2001 Dolphin 1000 Boat for Sale in Levington
Levington, United Kingdomon the market since 9 days
Price on request
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Clarke & Carter Yacht Brokers
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Boat Overview
Firebird is a particularly impressive example of the Maxi 1000. They have long enjoyed a reputation as one of the most capable and practical Scandinavian cruising yachts in their class. Combining rewarding sailing performance with comfortable accommodation and excellent build quality, Firebird offers an appealing blend of offshore capability and cruising comfort.
Built in 2001, one of the last Maxi 1000's built, and in her present ownership since 2016, she has benefited from an extensive and ongoing programme of maintenance, upgrades and renewal. The level of investment made over recent years is immediately apparent, with many of the major systems having been replaced, refurbished or upgraded within the last twelve months. Highlights include a complete new saildrive unit, folding propeller and rope cutter in 2026, new standing rigging in 2025, and a professional LiFePO4 domestic battery installation.
Firebird stands out from many yachts of a similar age thanks to the extensive investment made by her current owners. Rather than simply maintaining the boat, they have systematically upgraded and renewed major systems and equipment, with a remarkable amount of expenditure incurred during. The result is a yacht that feels exceptionally well sorted, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely turnkey cruising boat with many of the typical big-ticket maintenance items already addressed.
Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office –or email:
Accommodation
Seven berths across two cabins and saloon with approximately 6ft headroom throughout. The forecabin offers a double V-berth with stowage beneath, and shelves. Moving aft, the saloon provides settee berths to port and starboard around a central dining table. There is ample storage in lockers, shelves and cupboards throughout. The L-shaped galley is situated aft to port and is equipped with a two-burner gas cooker with oven and grill, refrigerator, double stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water, and generous storage for provisions and cookware. Opposite to starboard is the forward facing navigation station with chart table and vessel 12v distribution panel. Aft is the separate heads compartment fitted with a manual marine WC, washbasin and shower. Approximately 50 litre stainless steel holding tank. The spacious aft owner's cabin is located to port and features a large double berth, hanging locker and useful storage. Hot water is supplied via the engine or shore-powered immersion heater. Approximately 90 litre stainless steel freshwater tank. Autoterm Diesel-fired cabin heating fitted 2022.
Mechanical Systems
Located beneath the companionway steps is the Volvo Penta MD2030D (2001) three-cylinder diesel engine developing 29hp. Approximately 985 hours. Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger and driving a three-bladed folding propeller with rope cutter through a 130S-D saildrive unit. Saildrive, Diaphragm and Propellor replaced June 2026. Approximately 70 litre stainless steel fuel tank. Marine 16 Diesel Dipper fuel filtering system fitted 2023. Wheel Steering. 8 knots maximum speed, 6 knots cruising speed. Engine serviced annually, including oil change, oil and fuel filter changes.
Electrical Systems
12v 460Ah Fogstar Drift LiFePO4 domestic battery installation with Bluetooth Monitoring and Orion XS Engine Charging (Professionally installed by Seapower Marine Electronics - 2025)
12v Engine Start Battery (approx. 2023)
Alternator Charging
Shore Power Charging
240v Ring Mains
Immersion Heater
Sails and Spars
Fractional Bermudan sloop. Deck stepped alloy mast, alloy boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (2024), Terylene running rigging (replaced/upgraded as required). Conventional slab reefing with Lazyjacks, Stackpack and Spinnaker pole included. Selden Furlex headsail reefing system (Refurbed/serviced 2025). 2x Lewmar 44 Self-Tailing sheet winches, 2x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing sheet winches, 2x Lewmar 16 self-tailing coachroof halyard winches. Lines led aft to cockpit.
