1981 Mason 43' (13.11 m) 43
Noank, Connecticut, United States
FIREFLY
FIREFLY is a completely upgraded and nicely equipped Mason 43. A full keel sailboat with lovely classic lines, cutter rigged and a refit that modernized her equipment and fittings.
- Cruiser-Racer
- Sail
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: MSN430380881
$ 124,500 USD
€ 116,955 Euros
$ 171,358 CAD
£ 100,152 GBP
Description
$80,000 worth of Recent Improvements That Should Not Be Overlooked!
Price reduced by 15k, now $124,500!
FIREFLY is a completely upgraded and nicely equipped Mason 43. A full keel sailboat with lovely classic lines, cutter rigged and a refit that modernized her equipment and fittings. FIREFLY features a long list of upgrades and equipment detailed in a special section of this listing but some of the major items are a recently replaced Yanmar diesel engine and transmission, 3 blade feathering prop, Maxwell windlass, bow thruster, new inverter, new wind generator, all LED lights (interior and navigation), Doyle 130% head sail, staysail, dodger, bimini and full enclosure, upgraded navigation electronics and much more!
FIREFLY is available for inspection. Please call or email to schedule a viewing!
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: MSN430380881
LOA: 43' 11'' (13.39 Meters)
Type: Sail- Used
Year: 1981
Beam: 12' 3''
Draft Max: 6' 0''
Cabins: 3
Heads: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 110 Gallons (416.4 Liters)
Fresh Water: 250 Gallons (946.35 Liters)
Holding Tank: 30 Gallons (113.56 Liters)
Builder: Mason
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Yanmar
- Engine Model: 4JH57
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Power HP: 57.00
- Power KW: 42.50
- Fuel Type: Diesel
Full Details
Overview
$80,000 worth of Recent Improvements That Should Not Be Overlooked!
Price reduced by 15k, now $124,500!
FIREFLY is a completely upgraded and nicely equipped Mason 43. A full keel sailboat with lovely classic lines, cutter rigged and a refit that modernized her equipment and fittings. FIREFLY features a long list of upgrades and equipment detailed in a special section of this listing but some of the major items are a recently replaced Yanmar diesel engine and transmission, 3 blade feathering prop, Maxwell windlass, bow thruster, new inverter, new wind generator, all LED lights (interior and navigation), Doyle 130% head sail, staysail, dodger, bimini and full enclosure, upgraded navigation electronics and much more!
Upgraded Equipment and Features
Firefly has had an extensive refit by her previous and current owners which has improved and enhance the boat beyond what can be described. This boat must be visited to truly understand the condition and upgrades.
• New Yanmar 4JH57 57HP Diesel Engine (2018)
• New Transmission (2018)
• 3 blade feathering prop (2018)
• Maxwell windlass with 60LB CQR & 300 3/8 chain
• Side Power 8 HP Bow Thruster
• All lights (interior, exterior navigation etc. LED's)
• No teak decks – all new fiberglass
• Custom Dodger, Bimini, and Full Enclosure
• Doyle 130% head sail, staysail, and main stack-pack
• Cockpit cushions
• Hull Awlgrip painted and clear coated
• Davits Installed
• 200 Watt Kyocera solar panel
• Rutland Wind generator (2020)
• Updated Batteries (2018-2019)
• 2 Replaced Stainless Steel Fuel Tanks - total 110 Gallons - (2015)
• Frigiboat refrigerator & separate freezer with keel cooler
• All interior cushions and foam replaced
• Updated wiring throughout and electrical panel
• Updated plumbing throughout, thru-holes, seacocks, hot water heater, fixtures
• Navigator custom cast iron/porcelain finish wood stove
• Replaced Lewmar hatches
• All Newfound Metals stainless steel ports
• Lewmar electric main halyard winch
• Garmin Chart Plotters (helm & navigation station)
• Raymarine sailing instruments
• Maxim 2000 Watt pure sine wave inverter
Accommodations
Firefly features beautiful woodwork throughout her interior. She has three distinctive cabin areas; the forward stateroom features a bi-fold doorway, a seating area upon entry, a double berth to port, great light and a number of drawers, cabinets and lockers for ample stowage and exceptional natural light and ventilation with opening hatches and ports. The private aft stateroom features a double berth to port and a single berth to starboard separated by a large hanging locker. There are additional lockers both port and starboard and an opening hatch provides both ventilation and natural light. The main cabin is beautifully appointed with a settee to starboard and a large dining U shaped settee surrounding the dining table. This area is convertible to a double berth. The main salon also features stunning woodwork contrasted with the white bulkheads, ample stowage areas in cabinets, lockers and shelves and a beautiful new Navigator custom cast iron/porcelain finished wood fired stove for heat and warming up soup and tea on those chilly days and nights.
