Huntsman 28ft - 'Chasseur'
Year: Built 1966 Hull No: 87
LOA: 27ft 3" 8.28m
Beam: 9ft 5" 2.89m
Draft: 2ft 10" 0.89m
Fuel: Approx 140 galls Diesel Fuel in twin tanks.
Pedigree/Construction
Fairey Marine hot moulded Huntsman hull no. 87 Built 1966 with swept teak laid decks in traditional Fairey style on plywood under deck.
This Huntsman had a major refit in 1990 to a high standard and is afloat for a few weeks annually, otherwise stored dry undercover.
The new engines were fitted in 2000, with chrome rocker covers,header tanks, engine coolers and some pipe work to top Mediterranean standards.
The cabin is laid out to this high standard with staying aboard in mind.
Specification
24 volt systems
VHF
Brookes & Gatehouse Focus system
GPS
Plotter
Steering compass
Automobile radio
Delta 30lb Anchor with chain & warp.
Electric Anchor winch
Gold leaf dress line
Simpson Lawrence traditional facility
Helm
Wheel & Engine controls all std. Fairey with dials & modern Navigation aids.
Machinery - On refit
Twin Cummins 6BT Diesel Engines, on rubber silent mounts giving a quite silent installation. These were fitted new and various parts chromed, to give a top class installation. Batteries & fuel system all fitted to the highest standards, Racor Filters etc etc.
Electrics
24 Volt. Four Batteries under helm sole, with key switches & cross over switching. Otherwise both engines operate independently.
Borg Warner Velvet Drive 72C gearboxes, driving stainless steel T-Met shafts through Bronze Fairey 'P' brackets, together with three bladed Equipoise propellers.
Fuel hose in A1 classification hose, Racor filters, manifold switching to facilitate operation off either tank. Fairey Fuel Tanks.
Electric & manual bilge pumps
Deck
Fore hatch
Usual fenders & deck warps
Anchor & Boat-hook
Ensign Staff
Cockpit
Helm & Crew double seats
Overall winter Cover and Toneau cover
Aft Seat Cushions and sundry Cushions
Remarks/Summary
Potential 'Fairey Classic fast launch purchasers' should view this Huntsman 28 to see for themselves her excellent standard and condition. She has a recent marine survey dated 9th February 2024
The twin Cummins Diesel Engines are modern and give reliable performance, whilst retaining the Classic Fairey Style, the Chrome engine finish makes her into the 'one and only' Fairey Huntsman 28 with this standard.
The fittings, standard of workmanship with the varnished cabin & cockpit woodwork, make this Huntsman 28 'right out' in a class of her own. The photos hardly give justice to her 'fantastic condition', which can only be appreciated on viewing and trial afloat.
Lying: Scotland on the Clyde Price: On request
