The Antares 44GS is a boat that has evolved year after year as the builders, in Argentina, and their owners compare notes and innovate new solutions to the real-world issues that blue water sailors deal with. The 44GS is a pure liveaboard, blue water cat that takes an extremely practical approach to just about every aspect of the boat’s design, build and systems.
The cored hulls and deck are engineered to be as strong and as light as possible to avoid any delamination after a sudden impact. The tall, double headsail sloop rig, with lines and sheets running back to the raised helm in the cockpit, are easy for a single watchkeeper to manage without leaving the cockpit. The cockpit is very secure and comfortable and even in a large seaway you do not feel exposed to the elements. With the hard top and side curtains, this is a four-season cockpit for most sailors. Read More