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 2024-2026. 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 – 01473 659681 or email: suffolk@clarkeandcarter.co.uk

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 985hours. 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

Disclaimer:

The company normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and 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 on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet the specific needs of the new owner(s).