Mainsail // Elvström // Good Condition // Last valet 2025
Furling genoa // Elvström // Good Condition // Last valet 2025 // UV Strip replaced 2024
Jib // Elvström // Excellent condition
Deck Equipment
Delta CQR Anchor
Approximately 40m Anchor Chain (2024)
Lofrans X2 Anchor windlass (2025)
Sprayhood (2025)
Mainsail Cover
Stackpack (2025)
Wheel Cover (2026)
Winch Covers (2025)
Various warps & Fenders
Boarding Ladder
Removable folding teak cockpit table
Waveco dinghy (2011 – average condition)
Navigation Equipment
Garmin GPSmap 923 Chartplotter (at helm) (2021)
ICOM DSC VHF Radio with 2x COMMANDMICs (1x at Wheel, 1x at Navigation station)
Raytheon Autohelm Tridata Multi Repeater
Raytheon ST60 Wind
Raytheon ST5000+ Autopilot
emTrak B935 AIS Transceiver (2022)
Royal Mariner Clock & Barometer
Silva Inclinometer
Raytheon Pathfinder RL70C Chartplotter (Installed, but not connected as superceded by the Garmin 923 Chartplotter)
Garmin GPS128 (kept as backup to the Garmin 923 Chartplotter)
Safety Equipment
Engine Extinguishers
Gas Alarm
CO Detector
Deck Light
Horseshoe Lifebuoy
Emergency Tiller Steering
Radar Reflector
Navigation Lights
Electric Bilge Pump
Manual Bilge Pump
Construction
Built in 2001 to a Pelle Petterson design. White GRP hull with fin keel and spade rudder. Teak-laid side decks and cockpit. Epoxy-coated underwater profile with the keel re-epoxied circa 2020. Antifouled and fitted with new anodes for the 2026 season. Wheel-steered aft cockpit with wide side decks and secure movement forward.
Firebird Maintenance/Upgrade Record
2026
Saildrive fitted by Volspec
Folding Propellor with Rope Cutter
Wheel Cover
2025
Lofrans Anchor windlass
Freshwater pump
Domestic Lithium Battery Install
Masthead tricolour light
Decklight
Wheel Rod-end Bearing
Genoa & Mainsail Valet
Anodes Replaced
Antifouled
2024
New 40m of chain for anchor
Genoa UV Strip
Saloon Light fittings
Engine Coolant
Impeller
Engine Exhaust Elbow
Vertical Pole Stowage system fitted
Sprayhood
Winch Covers
Stackpack
Standing rigging replacement
Furlex refurbishment
2023
Marine 16 Diesel Dipper fuel filtering system
2022
Diesel Air Heater
CO Detector
AIS Transceiver
Garmin Chartplotter with Scanstrut pod
2021
Garmin GPS @ helm
Gas detector refurbishment
2020
Keel re-epoxied
2019
Seawater Vetus filter
Firebird is a particularly impressive example of the Maxi 1000. They have long enjoyed a reputation as one of the most capable and practical Scandinavian cruising yachts in their class. Combining rewarding sailing performance with comfortable accommodation and excellent build quality, Firebird offers an appealing blend of offshore capability and cruising comfort.
Built in 2001, one of the last Maxi 1000's built, and in her present ownership since 2016, she has benefited from an extensive and ongoing programme of maintenance, upgrades and renewal. The level of investment made over recent years is immediately apparent, with many of the major systems having been replaced, refurbished or upgraded within the last twelve months. Highlights include a complete new saildrive unit, folding propeller and rope cutter in 2026, new standing rigging in 2025, and a professional LiFePO4 domestic battery installation.
Firebird stands out from many yachts of a similar age thanks to the extensive investment made by her current owners. Rather than simply maintaining the boat, they have systematically upgraded and renewed major systems and equipment, with a remarkable amount of expenditure incurred during. The result is a yacht that feels exceptionally well sorted, presenting a rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely turnkey cruising boat with many of the typical big-ticket maintenance items already addressed.
Viewing by appointment only through the Suffolk office –or email:
Accommodation
Seven berths across two cabins and saloon with approximately 6ft headroom throughout. The forecabin offers a double V-berth with stowage beneath, and shelves. Moving aft, the saloon provides settee berths to port and starboard around a central dining table. There is ample storage in lockers, shelves and cupboards throughout. The L-shaped galley is situated aft to port and is equipped with a two-burner gas cooker with oven and grill, refrigerator, double stainless steel sink with pressurised hot and cold water, and generous storage for provisions and cookware. Opposite to starboard is the forward facing navigation station with chart table and vessel 12v distribution panel. Aft is the separate heads compartment fitted with a manual marine WC, washbasin and shower. Approximately 50 litre stainless steel holding tank. The spacious aft owner's cabin is located to port and features a large double berth, hanging locker and useful storage. Hot water is supplied via the engine or shore-powered immersion heater. Approximately 90 litre stainless steel freshwater tank. Autoterm Diesel-fired cabin heating fitted 2022.
