The Antares 44 has been known for over two decades as the world’s finest blue-water cruising catamaran. It’s been meticulously built and improved over the years based on extensive worldwide testing and the feedback of the now 72 dedicated hull owners. In 2022, the Argentinian yacht builder, 40 Grados Sur, changed the game again when it launched its eco-friendly 44 Hybrid cruising yacht – designed from the ground up to be capable of off-grid sailing for months. This perfect balance of style, safety, comfort, and electrification has quickly become Antares’ most popular version, and the next available delivery date is three years out – in 2027. For those ready for the future now, there is Ripple – a less than one-year-old 44 Hybrid available in Merritt, North Carolina.
Ripple was completed in October 2023, and she’s gorgeous and tremendously well-outfitted. The owners spared no expense on her factory-installed options and upgrades, such as the modern, lighter-colored wood interior, innovative aft cabin twin bed design, second and third fridge/freezer drawers, hand-made teak cockpit dining table, custom helm with dual 12-inch B&G chart plotters and forward sonar, back-up autopilot system, Maxwell 48v windlass with handheld chain counter, self-tacking jib, Highfield CL360 dinghy with 30hp electric start Tohatsu outboard, and more in the many options listed below.
Ripple’s new owners will also appreciate that she’s been extensively tested and optimized and is just through her new-owner shakedown period. All the systems were fully commissioned in Argentina and underwent extensive sea trials (~8,000 nautical miles from Argentina to North Carolina from October 2023 to June 2024). The owner and builder have spared no expense to dial in every opportunity, and Ripple is prepared to sail confidently anywhere in the world.
The ground-breaking Antares 44 Hybrid works with a parallel electric/diesel hybrid, a fully integrated solar array on the cabin top, and hydro-regeneration while sailing. The design offers many energy production and propulsion options, given its innovation and flexibility.
For energy, the parallel electric/diesel hybrid engines, 40kW Victron LiFePO4 Lithium battery, dual Victron inverter, and 1,800 watts of integrated solar (built into the cockpit roof) power all the boat’s electric systems without any need for a generator or its extra weight. If more regeneration is necessary than the available solar, the electric motors/generators serve a dual purpose. With the Yanmars at ~1,400 rpm, the liquid-cooled, brushless electric motors/generators can take the batteries from 30% to 90% in about two hours. There’s also the option of regeneration of ~640 watts per hour at 7 knots SOG. When it does come time to return to land, Ripple is internally wired to support US and European standard grid power and can connect to any marina worldwide.
The 44 Hybrid has the option of full diesel, full electric, or both for propulsion. The Yanmar 40-hp diesel engines are proven and highly dependable in all conditions, with a cruising speed of about 5.5 knots with one engine and 7.0 knots with two. The Hybrid Marine electric motors deliver instant torque for maneuvering and silent, fume-free motoring at up to 7 knots for about 2-3 hours at 70% DoD. And finally, there’s the dual option of using one diesel engine and one electric engine, which does not drain the house bank a bit and uses half the fuel.
Equally impressive, the parallel electric/diesel hybrid system is easy to service thanks to the electric motors/generators sitting atop and in front of Yanmar engines. They are also connected to the driveshaft after the gearbox, so any failure would not disable the Yanmar engines. In 2020, the Antares 44 cockpit was entirely redesigned by increasing the overall and covered space, integrating more solar into the bimini roof, and creating more modern and comfortable seating areas throughout – without compromising the excellent helm position or the ability to manage all lines in the cockpit easily. The Antares 44 Hybrid and Ripple incorporate these beautiful changes.
