Engine
Cummins 5.9BTM3
Total Power
740hp
Engine Hours
900
Class
Yachts
Length
11.28m
Year
2001
Model
37 Aft Cabin
Capacity
-
Nicolle Associates - Ipswich
Nicolle Associates - Ipswich
Boat Details
Description
2001 Swordsman 37 Aft Cabin ARAMIS
£100,000
Exceptional, complete provenance, continuous improvement,
known ownership since new.
ARAMIS is a wonderful example of the highly regarded Swordsman 37 and enjoys a very well documenteed history that is unlikely to be repeated.
Commissioned and originally owned by the founder of Nicolle Associates, she has since passed through just three subsequent owners, a prominent superyacht owner, and two aircraft engineers, all of whom have maintained and improved her to exceptionally high standards.
Remarkably, every change of ownership since launch has been handled by Nicolle Associates, providing an unusually complete and well-documented ownership history.
Throughout her twenty-five-year life, ARAMIS has benefited from continuous maintenance, sympathetic upgrading and meticulous care, resulting in what is undoubtedly one of the finest GRP classic motor yachts of her type available today.
Designed by the late Alan Burnard, whose Fairey Marine heritage is evident throughout the design, the Swordsman 37 successfully combines timeless British motor yacht styling with exceptional sea-keeping, practical cruising capability and beautifully crafted accommodation.
Unlike many classic motor yachts, ARAMIS has never suffered from deferred maintenance. Instead, every owner has continued a programme of careful improvement, ensuring she remains both mechanically and cosmetically exceptional.
Recent investment includes:
- Raymarine Quantum Radar
- Replacement cutlass bearings and shaft seals
- Premium mattress and curtains
- New calorifier
- Torqeedo Travel 1103 CS electric outboard
- 32" TV/DVD/Soundbar
- Bespoke extended cockpit canopy enclosure
- Replacement saloon seating
- Replacement upper helm seating
- Upgraded navigation, masthead and mooring lights
- Freshwater filtration system
- New freshwater pump
- Replacement rear window
- Continuous annual mechanical servicing
Most recently, in May 2026, ARAMIS received her annual antifoul, new anodes, full engine and gearbox service together with replacement of the starboard shaft seal. A new genuine Cummins intercooler has been supplied and is scheduled for installation shortly.
In June 2026, all four service batteries were replaced as a preventative measure, further demonstrating the owners' commitment to maintaining the vessel to the highest possible standard.
Lovingly maintained by every owner since launch, ARAMIS represents a rare opportunity to acquire a genuinely distinguished and exceptionally well-cared-for example of this sought-after British classic.
CURRENT OWNER'S COMMENTS
"ARAMIS has been a much-loved member of our family and has given us many wonderful years of enjoyment.
What attracted us to her was not only the timeless Swordsman styling and exceptional sea-keeping qualities, but also the evident care and attention she had received throughout her life.
We have continued that tradition of ownership, investing in her comfort, appearance and mechanical condition whenever required rather than simply maintaining her. Recent improvements include the extended cockpit enclosure, replacement interior and exterior seating, freshwater filtration system, upgraded lighting, preventative battery replacement and numerous mechanical improvements.
She remains a beautifully balanced cruising boat; equally comfortable pottering along the coast, entertaining guests in harbour or undertaking longer passages.
We are also including a comprehensive inventory of quality cruising equipment with the sale, allowing her next owners to step aboard and begin enjoying her immediately.
We hope her next owners will enjoy ARAMIS as much as we have."
FIRST OWNER'S COMMENTS
There are some boats that stay with you long after ownership ends and ARAMIS is one of them.
Having commissioned and owned her from new, it has been a genuine pleasure to watch each successive owner continue the same philosophy of careful stewardship. Rather than suffering the deferred maintenance that affects so many boats of this age, ARAMIS has benefited from owners who understood quality, appreciated good engineering and were prepared to invest in preserving her.
The result today is something genuinely unusual—a twenty-five-year-old motor yacht that feels cherished rather than simply maintained. Her presentation, engineering spaces, joinery, systems and overall condition reflect an ownership history that would be extremely difficult to replicate.
Perhaps even more remarkably, every change of ownership since launch has been handled by Nicolle Associates. That continuity provides a level of knowledge, provenance and confidence rarely available when purchasing a yacht of this age.
For buyers seeking a classic British motor yacht with pedigree, provenance and exceptional upkeep, ARAMIS deserves very serious consideration.
