Recent Works and Details direct in from Owners
Both Fuel Tanks Removed and cleaned, Paint removed, fron Tank Bottoms,Pressure tested,
Bottoms Prepared for painting and 7 coats of two pack epoxy paint applied. Tanks
Refitted in to boat onto new neoprene Sheet pads. ( Photos Available )
The above gives an Idea of how well the boat is cared for. The following photos were taken whilst ashore
for the latest of these works.
Smart entry, tripple spray rails and slight return to chine,
Bow prop fitted, ( This had had a full overhaul recently)
Stern gear all cleaned,
Close up of the just cleaned Props, and serviced "Ambassador" rope cutters fitted aft of the Bronze "p" Bracket.
Decent new Hull anode fitted, these are all bonded internally.
aft end, Boots on the exhaust exits exit just under the clean water line of the hull aft so noise is reduced and most soot, is taken out of exhaust.. the trim tabs are just having new anodes fitted as well.
medium Vee to hull aft, , note counter rotating props, and small spade rudders behind each prop.
aft deck seating and locker boxes starboard side aft, all "Up Together" ( Covers removed for photo.)
same to port, note very recent Simpson extending arm davits, will be complete witha 2.80 Dinghy. deck hatch is escape from aft cabin
NEW windlass recently complete with new Heavy Stainless deck plate. , deck switches as well as remote controls at lower and upper helms,
Recent 40m ( longer than standard)Calibrated decent chain with s/s swivel,
easy flat deck, escape hatch forward, and Three static vents to lower accommodation,
The main screens are three FLAT panels so vision is undistorted,
very smart recent set of sun cushions up here..
Popular spot !!
starboard side deck looking aft, note the nice grab rail along top edge, and neat fly bridge cover
port side deck looking forward, the guard wires were all replaced with new recently,
aft end of saloon, and sliding door cabin entry, moulded easy steps to flybridge,
neat LED deck lights fitted all over, and another static ventilator
Decent Solid strap hinges on the Radar hoop/arch. and the strong eye left can be used to tie off a Liferaft line.
flybridge, new port side big pad cushion is about to be delivered.. (the existing cushion in shot is still 7/10 any way..!)
seating for 6 up here is ok
two together at helm is nice. note the empty brackets hold Secent Radar screen and plotter.. return windscreen is still in good shape since it was replaced.
Aloft,
badging has been updated with more recent Fairline Logos,
New wheel again with recent Logo, , nice simple Morse controls and there is a complete spare set included
remote searchlight, rails all all fair and unbent!
smart drop in side step/ladder fits either side deck.
recent leather cream upholstery with replaced carpets, clean and smart, looking forward
recent curtains throughout,
saloon looking aft, note the Saloon table was replaced with new at HUGE costs!
Upgraded stereo set left under locker doors,
aft detail TV antenna booster etc,
steps aft to aft cabin set to port, great stowage all round the boat, simple solid Teak timberwork with Satin varnish finish.
note heater conytrols left of shot, and recent Speakers to stereo.
aft cabin entry is off set, and owners like this as from aft or forward even with doors open there is an element of privacy
new head boards and surrounds in cream leather as well.
looking forward in aft cabin, lots of stowage, door right to heads en-suite
recent Toilets, simple clean white linings
looking at port side, note the flybridge radar head unit on the bedside seat, and de humidifier on side unit,
all new / recent upholstery
decent double berth, with the clear hatch over which adds light.. ( or not as it has curtains)
back up in saloon, unit under hekm seat,, and note all engine access hatches
right of helm, domestic breakers, with Load meter.
easy simple clear dash, note spare hand held GPS unit as second in emergency,
forward end of engine space,
set to port, NEW calorifier, and easy access to primary fuel filters ( new water pump as well)
starboard side, S/S waste tank, and red battery charger above
Clever modification the big engine hatches usually are just under each side settee unit and are a difficult thing to lift without moving the base unit.. not helpful, so this owner has had the hatches halfed and hinged so you can open them in two stages.. excellent!
as you see.. starboard side,
owner loves these engines and they have proved very reliable , he has maintained them well which no doubt helps!
galley set to port forward under the screen,
looking aft, fridge under counter top,
new door furniture all round,(looks like from Squadron range)
forward heads set to starboard, neat made to shape mats that fooled me as they look like Teak and Holly!
heads/ shower aft with curtain
forecabin, again all nice recent leather in here. and note the sundeck cushions, up on big shelf,
good floor space in here, forward locker to chain locker
aft to port, hanging locker
same to starboard,
under side access to new windlass
under floor access to fully overhaulled QL Bow prop,
clean and tidy and ready for the season ahead, Great seaboats, fabulous accommodation for her length
and still looks well proportioned and business like. very nice example.
