Rockport Marine Flybridge Cruiser

Rockport Marine Flybridge Cruiser - Fiddler's Green

FIDDLER\'S GREEN, originally named BOSS LADY, was built in 1978 by the highly regarded Maine Boatyard, Rockport Marine. Commissioned by the founder of the yard, Luke Allen, she was designed by Eldredge-McInnis and was used by Rockport Marine for twenty years. She has had 2 owners since, also an extremely-knowledgeable yachtsman, well-known in the marine industry.

FIDDLER\'S GREEN is both handsome and practical, as a \"sensible\" cruising vessel, particularly designed for a couple to cruise long range. The Cat 3208T is known as a quiet Cat, both reliable and efficient, burning only 4 gph at a respectable 9-10 knots cruising speed. Her layout includes a spacious owner\'s stateroom forward with a large offset queen-sized berth with abundant storage, a wonderful U-shaped galley with all the features needed for a gourmet meal, a convertible dinette opposite, and a comfortable, spacious salon.
History: Commissioned by Luke Allen, found of Rockport Marine, this comfortable and commodious cruiser served for twenty years as BOSS LADY. Her original construction is fiberglass sheathing over hull planking when she was launched. 

Luke Allen customized his boat so that the couple could be self-sufficient and entertain while cruising Maine\'s coast and islands. Features such as the antique cast iron woodstove (originally a laundry stove), the stainless steel steam hood over the Force 10 marine stove/oven and the oversized refrigerator/freezer point to their choice of what works well. At the age of 82, Luke decided
to build himself a larger boat.

The present owners purchased the boat in 2011 with plans to use it in Maine but also to take it south during the winter months. She was recommissioned as FIDDLER\'S GREEN, and some minor changes were made: an inverter was installed, a bimini cover for the flybridge and an aft awning was designed which completely shelters the cockpit from the stronger southern sun.
The boat is published in The Guide to Wooden Power Boats by Maynard Bray with photographs by Benjamin Mendlowitz.

Please call us for an inspection of this well-cared for Maine vessel. If you are thinking of cruising South or voyaging the Great Loop, this vessel would be an ideal choice. She has proven herself safe and comfortable for long coastal cruising and has made several Maine-Bahamas round trips. The generous but secure cockpit is great for kids, dogs, fishing and entertaining. Thank you for your interest.

1077132 USCG Doc

HULL & DECK
White hull, red bottom.
Hull is painted white with one part epoxy semi-gloss; bottom finished with red ablative antifouling.
Fiberglass over 1 1/4\" by 1 1/4\" strip planked Cedar on white oak frames and structural members.
1\" x 1 5/8\" steam bent white oak frames.
1 1/2\" floor timbers.
Hull was sheathed with two layers of fiberglass when new.
House is marine grade plywood, on 1 1/4\" x 1 1/2\" white oak deck beams; housetops are marine grade plywood, sheathed in fiberglass.
Decks sheathed with two layers of fiberglass.
Full width cockpit with laid and caulked teak decks.
Storage lockers under aft deck and side deck, and cockpit deck.
Handholds on side decks.
S/S ladder with teak treads to flybridge.
Bench seat on flybridge with storage under.
Full engine and steering controls on flybridge.
6 hatches in cockpit for excellent access.
Sacrificial oak keel added to fiberglass bottom.
LOD: 43\'.

TANKAGE
FUEL: 300 gallons in Monel tank.
WATER: 90 gallons - in two 30 gallon S/S tanks plus one 30 gallon bladder tank.
HOLDING: 6 gallon bladder tank with y-valve.

ENGINE & MECHANICAL
In 1997, engine was removed, new oil pan and new starter installed.
Single Caterpillar 3208T diesel, 320 hp.
Approximately 2200 engine hours as reported on the hour meter.
Cruising Speed: 9 knots @ 2100 RPM @ 3.8 gph.
Max Speed: 13-14.5 knots @ 2800 RPM
4 bladed prop; 1 7/8\" S/S shaft.
Spare 4 bladed prop (pitch slightly different).
2:1 reduction gear.
Racor fuel filter.
Line cage around propeller.
PSS dripless shaft seal.
Morse engine controls.
Oil change pump.
Bus heater off engine.

