Fairey Swordsman 37 Aft Cabin

RECENYLY REFITTED
New Sythentic Teak Deck
This well loved Alan Burnard designed Swordsman 37 GRP aft cabin motor cruiser is powered by twin Cummins 370Hp engines and sleeps six in two cabins and saloon. This Swordsman 37 Aft Cabin benefits from having received a generous refit between 2022-2024, which includes new Raymarine chartplotter and radar, new ICOM VHF with command mic, new synthetic teak ring deck, additional overhead hatches in aft cabin, new exterior and interior upholsytery, revarnishing of the interior (partial), air scoops repainted, new fire extinguishers, new calorifier, new camping and tonneau covers, new galvanic isolator and consumer unit, new headlining in forward cabin to name just a few items!

The Cummins engines were treated to a extensive overhaul by a very well known Cummins agent, and no expense was spared in getting them up to scratch.   This boat also has a number of other upgrades including,  diesel fired heating, Tec Tank fuel and water tanks, electric / fresh water forward head with holding tanks to each head, EPIRB and liferaft (service due).  

2022-2024 UpdatesWorks undertaken 2022-2024
Engines out and refettled (invoice for works available) 
Engines serviced September 2023 (25 hours usage since service)
New Raymarine plotter and radar
New ICOM vhf with command mike
Replaced front of gauges
Replaced Nav light
Two extra deck hatches aft cabin
Fender baskets added
Cockpit upholstery retrim
Air scoops repaint and new decals
Most of the interior revarnished
New extinguishers and compliant fire blanket serviced last winter
Replaced forward macerator pump
Replaced taps in heads
Replaced calorifier
Replaced decks
New camper and tonneau covers
Clements repatched and fettled props 
Galvanic Isolator and new consumer unit
AccommodationClassical accommodation layout by Fairey designer, Alan Bernard. Featuring many modern options which have been sympathetically included to maintain the perfect aesthetics of this reproduction classic. The interior is finished to the highest of standards by craftsmen using wood throughout. Teak interior joinery with teak and cherry flooring throughout. Teak interior joinery and teak trims on laminate work surfaces. High quality fabric vinyl headlining. Aft Cabin with large 6'6" x 5' double berth, hanging locker, lockers to port and starboard of berth, dressing table with storage, two opening overhead hatches. Aft Heads (ensuite) White acrylic hand basin with mixer tap and shower, shower pump, teak shower grating, flushing large bowl marine toilet, white laminate surfaces throughout, mirror, opening window. Forward Cabin with spacious 6'6" vee berth with 4" cushions/twin berths and infill to create double berth, stowage under bunk, large hanging locker, dressing table with stowage, mirror, teak and holly floor, opening Lewmar hatch. Saloon with leather upholstery, spacious "U" settee converting to double berth, handmade teak dining table, folding to coffee table on adjustable pedestal, storage under settee, easy access bar, 240v and 12v electric panels, access panels in flooring, opening windows and Lewmar overhead hatch. Forward Heads with white acrylic hand basin with mixer tap and shower, shower pump, teak shower grating, flushing large bowl marine toilet, white laminate surfaces throughout, mirror, lockers, towel rail. Galley with dual stainless steel sink with cover, hot and cold water mixer tap, white laminate working surface trimmed in teak, four burner cooker with grill and oven, 55 litre fridge with freezer compartment, drawers and lockers. Autotherm diesel fired heating
Hot and cold pressurised water system in galley and heads
Waste water holding tanks to both heads and can be discharged either through the forward waste discharge or through a pump-out pipe fitted in the side deck
12 volt water pumps and accumulator tank
30L calorifier with 240v Immersion heater
Additional fresh / filtered potable water tap in galley 
Electrical power points in cabins
240 volt electrical system
Shore power with lead, RCD protected
Distribution panel in saloon
Teak glass holder
Victron centaur charger 12V 80A (2012)
Electronic equipment: Stereo Radio/CD plus four speakers

