My wife and I have owned this good old boat (we've always referred to it as a character boat and it never fails to attract attention) for the past dozen years and it has taken us many sea miles around Tampa Bay, up and down the west coast of Florida and far offshore..While I can appreciate the videographers presumably good intentions here, he passes on some inaccuracies such as no shower or sink in the head.... if he had pulled on the finger hole behind the head, which is visible in his video, he would have found the tilt out sink, similarly he would have found a sink under the lid of the vanity in the captains quarters (those are sailbags on that berth, it's not actually being used for storage) and there is a cockpit shower, which can be seen on the port side next to the door. The boat was originally equipped with a diesel stove in that brass corner, never wood but it was long gone before we bought the boat which is now equipped with a 20K BTU A/C/heater. Regarding the textual information scrolling at the end of the video, you may have noticed that the head is forward to the port side not next to the companionway on the starboard side and no, the boat is not 42 feet long, it's 37 as in Fisher 37. "Hot Water Heater not installed" should be indicating that there is a new hot water heater, but it hasn't been installed. I could drone on but I won't, suffice it to say this has been and will continue to be a great old boat for someone to enjoy, nothing weird about it. Does it need work? Oh yes, but as our first surveyor advised us, "don't put it on the hard intending to completely rebuild it, you will get discouraged and quit, keep it in the water and take it sailing" so it continues to need work and it continues to sail. Enjoy!
I think it's a lovely boat. I like the style and features it has and would be proud to own her if I could afford it. I really like the pilothouse on these boats. Give you shelter while navigating in stormy conditions.
I have read plenty of adds that were not as accurate as this video. I think you got FAR MORE THAN YOU PAID FOR. with a smile. Perhaps if you heard how full of sheat the agents that "try" to sell this old moldy boat are. Any sales agent is going to use this boat to show a customer why they need to spend at least $100 000. just over here... down this finger.
Weird boat. Canoe stern for starters. The look beautiful, but they simply aren't worth it, too hard to mount a motor, too hard to hang a ladder, impossible to have steps, or a step-thru, and utterly compromising on cockpit room.
I had a f37 for about 5 years , had it trucked out from new york to bellingham . Had a 2' 3 bladed prop and an 80hp english built ford industrial duty engine that ran like a top . Sure do miss that boat .
I sailed one of these boats across the North Atlantic in 1985, good safe boat, roll your gutz out, no good to windward, but again very sturdy and built to take a pounding. You could go anywhere in one!!!
A friend had a Fischer 47 (actually 53'). It was gorgeous!!! Three state rooms, two heads, full dedicated engine room, large galley with full-sized fridge....Built like the rock of Gibraltar. Fischers are beautiful world cruisers.
I am of an age when I remember these yachts being built in the South of England. They ranged from 25 feet to 46, if my memory is correct. There was even a catamaran version. I had a friend who had one and they performed better under sail than you would expect from the look of them. Get one in to top condition and you could go round the world. Sadly, in my seventies, to late for me. I hope someone spends the time and money to give this one a new lease of life.
You are entirely correct. I remember seeing the catamaran version ("Catfisher") in the English Channel during a crossing in 1978. My dad had a 30' and I still remember her dearly.
The Company was based in Brockhamton Lane near Havant in Hampshire, next to Lewmar Marine who produced winches/windlasses, they produced a whole range of Fisher's to an extremely high standard which is why you are still seeing a usable, safe boat that has a quality hull and internal fitments. The reason I know this is I was an apprentice in those days in a factory 2 buildings away, on the other side of our building was Lewmar Marine who built RNLI Lifeboats and the majority of UK built passenger liner lifeboats and launches. The Fisher was a damned good seagoin g boat.
The Fisher is our all time favorite sailboat/motorsailer since the 70s! I think the price is pretty good as they're built so well they retain their value pretty well. Needs to be in the PNW with a nice dry wood stove as you suggested. Thanks for showing her.
Head has a Pullman-style washbasin’ hidden behind that teak panel above the toilet. You can see the finger pull. It’s a neat feature that makes the most of a small space. Also, not weird. 😊
I'm here because there is one of these in pristine condition here in Olympia, WA. She is a real head turner. I agree with your assessment on the pricing. I have seen these go for half of that, and in better condition. Brokerages always overestimate, and hope they can convince sellers that what they have is gold when its probably just brass.
These boats were built not far from me at Northshore who also built Southerleys. Great boat for many conditions. The boats are not dissimilar to fishing boats so that would be a wheelhouse not really a doghouse. Andy UK
now you in the doghouse, buddy! wheel house or pilot house - as the pilot, pilots the vessel via the helm or wheel! You make the call! All dogs go to Heaven!
