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Asking Price: $299,900
Location: Annapolis, MD
INTRODUCTION:
Cruising World Boat of the Year Award 2007 – “Best Full-Sized Production Cruiser Category”
It’s incredibly rare that we come across a yacht so spectacularly updated or an owner so meticulously focused. Purchased in 2023, he went over every feature, every system, and embarked on a plan to make her even better. The goal? Serious ocean passage making: the Caribbean, Europe and beyond. The latest systems, updated rig, new sails, new hull paint job, new decks, the latest and best power and yacht management system from Victron, the works really…. The vast list of updates go far beyond just the major enhancements as expressed in this highly detailed listing. Why for sale???? Life gets in the way of the best laid plans sometimes. The owner of PIXIE DUST is moving abroad to check out another part of the world for a while.
HIGHLIGHTS:
2007 “Cruising World” Boat of the Year – Best Full Size Production Cruiser
Over $120k overhaul over the past year!
“Owners Layout” with 2-cabin, 2-head configuration
Hull painted – winter 2023
New nonskid decks (teak decks removed) May 2024
New standing rigging July 2024, mast stepped 7/29/24
Main and genoa sails new in 2021, extra main new in 2020
Upgraded Victron smart charging system integrated with solar 2024
78hp Yanmar engine with 2,850 hours, folding 3-blade max-prop
Fischer Panda 8kw genset with 2,772 hours, rebuilt in 2017 by previous owners
Custom Kato arch with solar panel system and dinghy davits
Raymarine electronics package with radar, Hybrid touch plotter – new in 2018
2-Zone CruisAir reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat system
Electric quiet-flush heads
A touch of super yacht styling in an affordable package, this brilliant renovated Beneteau 49, PIXIE DUST, offers all the performance and accommodation of a much larger yacht in the sub-50’ category. To truly enjoy an off-shore passage, you need some mass underfoot. At around 30,000 to 35,000 pounds (loaded), an adventurous couple can travel fast, far and wide in comfort, style and safety – across oceans or around the world as desired.
Beneteau fine tunes the big boat feel and offers true blue water performance. She’s as easy to handle in a big blow as she is around the dock. Her spacious cockpit is easy to navigate and offers ample space for electronics at just the right locations. All sailing gear is at arm’s length. She enjoys blue water thoughtful touches like built-in life raft storage in the stern and high cockpit coamings for comfort and safety.
Her interior, by Italian firm Nauta Designs, famous for megayacht interiors, provides a layout below that is safe to navigate in spirited seas w/plenty of handholds from bow to stern. In this highly sought after two-stateroom layout, both fore and aft cabins are equally huge and accommodating with abundant storage.
Though rare for yachts this size, owners can enjoy the aft stateroom in rougher seas or, equally, the forward stateroom at anchor when a breeze is desired. The aft stateroom on this aft-cockpit yacht rivals the owner’s cabin on most center cockpit yachts.
Her cockpit, rig, gear, and decks are laid out for a couple to manage easily - single-handed sailing is a breeze when the rest of your crew is off watch. Oversized all-electric cockpit winches do all the work, making this big boat feel much smaller for a cruising couple in a big blow while maintaining the safety and comfort that a big yacht provides.
UPDATES AND UPGRADES:
Hull sides painted by M-Yachts, Annapolis - (2023)
Other M-Yachts Service:
Hull serviced, nicks and scratches removed pre-paint
Thru-hulls replaced
Cutlass bearing serviced
Bottom painted with Interlux primer and Trinidad bottom paint (spring 2024)
Teak decks removed and professionally painted with new nonskid – Diversified Marine (2024)
Removed teak decks (with full structural inspection to check for any leaks from bunging, leak free!!)
