TARA JEANNE - 2000 43' 11" MORRIS YACHTS Wolf Class 44
Bristol Rhode Island United States
$550,000 USD

TARA JEANNE (name reserved) is an exceptional semi-custom ‘DownEast’ express cruiser sure to make your heart go pitter patter from her gorgeous lines and fast cruise approaching 30 knots! The most recent and only Wolf Class 44 built at Morris Yachts, she is a stand-out by any measure. Her classic good looks are enhanced by modern amenities and features much in demand in today’s market: fast cruising speed- from twin CAT 660hp diesels; ease of maneuvering around the dock- from twin engines and bow thruster; protected and comfortable seating for three to four couples - with Stidd pedestal chairs (one a double) and generous settees on the bridge deck; a large and functional cockpit- with wetbar, full beam transom seating and built-in side boarding steps; legitimate cruising interior- with large head and separate stall shower, lower dinette lounge, full galley and private cabin forward with island berth.

Unlike her sisterships TARA JEANNE has additional freeboard (approx. 2.25”) to allow for a considerably larger engine package with a raised bridge deck providing exceptional sightlines for the helmsperson and sea views for her lucky passengers alike. The upgraded engines and resulting power, speed and handling cannot be overstated. By way of example, the boat is capable of cruising at 22 knots on a single engine! With both engines turning, easy cruising speeds of 27-28 knots with max speed of 33+knots is the order of any given day. This additional torque combined with a prodigious full trim weight of nearly 36,000lbs helps TARA JEANNE perform like a 12-cylinder touring car while riding like a Mack truck through challenging seas. She is really something to behold and we put this vessel right up there with the very best riding powerboats we have ever experienced.

TARA JEANNE is now offered for sale for the first time by her original owners who have spared no expense keeping the vessel in top condition. Carefully cared for at Bristol Marine for twenty-plus years: the history, pedigree and lines of this fine yacht make her truly special and sure to turn heads in every harbor.

The Morris Wolf Class 44, one of the finest designs to spring from the boards of Paine Yacht Design, redefined the contemporary Maine express cruiser. Not a replica: she has sweeping lines, a distinctive profile and a smooth-riding hull. This 44-footer's Downeast origins are evident in the long, graceful profile and prominent, upturned bow- reminiscent and reflective of earlier Bunker and Ellis woodies built on Mount Desert Island years ago. The hull shape, however, is fully modern with a warped "V" with a very fine forward entry for wave penetration that flattens out to a 7.5 degree deadrise angle at the transom with “hard” chines to prevent roll and a partial skeg to provide excellent tracking as well as protection for the running gear. The result is better performance and fuel economy at lower speeds than a true deep "Vee” hull and a very smooth and capable ride at 27 knots when the going gets tough.   

Hull skins are hand laid with Vinylester resin above the waterline with E-glass while the bottom skins are E-glass and Kevlar. The hull is cored with Corecell non-water absorbing foam of 1” and varying densities and eliminated in way of hull penetrations and reinforced areas such as the propeller struts, shaft logs and rudder posts as well as along the hull centerline. The deck is cored with both balsa and foam cores with E-glass and polyester resin, except the bridge deck is laminated with carbon fibre skins.  Individual molds were used for bridge deck seats, cockpit furniture and cockpit sides and bonded with Epoxy. The hull to deck joint is permanently bonded with 3M 5200 and thru-bolted every 8”o.c. Additionally, the toe rail is bedded and attached through this joint using self-tapping screws at @ 8” o.c.  High tech and robust.

“Morris Blue” Awlgrip topsides with inset gold cove stripe, single white boot stripe and green bottom. Decks are Awlgrip “Off White” with contrasting “Moondust” Awlgrip sprayed nonskid. All exterior surfaces repainted in 2023. Exterior cushions in classic white with contrasting dark blue piping.

• Custom stainless steel bow pulpit
• Custom spray rails
• Custom stainless steel stem head with anchor roller and stainless steel anchor
• Lewmar Ocean 2 electric anchor windlass with footswitches on deck and remote control at helm
• Suncor 45lb stainless anchor w 3/8’s high test chain and 5/8’s New England Ropes rode
• Bow chalks inset into toe rail
• Anchor washdown spigot on foredeck  
• Exterior solid teak varnished bright:  toe rails; eyebrows; handrails; dorade boxes; windshield; cockpit cap rails; transom and bridge deck settee seat backs; bridge deck trim
• (8) Bronze chromed opening port lights with screens
• (4) Dorade vents with stainless cowls; Awlgrip painted white inside. Sliding interior vent closures
• (4) Fenders with covers
• (6) Herreshoff style stainless cleats
• Assorted dock lines

The entire bridge deck can be lifted hydraulically to provide access to the engine room. The windshield is a thing of beauty; a custom varnished teak 3-panel design with center opening panel and pantograph style windshield wipers with Exalto intelligent controls. Sailboat style companionway with teak sliding hatch and bi-fold doors. Helm to starboard with twin Stidd pedestal chair. Across to port is Stidd companion pedestal chair and navigator’s desk. Both Stidds recovered in Ultraleather 2025.

Aft to port is a generous L-settee with storage beneath and custom convertible teak table. Across to starboard is a straight settee with storage beneath. Both settees have solid teak backrests.

The convertible bimini soft top is a traditional "Toast" Sunbrella color over stainless frame. The front portion of the bimini that attaches to the windshield may be removed to provide additional ventilation. Side curtains and three-piece aft drop curtains fully enclose the bridge deck when desired.

