Engine
Iveco 400 Series 6 Cylinder
Total Power
440hp
Engine Hours
420
Class
Yachts
Length
9.14m
Year
2005
Model
30
Capacity
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Nicolle Associates - Hamble Office
Nicolle Associates - Hamble Office
Boat Details
Description
REVELATION is hull number two of the highly regarded Swordsman 30, originally commissioned by an accomplished yachtsman as a refined Solent weekender and sporting run-about. Now offered for sale by her third careful owner, she presents in excellent order, having benefited from regular servicing by the engine manufacturer’s main agent and ongoing maintenance carried out by the original builder’s engineer.
Significantly, REVELATION was used during the trials programme prior to the Swordsman 30 being awarded Traditional Boat of the Year 2007, a testament to both her pedigree and performance. Based upon Alan Burnard’s legendary Fairey Spearfish deep-V hull, this modern interpretation delivers a notably drier, quieter and more capable ride than the original, enhanced further by an uprated Iveco 440hp diesel and Hamilton waterjet drive.
Superbly equipped for coastal cruising and long weekends, she comfortably sleeps four, with a generous cockpit ideal for entertaining. A bow thruster, diesel heating, electric windlass and full cockpit enclosure make her equally well suited to extended seasons afloat. Lightly used and privately owned, this is a rare opportunity to acquire one of the finest examples of this iconic British design.
Owners Comments
"I am very sad to be selling Revelation and only doing so because of an unexpected relocation too far from the water. Whoever has the pleasure of owning her next will no doubt love, as I did, the flexibility of a boat that never felt too big for a river potter (I had her on the Thames for a bit) but could also do a longer sea voyage. She is always the best-looking boat around, commanding waves of envy! And to sailors the intrigue is the jet propulsion - fantastic and exciting to drive (a show off amount of manoeuvrability!).
I thought she would be a long-term fixture in my life, so I have looked after her superbly, got some new equipment, and she is all set to go for many happy engine hours ahead. I will never regret following my dream to buy a boat – Revelation has bought joy-filled life-enhancing experiences and memories from picnics to swimming in coves to learning new skills to unforgettable day trips with friends. As I always say – life is better on the water…"
Brokers Comments
"REVELATION represents a rare opportunity to acquire an early, highly specified example of the Swordsman 30, a modern classic with impeccable pedigree.
Lightly used, superbly maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, she is superbly equipped throughout. The addition of a bow thruster makes her exceptionally manoeuvrable, even in tight marina conditions. In addition to a spray hood, she benefits from a full cockpit enclosure, protecting the cockpit year-round and helping to keep the boat in pristine condition. An outstanding coastal cruiser, REVELATION combines refined performance with genuine heritage appeal."
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Construction
Deep-V hull and deck moulding based on the original Fairey Spearfish
Laminated using isophthalic resin, chopped strand mat and woven rovings
Foam-cored stiffening to topsides and deck
Hull-to-deck joint fully laminated for strength and watertight integrity
Three spray rails for a dry and comfortable ride
Solid teak laid to side decks, foredeck and cockpit sole, bonded with no visible fastenings
Stainless steel flush-fitting hinges and catches throughout
Generous cockpit locker stowage beneath seating
Twin bucket helm and navigator seats with lift-up bolsters
Mechanical & Electrical
Engine & Drive
Engine: Iveco 400 Series, 6-cylinder marine diesel
Power: 440hp
Drive: Hamilton HJ274 Waterjet
Ultrasound antifouling system (ideal for jet drive installations)
Exhaust: Silenced system
Controls: Analogue gauges with digital engine display
Waterjet Advantages:
Excellent efficiency at speed
Precise steering control at all speeds
Shallow draught with no exposed appendages
Smooth, quiet operation
Fuel System
Capacity: 425 litres in two stainless steel tanks
Deck fillers port & starboard
Individual fuel gauges
Balance pipe between tanks
Twin Racor filters with water alarms
Bow Thruster
Bow thruster with intuitive foot controls
Water and bilge systems
Fresh Water
Capacity: Approx. 125 litres
Stainless steel calorifier
Heated via engine and 230v immersion
Pressurised hot and cold water to galley and heads
Bilge
High-capacity manual bilge pump
3 x electric bilge pumps
Electrical Systems
Batteries & Charger: New batteries and charger (November 2022)
Two battery banks charged via diode set
12v DC and 230v AC systems
Shore power with ring main
Galvanic isolator
Electrical distribution panel with DC & AC monitoring
Heating
Mikuni MY30 diesel blown-air heating (3kW)
Outlets to:
Main cabin
Heads/shower compartment
Aft cabin
Accommodation & Domestic Inventory
Finished throughout in a refined and tasteful palette, combining satin-finished teak with pale blue Alcantara upholstery.
