See this boat at the Newport boat show Sept 11-14! (appointments only, please call the listing broker to schedule an appointment)

Lazy Lightning will be in Annapolis in early October. Additional listing photos forthcoming, please reference the Kon-Tiki video for a comparable layout.

Vision Yachts, founded in Knysna, South Africa, specializes in the construction of performance-driven, ocean-ready catamarans, designed to take you safely and comfortably to far reaching destinations. Their design philosophy prioritizes effortless performance, comfort, reliability, and enduring quality which is evident on every hull off the line.

The Vision 444 is an ideal cruiser for extended voyages and liveaboard cruising. Designed by sailors for sailors, it features a straightforward design and maintenance for safe, comfortable exploring. Winner of the 2024 Cruising World Boat of the Year for "Best Cruising Catamaran under 50 ft," has truly redefined expectations for a liveaboard performance cruiser.

The owners of Lazy Lightning (hull #5) worked closely with Vision Yachts to redesign and improve upon certain systems to ensure they had a passage ready boat that could go anywhere in the world.  With just over 28,000 nautical miles under her hull, she has proven that she can go just that!  

Owners wish to sell the boat passage ready and are including all the extras including tools, galley ware, spare parts, bikes, SUPs, dive hookah, binoculars, horns, specialized storage bins, and so much more. They are also available to spend time after closing to ensure a smooth handover to the new owners. You just need to bring your clothes, provisions and a keen sense of adventure to sail away to paradise!

Whether anchored, hosting guests, or preparing for a night passage, the salon aboard the Vision 444 is expertly designed for comfort, versatility, and connectivity.

• The space features expansive windows and overhead hatches, ensuring a bright space with abundant natural light and ventilation. 
• All finishes include full leather upholstery, utilizing premium and durable materials throughout for enduring quality and an elegant aesthetic.
• Ample under-seat storage accommodates provisions and gear, while overhead lockers feature soft-close mechanisms and friction hinges for smooth, quiet access. 
• The forward facing nav station has all the ships communications, gauges and autopilot access within easy reach. The large salon windows allow full visibility to what’s going on in front of the boat.
• The telescopic pedestal dining table transforms to a full-length daybed or passage berth, providing flexible accommodation options.
• Flat, glass salon windows that are sturdy and wont crack or craze 
• 24v flat screen TV that runs directly off the batteries.  While this sounds small, not having to run the inverter to power the TV saves A LOT of power.  It can also display the chartplotter (via an HDMI cable plugged into the Garmin) in the salon on passages.
• LED lighting has a red option for night passages.

The galley is designed for real-world cruising and is highly functional, whether you’re cooking at anchor or preparing meals underway.

• Front loading fridge and divided freezer to keep your food cold and organized.
• All electric galley featuring two induction cooktops (1 & 2 burner) and a Bosch combo microwave/convection oven. This means less heat in galley and more efficiency onboard.
• Handholds everywhere for grabbing onto and keeping countertop items in place.
• Lots of smart and useable storage, including custom overhead cabinet.
• Composite countertop for durability.
• Recessed double composite sink basin with Hot/Cold water tap, separate filtered fresh water tap and separate raw water tap.

The Vision 444 offers an intelligently designed interior with a focus on comfort, storage, and seamless systems access.

• 3 cabin / 3 head owners version layout.
• Each cabin features a Queen berth and private head with separate shower.
• The owners cabin encompasses the entire starboard hull and features several hatches and portlights for light and ventilation, large doorways for ease of movement, and lots of practical storage for extended cruising. 
• The owners head features a dry space with a washer/dryer combo, vanity, sink and a separate shower area and a composting head. Forward of the shower area is a door that leads to a workshop space in the bow with tool storage and a bench vice.
• To port there are two guest cabins with ensuite heads.
• The toilets in the port side guest heads are electric flush and freshwater plumbed (can switch to raw water flush if desired, but the freshwater flush virtually eliminates the "head" smell onboard). The toilet in the owners cabin is a composting head which also has no smell and is requires virtually no maintenance.
• Maintenance lockers located midship in each hull to easily access your technical equipment for that hull (circuit breakers, thru-hull valves, pumps, A/C, etc) all in one locker.  
• Waxed oil finishes on all solid and veneer wood surfaces.
• Upholstered headboards with reading lights.
• Lightweight vinyl panels on ceiling.
• OceanAir screens / shades on all hatches.
• Aft cabins have opening aft portlights for increased ventilation.
• Modern synthetic durable flooring.
• Salon and cabin 12V fans.
• 12V and 120V outlets in each cabin.

