Motor yachts
Fairey Marine Huntsman 28
(REF: 5243)£69500
Full specification
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Fairey Marine Huntsman 28 built in 1966, hull No. 87.
Major rebuild in 1990 and used very little since that time, spending most of this period stored undercover.
New Cummins 209hp diesels fitted in 2000. Now only 250 hours.
The Huntsman was designed by Alan Burnard for Fairey Marine Ltd, inspired by the offshore race boats from Ray Hunt in the preceding years with a deep V-hull and elegant classic lines. Made famous with successes in the Cowes-Torquay race and the famous boat chase in the James Bond film ‘From Russia With Love’.
A truly iconic British yacht design that went on to become the must have power boat of the period.
A smart and elegant example of this true classic power boat which has been used extensively throughout the 2025 season with voyages to the Isles of Scilly and other regular trips up and down the south coast. The boat performed impeccably throughout the season cruising comfortably and economically at 25 knots and taking on some very rough sea conditions at times with no concerns.
Currently in undercover protected storage for the winter. 2024 survey available.
Length on Deck 27’3” / 8.28m
Beam 9’5” / 2.89m
Draft 2’10” / 0.89m
Accommodation
Berths and Headroom
2 x single berths in the cabin with an infill to create a very large double berth.
General Description
Centreline companionway into the cabin with heads compartment to port and galley space to starboard.
U-shaped settee berths in the saloon with an infill to create a large double berth when in port.
Curtains on all windows for privacy.
Varnished mahogany joinery in the saloon with shelf space under the side decks.
Galley
Varnished mahogany galley area has a single stainless sink with hot and cold pressurised water. No fixed stove but space for a portable gas stove for example.
Custom built varnished mahogany shelving for crockery.
Heads
Heads compartment with full standing headroom.
Simpson Lawrence manual sea toilet discharges directly overboard. Pull out hand basin with hot and cold pressurised water. Pull out tap can be used as a shower.
Machinery and systems
Engines
2 x Cummins 6BT5.9M 209hp 6cyl turbo charged diesels installed new in 2000.
Engine hours approximately 250hrs.
Stainless steel rocker covers, header tanks and heat exchangers.
Borg Warner Velvet Drive 72C hydraulic gearboxes with stainless shafts to 3 blade bronze Equipoise propellers.
Cruising speed of 25 knots, top speed of 32 knots @ 1800rpm.
New starter motor on the port engine in 2025. Full engine service 2025.
Twin Racor fuel filters, plumbed to keep each engine and fuel tank isolated but with changeover valves if required to operate of either tank.
Tanks
400 litres of diesel in 2 x GRP tanks under the aft cockpit sole.
150 litres of fresh water in a stainless steel tank.
Batteries and Electrics
4 x 115ah Exide 12 volt batteries for engine starting and domestic use. Wired for 24 volt power supply.
Charging from engine alternators.
Mastervolt ChargeMaster 24-20 smart regulated 240 volt battery charger when connected to shore power.
Steering
Original rod and gear steering system with twin bronze rudders.
Very light and precise steering even at full speed.
Domestic Systems
Domestic hot water with a Sigmar Marine calorifier heated via one main engine or a 240 volt immersion coil.
Construction
Hull
Hot moulded diagonal Agba, believed to be 5 laminations, bonded with resorcinol glue. This was the typical Fairey method of construction and created a light but very strong hull.
Topsides finished with a sprayed AwlGrip finish, professionally applied in previous ownership.
Mahogany centreline structure with stringers and frames bonded to the hull internally for strength.
External spray rails and chine rails glued and screwed to the hull.
Laminated and varnished hardwood transom.
Varnished teak toe rails and rubbing strake all round.
Decks & Superstructure
Swept teak deck screwed and glued over a marine plywood subdeck. Seams payed with butyl rubber.
Chromed bronze deck fittings, cleats and fairleads.
Coachroof made with marine plywood coamings and coachroof deck finished externally in a gloss white paint.
Chromed bronze window frames in the coamings with large chromed bronze ventilation scoops for the engine space.
Original elegant windscreen with a chromed bronze frame and varnished mahogany grab rails on the sides.
Open aft cockpit elegantly laid out with seating around the aft end and on the engine box. Two small teak folding tables fit one each side giving space to sit for a meal without blocking movement fore and aft through the cockpit.
Equipment
Sestrel steering compass
Raymarine Dragonfly 5 chart plotter
B&G Focus sounder and log
Shipmate VHF
Clock and barometer
Wynn Clear View revolving windscreen
4 x Rule Popro automatic 900GPH bilge pumps
Henderson MkV manual bilge pump
Delta 30lb anchor with chain
Lewmar electric anchor windlass
Fenders
Mooring warps
Boat hook
Ensign and staff
Cockpit seating cushions
Sprayhood with frame
Summer tonneau cover from windscreen to transom
Full cockpit cover with frame and standing headroom over the cockpit
Full winter cover
Twin varnished teak cockpit tables
Fixed transom mounted bathing ladder
Bunk and berth cushions
Simpson Lawrence manual sea toilet
Galley sink with hot and cold pressurised water
Crockery and cutlery
Heavy duty yard trolley/trailer
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