Engine
Detroit Diesel Corporation DETROIT 8V71N DIESEL
Total Power
-
Engine Hours
100
Class
Ketch sailboats
Length
28.26m
Year
1968
Model
Custom Ketch
Capacity
-
Boat Details
Description
Firebird is a classic styling and ahead of her time. She is a standout pedigreed aluminum ketch with exceptional world-cruising history and a comprehensive recent refit. Once the largest aluminum sailing yacht in the world at launch, she boasts proven seaworthiness from multiple circumnavigations, including extreme latitudes. Her 2026 full refit including engine/genset rebuilds, Victron electrical system, hull repaint, and ongoing interior enhancements makes her a turnkey, reliable cruiser with modern comforts while retaining classic charm
7 Key Features
-Iconic Palmer Johnson Pedigree & Aluminum Construction for strength, lightness, and low maintenance.
-2026 Major Refit Upgrades including main engines rebuilt/refurbished, gensets refreshed, new Victron system, Awlgrip hull/propspeed, and more ensuring reliability for long passages.
-Spacious Accommodation for 9 Guests in 4 cabins (3 doubles + 1 double/single) plus lounge/convertible berths. Burmese teak interior refresh provides warm, classic elegance with practical liveaboard layout. Crew for 1–2.
-Proven Long-Range Cruising ~3,500 nm range at 8 knots. 4,000L fuel & water capacities. Ketch rig with roller furling for easy handling; max 12 knots, cruise 10 knots, economical 8 knots.
-Thoughtful Deck & Cockpit Layout protected center cockpit, separate aft leisure cockpit, extensive awnings, hydraulic/electric windlass, multiple boarding options, and watertoys
-Modern Systems & Comfort spa tub, and updated navigation equipments
-Low Ownership Costs & Prime Location manageable size/GT 71 keeps crew and running costs reasonable. Currently in Thailand/SE Asia — ideal for immediate cruising in one of the world’s best sailing regions.
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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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Features
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Log-Speedometer:✓
Computer:✓
Repeater(s):✓
TV Set:✓
Navigation Center:✓
Plotter:✓
Autopilot:✓
Radio:✓
Compass:✓
GPS:✓
Cockpit Speakers:✓
VHF:✓
Wi-Fi:✓
AIS:✓
Inside Equipment
Washing Machine:✓
Oven:✓
Microwave Oven:✓
Air Conditioning:✓
Hot Water:✓
Refrigerator:✓
Battery Charger:✓
Outside Equipment
Teak Cockpit:✓
Radar Reflector:✓
Tender:✓
Swimming Ladder:✓
Additional Equipment
Wine Cellar:✓
Walk Around:✓
Rigging
Steering Wheel:✓
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Propulsion
Engine Make:Detroit Diesel Corporation
Engine Model:DETROIT 8V71N DIESEL
Engine Year:2026
Engine Hours:100
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:V-drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Measurements
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed:10kn
Max Speed:12kn
Range:3500nm
Dimensions
Length Overall:28.26m
Min Draft:4.11m
Beam:5.49m
Length at Waterline:22.4m
Miscellaneous
Windlass:Electric Windlass
Electrical Circuit:220V
Hull Material:Aluminium
Hull Shape:Monohull
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:1 x 4000 l
Fuel Tank:1 x 4000 l
Holding Tank:
Accommodations
Cabins:5
Heads:9
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