1979 Fortier 26' (7.92 m) 26
Mystic, Connecticut, United States
NORTH LIGHT
A Downeast favorite for decades, the Fortier 26 is a tried and true vessel; championed by her builder as “an honest sea boat for fishing and cruising.”
- Cuddy Cabin
- Power
- Used
- Diesel
- Fiberglass Hull
- HIN/IMO: FDF0004979J
Vessel ID# Last Updated: 2025-08-18 11:58:53
Description
A Downeast favorite for decades, the Fortier 26 is a tried and true vessel; championed by her builder as “an honest sea boat for fishing and cruising.” Solidly built and beautifully maintained, this Fortier 26 is a timeless Downeast cruiser with a smooth ride, spacious cockpit, and dependable inboard power. Perfect for fishing, harbor cruising, or weekend getaways.
NORTH LIGHT has been well cared for and is perfectly suited for an individual, couple, or small family seeking a seaworthy, reliable boat for beach days, fishing trips, or short coastal cruising. With updated canvas, and fresh upholstery throughout, her thoughtful upgrades make her stand out among boats of her vintage. After many happy years with her current owners, NORTH LIGHT is ready for her next steward.
Brewer Yacht Sales is pleased to assist you in the purchase of this vessel. This boat is centrally listed by Stonington Yacht Sales. 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
Specifications
HIN/IMO: FDF0004979J
LOA: 26' 10'' (8.18 Meters)
Type: Power- Used
Year: 1979
Beam: 19'
Draft Max: 2' 6''
Cabins: 1
Sleeps: 2
Heads: 1
Fuel Type: Diesel
Hull Material: Fiberglass
Fuel Tank: 100 Gallons (378.54 Liters)
Fresh Water: 25 Gallons (94.64 Liters)
Holding Tank: 20 Gallons (75.71 Liters)
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Engines
Engine 1
- Engine Make: Perkins
- Engine Model: T63544M
- Engine Year: 1979
- Engine Type: Inboard
- Drive Type: Direct
- Power HP: 158.00
- Power KW: 117.82
- Fuel Type: Diesel
- Hours: 2490.00
- Hours Date: 08-18-2025
Full Details
DESCRIPTIONS
Hull:
- Classic Edlridge-McInnis, semi displacement design
- Full keel with skeg sand shoe
Deck equipment:
- Danforth anchor with chain and rhode
- (2) Stainless bow horn cleats
- SS bow rail for safety
- (1) cabin top hatch
- Varnished teak handrails on cabin top
- (2) midship spring line horn cleats
- (2) gunnel mounted rod holders
Cockpit:
- Engine box with custom green canvas cushion
- Deck storage box with custom green canvas cover and green canvas cushion
- (2) folding green canvas captains chairs
- Removable cockpit sunshade umbrella
- Folding teak cockpit table
- Movable cockpit entry steps
- (4) mounted fishing rod holders
- Ensign
Helm:
- Perkins engine instruments
- Sidepower bow thruster
- IC-M412 VHF Marine radio with remote
- Ritchie mounted compass
- Raymarine Hybridtouch GPS Multifunction display
- Raymarine Depth & Speed display
- Stereo system
- Shore power inlet
- Manual and electric bilge pump controls
- (3) windshield panes in varnished teak frame with (3) individual wipers
- Custom canvas cover with isinglass and SS structure
- (2) helm seats with co-pilot's on a swivel
Cabin:
- Varnished teak companionway hatch/door
- V-berth layout with updated upholstered berth cushions
- Anchor locker access forward
- Storage shelf in bow
- (2) netted storage bags
- Teak and holly cabin sole
Galley:
- 2-burner electric or alcohol stove
- Stainless sink
- Custom removable side table
- Electrical panel above/outboard of galley.
Head:
- Marine head
- Storage above/outboard of head
- Opening window port
- Towel racks
- 20 gal holding tank
Additional Included Equipment
- (8) orange life preservers
- (4) fire extinguishers
- (4) folding canvas directors chairs
- (1) teak folding table
- (1) Danforth anchor, chain and rode
- (1) teak deck box and cushion
- (1) stainless swim boarding ladder
- (1) set Main cabin cushions
- (1) stereo w/2 speakers
- (1) toolkit
- (1) flare kit
- (4) black fenders
- (2) shore cables
- (1) life ring w/throw rope
- (1) teak cockpit boarding steps
- (1) engine box cushion
- (1) tan cockpit umbrella
Recent Updates
- 6/2021 - New Macerator pump and replumb head.
- 6/2021 - Fuel pump rebuilt
- 6/2021 - (2) New deep cell batteries
- 6/2022 - New STB wiper motor assembly
- 6/2022 - New Sirus SOS signal C-1003
- 5/2023 - (1) New deep Cell battery
- 7/2023 - Exhaust repaired at engine to exhaust flange. Flange was ground down and resealed with new gasket and bolts.
- 2023 - Alternator rebuilt/re-wound
- 7/2025 - New shift cable from engine to shifter.
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