This stunningly presented 1977 Fairey Super Swordsman classic motor yacht sleeps four in an ensuite aft double cabin and forward V berth with additional day head and benefits from warm air heating and full standing headroom throughout. She is powered by twin Ford Sabre turbo diesel engines 210 hp each with Borg Warner Velvet Drive hydraulic gearboxes.
A great example of this true classic, built in 1977 and importantly the last Super Swordsman to come off the Fairey Marine production line, hull number 57. The Fairey Super Swordsman has earned a reputation as being a superb sea boat, having spacious accommodation and possessing a fine performance.
This Fairey Super Swordsman is carefully maintained to original standards, stored inside ashore over winter and is mechanically in fine order.
Her electronics all work well, navigation equipment includes GPS / Chart plotter, Radar, Autopilot and VHF Radio.
Recent maintenance includes:
New oil, fuel filters etc.
New stainless steel fuel and water fillers
Both bathrooms refitted (2013)
New electric WC's (2013)
New 24v Panel / Fuseboard (2013)
New Delta anchor (2014)
New self-launching anchor system (2014)
Starboard turbo (completely refurbished 2015)
Liferaft fully serviced and certified (2015)
New flares (2015)
Electronic hand held anchor winch control (New 2016)
The only outstanding maintenance that we are aware of is the steering compass. (there are three electronic compasses on board)
British registered for secure transfer of Title
Adrian Nicolle has been a Professional Yacht Broker for many years; Adrian Nicolle founded Nicolle Associates in 2001.
An experienced sailor (200gt commercially endorsed Master of Yachts) having extensively raced sailing yachts internationally and cruised motor yachts in many areas including the canal system through the length of France, he has served on the executive board of the Royal Southern Yacht Club as Chairman of Sailing and at Cowes Week as Chief Race Officer.
His background is from a customer focused and service led industry and has a broad range of management skills having grown companies from start up to London stock exchange listed businesses with over 200 employees.
While handling most types of yacht sales, Adrian specialises in large sail and motor yachts; he has the marketing and conveyance knowledge, experience, expertise and integrity to represent your needs before, during and long after your purchase.
Contact Adrian Nicolle by email using the link below, or at DDI +44 (0)23 8115 7013, M +44 (0)77 6883 4664 for more details.
Please contact Adrian Nicolle at +44 (0)23 8115 7013
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Boat Name
SALTWATER LADY
Specs
Builder: Fairey Marine
Designer: Alan Burnard
Flag of Registry: United Kingdom
Dimensions
Beam: 11 ft 5 in
Maximum Draft: 3 ft 0 in
Engines
Total Power: 420 HP
Engine 1:
Engine Brand: Ford Sabre
Engine Model: Turbo
Engine Type: Inboard
Location: Starboard
Drive Type: Shaft Drive
Engine Power: 210 HP
Engine 2:
Engine Brand: Ford Sabre
Engine Model: Turbo
Engine Type: Inboard
Engine/Fuel Type: Diesel
Location: Port
Drive Type: Shaft Drive
Engine Power: 210 HP
Construction
Hull is of 9x1/8th" Agba Mahogany Laminates.
Marine Ply superstructure.
Teak Deck.
Teak aft cabin exterior roof.
Accommodation
Fabric upholstery (Blue with white piping)
Curtains
Carpet
Folding mahogany saloon table
Hanging lockers fore and aft
Central Heating
2 x separate heads compartments
2 burner gas cooker, oven and grill (new)
Galley sink
Refrigerator
Stereo with speakers below and in cockpit
Hot and cold pressurised water system
Mechanical
2 x Ford Sabre turbo diesel engines 210 hp each
Borg Warner Velvet Drive hydraulic gearboxes
Shore Power with mains sockets throughout
Pressurised water system from calorifier
Eberspacher heating outlets in all cabins
Stainless steel GRP sheathed "wing" fuel tanks
Stainless steel fresh water tank
Whitlock rod and gear steering
Morse single lever gear/throttle controls
Navigational Equipment
Raymarine chart plotter
Raytheon radar
Raymarine autopilot
Furuno GPS
Icom VHF radio
B&G speed and depth
Steering compass
Electrical
4 x 12v batteries
Battery charger
Shore power
Heritage
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.
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.
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.