Y'know, I do believe I would seriously consider coming off my firm "Stinkpots Forever" bias for this Sea Queen. I really like the look and overall design of this li'l ol' day-sailer, lol.
Great channel i read somewhere that the design was taken from a Norwegian life boat any way keep up your good work i have the same love of pilot houses😊
Did I see that correctly that the mizzen is sheeted to the stern-pulpit? I know its not a big sail but that seems sketchy. The windlass for the anchor looks like it needs a major fiberglass re-do for the mount. Was that engine oil I saw in the bilge? The boat looks like it has been seriously neglected, that price looks a bit insane for the amount of work this needs.
If you look carefully at the upper apex of the pushpit you can see a loop, that was the original sheeting location for the mizzen boom from the manufacturer, didn't give much control but was apparently strong enough. I moved the sheet control to the base location using two sets of boom tackle, never any gybing and much better sail control, easily handled by the smallest crew member.
This motor sailer actually has two helm positions, the rudder post extends out the rear deck behind the cockpit (visible in the stern shot) which takes a tiller handle, to give you a traditional tiller helm in the cockpit. This also serves as an emergency steering setup in case of a failure in the pilot house wheel helm control.
Came very close to buying one of these. Had it under contract but engine ( a yanmar). Failed survey. Lots of metal filling in oil. Ouch. And yes they are over priced in my opinion too. A good friend of mine took his Fisher 32 non stop from England to Ft Lauderdale via the rhumb line. Very capable boats. Kind of chopped up accommodations but just a special unique boat. I had another boat that had that Ford Lehman diesel in my Cal ll-46. Great engine.
We've debated picking one up here in NS as there's a few here after sailing across the pond. Ultimately they're awesome boats but just too slow for us.
@@LearningtheLines I m just a sucker for the lines. Just so salty. I met a guy when I was cruising the South eastern Caribbean that was cruising on one and loved it. When it came time to bash into the trades they just put the pedal down and off they go, dead to windward. Not a bad trade off. And off the wind if there’s a little breeze they are fine. In very light air, not so good.
@@roadboat9216 We've driven this boat into 55 knot headwinds and big seas, gets down to about 2-3 knots but keeps going. Light air with the drifter up will still make 2-3 knots....
First thought it's a Yawl, with a misan that far at the stern. But the rudder is really at the very end. Intriguing boat, well suited for sailors of age. I could see myself sailing this when 70+.
I grew you with fishers and love them as motor sailer that can sail. My style , but for the age it's way over priced , so many better boats with performance , safety and accommodation for similar money 20-30 years newer. Cheers Warren
Being a master craftsman well past my prime, if I were significantly younger this is a boat I could sink my teeth into and turn into a nice, very comfortable cruiser.
Firstly, please continue to explore these unusual boats. They are great fun. Assuming that boat can be brought up to standard and fiberglass/structural issues are not involved, I cannot help feeling the cash investment will exceed the market value of the boat when it is brought back to life by a fair amount. This is a classic project boat.
Basically a boat in the wrong place, I come from it's home area and the Fischer was an aspirational product aimed at a certain buyer class, a bit like buying a BMW GS 1250 to ride to Starbucks but look like an intrepid round the world traveller. The deck saloon and pilot house made the usual N European weather tolerable but compromised the accomodation too much and in warm climates the cockpit ( and berths) are rubbish, sleeping beside an 80hp diesel isn't real nice! They are slow and poor to windward, the ketch mast only useful in anchorages and visibilty ( and sail control) from the helm position kills any sailing ambitions. I've also worked on three of them when I ran a boatyard in Greece. Osmosis is a real problem as is soft decks, unless exceptionally well maintained ( like re-bed all deck fittings every two years) the balsa core seperates with great pleasure. All the boats had corrosion in the main chainplates fastenings because of water from the wood bulwark coamings and the mast compression post area is to be examined carefully. The engine is nearly as old as I am, in fact I know personally the guy who supplied it! Nowhere as good as a Hallberg Rassey of that era and basically there are many better boats available for Caribbean cruising. And don't look at the laminate print- through in the darker hulls!
So, Yes, a motorsailer. The owner said wont go well to windward which is a deal breaker for me. But yes also a very nice boat great visability for the helm, rare on the pilothouse boats. I would find the berthing claustrophobic. If you fall off the pilothouse while reefing or whatever, its a very long bone breaking fall.
There's nothing weird about it. It's built for safety and comfort. I love Fisher boats are one of a kind. I absolutely love them. 37' is right in the ballpark of being just a little bit too big for me though. My next boat will be a PH. $87,000 is a lot of loot though. There are a lot of PH boats out there with a pedigree for under $30K in the 32'-35' range. Personally I wouldn't want to go above 35' anyway. It's the draft of these boats that stops me from buying them. 5' or 6' of draft keeps me out away from a lot of nice anchorages.
