Marketing Description
Built in 1962, this is a good example of the classic South Coast One Design - SCOD. It was designed by Charles Nicholson in 1955 for a group of Island Sailing Club members who wanted an affordable, fast cruiser/racer. The design was intended to be used for both racing and cruising.
Firecracker has most recently competed in the Round the Island Race.
Mechanical
Yanmar Single cylinder diesel engine
Morse Engine control
Yanmar engine switch panel
2 bladed bronze propeller
Electrical
2 Varta Batteries
Shore power
Engine alternator
Rigging
Wooden mast and boom - original but recently taken down and re-varnished
Stainless steel rigging
Aluminium spinnaker pole
Keel stepped mast
Winches:
2 x Lewmar N0 16 primary winches in cockpit
2 x Bakelite winches on the mast
Winch handle
Sails:
Mainsail
Hanked genoa
Spare genoa
Spinnaker
Navigation
Contest Compass
Garmin GPS Map
Raymarine ST60 Tri Data
ICOM VHF
Clock and Barometer
Masthead light
Deck
Stainless steel pulpit and guard wire
CQR Anchor with chain and warp
Substantial cleats, bollards and fairleads for and aft
Tiller steering with extension
Lines and fenders
Handrails on superstructure
Opening hatch on bow
Safety
Manual bilge pump
Canvas
Full cockpit tent giving additional protection
Boom cover
Accommodation
This SCOD was designed with cruising in mind so has a traditional layout below. To Starboard there is a Plastimo Neptune 3000 two burner gas cooker and grill, and plenty of stowage for crockery. To port, underneath the navigation station is a single sink with manual pumped cold water.
The saloon provides two settee berths with a folding table and cupboard storage either side.
Forward is the traditional heads with Baby Blakes head and a hanging locker opposite.
In the bow is a double V berth.
Upholstery is green in colour and she benefits form the traditional wood interior which gives a warm and cosy feeling.
Construction
Carvel wood construction using planked mahogany on steamed Oak timbers on a mahogany keel stem and stern post with iron ballast keel and wooden transom hung rudder
Documentation
Bill of sale to the current owner
Bill of sale history evidencing 5 years clear title
Disclaimer
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website
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.
Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
- Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
- Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
- Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old
Please note that as the broker/agent, we cannot guarantee or warrant the serviceability of any safety equipment included within the inventory, including but not limited to the condition, operation, or service dates of such equipment. It is the responsibility of the buyer to thoroughly inspect and assess the condition of all safety equipment prior to purchase.
NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.