Block Island 40 Cutter
Year: 1973
Current Price: US $29,500
Length: 40′
Located In: Wakefield, RI
Type: Cutter, Cruiser
Hull Material: Fiberglass
DESCRIPTION
1973 Block Island 40′ “Schnickelfritz”
Fiberglass Cutter
Designed by Bill Tripp
The Schnickelfritz is well balanced and has a smooth motion, even as seas become steep. The large overlapping roller furling headsail makes it sail upwind in breezes as low as 10 knots. Once the breeze moves to 18 knots and above, roll in the headsail and raise the self tacking jib for hands free tacking. Crack off to a broad reach or more and roll out the headsail to take in the sounds of the water gurgling by as the boat surfs casually up to 11 knots and more. An experienced sailor will enjoy adjusting the sails to a course, tightening the wheel and relaxing as the boat sails itself.
The Schnickelfritz is fiberglass modified cutter 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 laminate, as is the centerboard trunk. The deck is fiberglass laminate with molded non skid. The rub rails are teak with stainless half round.
Full Specifications
Boat Name
Schnickelfritz
Specs
Flag of Registry: United States
Dimensions
LOA: 40′
Beam: 12′
LWL: 27′ 6″
Max Draft: 8’5″‘ Min Draft: 3’10”
Displacement: 21,000 lb
Ballast: 5,000 lb
Engine
Engine Brand: Westerbeke
Engine Year: 2003
Engine Model: 44B
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Drive Type: Direct Drive
HP: 44
Total Engine Hours: 331
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks: 80 Gallons
Fuel Tank: 47 Gallons
Holding Tank: 20 Gallons
Accommodations
Number of Double berths: 1
Single berths: 3
Total Berths: 4
Number of cabins: 1
Seating capacity: 6
Number of Heads: 1
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
Broker Contact Information
For any questions and to arrange a viewing CONTACT:
Jim Spiro – CPYB
Certified Professional Yacht Broker
The Cruising Yacht Brokerage, LLC
101 Narragansett Ave.
Barrington, RI 02806
401-258-2625 mobile
jim@cybsales.com