Awlgripped new top decks (full hardware removal, spray job in Diversified tent)
Rig removed and serviced by CL Rigging for full inspection (2024)
Replaced standing rigging
Replaced Harken Mk IV furler unit
New Genoa (2021) - recut for enhanced fit (Aug 2024)
New main sail w/performance vertical battens (2021)
Replaced lower drive unit of in-mast furling (2023)
Repaired/replaced spreaders (2024)
Installation of new whisker pole hardware for vertical mast storage (2024)
New genoa halyard run – Enduro (2024)
Mast stepped 7/29/24 and re-rigged with 2021 new sails
Upgraded electrical and mechanical systems with Diversified/Bayshore Marine (2024)
Upgraded Balmar alternator from standard 80amp (2024)
Victron smart charger/regulator system installed, tied into solar (2024)
Victron battery monitoring system on smart screen display (2024)
New house, starting and bow thruster batteries (2023-2024)
Tachometer and throttle serviced at helm (2024)
Engine coolant system checked
Installed new tank monitoring system to integrate with Victron (2024)
Replaced engine room companionway access struts (2024)
Serviced fuel tank hoses (2024)
Serviced fresh water washdown pump at stern/cockpit (2024)
Serviced refrigerator drain pump in galley (2024)
Upgraded dodger and (2) side panel polycarbonate windows with Yacht Canvas (July 2024)
EPropulsion Electric Spirit 1.0 Plus S 1000w outboard (May 2022)
SimplySafe on board security and monitoring system added (all 2023)
Custom Zarcor Companionway doors with interchangeable panels/screen inserts (spring 2024)
Lights converted to LED
StarLink internet antenna and system added (2024)
Cockpit teak refurbished and oiled (July 2024)
All exterior deck teak sanded and brought back to natural (July 2024)
Fischer Panda 8kw genset rebuilt by previous owners in 2018 (when hours read 2772 hours)
Raymarine electronics upgraded (2018)
Raymarine Hybrid Touch chart plotter at the helm (2018)
Raymarine 48mi radar – mast mounted (2018)
Raymarine AIS send and receive transceiver new (2018)
SeaGull water filtration system installed (2018)
Custom canvas covers for salon cushions and salon dining table
Full enclosure with some polycarbonate panels upgraded (2024) (dodger and two side panels)
COCKPIT:
This is a big boat with a huge comfortable cockpit. The long benches, large drop down table leaves, twin wheels, full enclosure, complete set of modern electronics, and ALL power primary and secondary winches make PIXIE DUST a pure joy to sail.
Teak cockpit (oiled summer 2024)
Centerline table w/drop down leaves
Dual helms
Easy passthrough to swim platform with fold-up aft seating
Electric Lewmar ST65 primary winches on cockpit coaming, easily reachable from helms, leaving your guests free and clear from the mechanics of sailing the yacht if desired
(2) Electric Lewmar ST46 halyard winches at companionway cabintop
All running rigging leads aft to cockpit
Full enclosure for cockpit with some updated polycarbonate side panels (2024)
Dodger has upgraded polycarbonate panels for enhanced visibility, new (2024)
Dual Raymarine i60 data instruments (autopilot, multi and wind) at each helm (2018)
Raymarine Hybrid Touch 12" chart plotter at centerline cockpit table with 48mi radar (2018)
Ray 55 Raymarine VHF with AIS 700 transceiver w/CommandMic at cockpit table (2018)
Lewmar bow thruster control at starboard helm
Yanmar engine panel at starboard helm with single-lever shifter/throttle control at coaming
Dual Olympic lighted compass at each helm
Custom stainless-steel Kato arch with solar system, cockpit and aft spotlight lighting
Dinghy davit system off of custom Kato arch
AB Navigo 10.6 dinghy with electric outboard
E-Propulsion Electric Spirit 1.0 Plus S 1000w outboard – (2022)
Outboard motor mount on stern rail
Stainless steel stern rail stretches up to front of cockpit for added safety
Lifesling mounted to stern rail
Magma grill mounted to stern rail
ACR automatic MOB bouy light mounted to arch
Starlink satellite internet antenna mounted to arch (2024)
Raymarine GPS mounted to arch
AIS transducer mounted to arch
Marine stereo speakers in cockpit
Whaler manual pump at port helm
Wash down pump (fresh) at port helm
Cockpit shower (fresh) at cockpit swim platform entry
12v outlet at cockpit swim platform entry
Stainless steel fold-down swim ladder w//custom storage bag
Teak swim platform
Custom swinging Zarcor doors for companionway with clear, mesh and privacy inserts, (2023)
Canvas helm, cockpit table, and winch covers
DECKS:
The decks of PIXIE DUST are clean, broad, and uncluttered. Her simple sloop sail plan is designed for easy management in choppy seas as well as when setting anchor. A huge dedicated sail/storage locker forward, right behind the large anchor/windlass locker helps you keep the boat neat and organized at all times. Shrouds come down to the deck inboard of the toe rail so navigating fore and aft along the deck is easy on both the low and high side even with an athletic heel.
