Fairey Huntsman 31 Aft Cabin
Professionally maintained
- Boat REF# · 346645
- LOA · 9.47m
- Year · 1972
- Construction · Wood laminate
- Underwater profile · Planing
- Berths · 4
- Engine · 2 x Diesel 212hp, Ford Sabre 212 (1972)
- Lying · Isle of Wight
Extra Details
| Designer | Alan Burnard |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fairey Marine |
| Lying | Isle of Wight |
| Fuel capacity | 894.0 ltr (196.7 G) Total - 4 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 182.0 ltr (40.0 G) Total - 2 Tanks |
| Last survey | 17/12/2025 |
Mechanical
| Engine | 2 x Diesel 212hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford Sabre 212 (1972) |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | Wheel |
| Prop(s) | 3 blade bronze |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 22 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 30 knots |
Recent engine overhaul
Dimensions
| LOA | 9.47m |
|---|---|
| LWL | 8.84m |
| Beam | 2.95m |
| Draft Max | 0.87m |
| Displacement | 5,000kg (11,025.0lbs) |
| Storage | Ashore |
Electrical Systems
24 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 4 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | Wood laminate |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Planing |
| Finish | 2 pack finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of single berths | 4 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Handbasin | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Manual) |
2 burner Electric cooker/stove
Accommodation
| Cooker/stove | |
|---|---|
| Sink | |
| Refrigerator | |
| Curtains | |
| Pressurised water system | |
| Hot water system | |
| Microwave |
2 burner Electric cooker/stove
Deck Gear
| Warps | |
|---|---|
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Instrument Covers |
Electric Quick windlass
2 anchors
(10kg Bruce and 15 lb Danforth)
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Radar | |
| VHF | |
| Chart plotter | |
| Autopilot | |
| Clock | |
| Barometer | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Echo sounder |
Safety Equipment
| Horn | |
|---|---|
| Boarding ladder |
3 bilge pumps (0 manual / 0 Electric)
Broker's Comments
The Fairey story began in aviation in 1915 in Southampton, England. Fairey Marine followed in 1946, initially to make use of the spare building shed capacity after wartime production ceased. Having perfected the hot moulding techniques on aircraft they turned to boats and the rest is history! The Fairey Owners Club documents it far better than I can!
The Fairey Huntsman 31 was their final design to use the hot moulded construction method. The first was built in 1967 and there were 32 hulls produced by Fairey in Southampton and then fitted out by various yards. This is hull number 28, moulded in 1972 but not launched until 1978, an aft cabin version and she really is a beauty!
On deck she looks smart, the brightwork and paintwork gleams, her teak decks appear tight, clean and in good order and that hull is just stunning! Following survey in 2023 the hull was professionally sheathed as a precautionary measure and she has been surveyed again since.
Down below she has that classic Fairey interior that is unmistakable. Her cushions are stored at home so she may look a little sparse in photographs but as on deck she is smart, clean and tidy and feels very dry and fresh.
This is a lovely, well cared for example of an iconic design and she will turn heads wherever she goes. She's warm and dry in a boatshed, come and have a look!
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
10 years
Why are you selling her?
Owners age
Where have you sailed her?
Solent, South coast UK