The last Huntsman 31
Photo library of 2020 refurbishment available
PRICE REDUCED December 2022 - Owner is motivated to sell as he already has his next boat
The Fairey Huntsman 31 is renowned for its excellent performance and seakeeping qualities. This beautiful example of these enduring classics is powered by twin Ford Sabre 180hp diesel engines and has recently been refurbished by its present owner and is ready for this summer.
The last Huntsman 31
Photo library of 2020 refurbishment available
PRICE REDUCED December 2022 - Owner is motivated to sell as he already has his next boat
The Fairey Huntsman 31 is renowned for its excellent performance and seakeeping qualities. This beautiful example of these enduring classics is powered by twin Ford Sabre 180hp diesel engines and has recently been refurbished by its present owner and is ready for this summer.
This Fairey Huntsman "Sabre Knight" was the last H31 built, and more recently she was laid up ashore for many years and had a comprehensive re-build and re-fit during 2020.
Recent work carried out on this Huntsman 31 includes:
Hull re-laid and polished
New upholstery and furnishings throughout
Full hull re-paint and anti-fouled
Engines serviced
Injectors cleaned
New anodes
3 x new bilge pumps
New batteries
Partial re-wire
Windows removed, polished and re-sealed
New heads with Electric WC
New galley with induction hob
New impellers
All interior woodwork French polished
New calorifier
New starter motors
New stainless braided fuel hoses
New stainless fuel tanks
New waste and holding tanks
All stainless fittings, props, and accessories were removed and machine polished
New stainless anchor and controls
Accommodation
The accommodation offers four berths in two cabins. In main saloon, two settee berths. There is a stowage locker in the forepeak. Saloon table. Galley to starboard. Stainless steel sink with hot and cold pressurised water system with new calorifier. Two burner electric induction hob. There is no gas aboard. Separate heads compartment with new electric marine toilet and washbasin. Steps up to cockpit. Helm position to port. Steps down to aft cabin with two single berths.
Mechanical Systems
Located under the cockpit sole, twin Ford Sabre 180hp six-cylinder diesel engines. Freshwater cooled via heat exchangers.
Shaft drive to three-bladed propellers. (Repolished)
Single lever Morse control to each engine.
New stainless braided fuel hoses.
4 x fuel tanks. Total 150 gallons
Water tank 200 litre
Hot water from new calorifier.
Black water tank 100 litre
Electrical Systems
Charged by engine alternators
240 volt shorepower system
24V DC system
New 12 volt panel.
Deck Equipment
Stainless steel pulpit and guardrails
Stainless steel anchor with stainless chain
Stainless steel coachroof grabrails
Helm and navigator's seat, with passenger seating behind
Various warps and fenders
Stainless steel fender baskets
Wood radar mast
Cover plus full cover with windows
Navigation Equipment
Steering compass
Navigation lights
Construction
Fairey Marine hot moulded mahogany hull, white painted. Planing hull with spray chines. Varnished rubbing strakes. Wooden superstructure with varnished coamings. Teak laid deck. Centre cockpit. Wheel steering. The boat has been maintained and kept to her original design. It is rare to find a classic craft in this original condition.
Recent Work Carried Out
Hull re-laid and polished
New upholstery and furnishings throughout
Full hull re-paint and anti-fouled
Engines serviced
Injectors cleaned
New anodes
3 x new bilge pumps
New batteries
Partial re-wire
Windows removed, polished and re-sealed
New heads with Electric WC
New galley with induction hob
New impellers
All interior woodwork French polished
New calorifier
New starter motors
New stainless braided fuel hoses
New stainless fuel tanks
New waste and holding tanks
All stainless fittings, props, and accessories were removed and machine polished
New stainless anchor and controls
