1979 Fortier 26' (7.92 m) 26
Mystic, Connecticut, United States
NORTH LIGHT
A Downeast favorite for decades, the Fortier 26 is a tried and true vessel; championed by her builder as “an honest sea boat for fishing and cruising.”
- Cuddy Cabin
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: FDF0004979J
$ 44,500 USD
€ 37,893 Euros
$ 61,309 CAD
£ 33,275 GBP
Description
A Downeast favorite for decades, the Fortier 26 is a tried and true vessel; championed by her builder as “an honest sea boat for fishing and cruising.” Solidly built and beautifully maintained, this Fortier 26 is a timeless Downeast cruiser with a smooth ride, spacious cockpit, and dependable inboard power. Perfect for fishing, harbor cruising, or weekend getaways.
NORTH LIGHT has been well cared for and is perfectly suited for an individual, couple, or small family seeking a seaworthy, reliable boat for beach days, fishing trips, or short coastal cruising. With updated canvas, and fresh upholstery throughout, her thoughtful upgrades make her stand out among boats of her vintage. After many happy years with her current owners, NORTH LIGHT is ready for her next steward.
Data Sheet
HIN/IMO: FDF0004979J
LOA: 26' 10'' (8.18 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1979
Beam: 19'
Draft Max: 2' 6''
Cabins: 1
Sleeps: 2
Heads: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
Fresh Water: 25 Gallons (94.64 Liters)
Holding Tank: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Perkins
- Engine Model: T63544M
- Engine Year: 1979
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 158.00
- Power KW: 117.82
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2490.00
- Hours Date: 08-18-2025
Full Details
DESCRIPTIONS
Hull:
- Classic Edlridge-McInnis, semi displacement design
- Full keel with skeg sand shoe
Deck equipment:
- Danforth anchor with chain and rhode
- (2) Stainless bow horn cleats
- SS bow rail for safety
- (1) cabin top hatch
- Varnished teak handrails on cabin top
- (2) midship spring line horn cleats
- (2) gunnel mounted rod holders
Cockpit:
- Engine box with custom green canvas cushion
- Deck storage box with custom green canvas cover and green canvas cushion
- (2) folding green canvas captains chairs
- Removable cockpit sunshade umbrella
- Folding teak cockpit table
- Movable cockpit entry steps
- (4) mounted fishing rod holders
- Ensign
Helm:
- Perkins engine instruments
- Sidepower bow thruster
- IC-M412 VHF Marine radio with remote
- Ritchie mounted compass
- Raymarine Hybridtouch GPS Multifunction display
- Raymarine Depth & Speed display
- Stereo system
- Shore power inlet
- Manual and electric bilge pump controls
- (3) windshield panes in varnished teak frame with (3) individual wipers
- Custom canvas cover with isinglass and SS structure
- (2) helm seats with co-pilot's on a swivel
Cabin:
- Varnished teak companionway hatch/door
- V-berth layout with updated upholstered berth cushions
- Anchor locker access forward
- Storage shelf in bow
- (2) netted storage bags
- Teak and holly cabin sole
Galley:
- 2-burner electric or alcohol stove
- Stainless sink
- Custom removable side table
- Electrical panel above/outboard of galley.
Head:
- Marine head
- Storage above/outboard of head
- Opening window port
- Towel racks
- 20 gal holding tank
Additional Included Equipment
- (8) orange life preservers
- (4) fire extinguishers
- (4) folding canvas directors chairs
- (1) teak folding table
- (1) Danforth anchor, chain and rode
- (1) teak deck box and cushion
- (1) stainless swim boarding ladder
- (1) set Main cabin cushions
- (1) stereo w/2 speakers
- (1) toolkit
- (1) flare kit
- (4) black fenders
- (2) shore cables
- (1) life ring w/throw rope
- (1) teak cockpit boarding steps
- (1) engine box cushion
- (1) tan cockpit umbrella
Recent Updates
- 6/2021 - New Macerator pump and replumb head.
- 6/2021 - Fuel pump rebuilt
- 6/2021 - (2) New deep cell batteries
- 6/2022 - New STB wiper motor assembly
- 6/2022 - New Sirus SOS signal C-1003
- 5/2023 - (1) New deep Cell battery
- 7/2023 - Exhaust repaired at engine to exhaust flange. Flange was ground down and resealed with new gasket and bolts.
- 2023 - Alternator rebuilt/re-wound
- 7/2025 - New shift cable from engine to shifter.
Listing MLS by Yachtr.com
Contact Us
For more information about this yacht please contact Caroline Ruby.
We look forward to working with you!
Stonington Yacht Sales
Dodson Boatyard
194 Water Street
Stonington CT 06378 USA
Phone: 1-860-303-0543
Email: john@stoningtonyachtsales.com
Website: https://www.stoningtonyachtsales.com
Stonington Yacht Sales, LLC (SYS) is the exclusive yacht brokerage at Dodson Boatyard, in beautiful Stonington, CT. We are small by design, intentionally focused on serving and representing a select group of clients and their current or future boats. But don’t let our size conceal our capabilities. We have the experience, knowledge and horsepower to provide the finest services to those who seek a strong, collaborative relationship with a yacht broker to assist them in buying, selling or donating their boat.
Caroline Ruby
Yacht Broker
Dodson Boatyard
194 Water Street
Stonington CT 06378 USA
Office: 1-860-303-0543
Cell: 1-914-419-0251
Email: caroline@stoningtonyachtsales.com
Caroline joins Stonington Yacht Sales from almost 10 years in the business, on the marketing side of the industry. She is knowledgeable and experienced in the quality vessels Stonington Yacht Sales prides itself on representing. She brings a lifetime of knowledge to the company, having started her yacht career learning how to sail on Shelter Island, NY. After sailing and racing dinghies, she taught sailing for a number of summers before and while attending Connecticut College in New London, CT, where she earned a Bachelors of Arts degree in Economics and Studio Art. After graduating she worked in PR and Marketing in Manhattan before returning to her Connecticut roots as a Marketing professional in the yacht sales industry. In her spare time, Caroline enjoys sailing and racing her Herreshoff 12.5 with her father in the (largest in the country!) H12 fleet at the Shelter Island Yacht Club where she is a member. She also enjoys beaching, boating and fishing with her friends, family and dog, Tilly, in and around the Long Island/Connecticut Shoreline in her free time.