The head is located to port just forward the salon. It features a sculpted shaped vanity with a marble counter top and large mirror, lots of cabinets, natural ventilation and lighting, a manual head and a separate stall shower.
The entire interior of Firefly shows like new with features including:
• All LED lighting
• Upgraded lighting fixtures
• Replaced cushions and foam
• Updated wiring throughout
• Updated plumbing throughout
• Replaced Lewmar hatches
• Replaced Newfound Metals stainless steel ports
Galley
The galley on Firefly is U shaped wrap around design with plenty of counter space for meal preparation, double stainless steel sinks, hot and cold pressure water, a new Frigiboat stainless steel refrigerator, a separate freezer with a keel cooler, and a two burner ENO propane stove and oven.
• Frigiiboat refrigerator
• Separate freezer
• ENO two burner propane stove and oven
• 6 gallon Indel hot water heater
• Lots of cabinets and drawers
Mechanical and Electrical
Mechanical
• New Yanmar 4JH57 57HP Diesel Engine (2018)
• New Transmission (2018)
• Three bladed feathering prop (2018)
• Two Stainless Steel fuel tanks totaling 110 gallons (2015)
• Manual bilge pump
Electrical
• 6 AGM House batteries (2019)
• 1 Starter Battery and Switch (2018)
• 1 Thurster/Winlass Battery (2018)
• 12v and 110 power
• Magnum battery charger
• New inverter (2021)
• Upgraded wiring throughout
• Replaced electrical panel
• Rutland Wind generator (2020)
• 200 watt Kyocera solar panel
• 8 h.p Side Power. bow thruster
• Maxwell 2200 windlass
• Lewmar electric winch
• Replaced interior and navigation lights
• Two electric bilge pumps (2021)
• Three cabin fans
Electronics
Firefly is nicely equipped with updated chart plotters and sailing instruments
• Garmin 4210 chartplotter at the Helm
• Garmin 541 chartplotter at the Nav station
• Garmin Autopilot (2017)
• Raymarine ST6000+ Wind, Speed, Depth instruments
• Garmin HD radar antennae mounted on the mast
• Compass
• ICOM 800 SSB radio
• VHF radio with remote in the cockpit
• Sony CD/Ipod/AM/FM stereo
Sails, Rigging and Canvas
Sails
• North mainsail with 3 reef points
• Doyle 130% head sail
• Doyle stay sail
• Doyle main stack pack
Rigging
• Lewmar electric main halyard winch
• Harken roller furling
• Whisker pole
• Boom vang
• Barlow primary and secondary winches
Canvas
• Custom dodger (Oyster color)
• Bimini (Oyster color)
• Full enclosue for cockpit
• Cockpit cushions (Blue)
• Winter cover (Island Nautical)
Additional Equipment and Features
Safety:
• Fire extinguishers
• 60 lbs CQR anchor and 300' 3/8" chain
• 44 lbs Bruce anchor 100' chain 200' rode
• Smoke detector
• Hailer horn
• Bell
• Flares
• Emergency tiller
• Horseshoe Lifering
• Life jackets
• Radar reflector
Docking:
• Docklines
• Fenders
• Boat hook
Other:
• Clock
• Barometer
• Flag staff & ensign
• New davits
• Teak cockpit table
• Teak cupholders in cockpit
• Three custom teak backrests in cockpit
• Teak cockpit grate
• Granny bars at mast
Disclaimer
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.
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Ryan Miller.
We look forward to working with you!
Latitude Yacht Brokerage
Goat Island Marina
5 Marina Plaza
Newport RI 02840 USA
Phone: 1-401-619-2888
Email: info@latitudeyacht.com
Website: https://www.latitudeyacht.com
Latitude is a Certified Professionally Endorsed Yacht Brokerage (CPYB) firm based in historic Newport, Rhode Island with brokers and offices covering all of New England and Florida. We specialize in the brokerage of select Motor Yachts, Trawlers, and Downeast Style Cruisers as well as Racing, Cruising and Offshore Sailing Yachts.
Ryan Miller
Yacht Broker
Goat Island Marina
5 Marina Plaza
Newport RI 02840 USA
Office: 1-401-619-2888
Cell: 401-835-0069
Email: ryan@latitudeyacht.com
Ryan has always chosen the water. Whether as a dock hand, launch-boat captain, or sailing coach, Ryan was fully immersed in all things “boating.” He devoted his spare time to volunteering and becoming involved with various sailing nonprofits. These experiences and the professionals he met in the industry provided a valuable introduction to the boating community of New England.