The Vision 444 is constructed with advanced composite materials using vacuum-infusion techniques, resulting in an exceptionally robust yet lightweight framework that eliminates structural wood and supports long-term durability. Even in confused seas, the boat is remarkably quiet, with no squeaking or creaking underway.

• All components are vacuum resin infused using a foam core and premium vinylester resins.
• Vacuumed foam sandwich furniture components that are structurally bonded to the hull.
• All lockers are painted with polyester topcoats to ensure durability and a premium finish.
• Composite rudders with a 2.4" solid through hull rudder shaft and performance nylon rudder brushes.
• Structural toe rail installed with a backing plate to attach blocks for rigging, tie up a boarding step, or lash heavy items, all with confidence that it wont get damaged.
• 18 watertight compartments, foam-filled bow crumple zones, and keel-integrated water tanks engineered to serve as additional impact barriers.
• Strategically placed escape hatches that are placed higher and further forward than other manufacturers.  This reduces the outside water pressure, making them safer and less vulnerable to failure.  Their position at the bow combined with the added opening aft portlights allows air to pass thru the entire length of the hull while at anchor. 
• Bottom painted biocide non-ablative paint (2025)

Deck Features:

• Wide side decks for easy movement fore and aft, covered in EVA for superior traction and comfort on both feet and knees. Flush mounted hatches so there's no obstructions or tripping hazards.
• Large forward lockers that can easily accommodate extra sails, SUP/paddleboard storage, or even a washer/dryer combo.
• Custom lightweight composite passerelle boards.
• Upgraded Dynema lifelines.
• Additional handholds on the cockpit roof.
• Flush mounted hatches so there's no obstructions or tripping hazards.
• Fixed longeron (bowsprit) removes the need for whisker lines which are an extra penetration under stress at the waterline and allows for bikini tramps to access the fittings on the longeron.
• Dynema open mesh tramploines that lets the water pass through it when splashed by a wave and is nice and firm to walk on.
• Loftrans elecric windlass.
• Sarca Excel #6 30kg anchor w/ 300' + of chain.
• Mantus swivel, chain hook and mooring snapshackle.
• Saltwater washdown at anchor.

Cockpit Features:

• Soft foam EVA decking in the cockpit provides comfort underfoot. Unlike teak, individual sections can be easily replaced if damaged or stained.
• The starboard helm features a fold-down footstep, ensuring optimal visibility during challenging maneuvers such as docking. The helm's lower position allows the operator to remain engaged with guests on board and enables clear visual communication, particularly important during watches. 
• A storage locker beneath the helm seat has been adapted for organized stowage of shore power cables and hoses.
• Locker hatches are equipped with stainless steel gas struts, which hold them open securely and facilitate soft opening and closing to prevent accidental slamming.
• Side access doors ("Dolphin" doors) permit easy boarding of passengers and bulky items, supporting up to 1,000 lbs.
• Sliding bars on the transom scoops are more durable compared to standard lifelines. An integrated slot for washboards prevents water ingress in following seas, and helps keep items in the cockpit from accidentally going overboard.
• Spacious, ergonomic cockpit seating accommodates entertaining, sleeping, or relaxation, with a custom waterproof storage bag provided for cockpit cushions.
• The sliding cockpit door and galley window retract into the structural framework to preserve protection while providing a seamless transition between interior and exterior spaces. Custom bug screens keep insects out while allowing excellent airflow.
• Full cockpit enclosure with canvas and mesh screens. Helm enclosure has a clear eisinglass enclosure.
• Thick teak cockpit table with a custom cover to keep it looking new.
• The overhead cover above the cockpit seating slides open, facilitating easy movement onto the port deck.
• The stowable aft fish cutting board doubles as a BBQ mount and features an integrated drainage for easy cleaning.
• Webber propane BBQ.
• The aft scoops provide a stable platform for boarding. Owners have modified the telescoping swim ladders on each transom with a user-friendly line system for effortless retrieval.
• Custom-made articulating davits ensure that the dinghy is stored up high and secure during passages.
• A stowable outboard engine crane allows safe lowering of the motor onto the dinghy, minimizing risk of fumbling the motor overboard.
• Life raft storage is conveniently positioned near the davits for rapid access.
• LED lighting has a red option for night passages.
• Underwater LED lights to watch fish.