Cockpit and ExteriorTeak companionway doors with clear sliding hatches, forward facing  upholstered Captain's chairs which are reversible for in port socialising are mounted on cockpit lockers (one containing a large second fridge), two large aft cockpit seats with copious stowage under and teak laid tops Hydraulically lifting cockpit floor for full access to engines Deep vee hull laminated with Isophthalic resin and foam core in topsides
All bottom stringers, longitudinals and engine beds to original Lloyds specification as used in military hulled "Dagger"
Hull to deck laminated together
Three sets of spray rails for dry ride
Easy open water and fuel deck fillers
Port and starboard navigation lights
Steaming light and anchor light
Stainless steel ensign holder
Large foredeck good for mooring and anchoring
Gas locker with deck access
Cockpit Floor Lighting
22lb Bruce anchor with 30 metre chain
Electric anchor windlass and capstan
Backup manual bilge pump
Isophthalic resin and gel coats, end grain balsa reinforced for sound and insulation properties
Hull Guard
Custom made teak mast with signal halyards
Custom made aluminium windshield
Stainless steel pulpit
Stainless steel boarding ladder, with teak treads
2.5" teak rubbing strake all round
Teak handrails on cabin tops
Six large stainless steel bollard cleats
Six stainless steel fairleads
Stainless steel anchor roller and stowage for anchor
Self draining anchor locker with easy access and stowage for fenders
Two Lewmar polished aluminium hatches
Navigation equipment equipment:
New Raymarine Element Chartplotter
New Raymarine Radar
Raymarine Log and Depth (2014)
Simrad Auto Pilot (not functioning)
ICOM M42 VHF and ICOM Commadmic
The mast is hinged

Engines and HelmThe twin Cummins 5.9BTM3 engines benefit from an overhaul in July 2022. The engines are interfaced with 1.5 to 1 down angle gear boxes, 1.75" Met 25 shafts, shaft seals (new 2022), three blade bronze handed propellers (new 2014), bronze flush mounted "P" brackets, Raycor fuel filters, large clear top seawater strainers above water line, high quality engine room sound insulation and handed oil dipsticks. 3 x  12 volt service batteries (new 2019)
2 x 12 volt engine start batteries (new 2019)
2 x 100 amp alternators (one new 2017)
Battery master and link switches
Distribution panel in main saloon
Three bilge pumps
Sockets in saloon and cockpit
High quality lighting throughout
Engine room fan
80 amp battery charger
Navigation lights, Anchor light
Dual lever throttle and shift control
Audible alarms for all systems
Six spoke wheel
Hydraulic steering
Tank Tender for fuel and water contents
Switches for navigation lights, horn etc
Bosch Injectors and fuel pumps serviced  + 12 injectors + cylinder fuel pumps fitted new in 2018.

Note - engine hours estimated (hour meters stopped working in current ownership).  
Safety and SeaworthinessSafety is of paramount concern to all who go to sea. The Swordsman answers those safety factors in a number of ways. The hull has a proven record for being 'sea kindly' and resilient. You will probably give up before she does! The ride is designed to be comfortable, ensuring that you and your guests can relax and feel confident in the boat. Considerable thought has gone into the accessible side decks and grab rails, enabling crew to move easily and safely around the decks. Canister liferaft (2018 - in need of service)
Liferaft mounting bracket above aft cabin
Engine room fire extinguisher
Fire extinguishers in each cabin
ACR Globalfix V4 RLB41 EPIRB (New 2018)
Manual bilge pumps and manifold (refurbished 2017)

The Heritage of FaireyIn the 1960s the most sought after power boat was undoubtedly the Fairey boat. From Sir Max Aitkin, Tommy Sopwith, Deborah Kerr, and Billy Cotton all owned at least one. Also, Sean Connery as James Bond had an attachment to Fairey boats in "From Russia With Love". Fairey boats combine comfort with spacious accommodation; a renowned seaworthiness with handling qualities second to none; and performance, courtesy of the deep vee planing hull, such that the cruiser class of numerous Cowes-Torquay and London-Monte Carlo races were successfully campaigned by Fairey boats.
The New SwordsmanThe heritage of Fairey has provided the soundest of platforms, but times and materials have moved on. A sleek new cabin roof has replaced that of the working boat. It is designed to ensure that the deceptive 'gentleman's launch' look, so popular with motor and yachtsmen alike, is retained on the Swordsman 37. For construction the latest honeycomb fibreglass techniques are employed, which produce a stronger but lighter hull. The weight reduction allows for the larger tanks required by today's owners and families. The material also more accurately simulates the softer ride normally only experienced in wooden boats. Nicolle Associates 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. This vessel is UK VAT paid.
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
This boat is lying in East Cowes, Isle of Wight
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