A possible solution to improve safety at sea, a vessel when it reaches 10 years, as if operated regularly for that time, it will need major work. It could be traded for a new vessels, similar to vehicles ( scrappage). A reasonable allowance could be offered against a new craft. It could ensure vessels going to sea, would be in good condition, the builders of vessels could be kept busy.
My experience with Fishers exposed poor quality control in hull fabrication that leads to significant issues. Love the design, especially the largest size, but they will need expensive fiberglas work with age. On the 37, the high bow restricts visibility from the pilot house.
This is a lovely boat but it reminds me of my first sailboat, a 1978 Westerly 25. Paid $10,000.... because I fell in love with it, at first sight. What a mistake. It was a money swamp; it had no working depth sounder, no GPS, the toilet didn't work properly, headroom was only 5ft 6"....everything was wrong with it. That's when I learned it's better to use an independent surveyor, get a dispassionate view.
if you know much about cruising motor sailors, you'll recognize a Fisher. It's not a weird old boat. It's a sturdy piece of gear that will take you wherever you want to go.
The Fishers were built by North shore yachts at Itchenor, closr to Chichester in West Sussex. They were of high quality and extremely well built but ultimately the quality of their build became their own worst enemy as it made them so expensive for the average buyer. Also, they had started to look a little dated and were becoming to appear old fashioned to many as they lacked even some of the basic innovations that were already popular. It's a shame, as although the fisher might not win any races it would always get you there safely. Northshore went on to produce the Southerly but ultimately the company failed and though still based in Itchenor I believe now they just offer service/repair facilities.
Spend a little time in the North Sea and English Channel, and you will discover how SUITABLE, not weird, these Fishers are. And compared to the RNLI rescue boats that must deal with the worst of conditions, these Fishers are absolutely svelte. Different horses for different courses.
I’ve been looking for a Fisher 37’. They are all over priced for the condition they are in. The ones I have seen have the vinyl hull liners falling off. Previous owners who have made mods have done a terrible job. Things like the stick on deck tread in the pilot house only diminish the boat’s value. So many of these need new engines, equipment and electronics. You could easily sink $80,000 and hundreds of hours into making this a good boat. I like the current design on the Neil Marine site however, I don’t know if they are still in business ( they haven’t answered my e-mail ). There were a number of different layouts of 37’s. The head where it is in this one is a bad design. The new design calls for the head to starboard of the companionway.
I own this boat and your comment is appreciated if not well informed. There is no "stick on" deck tread unless you regard Treadmaster as stick on, it's bonded with epoxy. The engine was completely rebuilt in 2016 and the new hour meter shows around 400 hours, the electronics are full on B&G, 2000 plug and play backbone, made for sailboats, also installed 2016.. This suite is complete including the 12" display, 4G radar, Auto Pilot with remote and wind instruments. We have sailed her up and down the Florida west coast and out into blue water. Cosmetic defects, sure, but fully functional.
Wow! I'm not sure if it's the optimism of your youth or the pessimism of my life experiences as an adult but at least we both agree that this baby needs a fresh diaper and some extra TLC. Hopefully, she'll be adopted by some good-hearted person with the means of providing her a proper home to live out the rest of her days. Thanks for the honest video.😊
I know the 37 well,the 34er is pokey but 37 is really super boat and i would love to own one but 84k is joke price 30k real value today . The 37 has mega blend of space but its still a boat .
You'd be better to back your way down the side when entering the cockpit, then drop your inboard leg onto the settee, like rewinding your trip forward.
Keep up the good boat reviews and you will be far ahead. of other brokers. You can tell when a walk through video is done by a broker because there are usually no panoramic shots; only close-ups of areas that are in good shape to hide the water stains around port lights etc. They jump from one part of the boat to another so the viewer can’t get a good idea of the layout. The quality of broker shot videos is poor, like they don’t want to do them at all.
You kept saying the boat needed work but it didn't look too bad. You did not say anything about the condition of the rigging, sails, or if the engine works. Was there water in the bilge? Work can mean anything from full on project to new cushions and head liner.
I do wish you would give engine (hp.,hours ) and tank size specs. These ones with the 80hp engines only have 100 gal. fuel; 40 gal. fresh water and 24 gal. black water tanks. The current specs are for 110 hp yanmar engine ; 120 gal. fuel ; 100 gal fresh water in two 50 gal. tanks and black water tankage is not listed that I can find.
