'Firefly' is a Victoria 26 designed by Chuck Paine and built to a high standard by Victoria Yachts / Northshore in 1988. She had many upgrades at the time including, a windlass, Eberspacher heater, a full suite of electronics, pressure water system, fridge, cooker and an a upgraded fit out. Since then many additional upgrades and maintenance have taken place! She is capable yacht suitable for longer distances as well as local cruising with a long keel and modest draft making her suitable for the East Coast or beyond!
Built in 1988. GRP construction with “off white” topsides and superstructure, burgundy cove line, long keel with encapsulated lead ballast, self draining aft cockpit with tiller steering, teak laid decks and cockpit, Bermudan sloop rig and 4 berth internal layout in 2 cabins with around 6’ maximum standing headroom.
BUILDER:
Designed by Chuck Paine and built by Victoria Marine Ltd / Northshore. Hull number 8806. Small Ships Registered SSR 126693.
LOA 26' 0" (7.9m)
Beam 8' 1" (2.5m)
LWL 23’3” (7.1m)
Draft 3' 11" (1.2m)
Headroom 6' 0" (1.83m)
Displacement 6799lbs 3084kg
Slab reefing fully battened mainsail (burgundy 2025) with lazyjacks, burgundy mainsail cover. Genoa roller reefing system (Furlex 104s 2023) with furling No 1 genoa (burgundy 2025). Storm jib. Stainless steel standing rigging renewed completely over several years 2020 to 2026. Running rigging also renewed over several years.
Yanmar 1GM10 9hp single cylinder inboard diesel engine (2008). Shaft drive to 3 blade fixed propeller. 10 gallon fuel tank.
Alternator charging to 2 x 85 Amp/hr 12v batteries. 240v shore power. Solar panel.
2 jackstay lifelines, danbuoy, lifebuoy, 2 fire extinguishers, electric bilge pump, manual bilge pump.
Eberspacher warm air diesel heating. Her galley has a Nelson gas cooker with 2 burners, oven & grill, refrigerator, pressurised cold water supply to sink from 22 gallon (100 litre approx) tank. Her separate heads compartment has a marine toilet, wash basin & shower.
4 berths.
December 2019 pre-purchase survey
2020 - new water tank, new CQR anchor, kedge anchor & compass
2020 - deck chainplates re-bedded, new backstay
2020 - new stern tube
2021 - new cap shrouds, new sail cover
2021 - new mainsail cover
2022- new spray dodgers
2023 - new sprayhood
2023 - teak deck epoxy coated with 10 year system
2023 - new forestay & Furlex
2024 - new auto bilge pump
2025 - new mainsail & genoa
2025 - new B&G system with GPS, AIS and DSC VHF
2025 - new 9” B&G Vulcan plotter
2026 - new lower shrouds, new main halyard & topping lift
2026 - new tricolour light
Note - engine serviced annually
Full maintenance log available as many other items renewed or serviced!
"Firefly" was purchased by her present owners in December 2019. She's a fine examplet of these popular Chuck Paine designed yachts, she has standing head room, not often found in a 26ft yacht with good sea keeping qualities, standing rigging steadily replaced throughout ownership, most running rigging replaced, new roller reefing, new sails including genoa and fully battened mainsail with lazy jacks and will be sold with a cradle. She is antifouled and ready to go!
In this case we are acting as Brokers only. Whilst every care has been taken in their preparation, the correctness of these particulars is not guaranteed. The particulars are intended only as a guide and they do not constitute a term of any contract. A prospective Buyer is strongly advised to check the particulars and where appropriate at their own expense to employ a qualified Marine Surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability for such engine on our part. Life-saving appliances do not form part of the inventory and it is for the buyer to ensure they are in date and suitable for their purposes..
Details
ManufacturerVictoria
Model26
Year (Build / Refit)1988
Length7.9m
Total Power9 hp
Beam2.5m
Specifications
Dimensions
Length7.9m
Beam2.5m
Hull
MaterialGRP
Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine MakeYanmar
Engine Model1GM10
Engine TypeInboard
Drive TypeInboard Direct-Drive
Fuel TypeDiesel
Power9 hp
Year2008
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