Completely new decks! – teak decks removed, deck re-glassed, new non-skid and bow-to-stern painted by Diversified Marine Services (July 2024)
Hull painted white by M-Yachts with blue cove and boot stripe (Sept 2023 - boat just came out of the tent in July 2024)
Dodger, bimini and connector with full isinglass enclosure (some new panels July 2024)
Kato custom stainless steel arch with davit system, solar system, and deck lighting
Custom LED up-lighting at forward coach roof grab handles
Opening Lewmar deck hatches
Custom Outland hatch covers – exterior mounted to reduce UV exposure and prevent crazing - new 2024
Teak rigging cove cap grab handles along coach roof with stainless steel grab handles on foredeck (teak stripped and oiled August 2024)
Stainless steel bow and stern pulpits
Lewmar electric windlass with Quick handheld remote
Forward anchor and chain locker
Anchor 1: Delta 40lb. with 120ft. chain
Anchor 2: Fortress FX-37 21lb. with ? chain/rode
LED running lights
(8) stainless steel cleats (2 bow, 2 stern, 4 midship)
Teak toe rail (natural, just stripped down and cleaned)
Rub rail with stainless steel cap
Cockpit deep storage lockers below both helm seats
Lewmar hatch access to forward sail locker with stainless steel and teak ladder (room for sails, fenders, line)
Dual propane tank locker below swim platform companionway passage
Aft and forward safety spotlights, arch mounted
(4) Solar panels, 540w, mounted above arch, with new Victron digital control system (2024)
SAILS AND RIGGING:
PIXIE DUST is a powerful yacht, capable of handling some spritely off shore sea conditions but she's also set up to be easily and comfortably handled by a cruising couple. With electric winches (ALL of them), nearly all lines led aft to the cockpit, primary winches right next to both helm stations, these are the features that make her a joy to sail. Anchoring and docking is a breeze with the help of her bow thruster. Below the waterline, her spade rudder and bulb keel helps her back like a car. New standing rigging, new sails, new furlers (both mainsail and genoa), all position you to head off shore
New standing rigging, mast re-stepped (July 2024)
In-mast furling main with new ProFurl Seldon furling system, (new 2024)
Vertically-battened main sail
Neil Pryde performance mainsail w/vertical battens (new 2021)
140% Neil Pryde genoa, (new 2021)
Extra Doyle performance mainsail (new in 2020)
Harken MKIV genoa furler, (new 2024)
Rigid boom vang with jibe preventers
Genoa tracks with adjustable sheet cars
ALL electric winches with electric Lewmar ST65 primaries and electric ST46 halyard winches
All running rigging leads aft to cockpit
Adjustable back stay for double-spreader 9/10 fractional rig
Spreaders (new 2024)
Spinnaker pole track for mast mounting (new 2024)
Enduro Genoa halyard (new 2024)
Lewmar traveler forward of companionway with 6:1 ratios
Lewmar turning blocks
ELECTRONICS:
Major electronics update in 2018. Bonus duplication of main displays at both helm stations. Large 12" Raymarine touch screen radar/chart plotter at chart table. PIXIE DUST is so easy for a cruising couple to handle. Single-handed sailing is a breeze.
Raymarine Hybrid-Touch chart plotter at cockpit table/helm, swivels for best view from either helm (2018)
Raymarine 48mi radar, mast mounted (2018)
Raymarine p70 autopilot control heads at port and starboard helms (2018)
Raymarine i60 multifunction displays at port and starboard helms (2018)
Raymarine i60 wind instruments at port and starboard helms (2018)
Lewmar bow thruster control at starboard helm
Raymarine multifunction display at nav station (2018)
iCOM IC-M422 VHF at nav station with remote at starboard helm
Second backup VHF not connected, but in place and easily connected if needed
Sony CDX-GT400 CD-stereo with marine speakers
INTERIOR OVERVIEW:
Step below via gradual gently sloping companionway stairs to a spacious and rare two-cabin layout below. PIXIE DUST has a huge salon, full size nav station with plenty of room for all your passage making electronics. Her galley provides a ton of counter space, abundant storage, and large fridge/freezer space for extended passages. Sleeping cabins fore and aft are so spacious, either can be used as an 'owner' space. The forward cabin, with the larger dedicated en-suite head, is perfect at anchor with ample opening ports for ventilation. In a seaway, her aft cabin is huge, safe and comfortable underway with tons of useful storage, large lockers and opening ports for ventilation. This cabin is so large, one might think you were in the master suite of a center cockpit yacht. From the main salon back to this spacious aft cabin, owners will realize the huge benefits of her 14'-9" beam.