I just bought one, yet to sail it till next season. If you mean rolling, probably so...though by nature of their incredible righting ability. It's so heavily ballasted that when it rolls it pops up very quickly. Pitching...well it's a heavy boat with lot's of inertia. I'll wager it's pretty stable in pitch and the high bow helps keep the bow from dipping under the waves.
If the owner wants to sell that boat they need to get it to Seattle or Alaska. Lovely northern boat but I can not imagine that design in a southerly climate being anything but hot.... no matter how you opened the windows.
I’m looking at one for sale here in Canada, in just as bad shape, that they are asking $109,000 US for. It has been sitting for a while and they reduced the price to 109 from what it was last year.
Patrick O'Connor: I had a Fairways Fisher 46 back in 1980. Kept her for 10 years and went all over the world. These boats are simply the best! A Fisher will take you anywhere, and bring you safely home too. And she'll do it again and again. Never judge a book by its cover; this one's very cheap. If you want a pretty much classic motor-sailer in good condition, all shiny and pristine; you'd have to pay an absolute fortune for one of these - if you could find one....
@@davidmwood560I agree. I like that style boat. My best friend's father who taught me to sail years ago always talked about these boats. He always had good things to say about them.
Nothing 'weired' about a Fisher if you have sailed in Norther Europe. My father build one out from the hull and deck GF beautiful very comfortable solid boat.
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Nothing could be LESS weird than a Fisher! Proper boat, great lines and good performance.
My wife and I have owned this good old boat (we've always referred to it as a character boat and it never fails to attract attention) for the past dozen years and it has taken us many sea miles around Tampa Bay, up and down the west coast of Florida and far offshore..While I can appreciate the videographers presumably good intentions here, he passes on some inaccuracies such as no shower or sink in the head.... if he had pulled on the finger hole behind the head, which is visible in his video, he would have found the tilt out sink, similarly he would have found a sink under the lid of the vanity in the captains quarters (those are sailbags on that berth, it's not actually being used for storage) and there is a cockpit shower, which can be seen on the port side next to the door. The boat was originally equipped with a diesel stove in that brass corner, never wood but it was long gone before we bought the boat which is now equipped with a 20K BTU A/C/heater.
Regarding the textual information scrolling at the end of the video, you may have noticed that the head is forward to the port side not next to the companionway on the starboard side and no, the boat is not 42 feet long, it's 37 as in Fisher 37. "Hot Water Heater not installed" should be indicating that there is a new hot water heater, but it hasn't been installed. I could drone on but I won't, suffice it to say this has been and will continue to be a great old boat for someone to enjoy, nothing weird about it. Does it need work? Oh yes, but as our first surveyor advised us, "don't put it on the hard intending to completely rebuild it, you will get discouraged and quit, keep it in the water and take it sailing" so it continues to need work and it continues to sail. Enjoy!
I love this boat!
Nice of you to add this information, such a fantastic boat. I personally think it's ok as is.
I think it's a lovely boat. I like the style and features it has and would be proud to own her if I could afford it. I really like the pilothouse on these boats. Give you shelter while navigating in stormy conditions.
Has It sold yet?
I have read plenty of adds that were not as accurate as this video. I think you got FAR MORE THAN YOU PAID FOR. with a smile. Perhaps if you heard how full of sheat the agents that "try" to sell this old moldy boat are. Any sales agent is going to use this boat to show a customer why they need to spend at least $100 000. just over here... down this finger.
Not a weird boat.. this is a classic and incredible boat. Missed my chance at one 4 years ago and have been looking ever since
Weird boat. Canoe stern for starters. The look beautiful, but they simply aren't worth it, too hard to mount a motor, too hard to hang a ladder, impossible to have steps, or a step-thru, and utterly compromising on cockpit room.
I had a f37 for about 5 years , had it trucked out from new york to bellingham . Had a 2' 3 bladed prop and an 80hp english built ford industrial duty engine that ran like a top . Sure do miss that boat .
I sailed one of these boats across the North Atlantic in 1985, good safe boat, roll your gutz out, no good to windward, but again very sturdy and built to take a pounding. You could go anywhere in one!!!
Terrible into the wind with shallow keel
@@alaskanchannel2751 ?????
A friend had a Fischer 47 (actually 53'). It was gorgeous!!! Three state rooms, two heads, full dedicated engine room, large galley with full-sized fridge....Built like the rock of Gibraltar. Fischers are beautiful world cruisers.
They are called Fisher, the Rogger is a superior sail boat.
@@blueocean2510 spelling nazi
Congratulations! Fisher 37 is one of my all-time favorite motor sailors.
I am of an age when I remember these yachts being built in the South of England. They ranged from 25 feet to 46, if my memory is correct. There was even a catamaran version. I had a friend who had one and they performed better under sail than you would expect from the look of them. Get one in to top condition and you could go round the world. Sadly, in my seventies, to late for me. I hope someone spends the time and money to give this one a new lease of life.
