ 44 Hatches   
• 2 X SZ 70 Hatches   
• 3 X SZ 30 Hatches   
• 4 X Fore Deck Lazarette Hatches   
• Light Grey Embossed EVA Decking on all Flat Deck Areas   
• Teak brushed EVA decking in cockpit and sugar scoops   
• 7 X Composite Cockpit Storage Hatches   

• Electronics – B&G   
• 1. Zues 12” Chart plotter/Radar at Helm   
• HALO 24nm Radar      
• 1. Raymarine T2 drive unit   
• Triton2 Digital display + wind 
• Triton2 pilot controller 
• VHF V100-B System AIS+GPS 500 
• Electrical   
• Victron Lipho4 800Ah 24V battery bank   
• 1. 2 X 12V 80Ah AGM Starter Batteries   
• LED Exterior Lighting   
• AC/DC Circuit Breakers   
• DC Switching Panel   
• Thermal breakers   
• Isolator Switches   
• Dual Voltage Shore Power System using Victron Isolation transformer   
• 2 x 220v Victron 5kw Invertor Charger    
• Tin PVC Wire with Proper Termination and Coding   
• Courtesy Lights on Transom Steps   
• Courtesy Lights Down Interior Stairs   
• Saloon Red Night Lights  
• Red chart light  
• LED Cabin Lights   
• LED Saloon Lights   
•  LED strip Mood Lighting    
•  12 USB point in headboard   
• 1 X Single AC plug with USB port  
• 2 X Double AC plug  
• 3 x Single AC plug with Double USB port  
• 5 x Single AC plug with switch  
• 3 x Triple AC multi plug with Switch   
• 1 x 12v Marinco Socket at helm   
• 1 x 24v Marinco Socket in Cockpit  
• Dimmer Light Controls in Saloon and Cabins   
• 4 X Smoke Detectors   

Contact Sail Away Catamarans
For more information or to schedule a private viewing of the 2026 Vision Yachts 444 ES, contact Sail Away Catamarans in Edgewater, Maryland, USA today at +1 (305) 720-0896.