REVELATION is hull number two of the highly regarded Swordsman 30, originally commissioned by an accomplished yachtsman as a refined Solent weekender and sporting run-about. Now offered for sale by her third careful owner, she presents in excellent order, having benefited from regular servicing by the engine manufacturer’s main agent and ongoing maintenance carried out by the original builder’s engineer.
Significantly, REVELATION was used during the trials programme prior to the Swordsman 30 being awarded Traditional Boat of the Year 2007, a testament to both her pedigree and performance. Based upon Alan Burnard’s legendary Fairey Spearfish deep-V hull, this modern interpretation delivers a notably drier, quieter and more capable ride than the original, enhanced further by an uprated Iveco 440hp diesel and Hamilton waterjet drive.
Superbly equipped for coastal cruising and long weekends, she comfortably sleeps four, with a generous cockpit ideal for entertaining. A bow thruster, diesel heating, electric windlass and full cockpit enclosure make her equally well suited to extended seasons afloat. Lightly used and privately owned, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest examples of this iconic British design.
Brokers Comments
REVELATION represents a rare opportunity to acquire an early, highly specified example of the Swordsman 30, a modern classic with impeccable pedigree. Lightly used, superbly maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, she is an exceptional coastal cruiser with genuine heritage appeal.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Construction
Deep-V hull and deck moulding based on the original Fairey Spearfish
Laminated using isophthalic resin, chopped strand mat and woven rovings
Foam-cored stiffening to topsides and deck
Hull-to-deck joint fully laminated for strength and watertight integrity
Three spray rails for a dry and comfortable ride
Solid teak laid to side decks, foredeck and cockpit sole, bonded with no visible fastenings
Stainless steel flush-fitting hinges and catches throughout
Generous cockpit locker stowage beneath seating
Twin bucket helm and navigator seats with lift-up bolsters
Mechanical & Electrical
Engine & Drive
Engine: Iveco 400 Series, 6-cylinder marine diesel
Power: 440hp
Drive: Hamilton HJ274 Waterjet
Ultrasound antifouling system (ideal for jet drive installations)
Exhaust: Silenced system
Controls: Analogue gauges with digital engine display
Waterjet Advantages:
Excellent efficiency at speed
Precise steering control at all speeds
Shallow draught with no exposed appendages
Smooth, quiet operation
Fuel System
Capacity: 425 litres in two stainless steel tanks
Deck fillers port & starboard
Individual fuel gauges
Balance pipe between tanks
Twin Racor filters with water alarms
Bow Thruster
Bow thruster with intuitive foot controls
Water and bilge systems
Fresh Water
Capacity: Approx. 125 litres
Stainless steel calorifier
Heated via engine and 230v immersion
Pressurised hot and cold water to galley and heads
Bilge
High-capacity manual bilge pump
3 x electric bilge pumps
Electrical Systems
Batteries & Charger: New batteries and charger (November 2022)
Two battery banks charged via diode set
12v DC and 230v AC systems
Shore power with ring main
Galvanic isolator
Electrical distribution panel with DC & AC monitoring
Heating
Mikuni MY30 diesel blown-air heating (3kW)
Outlets to:
Main cabin
Heads/shower compartment
Aft cabin
Accommodation & Domestic Inventory
Finished throughout in a refined and tasteful palette, combining satin-finished teak with pale blue Alcantara upholstery.
Saloon & Sleeping
Convertible “V” berth/dinette forward
Sleeps four comfortably
Stowage above and below berths
Opening Lewmar hatch with external cover
Blue Ocean Air blinds to saloon windows
Aft Cabin
Double berth beneath cockpit sole
Two opening side windows
Galley
Stainless steel sink
Two-burner hob
Large front-opening refrigerator
Ample stowage
Heads
En-suite heads to starboard
Marine WC
Wash hand basin with hot & cold water
Electric shower tray pump
Fixed ventilation
Storage lockers above and below basin
Entertainment
Radio/CD system
Two speakers with remote control
Navigation & Communication
Ritchie steering compass
Raymarine C97 multifunction display (2017)
Raymarine autopilot
Raymarine DSC VHF with cockpit handset
Raymarine Tridata display
Log, depth and GPS transducers
AIS receiver interfaced with C97
Varnished wooden steering wheel
Deck Equipment
Laid teak deck and cockpit sole
Custom teak mast with signal halyards
Custom stainless steel windscreens and windows
Stainless steel pulpit and aft quarter rails
Teak rubbing strake
Large teak bathing platform with boarding ladder
Six substantial stainless steel mooring cleats
Stainless steel anchor roller and anchor stowage
Self-draining anchor locker
Electric windlass with cockpit control
Bruce-type anchor with chain
Wide, safe side decks
Cockpit cushions
Blue sprayhood
Full blue cockpit enclosure (port & starboard access)
Fairey Marine and Swordsman Marine
"The Legend Rekindled"
The most sought-after power boat of the 1960s was undoubtedly the Fairey Boat. A list of owners sounds like a who's who of one of the most exciting and innovative decades of British design; Sir Max and Lady Violet Aitken, Tommy Sopwith, actress Deborah Kerr, band-leader Billy Cotton and many others all owned at least one and a number of Fairey boats featured in the James Bond film "From Russia With Love".
Fairey boats combined comfort with spacious accommodation; a renowned seaworthiness with handling qualities second to none; and delivered performance, courtesy of the deep-V planing hull, such that the cruiser classes of numerous Cowes-Torquay and London-Monte Carlo races were successfully campaigned by Fairey boats.
Fairey Marine's designer was Alan Burnard, and today his proven hull design from the Fairey Spearfish forms the basis of the Swordsman 30.