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Fair Lady Yacht

121' 1" Camper & Nicholsons | Custom |
1928 / 2023

Fair Lady EX: Fair Maid, Fair Lady

Guests

8
Cabins

5
Crew

6

Length	GT	Built (REFIT)
121' 1"	204 GT	1928 (2023)
Beam	Draft	Top Speed
21' 4"	10'	12 Kts

Fair Lady is a 121'1" classic yacht delivered by British shipyard Camper & Nicholsons in 1928. The yacht's refined interiors have been crafted by John Munford, while her exteriors have been penned by Charles E. Nicholson.

Design & Construction

Designed around a displacement steel hull and a teak superstructure she features a 21'4" beam and a 10' draft. The yacht has an internal volume of 204 GT (Gross Tonnes).

The yacht was designed and constructed in compliance with the Lloyds Register technical standards.

Accommodation

Fair Lady offers accommodation for up to 8 guests in 5 suites comprising an owners cabin, 1 double cabin, 1 twin cabin and 2 single cabins. She is also capable of carrying up to 6 crew onboard to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.

Performance & Capabilities

Powered by twin diesel Gardner (8L3B) 230hp engines, motor yacht Fair Lady is capable of reaching a top speed of 12 knots, and comfortably cruises at 10 knots. With her 8,454 gallon fuel tanks she has a maximum range of 8,061 nautical miles at 11 knots.

Amenities

Air conditioning offers increased on-board comfort.

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Guests

8
Cabins

5
Crew

6

Length	GT	Built (REFIT)
36.9m	204 GT	1928 (2023)
Beam	Draft	Top Speed
6.5m	3.05m	12 Kts

Fair Lady Yacht Build Story

Build & Design Team

Builder & Naval Architect

Exterior Designer

Charles E. Nicholson

Interior Designer

John Munford

Refit Company

Pendennis

Refit Company

How did they do it?

FAIR LADY, a twin screw, steel-hulled motor yacht, has a storied history that began in 1928. Initially designed by Charles E. Nicholson and built by Camper & Nicholsons of Gosport, she has since undergone several transformations while retaining her classic essence.

Key Dates:

15 August 1927: Launched at Southampton
1928: Fitted with twin Gardner six-cylinder 6T8 oil engines
1957: Engine replacement to Klechner Humboldt Deutz AG, 313 kW
1984: Acquired by Newport Marine
1995/6: Refit by Pendennis in Falmouth
2021-2023: Major refit by Huisfit

Original Build:

FAIR LADY took shape in the Camper & Nicholson yards in Southampton & Gosport, built to Lloyds +100A1 specifications. She measured 39.2m (128.6ft) in length and had a beam of 6.3m (20.7ft). She was outfitted with twin Gardner six-cylinder engines, propelling her through numerous Atlantic crossings for nearly three decades.

First Major Refit:

By 1957, the original engines had become unreliable, prompting their replacement with Klechner Humboldt Deutz AG engines. Apart from engine changes and the doubling of her lower plates, she remained largely unaltered until Newport Marine acquired her in 1984.

1984 Refit:

Newport Marine, aiming to charter a classic yacht, saw great potential in FAIR LADY. However, her condition necessitated extensive restoration. Over two years at Pons yard in Barcelona, her bow was restored to its former graceful line, and essential features like air conditioning were installed. The upper deck was removed & rebuilt, allowing for the creation of a spacious aft saloon and improved guest accommodations.

1995/6 Refit:

This period saw a major overhaul, including the exterior to aft, saloon, crew accommodation & aft cabin, designed by John Mainsford and completed by Pendennis in Falmouth.

2021-2023 Refit:

When the new owner purchased FAIR LADY in 2021, he sought to balance her classic charm with modern functionality. Huisfit took on this challenge, carrying out upgrades in two phases over consecutive winters. Phase one included hull repairs, painting, varnish repairs, and maintenance of the main engines, gensets & stabilizers. The interior saw a new main salon, galley & pantry, along with refurbished guest cabins and new carpets. Phase two focused on overhauling the twin Gardner main engines, installing new gensets & stabilizers, further hull repairs, and the installation of an entirely new bridge.

Team Comments

The on time and successful relaunch of Fair Lady, is the result of intensive and fruitful teamwork among everyone at Huisfit, as well as the thoughtful owner of Fair Lady and his representatives. Thanks to the owner’s vision to preserve Fair Lady’s heritage, this classic motoryacht will not become forgotten history. We are proud to have been a part of the Fair Lady’s new lease on life.

Stefan Coronel Royal Huisman

Refit Company

Specifications

Principal Characteristics

Builder Camper & Nicholsons
Built / Refit 1928 / 2023
Model
Custom
Naval Architect Camper & Nicholsons
Exterior Designer Charles E. Nicholson
Interior Designer John Munford
Refit Builder Pendennis Royal Huisman

Current Name Fair Lady
Launch Name Fair Maid
Flag United Kingdom
Ex Names Fair Maid, Fair Lady

Dimensions

Length 121' 1"
Length Waterline 124' 1"
Beam 21' 4"
Draft 10'

GT 204 GT
Displacement 456,356 Lbs

Hull & Superstructure

Hull Type Displacement
Hull Material Steel
Hull Colour White
Superstructure Teak
Superstructure Colour White
Deck Material Teak

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 8,454 Gallons
Freshwater Capacity 3,434 Gallons

Speed & Range

Max Speed 12 Knots
Cruising Speed 10 Knots
Range 8,061nm @ 11 Knots

Engine & Propulsion

Engine
2 x Gardner 8L3B
Type Diesel
Power 2x 230hp / 308kW
Total Power 460hp / 616kW
Propulsion Twin screw propellers

Accommodation

Guests 8
Cabins 5
Cabin Arrangement 1 Owner 1 Double 1 Twin 2 Single
Crew 6

Principal Characteristics

Builder Camper & Nicholsons
Built / Refit 1928 / 2023
Model
Custom
Naval Architect Camper & Nicholsons
Exterior Designer Charles E. Nicholson
Interior Designer John Munford
Refit Builder Pendennis Royal Huisman

Current Name Fair Lady
Launch Name Fair Maid
Flag United Kingdom
Ex Names Fair Maid, Fair Lady

Dimensions

Length 121' 1"
Length Waterline 124' 1"
Beam 21' 4"
Draft 10'

GT 204 GT
Displacement 456,356 Lbs

Hull & Superstructure

Hull Type Displacement
Hull Material Steel
Hull Colour White
Superstructure Teak
Superstructure Colour White
Deck Material Teak

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 8,454 Gallons
Freshwater Capacity 3,434 Gallons

Speed & Range

Max Speed 12 Knots
Cruising Speed 10 Knots
Range 8,061nm @ 11 Knots

Engine & Propulsion

Engine
2 x Gardner 8L3B
Type Diesel
Power 2x 230hp / 308kW
Total Power 460hp / 616kW
Propulsion Twin screw propellers

Accommodation

Guests 8
Cabins 5
Cabin Arrangement 1 Owner 1 Double 1 Twin 2 Single
Crew 6

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Stabilisers underway

Amenities

Air Conditioning
Stabilisers underway

Tenders on Board Fair Lady

1 x 17' 1" Boston Whaler
1 x 13' 1" Avon Tender

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