Mechanical Systems
Located beneath the companionway steps is the Volvo Penta MD2030D (2001) three-cylinder diesel engine developing 29hp. Approximately 985 hours. Freshwater cooled via heat exchanger and driving a three-bladed folding propeller with rope cutter through a 130S-D saildrive unit. Saildrive, Diaphragm and Propellor replaced June 2026. Approximately 70 litre stainless steel fuel tank. Marine 16 Diesel Dipper fuel filtering system fitted 2023. Wheel Steering. 8 knots maximum speed, 6 knots cruising speed. Engine serviced annually, including oil change, oil and fuel filter changes.
Electrical Systems
12v 460Ah Fogstar Drift LiFePO4 domestic battery installation with Bluetooth Monitoring and Orion XS Engine Charging (Professionally installed by Seapower Marine Electronics - 2025)
12v Engine Start Battery (approx. 2023)
Alternator Charging
Shore Power Charging
240v Ring Mains
Immersion Heater
Sails and Spars
Fractional Bermudan sloop. Deck stepped alloy mast, alloy boom. Stainless steel standing rigging (2024), Terylene running rigging (replaced/upgraded as required). Conventional slab reefing with Lazyjacks, Stackpack and Spinnaker pole included. Selden Furlex headsail reefing system (Refurbed/serviced 2025). 2x Lewmar 44 Self-Tailing sheet winches, 2x Lewmar 40 Self-tailing sheet winches, 2x Lewmar 16 self-tailing coachroof halyard winches. Lines led aft to cockpit.
Mainsail // Elvström // Good Condition // Last valet 2025
Furling genoa // Elvström // Good Condition // Last valet 2025 // UV Strip replaced 2024
Jib // Elvström // Excellent condition
Deck Equipment
Delta CQR Anchor
Approximately 40m Anchor Chain (2024)
Lofrans X2 Anchor windlass (2025)
Sprayhood (2025)
Mainsail Cover
Stackpack (2025)
Wheel Cover (2026)
Winch Covers (2025)
Various warps & Fenders
Boarding Ladder
Removable folding teak cockpit table
Waveco dinghy (2011 – average condition)
Navigation Equipment
Garmin GPSmap 923 Chartplotter (at helm) (2021)
ICOM DSC VHF Radio with 2x COMMANDMICs (1x at Wheel, 1x at Navigation station)
Raytheon Autohelm Tridata Multi Repeater
Raytheon ST60 Wind
Raytheon ST5000+ Autopilot
emTrak B935 AIS Transceiver (2022)
Royal Mariner Clock & Barometer
Silva Inclinometer
Raytheon Pathfinder RL70C Chartplotter (Installed, but not connected as superceded by the Garmin 923 Chartplotter)
Garmin GPS128 (kept as backup to the Garmin 923 Chartplotter)
Safety Equipment
Engine Extinguishers
Gas Alarm
CO Detector
Deck Light
Horseshoe Lifebuoy
Emergency Tiller Steering
Radar Reflector
Navigation Lights
Electric Bilge Pump
Manual Bilge Pump
Construction
Built in 2001 to a Pelle Petterson design. White GRP hull with fin keel and spade rudder. Teak-laid side decks and cockpit. Epoxy-coated underwater profile with the keel re-epoxied circa 2020. Antifouled and fitted with new anodes for the 2026 season. Wheel-steered aft cockpit with wide side decks and secure movement forward.
Firebird Maintenance/Upgrade Record
2026
Saildrive fitted by Volspec
Folding Propellor with Rope Cutter
Wheel Cover
2025
Lofrans Anchor windlass
Freshwater pump
Domestic Lithium Battery Install
Masthead tricolour light
Decklight
Wheel Rod-end Bearing
Genoa & Mainsail Valet
Anodes Replaced
Antifouled
2024
New 40m of chain for anchor
Genoa UV Strip
Saloon Light fittings
Engine Coolant
Impeller
Engine Exhaust Elbow
Vertical Pole Stowage system fitted
Sprayhood
Winch Covers
Stackpack
Standing rigging replacement
Furlex refurbishment
2023
Marine 16 Diesel Dipper fuel filtering system
2022
Diesel Air Heater
CO Detector
AIS Transceiver
Garmin Chartplotter with Scanstrut pod
2021
Garmin GPS @ helm
Gas detector refurbishment
2020
Keel re-epoxied
2019
Seawater Vetus filter
