Fairey Huntsman 28 (1967) for sale in Yarmouth, United Kingdom

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A Truly Stunning example of this classic motor yacht, designed originally by Ray Hunt and modified by Alan V. Burnard of Fairey Marine in Hamble. The Fairey Huntsman 28 was the pathfinder in fast offshore twin-screw diesel power-boating and is often seen as the yachtsman's choice. This Fairey Huntsman 28 is one of the best-presented classic Fairey powerboats to come to the market during the last decade

Originally built in 1967 "Midnight Blue" has been totally refitted to the highest of standards during the last fifteen years of current ownership.

If an as new 'Classic' is what you're after this is a must to view.

Hull Refurbishment completed in 2011

• Keel bolts and spray rails
• Sub decks and new Teak decks and rubbing strakes
• Back to wood hull and epoxied-two hull resprays in the interim.
• New cabin coach roof.
• Complete cabin interior refurb, new oven, new fridge, upholstery, heads etc.
• New wiring and instruments, stereo, ship radio, Eberspaecher heater,
• New water tank.
• Two new stainless steel fuel tanks and pipework etc.
• New windows installed in the cabin in 2021.

Constant annual maintenance by professional boat builders.

Owners’ Comments

Midnight Blue’ is a kind and gentle boat, much loved, and I hope will be equally loved by her new owners.

Brokers’ Comments

It is a real privilege to be asked to market one of the best-presented classic Fairey powerboats to come to the market during the last decade.

The Huntsman is one of the greatest motor cruisers of all time, "Midnight Blue " is hull number 94. Designed originally by Ray Hunt and modified by Alan V. Burnard of Fairey Marine in Hamble, the Fairey Huntsman 28 is renowned for very superior handling characteristics and seakeeping. During the late 1960s and 1970s they raced highly successfully offshore and gained many trophies. If a refurbished 'Classic' and part of the nation's heritage is what you're after this is a must to view.

‘Midnight Blue’ really is a credit to her owner who has been meticulous in her refurbishment and continued maintenance which include, most recently:

Winter 2022/23 maintenance on Midnight Blue including replacement batteries, rubbing strakes taken to bare wood and re-varnished. The transom lettering will be redone (in gold leaf). Her cabin bilges have been repainted along with antifoul, anodes, general repairs, and engines servicing.

2021 insurance survey is available on request, a purchaser cannot place reliance on it however it is a good indicator of condition and surveyors' thoughts on value.

Full information is available on the restorations and engine rebuilds.

Viewing highly recommended by future "custodians" of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a sound Fairey Huntsman.

Inside Equipment

Bilge pump
Oven
Gas hob
Marine head
Refrigerator

Electrical Equipment

Shore power inlet
Battery Charger - Pro Charge U
Engine/domestic/dual battery switches

Outside Equipment/Extras

Teak Cockpit
Teak Cockpit Table
Cockpit seat and cushion
Teak decks
Swimming ladder
Two flagstaffs

Covers

Tonneau
Spray hood
Full height cockpit cover
Covers for rails for the cockpit cover
Cover for cabin hatch
Covers for flagstaffs

Note - The main cover breaks down into pieces and the front can be left up independently as a spray cover.

Construction

A Deep-V hull of 7 x 1/8” laminations of Agba mahogany veneers laid diagonally over a buck and laminated with glue then hot moulded for optimal strength. Spray rails under the hull to reduce spray and add lift. Hull is strengthened with stringers

Marine ply sub deck with teak deck. Mahogany rubbing strakes.

Accommodation

Décor:

Off-white general woodwork. Mahogany interior joinery is carefully designed to maximise useful storage. Dark blue soft furnishings. White head lining. Mahogany and holly flooring to the saloon. Washed teak flooring to heads.

Blue laminate with mahogany trim to the galley work surface

Galley:

2 burner gas hob.
Smev gas oven.
Current gas certificate in place.
WAECO top loader fridge.
Designated worktop light and switch sockets from shore power.
Stainless steel sink
Cold water tap
Designated cupboards/drawers for crockery/pots/utensils
Overhead vent 

Head:

Stainless steel sink with cold water tap.
Flushing bowl marine toilet
Storage cupboard
Full height Perspex wall linings.
Overhead vent.
Feature lighting and wall light.