Saloon & Sleeping
Convertible “V” berth/dinette forward
Sleeps four comfortably
Stowage above and below berths
Opening Lewmar hatch with external cover
Blue Ocean Air blinds to saloon windows
Aft Cabin
Double berth beneath cockpit sole
Two opening side windows
Galley
Stainless steel sink
Two-burner hob
Large front-opening refrigerator
Ample stowage
Heads
En-suite heads to starboard
Marine WC
Wash hand basin with hot & cold water
Electric shower tray pump
Fixed ventilation
Storage lockers above and below basin
Entertainment
Radio/CD system
Two speakers with remote control
Navigation & Communication
Ritchie steering compass
Raymarine C97 multifunction display (2017)
Raymarine autopilot
Raymarine DSC VHF with cockpit handset
Raymarine Tridata display
Log, depth and GPS transducers
AIS receiver interfaced with C97
Varnished wooden steering wheel
Deck Equipment
Laid teak deck and cockpit sole
Custom teak mast with signal halyards
Custom stainless steel windscreens and windows
Stainless steel pulpit and aft quarter rails
Teak rubbing strake
Large teak bathing platform with boarding ladder
Six substantial stainless steel mooring cleats
Stainless steel anchor roller and anchor stowage
Self-draining anchor locker
Electric windlass with cockpit control
Bruce-type anchor with chain
Wide, safe side decks
Cockpit cushions
Blue sprayhood
Full blue cockpit enclosure (port & starboard access)
Fairey Marine and Swordsman Marine
"The Legend Rekindled"
The most sought-after power boat of the 1960s was undoubtedly the Fairey Boat. A list of owners sounds like a who's who of one of the most exciting and innovative decades of British design; Sir Max and Lady Violet Aitken, Tommy Sopwith, actress Deborah Kerr, band-leader Billy Cotton and many others all owned at least one and a number of Fairey boats featured in the James Bond film "From Russia With Love".
Fairey boats combined comfort with spacious accommodation; a renowned seaworthiness with handling qualities second to none; and delivered performance, courtesy of the deep-V planing hull, such that the cruiser classes of numerous Cowes-Torquay and London-Monte Carlo races were successfully campaigned by Fairey boats.
Fairey Marine's designer was Alan Burnard, and today his proven hull design from the Fairey Spearfish forms the basis of the Swordsman 30.
Disclaimer
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 UK VAT paid.
- As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
- This boat is lying in Totnes, Devon, United kingdom.
- © 2025 Nicolle Associates
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Features
Electrical Equipment
Shore Power Inlet:✓
Electronics
Depthsounder:✓
Log-Speedometer:✓
Navigation Center:✓
Plotter:✓
Autopilot:✓
Radio:✓
Compass:✓
CD Player:✓
GPS:✓
VHF:✓
Inside Equipment
Bow Thruster:✓
Electric Bilge Pump:✓
Manual Bilge Pump:✓
Marine Head:✓
Heating:✓
Hot Water:✓
Refrigerator:✓
Battery Charger:✓
Outside Equipment
Teak Cockpit:✓
Teak Sidedecks:✓
Cockpit Cushions:✓
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Propulsion
Engine Make:Iveco
Engine Model:400 Series 6 Cylinder
Total Power:440hp
Engine Hours:420
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Jet Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Measurements
Speed & Distance
Cruising Speed:28kn
Dimensions
Length Overall:9.98m
Max Draft:0.51m
Min Draft:0.51m
Beam:3.15m
Length at Waterline:8.08m
Miscellaneous
Windlass:Electric Windlass
Electrical Circuit:12V
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Hull Shape:Planing
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:110 l
Fuel Tank:480 l
Holding Tank:
Accommodations
Cabins:2
Heads:1
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Meet the Seller
Adrian Nicolle
Adrian has a customer-focused, service-led background with experience growing businesses from start-ups to London Stock Exchange-listed companies. A 200gt Master of Yachts, he has raced and cruised internationally, served on the Royal Southern YC board, and was Cowes Week Chief Race Officer. He specialises in large sail and motor yachts, providing expert, trustworthy guidance before, during, and after purchase.
