1989 Fairey Spearfish MKIII – “Spearious”
Road Legal Trailer Included
August 2023 Survey
A fine example of the iconic Fairey Spearfish MKIII, Spearious combines pedigree design, robust construction, and extensive recent investment to present a rare opportunity for discerning buyers.
Built in 1989 and boasting classic Fairey lines, this 30ft deep-V motor yacht delivers the performance and sea-keeping for which Alan Burnard’s designs are renowned. Her twin Sabre 225hp six-cylinder diesel engines provide confident handling and strong cruising performance, while her comprehensively updated systems and recent Coppercoat antifoul ensure she is ready for many more seasons afloat.
The boat is in very good condition, having been stored inside an air-conditioned barn for nine months of the year under her current ownership.
Principal Dimensions
Length: 30ft
Beam: 9ft 3in
Draft: 3ft 6in
Designer: Alan Burnard
HIN: LR/0393/SOU/86
Machinery
Engines: 2 x Sabre 225hp six-cylinder diesels
Full service history with extensive works (2019–2025)
Recent upgrades including intercoolers, turbos, Morse cables, exhaust, and new batteries (2025)
Electronics & Navigation
Autohelm ST50 Tridata (depth & speed)
Autohelm ST50 Compass
MLR FX412 GPS
Raymarine Axiom 9 GPS plotter
Nasa Marine SX35 VHF with DSC
Horn
Sterling Marine battery charger
Eberspacher 12v diesel heater
Equipment & Inventory
Covers: Overall cockpit cover & camper cover
Anchoring: 24.5lb CQR with galvanised chain & nylon warp
Trailer: Road legal trailer (serviced 2022)
Recent Maintenance Highlights
2023: Hull shot-blasted & Coppercoat applied (October), cover washed & reproofed
2024: Full engine service (April), new Morse cables, exhaust, ladder steps, steering wheel cover
2025: 4 new 12V XV31MF batteries, new header tank
Circa £23,750 spent on maintenance (2019–2025)
Condition
Accompanied by a recent survey (August 2023), Spearious has benefitted from diligent ownership and a continual programme of maintenance and upgrades. Her engines, systems, and hull are all presented in very good order, supported by careful storage and upkeep.
Recent Maintenance
2019
Engine service
Turbos serviced
Two new dipsticks (Borgwarner)
2020
4 Batteries (2020)
2 new intercoolers, housings, air filters, and gaskets
2021
Engine service (inc replacing starboard engine cylinder head)
3 new bilge pumps fitted
New impellers fitted
One turbo repaired
New VHF transceiver
New battery isolator switches
New bilge pump float switcih and switch at panel
New Raymarine unit inc transducer
2022
Trailer service
2023
Wash and reproof boat cover
Hull shot blasted
Coppercoat applied (October)
2024
Engine service (April)
New exhaust tube to port engine
New steering wheel cover
New steps fitted to ladder
New Morse cables to both engines
New grease tubes to driveshafts
2025
New 12V XV31MF Batteries x 4
New header tank
Disclaimer
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 deemed VAT paid.
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
This boat is lying in Anglesey, Wales.
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