This 2001 Swordsman 37 is in excellent condition after a major winter refit which included a full engine bay refurbishment with new and improved Cummins Quantum common rail engines, a new super yacht quality stainless steel radar arch with Raymarine Radar, new batteries, and new bathing platform with teak treads.
She has been lovingly maintained since new and this is reflected in the professionally maintained varnish work and newly flow coated bilges with new sea cocks (2008). She won first prize for Best Presented Swordsman in the 2003 Fairey Owners Club Concourse D'Elegance and is presented for sale with all the goodies you would expect on a boat of this stature.
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Builder: Swordsman Marine Ltd
Designer: Alan Burnard
Accommodation
Classical accommodation layout by Fairey designer, Alan Bernard. Featuring many modern options which have been sympathetically included to maintain the perfect aesthetics of this reproduction classic. The interior is finished to the highest of standards by craftsmen using wood throughout.
Teak interior joinery with teak and cherry flooring throughout. Teak interior joinery and teak trims on laminate work surfaces. High quality fabric vinyl headlining.
Varnish work professionally maintained (most recent 2008)
Aft Cabin with large 66 x 5 double berth, hanging locker, lockers to port and starboard of berth, dressing table with storage, large opening window.
Aft Heads (ensuite) White acrylic hand basin with mixer tap and shower, shower pump, teak shower grating, flushing large bowl marine toilet, white laminate surfaces throughout, mirror, opening window.
Forward Cabin with spacious 66 vee berth with 4 cushions/twin berths, stowage under bunk, large hanging locker, dressing table with stowage, mirror, teak and holly floor, opening Lewmar hatch.
Saloon with Alcantara upholstery, spacious U settee converting to double berth, handmade teak dining table, folding to coffee table on adjustable pedestal, storage under settee, easy access bar, 240v and 12v electric panels, access panels in flooring, opening windows and Lewmar overhead hatch.
Forward Heads with white acrylic hand basin with mixer tap and shower, shower pump, teak shower grating, flushing large bowl marine toilet, white laminate surfaces throughout, mirror, lockers, towel rail. Galley with dual stainless steel sink with cover, hot and cold water mixer tap, white laminate working surface trimmed in teak, four burner cooker with grill and oven, 55 litre fridge with freezer compartment, drawers and lockers. Hot and cold pressurised water system in galley and heads
12 volt water pumps and accumulator tank
8 gallon calorifier with 240v Immersion heater
Electrical power points in cabins
240 volt electrical system
Shore power with lead, RCD protected
Electrical supply in engine room
Distribution panel in saloon
Cockpit and Exterior
Teak companionway doors with clear sliding hatches, forward facing upholstered Captains chairs which are reversible for in port socialising are mounted on cockpit lockers (one containing a large second fridge), two large aft cockpit seats with copious stowage under and teak laid tops
Teak toe rail, cockpit sole and decking.
Hydraulically lifting cockpit floor for full access to engines with hydraulic system fully refurbished and new safety mechanism 2008 Deep vee 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
Easy open water and fuel deck fillers
Port and starboard navigation lights
Steaming light and anchor light
Stainless steel ensign holder
Wide 15 teak side decks
Large teak foredeck good for mooring and anchoring
Gas locker with deck access
Cockpit Floor Lighting
22lb Bruce anchor with 30 metre chain
Electric anchor windlass and capstan
Backup manual bilge pump
Isophthalic resin and gel coats, end grain balsa reinforced for sound and insulation properties
Hull Guard
Custom made teak mast with signal halyards
Custom super yacht quality stainless steel radar arch (new 2008)
Custom made polished aluminium windshield
1 stainless steel pulpit
1 stainless steel boarding ladder, with teak treads
New (2008) bathing platform with teak treads
2.5 teak rubbing strake all round
Teak handrails on cabin tops
Six large stainless steel bollard cleats
Four stainless steel fairleads
Stainless steel anchor roller and stowage for anchor
Self draining anchor locker with easy access and stowage for fenders
Two Lewmar polished aluminium hatches
Entertainment equipment
Stereo/CD FM/MW/LW plus four speakers
Flat screen TV
Sony Playstation/DVD Player
Navigation equipment equipment
Raymarine Log and Depth
Raymarine Auto Pilot (Colour)
Raymarine Radar installed 2008
Raymarine Radar Plotter
Raymarine Flux gate and GPS
Raymarine GMDSS VHF with aerial
Yeoman Plotter
Navtex
Engines and Helm
The new twin 5.9 litre Cummins QSB5.9-380 in line 6 Cylinder, Turbocharged/Aftercooled engines were installed and commissioned in Spring 2008 by Cummins themselves. These new engines feature a high pressure common rail fuel system which virtually eliminates start up white smoke and black smoke, improves fuel economy and significantly reduces noise. The engines have four valves per cylinder, which allows the engine to breathe easier for increased acceleration and torque.
The new engines have been installed with Cummins SmartCraft instrumentation providing data on engine speed, oil pressure and engine load.
The engines are interfaced with 1.5 to 1 down angle gear boxes, 1.75 Met 25 shafts, shaft seals (new 2008), three blade bronze handed propellers, bronze flush mounted P brackets, Raycor fuel filters, large clear top seawater strainers above water line, high quality engine room sound insulation (refurbished 2008) and handed oil dipsticks.
Newly flow coated bilges with new sea cocks (2008)
Remote fresh water reservoirs - new 2008
1 x engine start battery - new 2008
3 x deep cycle domestic 12 volt batteries - new 2008
2 x 100 amp alternators
Battery master and link switches
Distribution panel in main saloon
Three bilge pumps
Sockets in saloon and cockpit
High quality lighting throughout
Engine room fan
25 amp battery charger
Navigation lights, Anchor light
Dual lever throttle and shift control
Audible alarms for all systems
Six spoke wheel
Hydraulic steering
Tank Tender for fuel and water contents
Switches for navigation lights, horn etc
The Heritage of Fairey
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.
The New Swordsman
The heritage of Fairey has provided the soundest of platforms, but times and materials have moved on.
A sleek new cabin roof has replaced that of the working boat. It is designed to ensure that the deceptive 'gentleman's launch' look, so popular with motor and yachtsmen alike, is retained on the Swordsman 37.
For construction the latest honeycomb fibreglass techniques are employed, which produce a stronger but lighter hull. The weight reduction allows for the larger tanks required by today's owners and families. The material also more accurately simulates the softer ride normally only experienced in wooden boats. Engine design has evolved, with lighter diesel engines generating greater power. The latest QSB Quantum Cummins engines allow speeds up to 33 knots, and passage speeds in excess of 26 knots.
Safety and Seaworthines
Safety is of paramount concern to all who go to sea. The Swordsman answers those safety factors in a number of ways.
The hull has a proven record for being 'sea kindly' and resilient. You will probably give up before she does! The ride is designed to be comfortable, ensuring that you and your guests can relax and feel confident in the boat.
Considerable thought has gone into the accessible side decks and grab rails, enabling crew to move easily and safely around the decks.
New horseshoes 2008
New engine room fire extinguishers 2008
New fire extinguishers in each cabin and cockpit 2008
Disclaimer
Nicolle Associates offer 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.
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