Fairey Huntsman 31

Speedboat from the year 1977 - 9,38m length - in Cumbria (United Kingdom)

Speedboat of used

Advertiser's comments

The last Huntsman 31
Photo library of 2020 refurbishment available

PRICE REDUCED December 2022 - Owner is motivated to sell as he already has his next boat The Fairey Huntsman 31 is renowned for its excellent performance and seakeeping qualities. This beautiful example of these enduring classics is powered by twin Ford Sabre 180hp diesel engines and has recently been refurbished by its present owner and is ready for this summer.

This Fairey Huntsman "Sabre Knight" was the last H31 built, and more recently she was laid up ashore for many years and had a comprehensive re-build and re-fit during 2020. Recent work carried out on this Huntsman 31 includes: Hull re-laid and polished New upholstery and furnishings throughout Full hull re-paint and anti-fouled Engines serviced Injectors cleaned New anodes 3 x new bilge pumps New batteries Partial re-wire Windows removed, polished and re-sealed New heads with Electric WC New galley with induction hob New impellers All interior woodwork French polished New calorifier New starter motors New stainless braided fuel hoses New stainless fuel tanks New waste and holding tanks All stainless fittings, props, and accessories were removed and machine polished New stainless anchor and controls

Features of Fairey Huntsman 31:

Basic data

Type: Speedboat
Year : 1977
Length: 9.38 m
Location: Cumbria (United Kingdom)
Name: Sabre Knight
Flag: United Kingdom
Shipyard: Fairey
Material: Wood

Dimensions

Beam: 2.9 m
Draft: 1.13 m
Ballast: -
Displacement: -

Capacity

Maximum number of passengers: -
Cabins: 2
Berths: 4
Heads: -
Water capacity: 200 L

Motor

Number of engines: 2
Total power: 360 HP
Fuel capacity: 170 L

Engine 1

Motor type : Inboard
Power: 180 HP
Fuel type : Diesel
Make of the motor: Ford Sabre Turbocharged
Engine usage (hours): 630

Engine 2

Motor type : Inboard
Power: 180 HP
Fuel type : Diesel
Make of the motor: Ford Sabre Turbocharged
Engine usage (hours): 630

This Speedboat's equipment

Accommodation

The chairing deals four berths in two cabins. In main bar, two settee berths. There is a storage safe in the forepeak. Saloon desk. Galley to starboard. Stainless steel sink with hot and chilly pressurised water unit with fresh calorifier. Two burner electric induction hob. There is no gasoline aboard. Separate quantity room with fresh electric marina toilet and washbasin. Steps up to cockpit. Helm position to seaport. Steps down to aft cabin with two single berths.

Mechanical Systems

Located under the cockpit sole, pair Ford Sabre 180hp six-cylinder diesel engines. Freshwater cooled via heat exchangers.
Shaft navigate to three-bladed propellers. (Repolished)
Single lever Morse control to each engine.
New stainless braided fuel hoses.
4 x fuel basins. Total 150 gallons
Water basin 200 litre
Hot water from fresh calorifier.
Black water basin 100 litre

Electrical Systems

Charged by engine alternators
240 volt shorepower unit
24V DC unit
New 12 volt panel.

Deck Equipment

Stainless steel pulpit and guardrails
Stainless steel mainstay with stainless chain
Stainless steel coachroof grabrails
Helm and navigator's chair, with passenger chairing behind
Various warps and fenders
Stainless steel fender baskets
Wood tracking mast
Cover plus full cover with windows

Navigation Equipment

Steering compass
Navigation illumination

Construction

Fairey Marine hot moulded mahogany body, white painted. Planing body with spray chines. Varnished rubbing strakes. Wooden superstructure with varnished coamings. Teak laid deck. Centre cockpit. Wheel direction. The vessel has been maintained and kept to her original design. It is rare to find a classic craft in this original quality.

Recent work carried out

Hull re-laid and polished
New cushioning and furnishings throughout
Full body re-paint and anti-fouled
Engines serviced
Injectors cleaned
New anodes
3 x fresh bilge pumps
New batteries
Partial re-wire
Windows removed, polished and re-sealed
New quantity with Electric WC
New galley with induction hob
New impellers
All inside woodwork French polished
New calorifier
New starter motors
New stainless braided fuel hoses
New stainless fuel basins
New waste and holding basins
All stainless fittings, props, and accessories were removed and machine polished
New stainless mainstay and controls

Nicolle Associates deals the details of this boat in good faith but cannot assurance or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the quality of the boat. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This boat is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
This boat is VAT not applicable / deemed VAT paid due to her age. As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended. This boat is lying in Bowness on Windermere. © 2022 Nicolle Associates

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