Owner’s two-cabin layout with dual primary suites fore and aft
Two private double berths with individual en-suite access to two heads
CruisAir reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat, 2-zone
Gourmet L-shaped galley to port of companionway
Traditional full navigation station with large chart table to starboard of companionway
Spacious salon with U-shaped dining seating to port, arm-rest seating to starboard
Off-center aft double berth
Centerline walk-around v-berth double bed forward, 6’4’’ headroom has private en-suite head
SALON:
The daylight flooding the salon is enticing. The space is huge and comfortable for lounging or entertaining. PIXIE DUST has a satin cherry interior that presents as modern, sleek, yet sumptuous. Her forward facing nav station is part of the social space or a good station for your sous chef during gourmet meal prep. Every possible nook and cranny provides additional storage for long range cruising.
U-shaped settee to port with folding and swiveling teak table, seats 8
Starboard settee with fold-down arm rest
Tan weave settee cushions have custom tan sunbrella canvas covers
(2) Moveable salon bench boxes with cubby storage
Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat
Electric lifting television in forward cabinet at salon bulkhead to port
40’’ Samsung television, 4K HD
(2) Lower fixed side ports to starboard and port for eye-level visibility out
(4) Opening overhead Lewmar hatches with OceanAir shades and screens
Overhead LED lighting
Custom canvas cover for salon table
Ample cabinet storage to port and starboard behind settees
Weems & Plath 4’’ ship’s clock on salon bulkhead
Weems & Plath 4’’ ship’s barometer
Optional custom fresh water storage at starboard settee with strap and bag system
NAVIGATION STATION:
Traditional nav stations seem to be vanishing with modern yacht design. Not on PIXIE DUST. Her full-function station offers ample paneling for current and future electronics. She has a real chart table and easy access to systems and wiring.
Full chart table makes a great home office!
Beneteau 12V and 120V panels, backlit
Raymarine i60 multifunction display (2018)
ProSine 2.0 Inverter/charger digital control panel
Fischer Panda 8kW generator control
Victron Energy touchscreen control for Wakespeed solar and smart regulator (July 2024)
Xantrex monitor dedicated to bow thruster battery bank
iCOM IC-M422 VHF radio and mic
Sony CDX-GT400 stereo unit with marine speakers
Storage at chart table and in chart table seating
Battery selector switches below nav seat
GALLEY:
Too often, yacht designers neglect galley space in favor of other aspects of a yacht interior. Not so on PIXIE DUST. She has TONS of counter space, TONS of deep storage, deep and spacious fridge/freezers, and the galley is appropriately architecturally connected to the main salon. At the same time, chefs will find it easy to brace between the sink island and L-shaped galley space when preparing a meal in bouncy seas.
Gourmet L-shaped galley with separate double-bowl sink at companionway
Vitrifrigo front loading refrigerator, 12V – 34 gallon
Vitrifrigo top loading freezer, 12V – 26 gallon
Corian countertops
Gimballed Force 10 3-burner stove and oven
LP control, gas bottles stored in cockpit
Tappan 700w microwave
Magma gas grill mounted on stern pulpit
Double stainless-steel sink
SeaGull water filtration system at sink, separate faucet
Dedicated trash storage
Ample galley storage with shelving and storage cabinets
LED overhead lighting
Opening Lewmar coachroof side port for cooking ventilation
Large, fixed side window for tons of natural light
OWNER'S STATEROOM FORWARD:
Spacious, broad, with high ceilings, PIXIE DUST has a huge owner's suite forward. Well lit and ventilated with a large private head & shower, her queen-sized bed (with brand new custom inner spring mattress) is easy for a couple to access on port and starboard. Large hanging lockers, drawers, nooks and crannies all provide abundant storage.
Centerline double berth 6’7’’ x 5’3’’ – brand new custom 2-foam 8’’mattress Aug. 2024
Private en-suite headReverse-cycle air conditioning and heat
Cabin headroom 6’7’’
Dressing table with mirror and locker to starboard
(2) Hanging lockers to port and starboard
Large drawer under berth
Large shelves to port and starboard
(2) Fixed side ports for nice visibility out from berth
Large overhead Lewmar opening hatch with OceanAir screen
OWNER'S EN-SUITE HEAD FORWARD:
One-piece molded head compartment w/ separate shower
Shower has curved pivoting plexiglass shower door
Quiet flush 12v electric head
21-gallon holding tank
Vanity and wash basin
Hot & Cold mixing tap
Vanity mirror
Overhead opening Lewmar deck hatch for ventilation
Overhead LED lighting
VIP STATEROOM AFT:
You would just never know this wasn't a center cockpit yacht when you step into this spacious aft VIP guest stateroom. Her offset queen sized bed ingeniously allows for two people to separately get in and out of bed while also providing ample headroom for those who want to hang out back here, sitting up in bed against the starboard hull side. Huge lockers, drawers, cubbies, and an installed washer/dryer combo-unit (not currently operational) rounds out this bright and well ventilated space.