S/V Ripple Equipment List
Specifications Dimensions LOA: 44 ft 0 in Beam: 21 ft 9 in LWL: 43 ft 6 in Minimum Draft: 4 ft 0 in Displacement: 22500 lbs Bridge Clearance: 62 ft 3 in
Engines Engine 1 and 2: Engine Brand: Yanmar 3JH40 Year Built: 2022 Engine Type: Inboard Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel Propeller: Hydralign 3-Blade feathering Drive Type: Shaft Drive Engine Power: 40 HP Hybrid Marine Drive: 10kW Motor Hybrid Generation: 6kW
Tanks Fresh Water Tanks: (2 ea. X 60 Gal, Total 120 Gallons) Fuel Tanks: (2 ea. X 90 Gal, Total 180 Gallons) Holding Tanks: (2 ea. X 30 Gallons)
Accommodations
Number of double berths: 3 Number of cabins: 3 Number of heads: 2
Construction The hull and deck are made of Isophthalic acid resin and tri-axial knitted fiberglass fabric. The exterior layer is 100% vinylester, while the interior layer is polyester. Corecell foam is used for coring above the waterline, except for hardware attachment points. All coring is vacuum infused to ensure complete adhesion. Below the waterline, the hulls are solid fiberglass. Two forward watertight compartments are inside each bow locker, and four watertight bulkheads – two forward and two aft. The standard fin keels have a sacrificial section to sustain substantial damage without affecting hull integrity.
Accomodations Exceptional craftsmanship and industry-leading fit-and-finish are evident throughout, with foam core furniture, superior joinery, and top-of-the-line fixtures. SaloonRipple’s salon is open and inviting, featuring striped ash wood throughout and large panoramic tinted windows.
The L-shaped settee is elevated on a platform to provide superior visibility and copious storage underneath
The striped ash wood table adjusts vertically and horizontally to act as a dining table, coffee table, or bed; the folding dining table corners allow the table to be expanded or reduced as needed
The custom cabinetry across from the settee includes the washer/dryer and lots of storage under a Carbon Concrete Corian countertop
Splendide washer/dryer with external vent
55” Samsung Smart-TV
Fusion surround sound system with Bose speakers and sub-woofer
Extraordinary ventilation with two opening hatches and two opening portlights
Two Caframo Sirocco 12v fans
Mabru 17,000 BTU 230v air-conditioning unit and touchscreen controller
Galley
The galley is on the port side, open to the salon, and accessed by two “household” steps. The cabinetry is phenomenally crafted, and striped ash wood has been used throughout, making it light and airy.
Sparkling White Corian countertops
Stainless backsplashes
Upgraded, oversized, flush-mounted, one-basin, stainless steel sink with Kohler single-hole pull-down faucet, Acuva self-cleaning intelligent filter and faucet, and freshwater hand pump
Custom 7.3 ft capacity fridge with (3) shelves
Custom 4.3 ft capacity chest freezer
Extra Vitrifrigo DRW70A stainless steel drawer refrigerator-freezer
Upgraded Bosch Series 8 electric steam oven
Upgraded Bosch Series 8 induction stovetop
Multiple 110v outlets and one 220v outlet
One USB outlet and one USBc outlet
Extraordinary amounts of storage
One opening portlight
One opening hatch
Starboard Cabin The entire starboard hull is dedicated to the primary suite, with a large stateroom, dressing area, and head. Beautiful striped ash wood is used throughout.
Standard queen-size mattress (60” W x 80” L x 6” D) with memory foam topper and under-mounted ventilation pad
Build-in bedside nightstand with two drawers and four additional drawers under berth (significant additional storage under berth)
Two touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps
Mabru 7,000 BTU DC air-conditioning unit and touchscreen controller
Extraordinary ventilation with two opening hatches and three opening portlights
Two Caframo Sirocco 12v fans
Two 110v outlets, two USB outlets, and two USBc outlets
Dressing area with two spacious 6-foot-high closets (one is for hanging clothes, and the other includes five shelves) and six cupboards of varying size
Full-length dressing mirror
Cushioned dressing seat over escape hatch
Starboard Head
Walk-in shower with molded shelf and seat and a handheld spray hose separated by an acrylic shower door to keep the rest of the spaces dry
Oversized, flush-mounted stainless-steel sink complemented by a stainless faucet, Sparking White Corian countertop, and storage below
Over-sink mirrored vanity with two deep shelves
Towel rack/towel ring
Two towel hooks
Jabsco Quiet flush freshwater electric head with integrated Brondello SimpleSpa SS-250 bidet
Shower sump pump on an independent circuit
Two overhead hatches and one opening portlight
Two 110v outlets
Port Aft Cabin
On the port side, aft of the galley is one guest cabin configured with two single beds and custom cabinetry.
