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Can anyone identify this boat?

Discussion in 'General Yachting Discussion' started by Mov-it!, Dec 5, 2007.

  1. Mov-it!

    Mov-it! New Member

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    This thing has been lurking around the boathouse for years. It's wrapped in rags as long as I can remember. I don't have the time to clear the boat to look for a manufacturer's ID plate, so I wonder if one of you has a clue what this is.
    I would say it is about 35 to 40 ft and has a planing hull. All I know more is that it has two Perkins straight sixes under the bonnet.

    Although it's quite old, it still has some nice lines (apart from the rediculous spray-hood). The images are taken years ago, but I think the boat is still in the same condition today.

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  2. CODOG

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    I'd say its a Fairey Swordsman 38.

    Edited to say, on reflection it looks more like a Fairey Huntsman 31.
  3. Kevin

    Kevin YF Moderator

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    I was thinking the exact same thing. :rolleyes: That little add-on was definitely a "function over form" bit. Bin that hood and she's definitely a classy looking old girl.
  4. Mov-it!

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    would be a nice boat for the weekend, although i'm not a motorboat guy.
    I would really miss the ropes;)
  5. Mov-it!

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    CODOG is the winner. Just did some browsing, which is easy when you know the brand name. It must be a 31 or 33. Surprisingly these "things" are still going for over $100K:eek:

    I'll make sure not to refer to it as "the old hump" at the yard.
  6. Loren Schweizer

    Loren Schweizer YF Associate Writer

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    Well, thank Gawd it's not a Genmar in a Sam's Club.

    Whew!
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    ROFLMAO! :D