Nicolle Associates | |
Saltmakers House, Hamble Point Marina, Southampton, Hampshire, SO31 4NB, UK | |
Contact: | Nicolle Associates |
Telephone: | Reveal Telephone Number |
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£150,000 | | |
Status: | Available |
Tax Status: | Tax Paid |
Location: | Hamble Hampshire UK |
Reference: | 8313626 |
Developed from the Fairey Marine and James Bond stable, this Swordsman 40 is ideal for taking some overdue holiday. She is presented in excellent condition and is powered by twin Cummins six-cylinder 450hp turbo diesel marine engines.
The Swordsman 40 uses the GRP Fairey 'Dagger' hull design which was originally a military boat also used by customs and police. The seakeeping shape of the immensely strong hull is highly respected for boats of this size giving very comfortable passage making.
Her aft cabin superstructure designed by Alan Burnard the renowned Fairey Marine naval architect gives this Swordsman 40 pleasing classical lines. She sleeps six in a large aft ensuite double, a convertible U-shaped saloon, and a forward V berth with an additional day head.
Navigation equipment by Raymarine includes radar/chart plotter, GPS, autopilot, depth, log, and Icom DSC VHF.
The deck of this Swordsman 40 is complemented by a stainless steel and teak bathing platform with ladder. Anchor equipment includes a Lofrans deluxe electric windlass. She has canvas work for all seasons which includes a sprayhood, full cockpit tent, and a tonneau cover. Complete with Backpack dinghy, oars and Yard Trailer.
This Swordsman 40 has been well maintained by her experienced owner including an engine out / engine room refit (2018/19), new helm, nav. and cockpit cushions (2014) new Aft cabin mattress (2015, hardly used), new cockpit table (2014). She benefits from being stored inside over winter and was last varnished in 2020. New batteries and Victron "Blue Smart" chargers with Bluetooth monitoring App. (April 2022).
Owners' Comments
Maverick has been a fabulous boat to own over the past 10 years. A very sociable boat, the large cockpit is perfect for entertaining seating 6 very comfortably, 8 at a push. Comfortable for 4 to cruise on for a couple of weeks, each couple with their own double cabin, heads, and shower.
She cruises at 24 to 25 knots with the engines sitting at a very comfortable 1900 rpm which enables you to cover large distances very quickly and economically. In our experience, she uses just 75 lph at cruising speed, exceptional for a 40-footer.
I have to mention her sea keeping. I ve not owned a boat like her before. The exceptionally strong construction, deep V hull and flare in the bow combine to give a ride that s comfortable and confidence inspiring. It s not uncommon to go out in 20 knots of wind, cruise at 24 knots and come in afterwards with completely dry teak decks. Quite remarkable.
She s a modern classic. All the looks of the 60 s combined with the practicalities and reliability of modern build and construction. She is admired wherever she goes and never fails to turn heads.
Full engine out refit included:
Engine out
Engine room repainted
Cylinder head off, cylinders checked, head replaced with new seals
Engine stripped and repainted
New pipework
New engine mounts
New oil & filters
Gearbox & propshaft out
Gearbox opened and checked, new seals
New oil to gearbox
Engine/gearbox/propshaft realigned on rebuild
Brokers' Comments
In 2002 I was the first purchaser of a GRP Swordsman and have since sold many of these boats; Our brokerage and maintenance business has also supported many owners of these boats over the last 20 years from our Hamble Point Marina base (original home of Fairey Marine) which means that we have extensive knowledge of the operation and maintenance of these craft and are able to help buyers and owners in every respect.
The Fairey "Dagger" hull provides excellent sea keeping as recognised by this Swordsman 40's RCD Category B Offshore certification - A boat given category B is considered to be designed to operate in winds up to force 8 (Beaufort scale) and the associated wave heights (significant wave heights up to and including 4m).
The price of this Swordsman 40 is discounted to reflect the fact that this boat will need a new teak (or synthetic teak) deck before too long.
Of all the Swordsman variants this is by far the best option with the benefit of a large cockpit for entertaining and is the most economical to maintain and operate of the Swordsman 40 motor yachts.
She benefits from a custom yard cradle.
This Swordsman 40 is UK VAT paid (2011) with all original documentation for secure transfer of Title
Vessel name: | Maverick |
Builder: | Swordsman |
Model: | Swordsman 40 |
Constructed: | 2003 |
Cabins: | 2 |
No. of engines: | 2 |
Engine model: | Cummins |
Engine power: | 900.0 |
Fuel type: | Diesel |
Cruising Speed: | 25 knots |
Maximum Speed: | 36 knots |
Nominal length: | 40' |
Length over all: | 40' |
Beam: | 11' |
Maximum draft: | 4' |
Draft, drive up: | 2' |
Hull material: | Glass Fibre |
Hull type: | Deep Vee |
Fuel capacity: | 1050 Litres |
Water capacity: | 270 Litres |
DECOR:
Teak interior joinery with teak and holly flooring to fore cabin, saloon and aft cabin
High quality fabric
Alcantara head lining
White laminate working surface trimmed in teak to galley
White laminate joinery with teak trim
SALOON:
Light & airy with two opening windows
Lewmar hatch over (with removable fly screen)
Spacious "U" settee converting to double berth
Alcantara upholstery
Handmade teak dining table, folding to coffee table
Storage under settee
Easy access bar
Illuminated 230v and 12v distribution panel with breakers
Tank Tender for fuel and water contents
GALLEY:
Four burner gas hob
SMEV gas oven
12 VDC - Engel 75 litre fridge with freezer compartment *
12 VDC - Vitrifigo Cockpit fridge *
* note, the above 12 VDC appliances and appliances like a 12VDC mobile phone car charger can be conveniently powered from the boats 12 VDC system
Sure-Cal Calorifier providing hot water from either engine or shore power
Two bowl stainless steel sink
Hot and cold water mixer tap
Drawers and lockers
Teak inset cover for sink
Teak plate, cup and utensils holder
Teal kitchen towel holder
DAY HEAD:
Acrylic hand basin with mixer tap and shower
Shower pump
Flushing large bowl marine toilet
Plenty of storage
Opening window
FORE CABIN:
Spacious 6' 6" V berth
Large hanging locker
Numerous lockers above bunks
Dressing table and mirror with stowage
Windows and opening
Lewmar hatch over (with removable fly screen)
AFT CABIN:
Large 6' 6" x 5' double berth
4" mattresses (new 2015, hardly used)
Hanging locker
Lockers over bunk
Dressing table with storage
Lockers over dressing table
Large windows with openings
AFT HEAD:
Acrylic hand basin with mixer tap and shower
Shower pump
Shower curtains
Teak shower grating
Flushing large bowl marine toilet
3 large lockers
Opening window
HULL
Deep "V" hull laminated with Isophthalic resin and foam core in topsides
All bottom stringers, longitudinals and engine beds to original Lloyds specification as used in military hulled "Dagger"
Hull to deck laminated together
Three sets of spray rails for dry ride
DECK
Isophthalic resin and gel coats, end grain balsa reinforced for sound and insulation properties
Teak decks (The price of this Swordsman 40 is discounted to reflect the fact that this boat will need a new teak (or synthetic teak) deck before too long.)
Stainless Steel Windscreen and Side Screen
Nicolle Associates offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
This vessel is VAT paid.
As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
This boat is lying in Hamble, England.
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