Two single mattresses with under-mounted ventilation pads
Built-in bedside nightstand with cupboard, three additional drawers under one berth (additional storage under berth), and two cupboards forward
Two touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps
Mabru 7,000 BTU DC air-conditioning unit and touchscreen controller
Large hanging closet
Cushioned dressing seat over escape hatch
Extraordinary ventilation with one opening hatch and three opening portlights
Two Caframo Sirocco 12v fans
Two 110v outlets, one USB outlet, and one USBc outlet
Port Forward Cabin
The second guest cabin is located just forward of the galley on the port side.
Elevated sleeping area with double berth (52” W x 76” L x 6” D) mattress and under-mounted ventilation pad
Built-in bedside shelves with top opening door; two additional cupboards at the foot of the bed with two shelves each; additional storage under berth
Two touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps
Dedicated air-conditioning vent from the 17,000 BTU Mabru 230v air-conditioning unit in the salon
Extraordinary ventilation with two opening hatches and one opening portlight
One Caframo Sirocco 12v fan
Two 110v outlets, one USB outlet, and one USBc outlet
Port Forward Head
Step-in shower with molded shelf and handheld spray hose separated by an acrylic shower door to keep the rest of the spaces dry
Flush-mounted stainless-steel sink complemented by a stainless faucet, Sparking White Corian countertop, and storage below
Over-sink vanity with two deep shelves
Mirror on primary door
Towel rack/towel ring
Two towel hooks
Jabsco Quietflush freshwater electric head
Shower sump pump on an independent circuit
One overhead hatch and one opening portlight
Two 110v outlets
All the interior lights are dimmable LEDs and provide extraordinary energy savings.
Salon – seven overhead lights; four courtesy lights in the salon step
Galley – four overhead lights; three under-cabinet lights; floor-level under-cabinet rope lighting; courtesy lights in the access steps
Primary Cabin – two overhead lights and touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps in the cabin; two overhead lights in the dressing area; courtesy lights in the access steps; floor-level under-cabinet rope lighting
Master Head – two overhead lights
Port Forward Cabin – two overhead lights; two touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps
Port Aft Cabin – two overhead lights; two touch-enabled dimmable bedside reading lamps
Port Head – two overhead lights
Cockpit – six overhead lights and color-changing rope lighting mounted on the hardtop; courtesy lights in transom steps and companion wells
Mast – two spreader lights
Steering
30” JEFA [leather, locking wheel with stainless steel spokes]
Skegged rudders for extra strength and stability, linked by an aluminum tiller bar
Jefa shaft drive MAMBA system
UHMW polyethylene bearings
Accommodation for emergency steering through transom stairs/emergency tiller
Anchoring and Docking
Rocna 33 primary anchor with 180ft of 10mm high test galvanized chain and 180ft of nylon rode
Integrated roller and chainstop
Integrated nylon bridle system
48v Maxwell RC 10-10 windlass with handheld remote and chain counter
Saltwater and freshwater wash down on the foredeck
Six large white inflatable fenders
Six dock lines
Fortress FX-37 stern anchor with 50 ft high test galvanized chain and 250 ft nylon rode
Two 50ft 50-amp 120v US shore power cord
One 50ft 16-amp 230V Euro shore power cord
Sails UK Sailmakers designed all the performance cruising sails: the Main, 130% Genoa, Furling Screecher, and Self-Tacking Jib. Mainsail (includes clew block & horizontal battens) – XRP-CL Laminate Mainsail by UK Sailmakers
Fully battened
2:1 main halyard with a headboard block and shackle
Harken sliding luff car system
Lazy jacks
Single-line reefing for two reef points
Telltales
Sunbrella canvas sail cover
130% Genoa – Roller Furling Genoa XRP-CL Laminate by UK Sailmakers
Selden Furlex furling gear
Sheets lead aft to track-mounted blocks and Harken sheet winches
Telltales and sail bag
Furling Screecher – X-Drive taffeta-carbon with UV cover by UK Sailmakers
Permanent bowsprit mounted on the front crossbeam
Selden furling gear mounted on bowsprit
A continuous furling line leads below the floor to the aft power winch
Telltales and sail bag
95% Self-Tacking Jib by UK Sailmakers
Harken self-tacking jib traveler installed on the foredeck
Single Line Jib sheet leads to the electric winch at the helm
Telltales and sail bag
Mast and Rigging
Deck-stepped anodized aluminum Selden Mast; double diamond stay configuration; protected internal conduit for all electrical wiring
Mast is outfitted with steaming light/deck light, spreader lights, LED anchor, tri-color navigation lights, and various antennas
Running rigging lead through the underdeck raceway to two clutch-equipped cockpit winch pedestals
One Forestay and two Dyform wire cap shrouds
All stays have swagged terminals & open-body turnbuckles
Anti-chafe sail rollers on spreaders
Engine Overview The 44 Hybrid’s groundbreaking propulsion utilizes an external parallel hybrid system engineered in the UK and has proven successful in the marine industry for over fifteen years.
