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Swarbrick S97
hayling island, hampshire
£7,500
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Engine
Volvo 2002 (x1)
Total Power
18hp
Engine Hours
NA
Class
Sail Racing
Length
9.75m (31.99ft)
Year
1994
Model
S97
Capacity
Boat Details
Description
The Swarbrick S97 is a strong choice for club racing thanks to its responsive handling, light displacement, and efficient sail plan tailored for Australian conditions. Designed by Kim Swarbrick, it features a tall rig and deep lead keel for excellent upwind performance. Its GRP foam-core construction offers a stiff, durable hull, enhancing speed and responsiveness. Many S97s come race-ready with quality gear like Harken winches and updated electronics. With a competitive IRC rating and proven race history, it’s ideal for sailors wanting an affordable, well-balanced yacht that’s fast, fun, and capable of winning in club or offshore events.
Mechanical
Volvo 2002
18hp
Hours unknown
Sail drive
Sail drive seal last replaced - plus 7 years
2 bladed folding prop
Electrical
2 x 12 v batteries - require replacing
Shorepower lead
Navigation
Cockpit
Chartplotter - Raymarine Hybrid Touch
Tiller pilot - Raymarine i Series
Speed - Raymarine i Series
Depth - Raymarine i Series
Compass
Chart table
VHF/DSC - Standard Horizon GX2000
Sails, Spars and Rigging
Fractional rig – Offers better control over mainsail shape and easier depowering in gusty conditions.
Aluminium mast & boom
Deck-stepped with swept-back spreaders, reducing the need for running backstays and simplifying tuning.
Adjustable backstay
Boom vang
Standing rigging - plus 10 years
Running rigging - requires cleaning/ replacement
Slab reefing main
Furling headsail - Seldon
2 x spinnaker poles
Sails - All from 2015 by Quantum but due to circumstances hardly used
Main
Genoa
Code Zero
Asymmetric Spinnaker
Set up for 2 handed racing with IRC certificate
Uses Furling headsail rule for ease of sailing 2 handed
Interior & Domestic
6 berths in 2 cabins plus saloon
1 x heads with holding tank
Pressurised cold water
Galley with gas grill and 2 ring burner
Sink
Fridge
Fusion stereo with speakers
Deck
Tiller steering
GRP deck - painted and in need of a repaint
Open transom
Aluminium toe rails
Pushpit and pullpit corners
Guardwires and stanchions - currently removed
Full width cockpit mainsheet traveller
2 x Anderson 28 ST coachroof winches
2 x Anderson 40 ST cockpit winches
2 x Anderson 40 spinnaker winches
Boarding ladder
Sugarscoop transom
Safety
Epirb - requires servicing
Manual bilge pump
Canvas
Stackpack
Documentation
Evidence of 5 years clear title - transfer document to current owner - 2011
Evidence of UK VAT status - 2014 import documents
RCD status - this yacht is being offered for sale for racing only and has no RCD certificate*
*a post construction assessment (PCA) would be required to be carried out if you intended to use the yacht for cruising
Disclaimer:
For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website at www.watersideboatsales.com The Company 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,Boat Summary
Make:
Swarbrick
Model:
S97
Boat Type:
sail
Boat Class:
Sail Racing
Build Year:
1994
Refit Year:
-
Hull Number:
-
Deck Plans:
Propulsion
Engine
Make:
Volvo
Model:
2002
No. engines:
1
Year:
-
Hours:
-
Type:
-
Fuel:
diesel
Propeller Material:
-
Total Power:
18hp
Specification
Dimensions
Length (Overall):
9.75m (31.99ft)
Length (Waterline):
-
Beam:
3.28m (10.76ft)
Min Draft:
-
Max Draft:
-
Min Bridge Clearance:
-
Weigths
Gross Weight:
-
Displacement:
3,160kg (3.1 tons)
Tanks
Fresh Water Tanks:
-
Fuel Tanks:
-
Holding Tanks:
-
Speed & Distance
Max Speed:
-
Cruising Speed:
-
Range at cruising speed:
-
Miscellaneous
Windlass:
-
Deadrise at transom:
-
Hull Material:
grp
Life Raft Capacity:
-
Accomodation
Seating Capacity:
-
Guest Cabins:
-
Guest Heads:
-
Cabin Headroom:
-
Crew Cabins:
-
Crew Heads:
-
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