This 1993, all GRP with new Volvo D1 20 19hp diesel engine, Bermudian sloop rig, selection of sails, and 5 winches. Sleeps up to 7 in 2 cabins + saloon. Forward cabin with double, aft cabin with double and double and single settee berths in the saloon. Saloon features seating around table to port, with further seating opposite to make up full dining area. "U" shaped galley to port aft with navigation station to starboard. Heads compartment aft with WC and hand basin. Upholstery in blue with American Cherry interior joinery. Upgraded by the current owner in 2022 with new engine and saildrive... read more

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 ... read more

The Maxi 1000 is a highly regarded Scandinavian cruising yacht, combining excellent sailing performance with practical and comfortable accommodation. Designed by Pelle Petterson and built by Maxi Yachts of Sweden, they have earned a reputation as capable cruising yachts that are equally at home making coastal passages or undertaking extended cruising. Madrigal has been in the same ownership since 2003 and has clearly benefitted from careful and attentive upkeep throughout that period – particularly of note would be the new engine in 2021. Primarily based at West Mersea, she has cruised ext... read more

The Maxi 1000 is a superb cruising yacht and comes from the design board of Pelle Petterson so is also a capable cruiser-racer. Lyrebird is set up for short handed sailing with a self tacking, roller furling headsail and mainsail with stack pack, but also benefits from a suit of performance sails. The Maxi 1000 is a modern aft-cockpit fast cruiser with a particularly easy to handle fractional rig, and a self-tacking staysail for "cruising mode". The interior is nicely finished in cherrywood. 7 berths including 3 doubles, Eberspacher central heating and pressurises hot and cold water. ... read more