Hybrid Marine 40 HP Yanmar Parallel hybrid system, shaft drive (1.25” – 3.18cm shafts) located midships in a sound-shielded compartment
Each electric motor generates 6kW of power, providing a total charging capability of 12kW. This setup allows the 40kW Victron Lithium battery bank to be recharged in 2-3 hours. In comparison, most alternators output about 1.5kW individually or 3kW when both engines are running. The hybrid marine system allows for a 400% faster recharge than alternators.
640 watts of regeneration while sailing at 7kts
An optional remote control controls both electric motors anywhere on the boat, which is particularly useful while deploying and retrieving the anchor
Engine room blowers take heat from the engine rooms
Full engine instrumentation panel includes push-button engine start and integrated gauges for engine temperature, water temperature, oil pressure, and tachometer/hour meter
Dual Racor fuel filters – inline, vacuum gauges on top of the filter; each engine
Twin 90-gallon aluminum diesel fuel tanks mounted mid-ship below the water line with two fuel deck inlets located at mid-ship
Fuel transfer pump with piping to pump fuel between the fuel tanks
Digital fuel level gauges located at the helm
Spares kit, including filters, impellers, belts, etc.
Hydralign feathering props
Climate Control The entire interior is climate-controlled by three separate DC systems. Each has its own water pump and controller and uses circulating seawater to provide cooling, heating, and dehumidification modes to the interior space.
Upgraded 7,000 BTU Mabru DC unit location under the primary cabin bed
Upgraded 7,000 BTU Mabru DC unit located in the aft guest cabin
17,000 BTU Mabru 230v unit located in the salon provides climate control to the salon, galley, and port forward cabin
Deck Hardware
Stainless steel chain plates through-bolted into primary reinforcements
Aluminum front-beam compression member that supports the forestay, bowsprit, wire bridle, and tie-down for the trampoline
Trampolines are woven and sewn Vinyl-dipped Dacron material for excellent comfort and durability
Spinlock line clutches: seven at the aft winch, four at the forward winch, and two on the mast
Mooring cleats: five 12” stainless mooring cleats per hull
One bow cleat with two fairleads
Two amidship cleats with one fairlead
One stern cleat with one fairlead
One transom cleat
Stanchions: six 30”-high stanchions with double Dyneema lifelines per hull; two gates with pelican hooks per hull
Stainless hand holds on stern for boarding; integrated stainless hand holds along salon roof
Recessed swim ladder mounted on port side sugar scoop; easily deployed from in the water
Stainless steel bow pulpits with integrated starboard seats
Clear-anodized toe-rail mounted on the deck and hull’s external flange
Windows / Portlights
Complete wrap-around tinted polycarbonate Plexiglas in saloon
Fourteen Bomar portlights: three in the starboard cabin, three in the port aft cabin, one in the port forward cabin, two in the starboard hull, two in the salon, one in the galley, and one in each head
Eleven Bomar hatches with screens/blackout shades: one over the galley, two over the salon, two over port forward cabin, two over port head*, one over port aft cabin, one over starboard cabin, two over starboard shower*, one over starboard head, and one over starboard forward compartment* (* one without screen/ blackout shade)
Two Goïot emergency hatches with reinforced lens frames: one in the starboard cabin and one in the port aft cabin
Cockpit
Large hardtop with an integrated water-catching system that covers the entire cockpit
Glass windshield with dual-speed wiper
Two integrated rainwater collection ports
Two overhead hinged hatches (great to view mainsail and for ventilation)
All lines for halyards, furlers, boom vang, and topping lift are led aft to two power winch stations
Two Harken 50.2 STEA powered winches: one at the helm and one at the aft pedestal
Two Harken 46.2 STA manual self-tailing head sail sheet winches
Two winch handles
Double helm seat with reversible backrest, covered in white polyethylene
Moveable step stool at the helm
Cockpit seating with premium Sunbrella upholstery
Three stainless steel grab rails mounted on the cockpit ceiling
Fridge/freezer at the base of the starboard door provides convenient access to up to 72 cans of your favorite cold beverage.
