Fairey Fantome (1973) para vender en Southampton, Reino Unido

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'Boat of the Show' at the 1973 boat show, the Fairey Fantome was developed from the Spearfish with an aft cabin and futuristic design by Fairey Marine of Hamble, England. Although 36 Fairey Fantome were built only eight stayed in Britain, this is hull number 5 and currently owned by an ex Fairey Marine, Hamble employee. 

The Fairey Fantome motorboat is the epitome of maritime craftsmanship, designed for the discerning enthusiast who demands unparalleled performance and timeless elegance. This classic vessel is a testament to Fairey Marine, Hamble's heritage of precision engineering and innovation. 

Experienced boaters will appreciate the meticulous attention to detail in the Fantome's construction. The Alan Burnard designed deep V-hull ensures exceptional stability and superior handling, even in choppy conditions, while the spacious and luxurious cockpit provides comfort for long journeys or leisurely cruises. High-quality materials and finishes throughout the boat speak to its enduring quality and sophisticated design.

This Fairey Fantome 'Myendé' is powered by the prefered and robust Twin Ford Sabre Dover 212C engines with Borg Warner 72C silent drives to four blade bronze propellers that are protected with Propspeed antifoul. This combination offers a smooth, powerful ride, effortlessly cutting through the water with agility and grace.

Moreover, the Fairey Fantome is not just about aesthetics and performance; it also offers a range of modern amenities to enhance your boating experience. From advanced navigation systems to plush seating, accommodation which includes berths four in a twin aft cabin and forward saloon which converts to a double. With ample storage, every feature is thoughtfully integrated to ensure convenience and enjoyment. Eberspacher diesel-fired heating with, outlets in saloon and aft cabin.

Owning a Fairey Fantome means more than just possessing a boat; it’s about being part of a legacy of excellence and a community of passionate boaters. Elevate your maritime adventures with a vessel that stands as a symbol of prestige and exceptional craftsmanship.

This Fairey Fantome benefits from new upholstery for the forward cabin seating, Seajet 033 eroding antifoul to hull, voltage inverter providing mains powerwhen at sea, modern navigation equipment including chart plotter, radar, AIS VHF.  Good quality sprayhood and cockpit cover.

Machinery

Twin Ford Sabre Dover 2726T 212C engines (New 1982/3)

Note - The Dover 2726T is a 212 metric horsepower marine engine rated “C” for “Professional” use and features a turbocharger and intercooler. (Often confused with leisure boats because the Sabre 255L was a 255 metric horsepower marine engine rated “L” for “Leisure” use.) Most importantly, unlike the Ford Dorset engines these Dover engines are solid, reliable and easily serviceable).

Borg Warner 72C silent drives

Four blade bronze propellers

Propspeed antifoul on propellers

Seajet 033 eroding antifoul to hull

Eberspacher diesel-fired heating with, outlets in saloon and aft cabin.

Navigation Equipment

Multi Function displays-Raymarine Axiom 9

Radar-Quantum 24 Mile

AIS receiver-Raymarine

VHF-Standard Horizon

Raymarine ST40 Depth sounder

Silicon Marine Exhaust temp. display

Electronics

Pioneer HiFi ,BT, Aux and CD

Speakers in saloon and Cockpit

LED lights to Galley and Heads

Reading lights to port /starbd in saloon with Flourescent tube overhead.

Aft Cabin has 4 reading lights.

A portable Anchor hanging lamp, auto switch on/off depending on ambient conditions.

Socket fwd of Ritchie compass.

Auto Bilge pump in aft cabin + electric and manual pumps in Engine bilge.

Shore power

Twin 13 A socket in saloon with 2 x USB charging points, from shore power
Twin 13 A sockets in aft cabin, from shore power

20Amp Sterling 2 channel intelligent charger 

24V to 240 V a.c 1 KW Inverter, 13 Amp socket in Galley (aft bulkhead).

Main engine and Invertor key operated switches below step to fwd cabin. Central one is for Invertor.

2 banks of  12V x 2 =24V batteries for engine start and one of these banks supplies services. A manual key switch enables paralleling if required for emergency engine start.Main switch/fuse panel to port of steps to saloon.

Deck Equipment

Fenders x 4

Warps x 6

Boathook

Anchor 7.5 Kg

Maxwell electric capstan (winch handle for capstan in fwd 'boot') controls at helm and on deck

Tonneau cockpit cover, awning to cockpit, Cockpit Beige vinyl cushions/seats.

Cockpit teak faced table stowed under aft cabin deckhead with collapsable aluminium  legs stowed on rear shelf

Head, showers etc.

Calorifier in engine compartment to port for both mains and engine heating

Hot and Cold showers in heads and cockpit (aft starboard behind cushion) for use on aft cabin roof.

Manual Blake head

Shower tray pump

H and C fresh water taps in Galley, Heads and Aft cabin with sinks.

Fire Extinguishers in saloon, Aft cabin and Halon for engine room (need servicing)

Fire Blanket below Cooker

Galley equipment

Large Fridge box in Galley

Two burner hob, grill and oven

Gas bottle to port of helm position

Ample stowage

The Heritage of Fairey Marine of Hamble

In the 1960s the most sought after power boat was undoubtedly the Fairey boat. From Sir Max Aitkin, Tommy Sopwith, Deborah Kerr, and Billy Cotton all owned at least one. Also, Sean Connery as James Bond had an attachment to Fairey boats in "From Russia With Love".

Fairey boats combine comfort with spacious accommodation; a renowned seaworthiness with handling qualities second to none; and performance, courtesy of the deep vee planing hull, such that the cruiser class of numerous Cowes-Torquay and London-Monte Carlo races were successfully campaigned by Fairey boats.