Miller Fifer 31 Ketch Rigged
Classic in excellent condition
- Boat REF# · 226167
- Length · 31'0"
- Year · 1958
- Construction · Wood
- Underwater profile · Long Keel
- Sleeping berths · 5
- Engine · 1 x diesel 85hp, Ford Lehman ()
- Lying · Penryn
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Extra Details
| Designer | J.Miller |
|---|---|
| Builder | J.Miller |
| Lying | Penryn |
| Fuel capacity | 88.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
| Water capacity | 66.0 USG Total - 1 Tanks |
Mechanical
| Engine | 1 x diesel 85hp |
|---|---|
| Engine make and model | Ford Lehman () |
| Engine Hours | Not Recorded |
| Engine Cooled | Indirect |
| Steering | wheel |
| Drive | shaft |
| Fuel consumption (approx) | Not Recorded |
Engine Fully Serviced in 2014
Dimensions
| Length | 31'0" |
|---|---|
| LWL | 29'0" |
| Beam | 10'2" |
| Draft Min | 4'0" |
| Draft Max | 4'0" |
| Displacement | 22,050.0lbs |
| Headroom | 6'0" |
| Storage | On mooring |
Rig
Ketch rigged Wood spars () with Stainless Steel standing rigging (2006)
Sails
| Reefing mainsail | - () |
|---|---|
| Headsail | - Hank On () |
| Other sails | Mizzen Sail () |
All sails are traditional tan.
Running rigging and sheets were replaced in 2014
Electrical Systems
12 volt battery, 2 batteries charged by: engine, shore power ctec m200 Smart Charger
Construction
| Construction | Wood |
|---|---|
| Underwater profile | Long Keel |
| Finish | Paint finish |
Accommodation
| Total # of berths | 5 |
|---|---|
| No. of double berths | 2 |
| No. of single berths | 1 |
| Cabin(s) | 2 |
| Heads | 1 heads (Sea Toilet) |
Cabin Heating is provided by a Reflecks drip fed diesel cabin heater with new standalone 50 litre stainless tank which comfortably heats the whole boat.
Coach Roof fully refurbished in 2014
Jabsco manual sea toilet serviced in 2015
2 burner propane Stove
Accommodation
| Stove | |
|---|---|
| Broiler | |
| Oven | |
| Sink | |
| Cabin heating | |
| Pressurised water system |
Cabin Heating is provided by a Reflecks drip fed diesel cabin heater with new standalone 50 litre stainless tank which comfortably heats the whole boat.
Coach Roof fully refurbished in 2014
Jabsco manual sea toilet serviced in 2015
2 burner propane Stove
Deck Gear
| Sail cover | |
|---|---|
| Rode | |
| Fenders | |
| Boathook | |
| Beaching legs |
2 sheet winches
2 anchors
(Bruce and Fishermans (spare))
131'3" of chain
Nav Equipment
| Compass | |
|---|---|
| VHF DSC radio | |
| GPS | |
| Navigation lights | |
| Depth sounder |
DSC VHF Radio - 2014 Cobra
Echo Sounder - Seafarer 700
GPS - Garmin
Safety Equipment
| Life jackets | |
|---|---|
| Swim ladder |
2 bilge pumps (1 manual / 1 electric)
Both electric and manual Bilge pumps are by Whale
Broker's Comments
This Fifer stands apart from others I have seen - She is an excellent example of a rare ketch rigged Miller Fifer. Built by James N Miller in 1958 at St Monans in Fife she was the first of the Miller Fifer Motorsailers to be built for the Olympia Boat Show so differs from the rest as she is Larch on sawn Oak (the others being Mahogany planking on Oak).
She has been owned and restored by a professional wooden boat builder since 2010 during which time he has had an all new wheelhouse rebuilt to the same design as the original but in far more durable Iroko (rather than Mahogany), new Iroko cockpit, new forward hatch, (laid teak with down light), new coachroof which has been glassed and repainted, all metalwork has been re-galvanised, teak deck repaired or replaced, and all outside trim and woodwork renewed with either Iroko or Oak.
Inside all the matresses are new and have been recovered and the cooker is only about a year old.
Overall I would say that Royal Fifer is in excellent condition and a lovely exaple of an original Miller Fifer Motorsailer. For anyone who likes classic wooden boats this is a MUST SEE as she can only really be appreciated by viewing.
Additionally, the owners will include the first 6 months mooring fees in the price of the boat.
These boat details are subject to contract.
Note: Offers on the asking price may be considered.