This 2004 Swordsman 37 aft cockpit is in excellent condition having benefited from a full engine out refurbishment in Spring 2008. She has new (2008) batteries, new (2008)Kohler generator, new (2008)shaft seals and full (2008) Awlgrip hull repaint.
She won first prize for Best Presented Swordsman in the 2004 Fairey Owners Club Concourse D'Elegance and is presented for sale with all the goodies you would expect on a boat of this stature.
MCA CAT 2 safety equipment for chartering, however only minimal owner skippered charter to date.
Classical 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.
Reverse Cycle Air Conditioning
Cabin heating
The interior is finished to the highest of standards by craftsmen using wood throughout. Forward is a double cabin, comfortably fitted with storage space; with the main saloon having a fully equipped galley and dining area, which can also provide sleeping accommodation for two, with a seperate shower room and toilet.
Teak interior joinery with teak and cherry flooring throughout. Bespoke Corian galley work surfaces. High quality fabric vinyl headlining.
Forward Cabin with spacious 6’6” vee berth with 4” cushions/twin berths, stowage under bunk, large hanging locker, numerous lockers above bunks, dressing table and mirror with stowage, teak and holly floor, opening Lewmar hatch cover.
Saloon with Alcantara 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 hand basin with mixer tap and shower, shower pump, teak shower grating, flushing large bowl marine toilet, composite inlaid pebble counter top, lockers.
Galley with integrated custom Corian work surface and sink, hot and cold water mixer tap, Miele Cooker/Microwave combination oven, induction hob, large litre fridge with freezer compartment, drawers and lockers.
Water purifier
Hot and cold pressurised water system in galley and heads
12 volt water pumps and accumulator tank
8 gallon calorifier with 240v Immersion heater
Electrical power points in cabins
240 volt electrical system
Shore power with lead, RCD protected
Electrical supply in engine room
Distribution panel in saloon
Cockpit and Exterior
Large deck fridge under aft cockpit seat
Teak companionway doors with clear sliding hatch, forward facing upholstered Captain’s chairs on adjustable aluminium pedestal, reversible for in port socialising, large U shaped aft cockpit seating with copious stowage under and teak laid tops, cockpit sole in teak, hatches for engine room access.
Hydraulically lifting cockpit floor for full walk around 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
Wide 15” side decks
Large foredeck good for mooring and anchoring
Teak toerail
Anchor anchor with chain
Electric anchor windlass and capstan
Manual and electric bilge pumps
Isophthalic resin and gel coats, end grain balsa reinforced for sound and insulation properties
Moulded-in non slip treads
Custom made teak mast with signal halyards
Custom made polished stainless steel windshield
Custom polished aluminium windows
Stainless steel pulpit
Stainless steel boarding ladder, teak treads
2.5” teak rubbing strake all round
Stainless handrails on cabin tops
Six large stainless steel bollard cleats
Four 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
Engines, Generator and Helm
Twin Cummins “B” series 370 HP six cylinder fresh water cooled turbo-charged and intercooled, 1.5 to 1 down angle gear boxes, 1.75” Met 25 shafts, dripless shaft seals, three blade bronze handed propellers, bronze flush mounted “P” brackets, Raycor fuel filters, large clear top seawater strainers above water line, high quality sound insulation, handed oil dipstick.
Kohler Generator (New 2008)
1 x 120 amp engine start battery
3 x 120 amp deep cycle domestic 12 volt batteries
2 x 100 amp alternators
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
25 amp battery charger
Navigation lights, Anchor light
Dual lever throttle and shift control
Twin engine instruments including gauges for oil pressure, temperature, volts and engine hours
Audible alarms for all systems
Six spoke wheel
Hydraulic steering
Tank Tender for fuel and water contents
Switch for navigation lights, horn etc
The Heritage of Fairey
In 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 Swordsman
The 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.
Engine design has evolved, with lighter diesel engines generating greater power. The twin Cummins will allow speeds up to 33 knots, and passage speeds in excess of 25 knots.
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