ACCOMODATION
The main cabin has single berths to Port and Starboard with a saloon table cleverly stowed under the Starboard deck. The table has the dual function of providing a large dining surface as well as providing the support if a double berth is required. The front of the cabin has space for four drawers in the centre flanked by one hanging locker to Port with a shore power socket and a shelved cupboard to Starboard. New interior shelving has been fitted and providing a comfortable backrest for the cabin seating. Individual lights are fitted as is a light within the anchor locker and hanging locker.
Opposite the galley is the enclosed heads compartment featuring a new Jabsco sea toilet and original Fairey slide out hand basin and tap for fresh water. A mirror is fitted as is a light and hook for oilskins and wet weather gear.
Entering the cabin via split doors a functional galley is to Port and features a sink, draining board, storage areas and two large cupboards for storage with two further small cupboards below. A single burner gas stove is fitted and space exists for a two burner hob, grill and oven. Shore power socket and cigar lighter socket.
NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Garmin 182C Colour GPS system 2002 Raymarine ST40 Bi-data Echo Sounder and Log 2002 Simrad RD68 VHF and combined DSC unit interfaced with GPS 2002 Lewmar 800W Anchor windlass 2003 New Engine Instrumentation 2002
FEATURES
New professionally laid teak decks in 2001/2. Teak laid cabin roof. New Cabin hatch fitted 2003 New toe rails 2003. Full Mechanical restoration during 2001/2 including steering, lubrication and engines. Shore-power fitted 2002 Automatic Fire extinguisher fitted in engine bay during 2002 Complete electrical rewiring including new engine instrumentation with lights, new switch panel and electrical status indicators, new interior lighting and all navigation lights, horn and navigational equipment. 2001/2 All new acrylic windows to cabin and windscreen Re-chromed original window frames, air scoops and cleats. New Huntsman badges fitted in Stainless steel New Fairey Badges to bows Hull professionally repainted 2003 Bilges repainted 2001/2 Interior refurbished and repainted 2003 New upholstery to cabin and cockpit seats New sea toilet fitted Curtains to all cabin windows New tailored close fitting Tonneau cover A period (removable) Radar Arch has been restored and fitted with a cockpit light new VHF whip aerial, horn, steaming and anchor lights as well as the GPS receiver. 4 man offshore Life raft available extra 25 gallon fresh water tank in bow Separate locker for gas with dedicated low level drain. Flares available extra 4 x Fenders Boathook New Anchor, chain and warp 2 x Mooring Warps Traditional style Compass Red ensign and staff
COMMENTS
This Huntsman 28 being one of the first built (Hull number 6) is one of only a handful to retain her original name from new. She was originally Lloyds registered under registration number 303349. The details can still be seen stamped into one of the cabin formers. She has undergone a complete restoration in 2001/2 and includes the following upgrades. This is a beautiful Fairey Huntsman 28 fitted with her original engines. She has benefited from a no expense spared restoration to her decks, hull and electrical systems and provides many admiring glances and comments from owners of modern yachts. A programme of restoration together with sensitive modernisation has taken place especially in the important areas of safety, navigation and comfort for the owner and his guests. Areas of attention still exist and include the completion of new cockpit engine covers and cockpit sole as well as the customisation of the galley area with an oven/grill installation. This Huntsman represents outstanding value for money and will provide the new owners with a very creditable boat. As a testament to the bullet proof nature of her hot moulded construction and Fairey’s aviation heritage an option exists to re engine her with engines up to 250HP without any modification to the basic structure of the boat. Owners who have chosen this modification have increased the speed potential up to 38 knots and beyond. Owners of Fairey boats benefit from a magnificent Owners Club with plenty of advice being available through the web site. A network of specialist firms is available who are capable of tackling all aspects of work on these fabulous classic boats. She underwent a full survey in 2003
MECHANICAL SYSTEMS
Twin Parsons Barracuda 100HP normally aspirated diesels with Parsons HG4 Hydraulic gearboxes. Fully restored during 2001/2 including a replacement gearbox to Starboard and new fuel lift pumps, new fuel feed pipes to and from both engines. Rewired to 4 new 110aH batteries installed in 2003. Overhauled alternators and starter motors. A top speed of 23 knots has been achieved during 2003 with a crew of three and ¾ full fuel tanks. Gearboxes Parsons HG4 Hydraulic gearboxes matched to engines. One replacement, one overhauled and reconditioned. Fuel System Twin 50 gallon (approximately) tanks with separate new deck fillers and feed pipes. New fuel feed pipes fitted to and from each engine during 2003. Steering Whitlock rod and gearbox solid link gearbox reconditioned and overhauled during 2001. Exhausts New Vetus exhaust pipes installed to both engines in 2003. Bilge Pumps 2 1000gph automatic pumps and one manual Whale Gusher pumps fitted.