The cockpit features a built-in athwartship transom settee w massive solid teak backrest with storage beneath and a custom wetbar with large insulated ice box, stainless sink and cabinet storage. Generous L-shaped teak steps which are large enough to sit on provide access to the raised bridge deck as well as the side decks.  Raised gunwales with varnished teak caps run the length of the cockpit for additional protection from any spray or water than makes it onto the deck.

• Full beam transom settee
• Custom wetbar forward to port
• Mast; radar dome, GPS/VHF antennae’s, steaming/anchor light, digital TV antennae
• Self-bailing cockpit
• Hot and cold shower
• Cockpit storage lockers under coamings and beneath transom settee
• Courtesy lights under coamings
• Teak bridge deck and side deck boarding steps
• Salt water washdown
• Fiberglass swim platform with teak decking; telescoping swim ladder beneath
• Bette Fleming varnished teak staff for ensign on transom
• Sole hatches (3) for access to running gear and additional storage
• Rod holders (5); one on centerline aft

Forward is a generous private stateroom with centerline berth, large hanging lockers and cabinet with built-in TV. Two opening ports and large opening overhead hatch and dorade vents with sliding covers provide light and plenty of ventilation to augment the AC/reverse cycle heating. Shelving is provided along each berth, with storage beneath.

The main salon features a C-shaped settee and dinette to starboard with a gorgeous cherry table. Cushions are Navy Blue and complement the Herreshoff-style interior with white bulkheads accented by solid cherry trim and solid cherry panels on the inside of the deckhouse which frame multiple opening ports. The Galley is to port and forward with stainless sink, plenty of drawer storage, refrigeration and built-in microwave oven. Aft to port is the large and practical Head with proper stall shower and vanity with sink.

Befiting a high-caliber Maine-built boat, the cabin sole is constructed of solid wide-planed cherry with a gloss finish. Off white overheads with cherry accents and dome lights are found throughout the interior.

TARA JEANNE is fully air conditioned with two Marine Air Passport II 12,000 BTU units with reverse-cycle heat vented to the forward cabin, main salon and bridge deck.

SALON

• Chelsea Clock and Barometer
• Ocean Frigast reading lamps (2)
• Stereo control with salon stereo speakers
• 110v outlets
• Multiple opening ports and overhead hatch
• Built-in TV with hide away locker doors
• Alpine VHS player
• Digital TV antennae on mast

GALLEY

• Sharp microwave oven
• Under counter large storage locker; outboard cabinets, drawers and under sink storage
• (2) 110v outlets
• Opening port and dorade vent
• Faucet; pull out with sprayer
• Trash bin on cabinet door under sink

HEAD

• Vacuflush freshwater toilet
• Opening port and dorade vent
• GFCI protected outlets
• Proper stall shower w teak grate

The engine room is accessed via a day hatch in the bridge deck sole and may also be raised in entirety by an electric/hydraulic lifting arm. Great aims were taken to insulate this space with a double layer of thick lead foam insulation on the underside of the bridge deck. Twin turbo charged CAT 3196E diesel engines at 660hp apiece for a whopping 1320hp combined. Direct shaft drives with props and rudders for reliable operation and ease of maintenance.

• (2) CAT 660HP 24v electronic diesel engines
• Morse manual throttle and shift control levers
• CAT engine synchronizer may be run off port or starboard engine
• CAT analogue and digital gauges at helm
• Slow vessel mode
• Twin Disc transmissions w trolling valve with dedicated throttle control
• 2.5” Aquamet-22 stainless steel shafts
• Groco bronze sea strainers for engines and generator
• Sidepower bow thruster with wireless remote
• Lectrotab trim tabs
• 4-blade props
• Dual Racor 75/900MAX fuel/water separators with vacuum gauges
• VDO fuel gauge
• LasDrop dripless shaft seals 
• Marine Air reverse-cycle air conditioning

PLUMBING AND TANKAGE

• Seaward 11-gallon stainless hot water heater
• Flojet house water pump and accumulator tank
• Plastic holding tank with macerator pump
• Water tank; 146 gallons w Wema gauge
• Fuel Capacity:  475 gallons in 3 tanks; Port 165g/Stb. 165g/ Mid 145g
• SCAD tank monitor

• 110v AC and 12/24v DC vessel
• Breaker panel on aft bulkhead to starboard of companionway
• 50-amp shore power service
• Westerbeke 8kW generator w Centek exhaust and waterdrop muffler
• Heart Interface Freedom Marine 2000w inverter/100amp battery charger w remote at electrical panel
• 105amp alternator on each engine
• House battery bank; (2) Prevailer 8d gel cell 400 amp bank
• Start batteries; (2) Optima AGM 800 CCA apiece
• Parallel switch
• Copper bonding/grounding strip; laminated into full length of hull

• Garmin GPS Map
• Furuno Radar; stand-alone to port at Nav desk
• Simrad Robertson AP20 autopilot
• B&G Network Q UAD speed/temp/depth display
• Icom VHF; IC-M59
• Lectrotab trim tabs 
• Stazo teak steering wheel
• Hydraulic steering
• Exalto variable speed wiper controls
• VDO fuel tank gauge w 3-way switch
• 5" Richie compass with proper stainless hood
• Fusion stereo with Bluetooth with speakers in salon and bridge deck; 10CD changer
• Horn
• Fireboy remote override switch
• 12v outlet
• Remote exterior light switch breaker panel
• 12v fan - folds flat when not in use

• (3) Rule electric bilge pumps
• Rule high water bilge alarm in engine room
• Electric horn
• Fireboy engine room automatic fire extinguisher
• Salon; cabin trunk handrails
• Stainless bow pulpit
• Propane shutoff solenoid and sniffer
• Full length copper bonding strip for bonding/grounding and mast lightning protection