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For sale is my rare British-built Solent Spear 35 - a beautiful gentleman's motor yacht that combines timeless classic styling with genuine offshore capability and modern practicality.

One of only four Solent Spear 35s ever built, she was designed by legendary Fairey Marine designer Alan Burnard. The Solent Spear was the final boat he ever designed.

Commissioned by Isle of Wight businessman Peter Morton, the original concept was simple: to create a fast, safe and capable offshore motor yacht that could comfortably handle challenging Solent conditions throughout the year. The result was a low-volume British-built motor yacht with classic proportions, modern construction and exceptional seakeeping.

Built by Casse Tête Marine, the Solent Spear features a deep-V offshore hull that delivers a superb ride in rougher conditions and inspires real confidence when the weather becomes less than perfect. Unlike many retro-styled launches, she is a genuinely capable all-weather cruising boat rather than simply a fair-weather harbour cruiser.

The enclosed wheelhouse and sheltered cockpit configuration make the boat particularly practical for UK cruising, providing excellent protection from the elements while retaining the open and sociable cockpit space that makes her such an enjoyable boat to spend time aboard.

Powered by twin Cummins 6BTA turbo diesel engines (approximately 370hp each) through Twin Disc gearboxes and conventional shaft drives, she combines strong performance with straightforward and dependable engineering. Bow and stern thrusters operated by remote control make close-quarters manoeuvring remarkably easy and allow confident single-handed handling when required.

Comfortable cruising speed is approximately 25-27 knots, with a recorded top speed of 34 knots during survey sea trials.

This is the actual boat featured in both Motor Boats Monthly and, more recently, Motor Boat & Yachting magazine's "World's Coolest Boats" and "Retro Classics" features.

Wherever she goes, this Solent Spear attracts attention and starts conversations. She appeals to those who appreciate low-volume British craftsmanship, classic design and boats with genuine pedigree and character.

Key Features:

• One of only four built
• Designed by Alan Burnard – his final boat design
• Deep-V offshore hull
• Twin Cummins 6BTA turbo diesel engines (approx. 370hp each)
• Conventional shaft drives
• Twin Disc gearboxes
• Bow thruster
• Stern thruster
• Remote-control manoeuvring system
• Comfortable 25–27 knot cruising speed
• Approx. 34 knot top speed
• Sleeps 4
• Convertible saloon double berth
• Two quarter berths
• Electric head
• Pressurised hot and cold water system
• Hot and cold cockpit shower
• Gas hob
• Refrigerator
• Diesel heating
• Shore power
• Battery charger
• Raymarine chartplotter
• Radar
• Autopilot
• Simrad DSC VHF
• Depth and speed instrumentation
• Lenco trim tabs
• Electric anchor windlass
• Full cockpit/day enclosure

Provenance:

Featured in Motor Boats Monthly and Motor Boat & Yachting magazine, including MBY's "World's Coolest Boats" and "Retro Classics" features.

Viewing:

Currently afloat in Old Portsmouth and available for viewing by appointment.

Private sale.

Our family has thoroughly enjoyed owning her, but our boating requirements are now changing and it is time for someone else to enjoy this unique and capable boat.

Specifications

Accommodation

Sleeps 4 with convertible saloon double berth plus two pilot berths.

Electric head, pressurised hot & cold water system, hot & cold stern shower, diesel heating, gas hob and fridge.

Construction

Deep-V GRP hull designed for offshore capability and comfortable cruising in a wide range of conditions.

Designed by legendary Fairey designer Alan Burnard and built by Casse Tete Marine. Enclosed wheelhouse/deck saloon configuration with full cockpit enclosure.

Equipment

Shore power system, battery charger, Lenco trim tabs, electric anchor windlass, bow and stern thrusters with remote control, full cockpit/day enclosure.

Navigation Equipment

Raymarine chartplotter
Raymarine radar
Raymarine autopilot
Simrad DSC VHF
Depth instrumentation
Speed instrumentation
Compass
Bow & stern thruster controls

Engine(s)

Twin Cummins 6BTA turbo diesel engines (approx. 370hp each) on conventional shaft drives with Twin Disc gearboxes.

Comfortable cruising speed approx. 25–27 knots. Recorded top speed of 34 knots during survey sea trials.

Bow and stern thrusters with remote control make the boat remarkably easy to handle single-handed.

Safety Equipment

Navigation lights
Electric bilge pumps
Horn
Fire extinguishers

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