You are entirely correct. I remember seeing the catamaran version ("Catfisher") in the English Channel during a crossing in 1978. My dad had a 30' and I still remember her dearly.
I was looking at one in Ireland. Bit of a tidy required - but they have retained a serious price. Perfect for the Irish Sea, Scotland, anywhere.
I had a Catfisher 32. Great cruising boat.
catfishers are great, they hobbyhorse, you have to install a plate aft on each hull to prevent it..
The Company was based in Brockhamton Lane near Havant in Hampshire, next to Lewmar Marine who produced winches/windlasses, they produced a whole range of Fisher's to an extremely high standard which is why you are still seeing a usable, safe boat that has a quality hull and internal fitments.
The reason I know this is I was an apprentice in those days in a factory 2 buildings away, on the other side of our building was Lewmar Marine who built RNLI Lifeboats and the majority of UK built passenger liner lifeboats and launches.
The Fisher was a damned good seagoin g boat.
Thats the perfect boat for me to start my solo sail in 10 years. Deff would like to score something like this when i start shoping.
The Fisher is our all time favorite sailboat/motorsailer since the 70s! I think the price is pretty good as they're built so well they retain their value pretty well. Needs to be in the PNW with a nice dry wood stove as you suggested.
Thanks for showing her.
Love the lines of these Fishers! Beautiful and very pragmatic design for surviving bigger seas than a boat that size has any business getting into.
I love Fisher boats! Thanks for the tour.
This is a beautiful work of art.
Love these weird old classics! Keep up the great work!!!
Head has a Pullman-style washbasin’ hidden behind that teak panel above the toilet. You can see the finger pull. It’s a neat feature that makes the most of a small space. Also, not weird. 😊
I'm here because there is one of these in pristine condition here in Olympia, WA. She is a real head turner. I agree with your assessment on the pricing. I have seen these go for half of that, and in better condition. Brokerages always overestimate, and hope they can convince sellers that what they have is gold when its probably just brass.
That's a generous salon for a boat that short. I've seen much bigger vessels with much smaller living areas.
Love the pilot house on these sailboats! Great walk through vid!
Better be stout alright. It’s gonna be so slow you’re going to hit all sorts of heavy weather. But great for tying up to a dock!
Wow...I'm in love. I love the style of this boat. Beautiful
I really miss Randy's perspective.
Good luck on your new venture.
This boat looks like it would be excellent for Northern cruising.
Cheers from Alaska
It's a Fisher. Cool boat.
I always wanted a Fisher , fabulous go anywhere boats
The Fisher boats seem practical and rugged. I would have a real problem with the transition into the cockpit, especially in rough seas!
For the price this isn't bad at all! Does need some work and TLC but I am sure it would be a fantastic coastal cruiser overall!
These boats are great on British waters, North sea, English Channel, and the west coast Atlantic you do feel safe
These boats were built not far from me at Northshore who also built Southerleys. Great boat for many conditions. The boats are not dissimilar to fishing boats so that would be a wheelhouse not really a doghouse. Andy UK
now you in the doghouse, buddy!
wheel house or pilot house - as the pilot, pilots the vessel via the helm or wheel!
You make the call!
All dogs go to Heaven!
Y'know, I do believe I would seriously consider coming off my firm "Stinkpots Forever" bias for this Sea Queen. I really like the look and overall design of this li'l ol' day-sailer, lol.
Now that's a boat!!!
There is a removable tiller in the cockpit. I delivered a 37 from Elliot ME to Manhattan but didn't get to use it.
Yeah looking back at the video I saw that. I'd probably end up using the tiller a good amount.
Yes, the Fisher motorsailers with rear cockpits, all have a removable tiller setup. You can see the tiller post in the video shot of the stern.
Cheers
How much does it. Draw?
Great channel i read somewhere that the design was taken from a Norwegian life boat any way keep up your good work i have the same love of pilot houses😊
Did I see that correctly that the mizzen is sheeted to the stern-pulpit? I know its not a big sail but that seems sketchy. The windlass for the anchor looks like it needs a major fiberglass re-do for the mount. Was that engine oil I saw in the bilge? The boat looks like it has been seriously neglected, that price looks a bit insane for the amount of work this needs.
That’s not all the air horns are in the pilot house below the forward windscreen. I hope they are not permanently mounted there.
If you look carefully at the upper apex of the pushpit you can see a loop, that was the original sheeting location for the mizzen boom from the manufacturer, didn't give much control but was apparently strong enough. I moved the sheet control to the base location using two sets of boom tackle, never any gybing and much better sail control, easily handled by the smallest crew member.
