1973 Block Island 40
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Schnickelfritz
40' Block Island 1973
Block Island 40 1973 For Sale in Wakefield, Rhode Island
$29,500
Wakefield, Rhode Island
Dimensions
- Length Overall: 40'
- Beam: 12'
- Maximum Draft: 8' 5"
- Dry Weight: —
Tank Capacities
- Fuel: 47.00 gal
- Water: 80.00 gal
- Holding: 20.00 gal
Engine Information
- Engine 1 : 2003 Westerbeke 44B - 44hp
General Description
1973 Block Island 40′ “Schnickelfritz”
Fiberglass Cutter - Cruiser
propelled by a 2003 Westerbeke fresh water cooled diesel engine with 329 hours on the meter. The boat has a cutaway keel with centerboard and a rudder that is fully supported and protected by a skeg. The hull is solid fiberglass.
Bluewater Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by The Cruising Yacht Brokerage. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is not intended to convey direct representation of a particular vessel
ACCOMMODATIONS
The cockpit is comfortable for captain and crew and with a custom teak folding table and teak slatted floor. There are 5 storage lockers. On deck you’ll find a dodger with a clear view toward the bow and side panels. Both have canvas covers for shade. Also included are attachments for rainy days in the cockpit and a larger sun shade.
The Schnickelfritz is set up to accommodate up to 5 with a V-berth in the bow with custom drawer storage. There are three other available sleeping bunks in the main cabin.
The boat was created with cruising in mind. Storage abounds with custom drawers in the V-berth, a large hanging locker opposite the head, and other custom storage drawers and cupboards.
In the main cabin, there is a dinette table with wrap around seating and a pull out seat on the Starboard side for evening meals. The galley features great storage, a gimbled alcohol stove (that requires repair), a double sink and a two compartment built-in ice chest with a cold plate refrigeration system.
TIMELINE OF IMPROVEMENTS
2003
- Engine:
- Westerbeke
- Model: 44 B Four HBW – 100
- Horsepower: 44 hp
- Hours: 331
- Fuel: Diesel
- S/N 74508 E305
2010
- Holding tank 20 GL
- Raritan Sea Era electric toilet
- Fresh water flush
- Jabsco sanitation pump
- New Sanitary Rated Hoses
2011
- Schaefer 2100 genoa furler
- Masthead VHF antenna/cable LED LED anchor light
- Xantrex Freedom HF-1800 inverter/charger with remote monitor/control
- Running rigging
- Standing rigging
- Kenyon knot meter (not working)
- Centerboard maintenance and Pivot point updated in 2011. Inspected annually
2013
- Refrigeration – Isotherm 3201 ASU with stainless steel holding plate filled with eutectic which freezes at 17° F. The compressor is air cooled, beneficial in that it does not require a through hull.
- Steaming light and all mast wiring
- Cockpit sole totally rebuilt
- Dodger
- Mainsail cover
- Staysail cover
- Awning fly with 2 battens Side curtains for awning
- Curtain to the fly to cover the stern opening
2016
- New shift cable
2017
- New hot water heater
2021
- Fuel tank aluminum 46 GL (Luther?s – Bristol, RI)
- Replaced steering cable
- Repaired wiring to binnacle light
2022-23
- Batteries (5 Group 27)
2023
- New bilge pump
OTHER EQUIPMENT
- Garmin GPS
- Modar Triton VHF radio
- Ritchie compass
- Ideal 12-volt anchor windlass
- Kenyon Marine Homestrand three-burner/oven pressure alcohol cookstove
- Pressurized hot and cold water
- Two fiberglass freshwater tanks
- Five group 27 batteries
- 30 AMP inlet and 120v electrical panel
- Safety equipment including fire extinguishers, carbon monoxide alarms, life sling and more.
- Winches: 2 self tailing two speed primary winches. 1 Single speed mainsheet winch, installed by New England Yacht Rigging
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.
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