Offset double berth – 6’7’’ x 5’3’’ – Brand new custom 2-foam 8’’ mattress new Aug. 2024
En-suite access to aft head
Reverse-cycle air conditioning and heat
Dressing table and removable seat to port
Large hanging locker to port
Hanging locker with storage cabinet below to starboard
(2) Fixed hull ports for easy visibility out while relaxing in bed
(2) Cockpit ports and (2) side coaming ports for great ventilation
Overhead LED lighting
Access to Splendide Washer/Dryer combo (plumbing/wiring/unit in place, unit’s control panel not currently operational)
VIP EN-SUITE HEAD AFT:
Day-head access at companionway or en-suite access from aft cabin
One-piece molded head compartment with separate shower w/ double folding door
Electric 12v marine head
21-gallon holding tank
Molded vanity and sink with hot and cold mixer tap
Large dry locker storage cabinets, glass holder and locker under the washbasin
Overhead Lewmar opening hatch
Fixed side port in coach roof
Overhead LED lighting
ELECTRICAL:
Yacht systems monitoring has turned a major corner in very recent years. This owner has purchased the best that money can buy, a fully integrated Victron ship's system monitoring suite that tracks power in & out, controls alternator charging, solar charging, water and fuel tanks, and provides easy access and control from any smart device with the versatile Victron app. It's an amazing system and so easy to use. Between the engine, genset, and solar panels, PIXIE DUST can spend weeks at sea covering all your electrical needs with ease.
Victron smart controller for battery charging and solar system (August 2024)
Victron smart controller at nav also has tank monitoring for fuel and water tanks (2024)
Wakespeed WS500 external regulator (2024)
Victron Cerbo GX, Victron GX Touch 70 and Victron GX Tank 140 monitoring (2024)
Solar panel system mounted on custom Kato cockpit arch, 4 panels (540 watts) Kyocera KD135GX-LPU panels
Fischer Panda 8kW genset, rebuilt by previous owners in 2017, 2772 hours total
Balmar high-output 170A alternator with new Victron shunting system, (2024) (upgraded from 80amp standard) Balmar XT- Series DF-170-J10 alternator
Replaced alternator belt and pully systems 2024
ProSine 2.0 2000W Inverter/charger
Xantrex LinkPro battery monitoring system dedicated to bow thruster battery bank (re-tasked in 2024 for thruster)
Deck and running light panel at nav
All lights converted to LED
(2) 30amp shore power inlets for house and AC/heat
Battery selector switches below nav station seat
(1) Odyssey Extreme AGM Group 31 starting battery – 100Ah (2023)
(1) Odyssey Extreme AGM Group 31 bow thruster battery – 100Ah (2024)
(4) Odyssey Performance 4D-1300 house batteries – 6800Ah (2023)
11-gal Racor 500MA Series water heater
Samsung 40’’ 4K HD tv w/concealed lifter in salon at forward bulkhead
(7) 110v sockets on board
(7) Personal reading lights
(24) Overhead LED lights
Ambient lighting under shelves
Backlit electrical panel at nav station with 12V and 110V switches
Electric Jabsco Quiet Flush heads both fore and aft
PLUMBING:
150 gallon fresh water tanks (2 tanks: 87 and 63 gallons)
Seagull water filtration system at galley sink
Electric pressure water pump with filter
(2) Aluminum deck fills for water
Cockpit shower with hot and cold water
Electric shower drain sump pumps
(2) Electric and (1) Manual bilge pumps
Electric drain pump for refrigeration
SAFETY:
ACR go-bag at companionway hatch (needs recertification)
Viking 6-man RescYou life raft in swim platform compartment (new in 2023)
ACR Electronics GlobalFixPro 406 MHz GPS Epirb
LifeSling 5:1 Block and Tackle
LifeSling 2 rail mounted throwable PFD
Rescue Mate Throw Bag
Rescue Mate Throw Flag
ACR MOB bouy – stern rail mounted
Life jackets
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.