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Recent Teak Deck, Hull Paint, Electronics, Varnish, Windscreen
Low engine hours
Excellent Condition
Developed from the Fairey Marine and James Bond stable, this Swordsman 40 is ideal for taking some overdue holiday. She is presented in excellent condition and is powered by twin Cummins six-cylinder 480hp turbo diesel marine engines.
The Swordsman 40 uses the GRP Fairey 'Dagger' hull design which was originally a military boat also used by customs and police. The seakeeping shape of the immensely strong hull is highly respected for boats of this size giving very comfortable passage making.
Her aft cabin superstructure designed by Alan Burnard the renowned Fairey Marine naval architect gives this Swordsman 40 pleasing classical lines. She sleeps six in a large aft ensuite double, a convertible U-shaped saloon, and a forward V berth with an additional day head.
Navigation equipment by Raymarine includes Axiom GPS chart plotter, autopilot, depth, log, wind instrument, and DSC VHF radio.
The deck of this Swordsman 40 is complemented by a stainless steel and teak bathing platform with davits, fender baskets and ladder. Anchor equipment includes a Lofrans electric windlass. She has canvas work for all seasons which includes a sprayhood and full cockpit tent.
Recent notable maintenance:
• Screen replaced 2017
• New teak decks
• New Raymarine navigation electronics
• Engine bay hatch insulation new 2018
• Hull repainted 2021
• External varnish renewed 2023
• Interior varnish renewed 2023
• Copper coat renewed 2023 (A good few years without the need to antifoul)
• Covers replaced and in good condition
• Jets stripped painted and serviced annually
• Engines serviced annually by Cummins service agent and coolers cleaned. Turbos serviced and exhaust manifold replaced 2023.
• Liferaft (Next service due 2025)
• New windlass
• Her diesel tanks have been recently cleaned
Brokers' Comments
In 2002, Adrian Nicolle, was the first purchaser of a GRP Swordsman and have since sold many of these boats; Our brokerage and maintenance business has also supported many owners of these boats over the last 20 years from our Hamble Point Marina base (original home of Fairey Marine) which means that we have extensive knowledge of the operation and maintenance of these craft and are able to help buyers and owners in every respect.
The Fairey "Dagger" hull provides excellent sea keeping as recognised by this Swordsman 40's RCD Category B Offshore certification - A boat given category B is considered to be designed to operate in winds up to force 8 (Beaufort scale) and the associated wave heights (significant wave heights up to and including 4m).
Of all the Swordsman variants this is by far the best option with the benefit of a large cockpit for entertaining and is the most economical to maintain and operate of the Swordsman 40 motor yachts.
Construction
HULL
Deep "V" 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
DECK
Isophthalic resin and gel coats, end grain balsa reinforced for sound and insulation properties
Teak decks
Stainless Steel Windscreen and Side Screen
Accommodation
DECOR:
Teak interior joinery with teak and holly flooring to fore cabin, saloon and aft cabin
High quality fabric
Alcantara head lining
White laminate working surface trimmed in teak to galley
White laminate joinery with teak trim
SALOON:
Light & airy with two opening windows
Lewmar hatch over
Spacious "U" settee converting to double berth
Cream leather upholstery
Handmade teak dining table, folding to coffee table
Storage under settee
Easy access bar
Illuminated 230v and 12v distribution panel with breakers
Tank Tender for fuel and water contents
GALLEY:
Wallas diesel burning oven and 2 burner hob (1 burner on hob non functioning)
Microwave
Nespresso coffee machine
Toaster
55 litre fridge with freezer compartment
Vitrifigo Cockpit fridge
Calorifier providing hot water from either engine or shore power
Two bowl stainless steel sink
Hot and cold water mixer tap
Drawers and lockers
Teak inset cover for sink
Teak plate, cup and utensils holder
Teal kitchen towel holder
DAY HEAD:
Acrylic hand basin with mixer tap and shower
Shower pump
TECMA Electric flushing marine toilet
Plenty of storage
Opening window
FORE CABIN:
Spacious 6' 6" V berth
Large hanging locker
Numerous lockers above bunks
Dressing table and mirror with stowage
Windows and opening
Lewmar hatch over
AFT CABIN:
Double berth
Hanging locker
Lockers over bunk
Dressing table with storage
Lockers over dressing table
Large windows with openings
AFT HEAD:
Acrylic hand basin with mixer tap and shower
Shower pump
Shower curtains
Teak shower grating
TECMA Electric flushing marine toilet
3 large lockers
Opening window
Entertainment systems
Sony Stereo with bluetooth
Stereo speakers in cockpit and saloon
Heating
Diesel powered controllable warm air heating system to saloon and cabins
Machinery
Cummins Engines
Twin Cummins C-E Series six-cylinder 480hp turbo diesel marine engines with handed filters and dipsticks
Twin lever "Morse" controls with 33c type control cables
Twin Racor diesel fuel filters / water separators
Twin ZF 280-1A Gearboxes
Engine room access hatch
Cockpit floor also lifts on hydraulic ram for full access to engines and machinery space
Rolls Royce Jet Drives
Kamewa (Rolls Royce) FF 310 jet drives.
Rolls Royce hydraulic steering.
GKN Cardan shafts.
Diesel Generator
Whispergen 3.5kw diesel generator
Electrical
Shore power with lead
RCD Protected
Mastervolt 12/35-3 Chargemaster battery charger
1 x 120 amp engine start battery.
3 x 360 amp deep cycle domestic batteries.
1 x generator start battery.
240V sockets throughout
12V DC Cigar/Charger sockets throughout
4 x Electric bilge pumps
Engine room lights
Navigation equipment
Richie Angler Steering compass
Raymarine Tridata speed, Log and Depth
Raymarine Anemometer
Raymarine autopilot
Raymarine AXIOM Chart plotter multi-function display
Raymarine DSC VHF
Navigation lights
Anchor light
Barometer
Cobra Handheld VHF
Deck Gear
Teak companionway doors with clear tint sliding hatch over
Cockpit sole in teak
Hatch for engine room access
Cockpit floor lighting
Removable cockpit dining table with stainless steel support
Stainless steel pulpit and pushpit
Stainless steel Stanchions and single guard wire with gates to port and starboard
3 pairs of large stainless steel bollard cleats
Stainless steel fairleads
Stainless steel and teak bathing platform with bathing ladder
Fresh water shower on bathing platform
Solid teak laid foredeck and side decks
Lofrans electric windlass with chain
Stainless steel anchor roller
Anchor
Self draining anchor chain locker with stowage for fenders
Teak radar mast
Helmsman's seat with adjustable bolster
Navigators seat with adjustable bolster
Full set cockpit cushions
Exterior professionally re-varnished
Teak ensign staff
Warps
Fenders
Boat hook
Stainless Steel exhaust flaps
Canvas
High-quality multi-function stainless steel frame for:
Sprayhood
Full cockpit enclosure
Tender
Solid floored Zodiac rib with a Yamaha 2.5 outboard
Safety equipment
Plastimo Cruiser 6 person Liferaft (service next due in May 2025)
Horseshoe
Inflatable JONBUOY Danbuoy
Fire extinguishers to cabins, cockpit, and engine room
Electric bilge pumps with manual override
Manual bilge pump
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 Hamble, UK.
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