Saloon:

6-foot headroom.
Spacious V berth with side lockers.
Comfortable bench seating for 4 people.
Lockers under bench seating
Saloon table.
Numerous lockers above side benches
Windows to sides and front.
Opening hatch over on hydraulic rams.
LED downlighters and designer wall lights.

Entertainment

Sony Marine Radio and CD Player
Cabin stereo speakers and Cockpit stereo speakers

Heating

Eberspacher diesel-powered controllable warm air heating system to saloon and cockpit.

Machinery

Twin Sabre Perkins six-cylinder 215hp turbo diesel marine engines.
Twin lever “Morse” controls.
Twin Racor diesel fuel filters/water separators.
Twin Borg Warner Velvetdrive 1:1 72C gearboxes
Twin Fairey flexible water-cooled shaft glands complete with greaser to water lubricated rubber cutlass bearings housed in bronze P brackets.
Whitlock rod and gear steering.

Cruising Speed 23 to 27 knots at 1,750 to 2,000 rpm
Maximum Speed 32 knots

Machinery and Engine Room refurbishment

Engines installed 2019
Sabre Perkins 215 M professionally rebuilt back to new standard. Gearboxes were professionally refurbished and new drive plates and adaptor plates. New shafts and half couplings, new propellers, shaft logs refurbished. New engine mounts, starter motors and alternators. New loom and lux panel and senders. New 4” exhausts and new fuel filters.
Complete bilge repaint whilst engines out.

Guages

VDO Ocean line gauges with chrome bezels comprising:
2 x Tachos
2 x water temperature gauges
2 x oil pressure gauges
2 x boost gauges
2 x fuel gauges
1 x rudder location indicator,
1 x voltmeter showing service and domestic volt levels.

Electrical

Shore power with both long & short leads
RCD protected
Port Engine & Starboard Engine battery bank with two batteries. (c.2019)
Service battery bank with two independent batteries. (2023)
240V sockets
12V DC Cigar/Charger socket
USB charger
3 x electric Whale supersub smart bilge pumps installed in cockpit and cabin bilges.

Navigation Equipment

Garmin “GPS 550s” chart plotter with speed, log and depth
Icom IC-4111 VHF radio with cockpit speaker
Sestrel Navigator Marine Compass
Port and starboard navigation lights chromed and in the original Fairey style
Stern light.
Clock, barometer and hygrometer

Deck Gear

Solid teak-laid decks
Varnished mahogany rubbing strakes and toe rail.
Lifting hatches for engine access
Cockpit feature LED lights
Removable cockpit dining table
Varnished mahogany mast with masthead light and two burgee positions.
Two cleats on each side, mooring post, and fairleads, chromed and in the original Fairey style.
Original chromed fuel deck fittings, one for each tank in the original Fairey style.
Chromed deck fitting for the water tank.
Stainless steel and teak stern bathing ladder
Solid teak foredeck, side decks and cockpit
Helmsman seat
Navigator seat
Two rear-facing seats
Elegant stern bench seat with purpose-made cushion. Note all seats are embroidered with the Fairey logo.
Full set of “overall covers “for seats to protect from water.
2 varnished teak ensign staffs and chromed holder.
Manson aluminium Racer anchor and Liros 30m leaded line with 12m catenary stainless steel chain.
5 fenders with new fender socks. Fender ropes are tailor-made to suit the location of fender eyes on deck.
Boat hook
Windows removed professionally and re-bedded 2021

Canvas

High-quality stainless steel frames for:
Sprayhood
Full cockpit enclosure
Tonneau cover

Safety Equipment

Rescue line with stainless steel holder
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Fire extinguishers to cabins, cockpit, and engine area (leaving?)
Engine area roving hose “dregs pump”
Manual bilge pump
Automatic bilge pumps under the cockpit and in the saloon

Features

• Vhf
• Electric bilge pump
• Log speedometer
• Navigation center
• Cockpit speakers
• Radio
• Cockpit table
• Swimming ladder
• Battery charger
• Refrigerator
• Gps
• Manual bilge pump
• Teak cockpit
• Cd player
• Compass
• Heating
• Cockpit cushions
• Oven
• Depthsounder
• Marine head
• Teak sidedecks
• Plotter
• Shore power inlet