Full set of removable clear ventilated enclosure panels
Two speakers
Davits and Transoms
Davit system with 2:1 purchase blocks is suitable for dinghies up to 12 ft in length, with two line clutches
Custom-designed surfboard/toy racks on top of davits
Electric BBQ grill
Shower with hot and cold adjustment on the port side
Stern navigation light
Transoms feature
Stainless handrails
Emergency tiller access ports
Four courtesy lights
Telescoping swim ladder on port transom
Helm station
Two B&G Zeus 3 12” chartplotters
Two B&G instrument displays
Dual Yanmar digital controls
Dual Hybrid Marine hybrid display panels
Dual throttle controls
12V panel switches for instruments/lighting
Tethered Vesper VHF radio handheld
Windshield wiper controller
Three bilge Switches
Two USB outlets and two USBc outlets
Canvas Package
A complete Sunbrella canvas package provides style and sun protection for the helm, helm seat, and winches.
Deck Lockers
Starboard forward locker via Bomar hatch: integrated steps on the outboard wall provide access to the sail locker, plumbing, and tons of storage
Center forward locker via Bomar hatch: stainless steel ladder provides access to the battery locker (40kW of Victron Lithium batteries), windlass motor, halyards, rope chase under the bridge deck, fuel transfer pump, and storage
Cockpit lazarette with double door entry gives access to refrigeration compressors & steering components and tons of storage
Twin aft transom lockers via large opening hatches: integrated steps on the bulkhead wall provide access to the shaft steering system, water maker, emergency tiller, dock water filtration system, high-capacity manual bilge pump, and tons of storage
Twin aft pedestal lockers with starboard dividers create four rope compartments and space to store dive tanks and gear, toys, and more
Electrical Ripple is an Antares Hybrid designed for extensive off-grid cruising, utilizing solar and hydro generation.
House Batteries: 40kW Victron Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO) batteries with Bluetooth monitoring
System Controller. The Victron Cerbo GX with color display is the brain of the Victron system and provides local and internet-based system control and monitoring
Integrated ventilation system with fans to keep equipment cool
Inverter/chargers: Two Victron MultiPlus 12/3000 Inverter Chargers connected in parallel provide true sine wave output, located under the salon settee; integrated ventilation system with fans to keep equipment cool
Solar Power: 1,890 watts of solar
Four 360-watt Panasonic solar panels controlled by 1x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 250/100 Charge controller located under starboard cockpit floor
Three 150-watt walk-on Solara solar panels controlled by 1x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 150/45 Charge controller located under starboard cockpit floor
Two DC-DC chargers wired to the ignition of each engine/alternator; they isolate the lithium from starter batteries but allow the engine to charge the lithium when running.
Battery Monitoring: In addition to the Victron BMV-712 battery monitor, the system incorporates complete monitoring of all shipboard batteries via Bluetooth mobile apps.
Shore Power: Three water-tight Marinco inlets mounted near the helm.
