Fairey Spearfish 30ft - 2 berth sports cruiser - NEW instruction
Year: 1973
LOA: 31' 6" (9.1m)
Beam: 9’ 6” (2.97m)
Draft: 2’ 10” (0.87m)
Displacement: 4.5 tons
Hull number 30
Construction
Glass reinforced plastic Hull & Deck (GRP) with internal & cockpit wood trim giving a blend of wood to this classic Fairey design.
In 2013, twin engines replaced with Cummins 6BTA 270HP approx. marine units.
Machinery
Twin 270HP approx Cummins Marine Diesels, with BorgWarner 72C 1:1 gearboxes, fitted in 2013.
Two new shafts driving three bladed propellers.
Central fuel Tank and twin side tanks totalling 630 litres approx
Four batteries, 24 Volt system, two to each engine
Racor (water trap) filters fitted to each engine fuel supply.
Two engine bay, Auto Fire Extinguishers
Cathodic Protection Anodes fitted with bonding wiring.
Electrics
Four 24 volt Batteries with isolator switching. Only one set powers the auxiliaries, spring loaded cross over switch, so that all four may start one engine. The ship's switching panel is inside the cabin door, fused with 12 Volt & 24 Volt items.
Bilge pumps
1 Auto Electric bilge pump 1.1/2” diameter Engine Bay
2 Auto Electric bilge pump ½” diameter Aft
1 hand pump 1.1/2” diameter in engine bay
Helm
The dashboard is laid out in Classic 'Fairey Style', with easy view of each engine gauge, with the Morse throttle controls in the natural position of the right hand.
Rev. counters + hour meters, oil pressure, engine water temperature, turbo boost pressure all set into a new console in the larger, later style with more space and integral foot rest.
Navigational aids are positioned within the console.
Fairey Rod & Bevel box Steering system.
Navigation Equipment
Echo Sounder
GPS chart plotter
Compass
VHF
Galley
Fresh water tank, supplies pressurised water to Galley, heads and hose attachment in aft cockpit
Hot water with calorifier off starboard engine
Plate & cup storage
Small washing up sink
Accommodation
The cabin is entered from the cockpit to starboard and down two steps. From forward are two single berths in a U-shaped configuration with a possible dining table in between and stowage under. The table can be lowered to form a comfortable double berth with an infill cushion. Padded backrests outboard support varnished teak fronted cave lockers. The cabin interior was completely replaced with new windows, lockers, headlining and upholstery in 2013.
The main cabin roof has a ventilation hatch. The interior is light and has an airy feel with the full-length windows. The heads compartment has a door on the port side. The manual sea toilet is mounted on a plinth within the compartment, with shelf behind, toilet sea-cocks are under the plinth.
Cockpit
The cockpit/helm has excellent visibility through the classic trademark Fairey curved screen. A raised step is supplied for the helmsman and she has two dark blue cover cloth upholstered seats, a single for the helm and double alongside. The cockpit is covered in teak form decking. All new hatches, seats and cushions in 2013.
Deck Equipment
Stainless steel bow, stern, cabin top and screen hand rails
Tonneau cover
Usual complement of fenders and warps/lines
Owners Remark
This Spearfish has a full file of history having been used by the RUC and PSNI on Lough Erne for many years. The boat was stripped back to the bare hull inside and out in 2010-2013 and has been coated in epoxy Gelshield underwater and gelcoat inside. With this example of the classic Spearfish being as close to new as is possible to get in 2013, Lady Grey has been cherished since the rebuild was completed.
Summary
An opportunity to purchase one of the rare all GRP Fairey Classic Cruisers. She has the advantage of the later Cummins 6BT marine engines and a complete rebuild only a few years ago. She is very much a 'press & go' Classic Fairey in use this season. A really cracking example of the ever popular classic Spearfish. Sensible offers invited.
Lying: Currently afloat in Chichester Price: On Application Please