The Vision 444 delivers standout sailing performance with balanced handling and effortless tacking with a self-tacking jib—well-suited to short-handed crews. Precision rudders and a raised helm with clear views aid docking and navigation. Mainsail and jib controls are accessible from the protected helm, featuring electric helm winches, soft-shackle rigging, and a twin-sheet mainsheet bridle system which provides built-in gybe prevention.

• Sparcraft in boom furler, which is significantly lighter than a Leisure furl thanks to a carbon fiber mandrel and a reliable continuous furling line.
• The boom furler enables reefing the main at every batten (most sails have one or two reef points).
• Self-tacking furling jib.
• Mainsail and Jib are upgraded North Sails NPL Tour performance laminate sails, which are lighter weight, higher strength, and more durable.
• NPL Code 55 sail (761 sqft - lightweight Genoa type sail).
• NPL Code 65 sail (969 sqft - lightweight Genoa type sail).
• Genniker (Asymmetrical spinnaker).
• Storm Jib
• Locking Spinnaker halyard that attaches to the head of the mast. This reduces chafing at the top of the halyard and to eliminate the need for the Spinnaker halyard to be on a winch (it will only be used with the Spinnaker in a sock). 
• Tack tensioner on the jib halyard that eliminates the need for bringing the jib halyard back to the winches.
• Mainsail and Jib lines lead aft to the helm, making single handing sailing a breeze.
• (2) Upgraded Harken 50 electric winches with foot pedal controls, allowing both hands free for handling lines.
• (2) Harken 60 manual winches for recovering the Jordan Series Drogue.
• Harken travelers, blocks and cars and Spinlock rope clutches. 

• Upgraded 40hp Yanmar diesel engines with 1800 engine hours.
• Yanmar SD60 saildrives.
• Keenan Fuel Boss dual fuel filter and polishing system. Never worry about sketchy fuel again, and you can easily switch to a new fuel filter with a flip of a lever and no need to reprime.
• (2) 75 gallon composite fuel tanks (150 gallons total).
• 3 blade oversized 16.5" diameter Flexifold propellers.
• Line cutters on each prop.
• Easy engine access under the bunks with a nice seat and storage for tools and parts.

• Integrel System. Lazy Lightning is the first Vision 444 with an Integrel Solutions power system, which is like an alternator on steroids.  It has the capability of producing up to 8kW of power on EACH engine, eliminating the need for a generator, saving you space and the need to carry more spare parts. These are mounted directly to the diesel engines.
• Most boats will use the alternators on the engines to keep their boats electronics functioning, but they cannot generate enough power for cooking, air conditioning, or hot water.  Typical boats will have a separate standalone 5-7kW generator to charge the batteries for those big loads.  The Integrel system are super big alternators that fit on the diesel engine and output 8kW apiece, fully replenishing the battery bank in under an hour.

• (2) 16,000 BTU Reverse cycle Heat/AC units with variable speed heat pump units, which operates off the inverter. Once the desired temperature is reached, it kicks into dehumidify mode to maintain the temperature, making them super efficient. 

Lazy Lightning has a whopping 25kWh of battery banks, 2,100 W of solar panels, and the Integrel generators meaning you always have enough power for anything you need onboard. The owner of the boat is an electrical engineer, so he really had some fun planning this system!  Redundancy was his top priority, so he planned the batteries in three systems to ensure there's never a lack of power onboard. 

• 48V bank (4 batteries / 400 amp hours, Victron Lithium Ion Batteries, 2021):  Originally, the boat was planned to be powered with electric engines, requiring a 48V battery bank to power the engines and all of the big systems onboard. However, when the first hull with electric engines came off the line and didn't perform as spec'd, the owners opted to install Yanmar diesels instead. However, the 48V battery bank was already installed in the boat.  The owner chose to utilize this systems by integrating them with the Integrel system he had installed on the engines and the massive solar array to capture and store all of the energy available. The 48V system runs the A/C, hot water heaters, Inverter for AC loads and charges the 24V system if needed.