US shore power via two 125V / 30A inlet and additional 50ft Marinco shore cord
European shore power via 230V / 50A inlet and additional 50ft Marinco shore cord
Navigation Systems The fully integrated B&G/Simrad system is conveniently integrated with the Victron Cerbo controller and Yanmar.
Two B&G Zeus3 12” ChartPlotters
One B&G Zeus3 9” ChartPlotter
B&G 4G broadband radar mounted on the mast
Two B&G NAC-3 Core Pack autopilots
Vesper Marine Cortex VHF and AIS
B&G wind sensor
B&G DST-800 (speed/depth/temp). Depth transducer mounted on the port hull
B&G Forward-Scan sonar
Jefa auto-pilot transmission drive
Communications
Vesper Marine Cortex VHF radio at Nav Station with a second handheld at the helm; antenna mounted on the mast
Entertainment
Garmin Fusion 12V audio system with Bluetooth; premium amplifier & receiver with two Bose interior speakers and subwoofer and two exterior Fusion cockpit speakers
Samsung 55” Smart TV in the salon
Plumbing
Two independent 60-gallon aluminum water tanks mounted amidships below the water line, each with a fill port and air vent located in the chain locker
Shurflo 4 gallons/hour water pump (with a pressure gauge) pressurizes the house water system
Ability to designate draw from either port/starboard fresh water tank
Two 5-gallon Quick Nautic Boiler 20 hot water tanks, one in each hull, combination electric/engine heat
Two 30-gallon holding tanks located adjacent to the heads; “Y” valves installed to select deck or overboard discharge and configured to be secured in the closed position
Port holding tank macerator pump
Three electric Rule 1500-gph bilge pumps with float switches and integrated high-water alarms
Fresh water hot & cold hand-held shower adjacent to port transom stairs.
Saltwater washdown port is conveniently located in the anchor locker; the pump is mounted in the port hull.
Dock water inlet port on the starboard transom stem enables pressurized dock water to feed the internal freshwater system; when in a marina, there is no need to run the onboard water pump or drain the water tanks
Two fresh/saltwater deck washdown ports in the anchor locker
Two deck holding tank pump-out ports
Two deck fuel inlets
Two deck water inlets
Whale Gusher 30 manual bilge pump
Starboard Forward Compartment Steps lead down into the vast 6’+ headroom space of the multi-purpose starboard forward locker
With two raised shelves, this massive space offers dry storage for sails, running rigging, mooring lines, and much more
Starboard head 30-gallon black-water gravity-drop holding tank with Y valve; no macerator pump needed
Access to numerous sea cocks and the sonar transducer
Whale shower sump pump
Rule 1500 bilge pump with float switch
Dinghy
Highfield CL360 inflatable dinghy
30hp Tohatsu outboard engine with electric start/tilt
Extras
B&G forward looking sonar
B&G Zeus9 at nav station
Second B&G Zeus12 at helm station
Dry bilges, Attwood 4141-4
High water bilge alarms
Electric bi-directional fuel transfer
Pressurized shore water connection
Mila Flatiron sink in the master head
Acuva Arrow 5 water purifier with brushed nickel faucet in galley
Bosch 8 series 220v cooktop
Bosch HRG635BS1 oven
Extra Vitrifrigo fridge/freezer in galley
Isotherm refrigerator in cockpit
Kuuma electric grill in cockpit (removable)
Echotech 48V 120l/hr watermaker
Dyneema lifelines
Two fishing rod holders at aft transoms
Upgraded 48v Harken winches
Two extra fairleads on the bow
Two extra sets of dock lines
Extra thick cockpit cushions
Teak table in cockpit
Phifertex salon window covers
Highfield CL360 tender
Tohatsu 30hp dinghy outboard with electric start/tilt
Maxwell 48v RC 10-10 windlass
Line cutters on shafts
LED flood accent lighting interior
Vesper Marine Cortex
Iridium GO! antenna and cable run to the Salon storage
Brondell Bidet installed master head
Custom port aft cabin with two twin beds
Safety Gear
McMurdo G8 Smartfind EPIRB – GNSS & AIS
Three fire extinguishers: salon, starboard cabin, port aft cabin