ELECTRICAL
12V/110V systems.
2-8D batteries, new 2013.
Heart 1500w inverter/charger.
Circuit breaker panels.
130 amp alternator.
Xantrex battery monitor.
30 amp shore power connection.
50´ 30 amp shore power cord.
Hot water heater.

ACCOMMODATIONS
For four or six.
Herreshoff style interior with varnished mahogany trim on white bulkheads.
Abundance of light and ventilation provided via eight large bronze ports, two large hatches.
Chrome lamps over at all berths and settees; overhead lamps.
6\'5\" headroom in the salon; 6´ 2\" below.

OWNER\'S STATEROOM:
Master stateroom forward with large, wide offset double berth (6´6\" x 52\").
Nine drawers below berth.
To starboard is a small desk with two drawers, along with a locker and shelves.
Dressing seat forward of berth.
Varnished mahogany storage shelves port and starboard.
Varnished mahogany book racks.

GALLEY: (Aft to port of Owner\'s Stateroom)
U-shaped galley.
S/S sink with pressure hot and cold water.
Force 10 three burner propane stove with oven and S/S steam hood and fan, designed for boiling lobsters.
Well-insulated (6\" insulation) Sea Frost engine/shore driven refrigeration and freezer boxes.
Cast iron wood/charcoal stove forward (for heat or cooking).

MAIN SALON: (Opposite to starboard of Galley)
Raised dinette with bench seating with blue cushions, and storage drawers under.
Table can be used as a filler to convert dinette into a 6\'6\" x 50\" berth.
Two drawers under the raised platform, and two drawers in table.
Outboard is additional storage in lockers and shelves.

HEAD: (Forward of Dinette).
Enclosed head with manual W.C. and Lectra San unit, with y-valve.
Full-length vanity with S/S sink, hot and cold pressure water, and shower attachment.
Ensuite shower arrangement which drains to separate sump with pump.

WHEELHOUSE:
Up three steps to wheelhouse (storage under steps).
Lower helm to starboard with flip-out helm seat, and a large table which stows against bulkhead.
Pedestal mounted swivel chair.
Several large windows; some are sliding windows; port and starboard windshield windows open.
Heater under helmsman\'s seat.
Port side bench pulls out to queen sized berth, large storage drawers under.

ELECTRONICS
LOWER HELM:
Raytheon 41XX Radar.
Furuno GPS 30.
Datamarine depthsounder.
ICOM M-127 VHF.
Ritchie 6\" binnacle-mounted compass.
Cetrek Autopilot (old unit, but believed to work properly).

FLYBRIDGE:
Raymarine 265 depthsounder, 2007.
ICOM M-58 VHF.
Danforth Constellation compass.
Handheld searchlight.
Horn.

EQUIPMENT
3 windshield wipers.
Lewmar electric windlass.
45 lb Bruce anchor with 150´ chain.
35 lb Danforth anchor with 20´ chain and 150´ rode.
45 lb CQR anchor-no rode.
22 lb Danforth anchor-no rode.
S/S bow rail.
4´ teak anchor pulpit.
Painted white mast and boom for dinghy raising.
Dinghy lift winch.
8 PFD’s.
Lifering.
Bell.
Flare kit.
4 fire extinguishers.
6 fenders; 6 docklines.
2-40 lb propane bottles.
Engine manuals.
2 electric bilge pumps; 1 Whale Gusher manual bilge pump.
Bus heater.
Removable table in cockpit.
Full beige Sunbrella enclosure for flybridge, fair condition.
EXCLUSIONS: Brass clock & barometer.Personal pictures

Recent Improvements:

The present owners purchased the boat in 2011 and are the third owners.

New Cetric autopilot

New Bimini over Flybridge, 2014

Refurbished rails and toe rails

New Swim platform

New teak and holly floors in pilot house

New lexicon hatches

New 2-40ld ALUMINUM propane tanks

Garmin Chart Plotter in Flybridge

New dual racer fuel filters installed 2013

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