$12,500
Middletown, Rhode Island
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“Firefly” A refitted 1974 Sea Sprite 23 Weekender with 2009 Triad Trailer and 2013 Honda 5 hp 4 stroke outboard. A very unique boat with thoughtful and well-engineered upgrades by an experienced single handed sailor. Equipped with only top of the line hardware and equipment from Harken, Lewmar, Spinlock, Quantum, Doyle, Dwyer, Spartan Marine Bronze, Newfound Metals, Waterline Systems. No reasonable expense spared. This is a great sailing boat. I am only putting her on the market because I am interested in buying a larger sailboat to do some extended cruising. All of the really difficult repair and upgrade jobs have been done. All work is photo documented. I have archived my Notes/material lists/photos and will copy to a DVD for the new owner. The boat comes complete and ready to sail away. I estimate that it would take several years and even more money than I have invested currently, to reproduce her at this point. You will be entirely self-sufficient from the boatyards if you wish. Launch, haul and store her yourself. Complete boat/motor/trailer package with many extras including winter cover system and custom mast raising system. She is practically turn-key and would only merit some discretionary expenditure at this point. $12,500 or near reasonable offer for the package Highlights: · 1974 Sea Sprite 23 Weekender (with self-bailing cockpit and bridgedeck), Hull # 537, built by Wickford Shipyard. Rig by Dwyer. All standing and running rigging, spreaders, jumpers, replaced 2009/2010.· Custom features not found on any other SS 23 include a custom tabernacle mast step, A-frame mast raising system, custom chainplate upgrade using Spartan Marine bronze chainplates, NewFound Metals bronze opening portlights, new modern bow and stern pulpits by Waterline Systems, custom bow anchor roller sprit, lazarette deck/locker refit, numerous other bronze hardware by Spartan. · Soft spots under mast step, under port aft stanchion base and in lazarette area all recored/redone in 2009/2010. · Complete deck refit, all hardware replaced and rebedded, new full pulpit/lifeline system, new toerails, deck/hull joint, new Lewmar Ocean 40 foredeck hatch, and Interlux Interdeck beige paint; all redone in 2010.· 2009 Triad Trailers custom float off trailer, single axle, with winch ladder stand on front, spare wheel/tire, pair of 10000 lb straps, misc pads, blocks, ladder, etc for towing and parking. Trailer refit in 2013 with a new Tie Down Engineering surge disc brake system, disc brake surge coupler, chains, brake lines, front wheel jack. · 2013 Honda 5 hp 4 stroke long shaft outboard with low pitch prop, tank, gas line. Under 20 hours use, stored in heated storage in winter. · Quantum main (2009) with single reef, full top batten, partial battens, loose footed. Quantum hank on jib is 120%, older, but in decent shape. 2012 Doyle asymmetrical spinnaker. Sailrite sailcover.· Gear included: Plastimo compass on cabin bulkhead, 15 lb CQR plow anchor with 15 feet of chain, 100’ rode, cockpit mounted bilge pump w/handle, 2 lifejackets, safety flare kit, fire extinguisher, lifesling, 4 throwable cushions, 2 fenders, assorted dock lines, boat hook, Abus bronze combo padlocks for cabin and outboard (plus locking cable for outboard), halyard organizer bag mounted in cockpit, teak winch handle holder, winch handle, small canvas gear organizer bags in cabin.· Custom winter cover system from Kover Klamps includes conduit frame, clamps, cover, cover clips and assorted line and padding to setup and cover her for the winter. All labeled, with some photos. As of the time of this writing (Sep 2014) there are three ( discretionary spend ) projects remaining on my list, that I would undertake if I were to keep Firefly. The topsides gelcoat is “tired.” I clean with “On and Off” stain remover each season, then compound and wax. It looks ok but to really make her mint I would repaint her. I didn’t completely finish the interior last winter; ie the cutouts from the sink and icebox module should be glassed over. While she doesn’t need it, I have considered that a jib roller furler would be a nice addition (along with a new jib) Lastly, this summer was the second season on the current coat of bottom paint, which is showing some flaking so she will probably need a fresh coat for 2015. Detailed year by year project refit commentary and additional photos or other details available on request. Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE
