Fisher 34 Ketch SPEYFISHER SSR 184225

Vetus VH4.65 65HP 4 cyl naturally aspirated diesel

I purchased Speyfisher in 2016 but for various personal reasons, she has spent most of time since then on the hard and has sailed a total of no more than 10NM in my ownership. Small Boat registered. Built in 1979 (hull number 065) she spent her early years in Harwich. The original owner was the FOA secretary for many years.
Unfortunately, my personal circumstances are such that there is no longer any reasonable prospect of my being able to sail Speyfisher in any meaningful way and I am therefore looking to find a new owner for her.
The survey conducted for me when I bought the boat concluded that
Speyfisher is a solid vessel and is in good structural condition. Most of the Advisory repairs are of general maintenance and if these together with the Recommendations are carried out, she will provide many years good service given normal maintenance and prudent handling
The advisories and recommendations were addressed immediately after purchase and since then she has had many thousands of pounds spent on her as can be seen from the description below. She has received as much TLC as I was able to give her, but in this respect, there remains some more to do in terms of general refurbishment and updating of the furnishings and accommodation.

For more information, images and for arranging a viewing, please see the brokerage listing at https://www.originyachts.co.uk/yachts/1979-fisher-34/2851447 or contact the broker directly, Richard Court at Origin Yachts Ltd, richard@originyachts.co.uk +44 2381 112857 / +44 7921 003005

SPECIFICATION

AS PURCHASED
Garmin 128 GPS receiver and antenna
Main (CQR) and second (fishermans kedge) anchors
iCOM IC-M411 fixed VHF radio with DSC
Simpson Lawrence Seawolf 520 electric windlass
Cockpit tent (basic)
Vetus bow thruster
Mikuni diesel heater (currently removed for servicing)
Pressurised (Jabsco) fresh water system (new pump 2018), hot water calorifer (engine / 240V)
Large Plastimo steering compass (requires calibration)
Plastimo horseshoe lifebuoy
Flag locker with set of signal flags
Cockpit table – large

AS PURCHASED WITH INSPECTION / MAINTENANCE / REPLACEMENT / ADDITIONS DURING MY OWNERSHIP
Full suit (Genoa, Main and Mizzen) of tan sails (serviced, genoa new luff strip) assessed by sailmaker as in good mid-life condition
Storm jib assessed by sailmaker as new
Genoa and main sail [Profurl, in-boom] furling ( both systems serviced)
Engine Vetus V4.65 4 cylinder, 65HP normally aspirated diesel. 275hrs, regularly maintained (5 services in 9 years) New alternator fitted 2022, Large qty of service consumables, eg belts, timing belt and tensioners, water pump impellers, filters etc
Standing and running rigging replaced. Guard rail wires also replaced (2019)

New latest generation Raymarine i70s electronics, including wind and water instruments, 2 displays
New antenna on main mast
Dual OMNI-291 GSM antennas mounted on mizzen mast *
Twin LED decklights mounted on mizzen mast ²⁰²³*
LED bulbs fitted to mast head tricolour and steaming lights*
New anchor chain (70m)*
3 New 110AH batteries (2022)
Winches refurbished (Genoa winches professionally re-chromed (£300) and fitted with Barton winchers)
New Jabsco toilet*
New Jabsco bilge pump
Gimballed gas cooked with gas alarm (new armoured hose fitted 2021)
All saloon seating re-covered, saloon table modified for easier use and access
Additional small cockpit table
New day tank fuel storage system with external filler, Vetus ultrasonic fuel gauge and display matching main tank gauge, mounted in existing engine instrument panel.
Seago 4 man liferaft (serviced 2022, expired 04/25)
Cockpit seacocks and hoses replaced (2022)
Built in fridge with new Waeco CU-55 compressor (240 / 12V) (2021)*
Automatic fire extinguisher in engine bay, manual extinguisher in saloon and wheelhouse
Hull to boot top water/sand blasted, primed, epoxied and antifouled (2021)
New jackstays (2023)
New seawater coolant anti-siphon (2023)
Items marked (*) are brand new, fitted to Speyfisher, but never used