44 Sportfisherman

A great-looking design from Tom Fexas, the Southern Cross 44 is an Australian import with a number of innovative and practical design features. Beginning with a fully cored hull, her unique chamfered transom allows the 44 to back down hard with less tendency to flood the cockpit. The air intakes are hidden in the after edge of the house, and underwater exhausts run through the stringers. At 28,000 pounds., the Southern Cross 44 is a relatively light boat for her size, and those who have run her agree that her seakeeping characteristics are good. The cockpit is equipped with controls, a bait prep station, transom door, and livewell. Access to the spacious engine room is provided via a cockpit door. Four steps up from the cockpit, the salon features silver ash woodwork and stylish fabrics to create an especially attractive interior. Additional features include unique “chamfered” transom (to allow fast backing down on a fish), wide side decks, and a roomy flybridge with bench seating forward of the helm. GM 540hp 6V92 diesels cruise the Southern Cross 44 in the mid 20s with a top speed in the neighborhood of 30 knots.