This motor sailer actually has two helm positions, the rudder post extends out the rear deck behind the cockpit (visible in the stern shot) which takes a tiller handle, to give you a traditional tiller helm in the cockpit. This also serves as an emergency steering setup in case of a failure in the pilot house wheel helm control.
Came very close to buying one of these. Had it under contract but engine ( a yanmar). Failed survey. Lots of metal filling in oil. Ouch. And yes they are over priced in my opinion too. A good friend of mine took his Fisher 32 non stop from England to Ft Lauderdale via the rhumb line. Very capable boats. Kind of chopped up accommodations but just a special unique boat. I had another boat that had that Ford Lehman diesel in my Cal ll-46. Great engine.
We've debated picking one up here in NS as there's a few here after sailing across the pond. Ultimately they're awesome boats but just too slow for us.
@@LearningtheLines I m just a sucker for the lines. Just so salty. I met a guy when I was cruising the South eastern Caribbean that was cruising on one and loved it. When it came time to bash into the trades they just put the pedal down and off they go, dead to windward. Not a bad trade off. And off the wind if there’s a little breeze they are fine. In very light air, not so good.
@@roadboat9216 We've driven this boat into 55 knot headwinds and big seas, gets down to about 2-3 knots but keeps going. Light air with the drifter up will still make 2-3 knots....
Engine is a Ford Sabre, not a Lehman, it was completely rebuilt in 2016 and the hour meter was replaced, currently showing about 400 hours.
First thought it's a Yawl, with a misan that far at the stern. But the rudder is really at the very end. Intriguing boat, well suited for sailors of age. I could see myself sailing this when 70+.
Thanks!
Thank you John!
You are welcome!
Last boat my dad owned was a Fisher 37. My evil stepmother sold it within a week of him dying, didn’t even ask if i wanted it 😢
I grew you with fishers and love them as motor sailer that can sail. My style , but for the age it's way over priced , so many better boats with performance , safety and accommodation for similar money 20-30 years newer.
Cheers Warren
Agreed. in the first couple minutes where you seen the delamination of the windlass block raised serious red flags considering the price.
Being a master craftsman well past my prime, if I were significantly younger this is a boat I could sink my teeth into and turn into a nice, very comfortable cruiser.
Our just sink it
Love this oddball content, keep it up! And best of luck on your new venture- I think it would be a valuable service.
Firstly, please continue to explore these unusual boats. They are great fun. Assuming that boat can be brought up to standard and fiberglass/structural issues are not involved, I cannot help feeling the cash investment will exceed the market value of the boat when it is brought back to life by a fair amount. This is a classic project boat.
Basically a boat in the wrong place, I come from it's home area and the Fischer was an aspirational product aimed at a certain buyer class, a bit like buying a BMW GS 1250 to ride to Starbucks but look like an intrepid round the world traveller.
The deck saloon and pilot house made the usual N European weather tolerable but compromised the accomodation too much and in warm climates the cockpit ( and berths) are rubbish, sleeping beside an 80hp diesel isn't real nice!
They are slow and poor to windward, the ketch mast only useful in anchorages and visibilty ( and sail control) from the helm position kills any sailing ambitions.
I've also worked on three of them when I ran a boatyard in Greece. Osmosis is a real problem as is soft decks, unless exceptionally well maintained ( like re-bed all deck fittings every two years) the balsa core seperates with great pleasure. All the boats had corrosion in the main chainplates fastenings because of water from the wood bulwark coamings and the mast compression post area is to be examined carefully. The engine is nearly as old as I am, in fact I know personally the guy who supplied it!
Nowhere as good as a Hallberg Rassey of that era and basically there are many better boats available for Caribbean cruising.
And don't look at the laminate print- through in the darker hulls!
Wishing y'all continued success!
I had a Fairways Fisher 46 many years ago. Best boat I ever owned, bar none!
Fisher motor sailers were tough... seagoing vessels with a great reputation.
So, Yes, a motorsailer. The owner said wont go well to windward which is a deal breaker for me. But yes also a very nice boat great visability for the helm, rare on the pilothouse boats. I would find the berthing claustrophobic. If you fall off the pilothouse while reefing or whatever, its a very long bone breaking fall.
thanks for the amazing boat you find
There's nothing weird about it. It's built for safety and comfort. I love Fisher boats are one of a kind. I absolutely love them. 37' is right in the ballpark of being just a little bit too big for me though. My next boat will be a PH. $87,000 is a lot of loot though. There are a lot of PH boats out there with a pedigree for under $30K in the 32'-35' range. Personally I wouldn't want to go above 35' anyway. It's the draft of these boats that stops me from buying them. 5' or 6' of draft keeps me out away from a lot of nice anchorages.
