Specifications
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Rare opportunity to buy a sloop rigged Fisher 34 Mark III in superb condition SOLD
One of the last Fisher 34 Mark III’s built in the Northshore yard at Itchinor. This yacht has been lovingly maintained and cared for throughout her 20-year life and boasts a host of practical features that make her a joy to sail. When in harbour, her build quality, comfort and stunning good looks make her a dream boat. Touch Wood! enjoys a comprehensive inventory and is ready to ‘step on and sail away’ to wherever her new owners wish. Anyone who admires Fisher yachts will love Touch Wood!
Currently berthed in Howth, Co Dublin in Ireland, she is hull number 111 built in August 2003. She was the Fisher Southampton Boat Show boat in 2003.
Touch Wood! featured in a Used Boat Test in Sailing Today in 2007 (article available)
Headline Details:
LOA: 10.39m; Beam: 3.35m; Draft: 1.49m; Tonnage: 11.8; Long Keel.
Designed by Wyatt and Freeman and built in GRP by Northshore Yachts.
Sloop rigged; Selden in-mast furling mainsail and furling genoa.
Yanmar 75hp diesel engine.
Accommodation and Equipment:
Light maple interior with blue leather upholstery.
Six berths in 3 cabins
Two burner gas cooker with oven and grill
Fridge
Double sink
Pressurised fresh water hot & cold system, heated by calorifier and shore power immersion heater
CO alarm
Webasto heating system with three outlets (forepeak, saloon, wheelhouse) overhauled 2024
Self-priming Jabsco manual sea toilet – upgraded 2019.
Heads tap converts to shower with electric pump out.
Lockers and under seat storage
Chart Storage drawers complete with English Channel, UK and Ireland charts.
Electrics and Electronics:
Shore Power
Battery Charger
GPS Garmin 128
Raymarine Autohelm (replaced 2022) controlling Whitlock Rotary Drive
Raymarine ST60 with speed, depth and wind indicators - New masthead unit -2020
Furuno Navnet TZ2 Touchscreen multi-function display plotter with comprehensive electronic charts.
ICOM DSC Radio with repeater speaker in saloon. - 2022
Raymarine AIS Transceiver - 2022
Raymarine Radar
McMurdo ICS Nav6 Navtex
Sony marine Stereo Radio, with remote control - 2024
Stereo speakers (fitted in saloon and wheelhouse)
TV with DVD player and Glomex antenna
Sterling Power Inverter
Mains (powered by shore power) sockets in main saloon, galley and Pilothouse.
Deck and Rigging:
Selden in mast furling mainsail
Continuous reefing line, outhaul and rollers replaced 2023
Mainsail – replaced 2022
Furlex 200S Roller Reefing Headsail system
Headsail – Serviced 2023
New genoa sheets - 2023
Firdell radar reflector fitted on mast
Self-tailing sheet winches (Lewmar ST 40’s) – serviced annually
Standing Rigging replaced 2019
Lofrans Tigres windless and CQR anchor with dual interior/exterior control - self launching/stowing anchor roller with 50 meters of chain
Lifting access gate on port and starboard
Stern boarding ladder
Mooring video camera in bow with screen in Pilot house to assist in picking up mooring buoys.
Wichard webbing jack stays (2 port and 2 starboard)
Brunton Autoprop propellor with rope cutter (December 2020) and service kit including prop pullers.
Side-Power 75kg Bowthruster with wheelhouse control
Ocean Standard Liferaft (serviced 2024 – next service due 2027)
Lodestar inflatable (3 mtr) plus Johnson 5hp 2-stroke outboard engine.
Yanmar 75hp (under 2,250 hours) - serviced May 2024. New fuel pump 2023 with diesel injector pump and water pump reconditioned in 2023.
LED navigation lights
Other:
Fire extinguishers (3 No.) replaced 2022
HFC 227ea Automatic Clean Agent fire extinguisher in engine bay.
Comprehensive cutlery, crockery and cooking ware.
Compact, yet comprehensive tool kit for general maintenance and repair jobs.
Many spares and well stocked ‘Bosun’s Locker’ Mains powered dehumidifier.
Anti-fouled May 2024.
Currently lying Howth, Co Dublin
Offers over £125,000 / €145,000 VAT status - UK and EU VAT paid
Was the subject of a ‘Sailing Today’ magazine Boat Test in 2007.