• 24V bank (2 batteries in parallel / 200 amp hours, Victron Lithium Ion Batteries, 2021): The 24V bank was enlarged and split into two 24V LiFePO4 batteries in parallel to form an array.   That way if one battery fails, the 24V system can still work.  These batteries have a 5kWh storage capacity and can accept input from the solar panels, the 12V bank via the engines, or the 48V bank. 

• 12V bank (lead acid batteries, 2025): (2) 12V engine start batteries connected to a 12V bus with a battery switch. This allows them to be charged either by the engine or topped off by the 24V to 12V step-down charger.  The advantages to the bus are that both starter batteries can be charged when the engines are not running. If one 12V battery fails, the other can be used to start the engine on the failed side.

• Split Solar Arrays (6 panels @ 350W/ea. 2,100W total). The solar arrays are split into two groups: (4) aft panels feeding the 48V bank and (2) forward panels on each side of the boat that can either charge the 48V as a pair or the 24V array in parallel.  A special high speed switch was added to the forward array to allow it to switch how the panels were wired (series or parallel) and where the current flows. You have control over which battery bank is charging depending on the situation you need... 24V when sailing (to keep the loads from navigation, auto-pilot, and winches covered) or 48V while anchored to power the cooking, A/C, and inverter loads.

• Lightning Dissipation System helps to reduce the amount of damage from a lightning strike and eliminates static charge. The result is a drop down grounding conductor providing a direct path from the top of the mast to the water and a series of conductors at the waterline to build a faraday cage around the outside of the boat.  

• (2) Victron Quattro 5k 120V Inverter / Charger system.
• 240V inverter for washer/dryer combo.
• Victron Isolation Transformer accepts 240V or 120V from shore power.
• Victron MPPT controllers for solar array.
• SmartPlug for safer shore power connection (several adapters included).
• Surge Protector on shore power connection .
• LED lighting throughout with ambient lighting recessed in overhead panels.
• Salon and cockpit lights can be switched to red for overnight passages.

Plumbing:

• (2) composite water tanks @ 75 gallons each (150 gallons total), located in each keel.
• 30gph Cruise R/O Watermaker.  As long as you have power, you can make water. 
• ShurFlo direct shore freshwater connection for pressurized water on demand. No need to run the fresh water pump when plugged into marina water.
• Guest heads can be configured to flush with fresh or salt water. Macerator pumps for overboard discharge (where allowed).
• Upgraded bilge pump & shower drain pumps and switches to ensure that all the water gets out.
• Saltwater deck wash pump.
• Saltwater forward anchor rode wash outlet.

Lazy Lightning is equipped with a full suite of Garmin navigation electronics.

• Garmin 12" Chartplotter at Helm
• Radar - Garmin Fantom
• Garmin AIS 800 (send & receive)
• VHF (with enhanced antenna increasing range to 30+ miles)
• Autopilot w/ Remote
• Wind, Depth, Speed MFDs
• Ability to display chartplotter on the 32" TV in the salon via HDMI cable
• Windlass remote control at helm.
• Built in Iridium Go system
• Starlink (equipment included, subscription extra)
• GOST Alarm System - This is a top of the line alarm system that uses deck sensors and door contacts to trigger alarm conditions as well as monitor boat position and status.  The system has satellite connectivity and the ability to also notify local contacts.  
• Fusion Bluetooth Stereo w/ indoor speakers.

• Lazilas LifeLink Horseshoe 
• Jordan Series Drogue (with chainplates applied at the factory)
• 8 person Viking liferaft (recertified 2024)
• Extra jerry cans for added fuel - 56gal 
• 2021 Highfield CL360 tender (11' 10")
• ePropulsion electric motor for the tender (three batteries included)
• 2-stroke Yamaha 15HP outboard for the tender
• Lots of spares

Details of Lazy Lightning can be found here:

https://www.lazy-lightning.com/Techpages/LazyLightning_Details.html

Lazy Lightning Vision 444 tips page can be found here:

https://www.lazy-lightning.com/Techpages/Vision_Tips.html

Where in the world has Lazy Lightning been? Check out her tracks here:

https://share.garmin.com/lazylightning

The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.