Fairey Talisman 25 Express Cruiser
A very rare opportunity
- Boat REF# · 337666
- Length · 27'0"
- Year · 1996
- Construction · GRP
- Underwater profile · Planing
- Sleeping berths · 4
- Engine · 1 x diesel 250hp, Mercury Mercruiser D-Tronic 6 cylinder, 4.2ltr tur (1996)
- Lying · River Medway, Allington
Extra Details
| Designer | Alan V Bernard/ Lorne Campbell |
|---|---|
| Builder | Greendock Ltd, Hamble |
| Lying | River Medway, Allington |
| Fuel capacity | 22.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 13.2 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 250hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Mercury Mercruiser D-Tronic 6 cylinder, 4.2ltr tur (1996) |
| Engine Hours |
engine1= 204 |
| Engine Cooled | Direct |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Prop(s) | 4 bladed fixed |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
| Cruising speed (approx) | 22 knots |
| Max speed (approx) | 38 knots |
Engine Serviced in Spring 2024, oil, filters and gear box oil
Trim Tabs
2 x Batteries new (2023)
Vetus hydraulic steering
New fuel lines and shut off valves
New oil pressure engine senders
New 12V under seat blue LED lighting
New 12V under swim platform, blue LED installed
Dimensions
| Length | 27'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 25'0" |
| Beam | 7'10" |
| Draft Max | 3'7" |
| Airdraft | 6'0" |
| Displacement | 8,379.0lbs |
| Storage | On mooring |
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 240 shore power voltage, 3 batteries charged by: engine, shore power
Construction
| Construction | GRP |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Planing |
| Finish | Gelcoat finish |
The hull was designed by Alan V Bernard, the
medium to deep V planing hull and the superstructure, was designed by Lorne Campbell (who worked with Alan, at Fairey in the 1970's)
Extended transom rudder
New light grey antifoul and hull polish - summer 2024
New anode set – Changed summer, 2024
New hull decals
Fresh water tank has not been used
Self draining cockpit
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 4 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 1 |
| No. of single berths | 2 |
| Sink | 1 |
| Shower | 1 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Galley refurbished in summer 2024, with 12v Cool Box
Undershelf basket storage
New Fairey logo’d towel set, front hamper, glasses and mug set (unused)
New grey cutlery set, plates and cups (unused)
Diesel Warm Air Heating
Forward double V Berth, with two berths in the cockpit
Complete new bespoke stern to bow interior, everything is hand made in two tone grey with diamond patterned cushions (cockpit and cabin). Including the Cabin door cover, Bimini cover, Toilet door and Internal Cabin side panels, Dash Board cover, Bump Strip Pads and External Bump Pads
New cabin carpet and custom named interior mats
Accommodation
| Sink | |
|---|---|
| Carpet | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Manual water system | |
| Non-Smokers |
Galley refurbished in summer 2024, with 12v Cool Box
Undershelf basket storage
New Fairey logo’d towel set, front hamper, glasses and mug set (unused)
New grey cutlery set, plates and cups (unused)
Diesel Warm Air Heating
Forward double V Berth, with two berths in the cockpit
Complete new bespoke stern to bow interior, everything is hand made in two tone grey with diamond patterned cushions (cockpit and cabin). Including the Cabin door cover, Bimini cover, Toilet door and Internal Cabin side panels, Dash Board cover, Bump Strip Pads and External Bump Pads
New cabin carpet and custom named interior mats
Deck Gear
| Sprayhood | |
|---|---|
| Cockpit cover | |
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Swim Platform | |
| Swim Ladder | |
| Cockpit Enclosure | |
| Bimini |
Manual windlass
New bespoke wooden cockpit seat bases
New bespoke Helm seat and back rest
New bespoke Navigator seat and back rest
New grey cockpit table, stainless table base and sunken stainless cup holders, in summer
2024
All windows surrounds are polished stainless
Wrap around stainless windscreen
New bespoke grey leather grab handles in the cockpit
New stainless cup holders
New stainless collapsable helm foot stand
New flush fitting black 3 x wall mounted coat hangers
New navigation lights - not all fitted as yet
New bespoke transom signwriting
New cockpit stereo system and 300W speakers – Summer 2024
Varnished wood external bump strip with stainless bump strips for fender ropes
Stainless/polished teak swim platform and ladder – Refurbished summer, 2024
New grey marble fenders
New Fairey marine logo’d fender socks x6 (not fitted)
New grey internal cockpit storage nets
New stainless and rubber tread pads
New wooden varnished flag pole and red ensign flag
3 part canopy – new in November, 2022
New 316 stainless steel mast
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| Speed | |
| Log | |
| VHF | |
| Stereo | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Fish Finder | |
| Depth sounder |
New VHF radio, installed – summer 2024
Depth Sounder
Fish Finder
Safety Equipment
| Carbon Monoxide detector | |
|---|---|
| Horn | |
| Swim ladder |
2 bilge pumps (0 manual / 2 electric)
Electric and auto bilge pumps
New stainless twin 12V horns
Broker's Comments
We are pleased to be presenting this very rare and unique opportunity, which has become available on the market, believed to be the last surviving example in the world of a Fairey/Talisman 25, of only 3 built.
In the British Powerboat Racing History, the name ‘Fairey’ was the world renowned in the Cowes Torquay, Powerboat Racing Championships and James Bond movies!
During the 1990’s, a relaunch of the Fairey brand took place at the Southampton Boat Show (SIBS) with the revamped and relaunched Fairey/Talisman 25. Only ever 3 all GRP pre-production hulls were produced. Also fitted with the uprated Mercury Mercruiser D-Tronic, 250hp Turbo Diesel, to give outstanding performance, and with only just over 200hrs from new.
The current owner has the original Fairey documentation and drawings, supplied by Lorne Campbell, along with the history and the boat's development. With plenty of literature written about this boat and the design, in for example, the Fairey Owners Club.
Fresh from a 2 year restoration, she is now ready for sale and to be enjoyed once more.
This boat also has a Boat Safety Scheme certificate (expires 2026).
For more details, or to arrange a viewing, please contact a member of the Boatshed team and we would be pleased to help.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.
Owners FAQ's
How long have you owned the boat for?
Since 2021
Why are you selling her?
Purchasing another boat
Where have you sailed her?
Medway, East coast and rivers