Motor sailer , doesn't get much better. Doldrum buster.
It's not a weird boat.......a proper motor sailor!!!
A possible solution to improve safety at sea, a vessel when it reaches 10 years, as if operated regularly for that time, it will need major work.
It could be traded for a new vessels, similar to vehicles ( scrappage). A reasonable allowance could be offered against a new craft. It could ensure vessels going to sea, would be in good condition, the builders of vessels could be kept busy.
My experience with Fishers exposed poor quality control in hull fabrication that leads to significant issues. Love the design, especially the largest size, but they will need expensive fiberglas work with age. On the 37, the high bow restricts visibility from the pilot house.
The ones in England got no such issue. The problem is the lack of maintenance in usa.
This is a lovely boat but it reminds me of my first sailboat, a 1978 Westerly 25. Paid $10,000.... because I fell in love with it, at first sight. What a mistake. It was a money swamp; it had no working depth sounder, no GPS, the toilet didn't work properly, headroom was only 5ft 6"....everything was wrong with it. That's when I learned it's better to use an independent surveyor, get a dispassionate view.
Nimbus 37 Trawler Yachts from the 90s are good sea vessels.
I like that,but would like duel helm stations and duel heads
The word "stout" comes to mind.
Great video. What about the keel?
If you want to see boats that need work go to alaska, this boat looks great
We are New to your site. We are BUYERS for a Trawler. However, This is Way Overpriced. We believe a Price of $40,000 is a great offer.
The motor well looks a little tight to me. Hard to work on stuff on the sides.
Big easy type captain's chair would be nice
if you know much about cruising motor sailors, you'll recognize a Fisher. It's not a weird old boat. It's a sturdy piece of gear that will take you wherever you want to go.
It's not weird. It's based on a regular fishing boat. What's weird are those barely floating bathtubs called 'coastal' sailers.
lots of character . . thanks
The Fishers were built by North shore yachts at Itchenor, closr to Chichester in West Sussex. They were of high quality and extremely well built but ultimately the quality of their build became their own worst enemy as it made them so expensive for the average buyer. Also, they had started to look a little dated and were becoming to appear old fashioned to many as they lacked even some of the basic innovations that were already popular. It's a shame, as although the fisher might not win any races it would always get you there safely. Northshore went on to produce the Southerly but ultimately the company failed and though still based in Itchenor I believe now they just offer service/repair facilities.
I hope whoever buys this boat does so as a passion project. She deserves it….
Money pit, but a FUN money pit!
Has this boat sold, and is their some sort of online listing for this boat?
How do you maneuver a boat like this in a slip around other boats when the only helm is inside the house?
The irony of this boat is that it's a single hander in size but requires 2 people to operate her
Spend a little time in the North Sea and English Channel, and you will discover how SUITABLE, not weird, these Fishers are. And compared to the RNLI rescue boats that must deal with the worst of conditions, these Fishers are absolutely svelte. Different horses for different courses.
Its not weard,its a brutal trawler sailing yatch,its shame you missed trawler motor sailer . Its one hell of a real boat ,id just die to own it
I’ve been looking for a Fisher 37’. They are all over priced for the condition they are in. The ones I have seen have the vinyl hull liners falling off. Previous owners who have made mods have done a terrible job. Things like the stick on deck tread in the pilot house only diminish the boat’s value. So many of these need new engines, equipment and electronics. You could easily sink $80,000 and hundreds of hours into making this a good boat. I like the current design on the Neil Marine site however, I don’t know if they are still in business ( they haven’t answered my e-mail ). There were a number of different layouts of 37’s. The head where it is in this one is a bad design. The new design calls for the head to starboard of the companionway.
The Rogger is a better sail boat, check them out. £ 61K to £ 74K when built. Extended deck saloon.
I own this boat and your comment is appreciated if not well informed. There is no "stick on" deck tread unless you regard Treadmaster as stick on, it's bonded with epoxy. The engine was completely rebuilt in 2016 and the new hour meter shows around 400 hours, the electronics are full on B&G, 2000 plug and play backbone, made for sailboats, also installed 2016.. This suite is complete including the 12" display, 4G radar, Auto Pilot with remote and wind instruments. We have sailed her up and down the Florida west coast and out into blue water. Cosmetic defects, sure, but fully functional.
I always give extra attention to boats with a mizzen mast. Sadly the lack of a wet head made me sad. I also would refit a wood stove.
nice boat
Sail watching skylight hatch
No pirate access deck on the back👍
Wow! I'm not sure if it's the optimism of your youth or the pessimism of my life experiences as an adult but at least we both agree that this baby needs a fresh diaper and some extra TLC. Hopefully, she'll be adopted by some good-hearted person with the means of providing her a proper home to live out the rest of her days. Thanks for the honest video.😊
Water is what 8# lbs per gallon with all those walls and deep is there enough scuppers to drain all the water if over washed. ?
