Far Niente
1987 Midnight Lace 44 Flybridge "Rumrunner" edition
1987 Midnight Lace
44' (13.41 m) 44 Flybridge Rumrunner-Far Niente
- Chester, Maryland, United States
- Flybridge
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- VID# 2851825
Far Niente is hull number 20 and is the last of the 44’s built. She features the popular “Rumrunner” cabin layout, and a rare, covered flybridge.
| FEATURES: |
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| Covered Flybridge |
| Bow Cockpit |
| Yanmar Diesels |
| Notable Upgrades: |
| Last Updated: 2026-06-19 14:59:52 |
$ 167,500 USD
1306 Main Street
FL 34236
Sarasota, FL USA
1-941-365-9095
info@sysyachtsales.com
1306 Main Street
FL 34236
Sarasota, FL USA
1-941-365-9095
info@sysyachtsales.com
Overview
The Midnight Lace 44 is the boat that put designer Tom Fexas on the map. The prototype was introduced at the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show in 1978 and it nearly stole the show. Based on the elegant commuter-style boats of the 1920s, the Midnight Lace 44 was a state-of-the-art blend of lightweight cored construction and an efficient “penetrating” hull form with a narrow beam, a well-flared bow, and tightly rounded bilges. Built at Golden Wave Shipyards, which was founded by Hong Kong-based Cheoy Lee shipyard for Fexas’ creation, the Midnight Lace was a standout from the beginning.
The 44 closely resembles boats of the 1920s, with slender, easily driven hull shapes. As Fexas put it, these were “the slippery old hulls that were developed during the age of the rumrunner, boats that were both elegant and fast.” The Midnight Lace 44 has a fine entry, narrow forward sections and rounded chines to reduce drag. Buoyant after sections reduced squatting at the transom. The Lace doesn't so much plane as slice through the water.
Far Niente is hull number 20 and is the last of the 44’s built. She features the popular “Rumrunner” cabin layout, and a rare, covered flybridge. She has been upgraded, meticulously maintained in a covered slip, and recently re-powered with reliable and efficient Yanmar Diesels. Cruise at a fuel-efficient 22-25 knots - with guest seating at the aft cockpit, Flybridge or the unique forward cockpit. Stylish, unconventional and sophisticated.....This Midnight Lace deserves a look.
While Far Niente is a great platform for cruising the Chesapeake, her ample accommodations, fuel-efficient power and impressive cruising speeds make her a perfect pocket-yacht - ready to take on a Great Loop or ICW south to the Bahamas adventure!
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Quick Specs
Category: Flybridge
Vessel ID: 2851825
LOA Feet44'
LOA Meters13.41''
Beam Feet11'
Draft Max Feet2'
Draft Max Inch10''
Bridge Clearance Feet15'
Fuel Tank (Gallons)250
Fuel Tank (Liters)946.35
Fresh Water (Gallons)130
Fresh Water (Liters)492.1
Holding Tank (Gallons)30
Holding Tank (Liters)113.56
TypePower
ConditionUsed
LOA: 44' (13.41 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
YearYear: 1987
Beam: 11'
Draft Max: 2' 10''
Queen Berths: 1
V Berths: 1
Heads: 1
Cabins: 2
Sleeps: 6
Maximum Speed: 28 Knots
Cruise Speed: 22 Knots
Cruise Speed22
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Hull Shape: Modified Vee
Air Conditioning: Yes
Bridge Clearance: 15'
Stabilizers: None
Fuel Tank: 250 Gallons (946.35 Liters)
Fresh Water: 130 Gallons (492.1 Liters)
Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
HIN/IMO: 10224106
In Stock: Yes
Designer: Tom Fexas
Builder: Midnight Lace
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- ModelEngine Model: LY3-UTP
- YearEngine Year: 2010
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: V
- Power HPPower HP: 380.00
- Power KWPower KW: 283.37
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 400.00
Engine 2
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- ModelEngine Model: LY3-UTP
- YearEngine Year: 2010
- Engine TypeEngine Type: Inboard
- Drive TypeDrive Type: V
- Power HPPower HP: 380.00
- Power KWPower KW: 283.37
- Feul TypeFeul Type: Diesel
- HoursHours: 400.00
Generators
Generator 1
- Generator KW: 8.00
- Generator RPM: 0.00
- Generator Hours: 900
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