Nicolle Associates | |
Saltmakers House, Hamble Point Marina, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NB, UK | |
Contact: | Nicolle Associates |
Telephone: | Reveal Telephone Number |
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£95,000 | | |
Status: | Available |
Location: | Yarmouth UK |
Reference: | 8703201 |
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.
Vessel name: | Midnight Blue |
Builder: | Fairey |
Make: | Fairey |
Model: | Huntsman 28 |
Constructed: | 1967 |
Cabins: | 1 |
Heads: | 1 |
No. of engines: | 2 |
Engine model: | Sabre Perkins |
Engine power: | 430.0 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Maximum Speed: | 32 knots |
Nominal length: | 28' |
Length over all: | 28' |
Beam: | 8' |
Maximum draft: | 2' |
Draft, drive up: | 2' |
Hull material: | Wood |
Hull type: | Deep Vee |
Fuel capacity: | 400 Litres |
Water capacity: | 40 Litres |
D cor:
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.
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.
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
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 VAT not applicable due to age.
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
This boat is lying in Yarmouth, Isle of Wight.
2023 Nicolle Associates