That's quite the Informed, survey...
Very informative. Thank you. One question. Are there fees associated with docking/storing the dingy when you go ashore?
What is the price of the boat ? What is the length (size) of the boat ?
Fishers are built like a German tank but they are built in the UK.
The only weak part is the electrical system.
Like Jaguars! 🤦♀️😆
Me wantee, if I wanna go fast I’ll get on my motorcycle 😂
I know the 37 well,the 34er is pokey but 37 is really super boat and i would love to own one but 84k is joke price 30k real value today . The 37 has mega blend of space but its still a boat .
The 46 has way more room and cabin space
Hi,
The new price is now 49,500.00.
And I'd like to know the keel type ? Looking for full or modified full keel
You'd be better to back your way down the side when entering the cockpit, then drop your inboard leg onto the settee, like rewinding your trip forward.
if you aren't carrying a camera over your shoulder the transition is still narrow but there is standing rigging immediately to hand.
Keep up the good boat reviews and you will be far ahead. of other brokers. You can tell when a walk through video is done by a broker because there are usually no panoramic shots; only close-ups of areas that are in good shape to hide the water stains around port lights etc. They jump from one part of the boat to another so the viewer can’t get a good idea of the layout. The quality of broker shot videos is poor, like they don’t want to do them at all.
You kept saying the boat needed work but it didn't look too bad. You did not say anything about the condition of the rigging, sails, or if the engine works. Was there water in the bilge? Work can mean anything from full on project to new cushions and head liner.
Truly z boat for the PNW!
I do wish you would give engine (hp.,hours ) and tank size specs. These ones with the 80hp engines only have 100 gal. fuel; 40 gal. fresh water and 24 gal. black water tanks. The current specs are for 110 hp yanmar engine ; 120 gal. fuel ; 100 gal fresh water in two 50 gal. tanks and black water tankage is not listed that I can find.
Don't Fishers pitch pull worse than any other desughn? Am I wrong about that?
I just bought one, yet to sail it till next season. If you mean rolling, probably so...though by nature of their incredible righting ability. It's so heavily ballasted that when it rolls it pops up very quickly. Pitching...well it's a heavy boat with lot's of inertia. I'll wager it's pretty stable in pitch and the high bow helps keep the bow from dipping under the waves.
You would have to like rolling around a lot and going very slowly under sail.
How come you do not list the price? I can of need it to see if I can afford it or not.
You have to hit the "show more" in the description .. the price is there at the bottom when it expands. They want $84K ..
These boats are still being built (in Sri Lanka)
priced well over 650K....
Have you contact details, in Sri Lanka? Thank you. # Heroes AtSea.
3 D Printing as in Italy and Australia could produce a good quality vessel at a reasonable price.
@@douglaschristie2879 I’m afraid so
It's kind of weird that a boat, that actually looks like a real boat should, is considered weird looking by today's standards.
Old? Nah, solid, reliable, safe, and a known quantity.
If the owner wants to sell that boat they need to get it to Seattle or Alaska. Lovely northern boat but I can not imagine that design in a southerly climate being anything but hot.... no matter how you opened the windows.
heavy storm damage! Maybe a short time under water.
I'm not sure I'd say it was under water. Maybe the Pilothouse leaked rain for a while. Down below was in better shape than the pilothouse.
84,000?!? No way, over twice as much as it’s worth!
I’m looking at one for sale here in Canada, in just as bad shape, that they are asking $109,000 US for. It has been sitting for a while and they reduced the price to 109 from what it was last year.
Patrick O'Connor: I had a Fairways Fisher 46 back in 1980. Kept her for 10 years and went all over the world. These boats are simply the best! A Fisher will take you anywhere, and bring you safely home too. And she'll do it again and again. Never judge a book by its cover; this one's very cheap. If you want a pretty much classic motor-sailer in good condition, all shiny and pristine; you'd have to pay an absolute fortune for one of these - if you could find one....
@@davidmwood560 In the EU Directive on Recreational Craft 2013/53/EU 2'5 to 24m it could be difficult to insure vintage vessels like this.
@@davidmwood560I agree. I like that style boat. My best friend's father who taught me to sail years ago always talked about these boats. He always had good things to say about them.
If this was in UK or N.Europe it would be cheap at this price.
Nothing 'weired' about a Fisher if you have sailed in Norther Europe. My father build one out from the hull and deck GF beautiful very comfortable solid boat.