Finding a twenty-five-year-old motor yacht in excellent condition is not unusual. Finding one whose ownership, maintenance and improvement history is known from new is exceptionally rare.
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SPECIFICATION
PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS
Builder: Bridgend Boat Yard, Plymouth for Swordsman Marine
Designer: Alan Burnard
Construction: GRP
Hull Type: Deep-V Planing Hull
LOA: 37ft (11.28m)
LWL: 31ft 3in
Beam: 11ft 6in (3.51m)
Draft: 3ft (0.91m)
Displacement: Approx. 7 tonnes
Fuel Capacity: 250 gallons
Fresh Water Capacity: 70 gallons
Holding Tank: Twin heads connected to holding tank system
UK VAT Status: VAT Paid
MACHINERY
Twin Cummins 5.9BTM3 diesel engines
Power:
2 x 370hp
Drive System:
Direct shaft drive via reduction gearboxes
Propellers:
Twin three-bladed bronze propellers
Cruising Speed:
22 knots
Maximum Speed:
29 knots
Range:
Approximately 200 nautical miles
The Cummins 5.9 litre engines are widely regarded as one of Cummins' most dependable and long-lived marine diesel installations, offering straightforward servicing and an excellent worldwide parts network.
Engine Room Features
- Hydraulic lifting cockpit sole providing outstanding engine access
- High quality engine room sound insulation
- Twin Racor fuel filters
- Remote coolant reservoirs
- Large clear-top seawater strainers
- Engine room lighting
- Engine room ventilation
- Hydraulic steering
- Twin alternators
- Distribution panel
- Battery charger
- Inverter
- Shore power
Recent Mechanical Works
2019
- Cutlass bearings replaced
- Propeller shaft seals replaced
2021
- New calorifier installed
2025
- New freshwater pump installed
- New charcoal freshwater filtration system installed
May 2026
- Engines serviced
- Gearboxes serviced
- New starboard propeller shaft seal
- Antifouled
- New anodes fitted
- Genuine Cummins intercooler supplied and scheduled for installation
Current engine hours: 900
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
- Shore power connection
- Battery charger
- Inverter
- 240V AC electrical system
- 12V DC electrical system
- Distribution panel
- Engine room electrical supply
- Navigation lights
- Anchor light
- Electric and manual bilge pumps
Recent Electrical Upgrades
2024
- New navigation lights
- New mast lights
- New mooring lights
- Additional lighting upgrades
June 2026
- All four batteries replaced as a preventative measure
NAVIGATION & ELECTRONICS
Navigation Equipment
- Raymarine Quantum Radar (2019)
- Raymarine Radar Plotter
- Raymarine Autopilot
- Raymarine Log
- Raymarine Depth Sounder
- GPS
- Raymarine GMDSS VHF
- Fluxgate Compass
- Yeoman Plotter
- Navtex
- Magnetic Compass
Entertainment
- 32" TV/DVD/Soundbar (2022)
- Stereo system
- Cockpit speakers
ACCOMMODATION
raditional handcrafted teak joinery, generous natural light and a practical two-cabin layout create an atmosphere more akin to a gentleman's motor yacht than a production cruiser.
Accommodation is provided for up to six guests in two comfortable cabins together with a convertible saloon.
The interior is beautifully executed in traditional Swordsman style, featuring handcrafted teak joinery, teak and cherry sole boards, quality upholstery and abundant natural light throughout.
Every owner has preserved the boat's original character whilst sympathetically introducing carefully considered improvements.
OWNER'S CABIN (AFT)
- Large island double berth
- Dressing table
- Hanging locker
- Extensive storage
- Opening window
- Ensuite heads compartment
AFT ENSUITE HEADS
- Marine WC
- Wash basin
- Shower
- Teak shower grating
- Storage lockers
- Opening window
FORWARD CABIN
- Twin V-berths converting to a generous double
- Hanging locker
- Dressing area
- Storage beneath berths
- Opening hatch
2019 Improvements
- Premium quality mattress
- New curtains
SALOON
- U-shaped dinette
- Convertible double berth
- Teak dining table
- Drinks cabinet
- Storage beneath seating
- Opening windows
- Overhead hatch
2024
- New saloon seating
GALLEY
- Twin stainless steel sinks
- Hot and cold pressurised water
- Four burner cooker
- Grill
- Oven
- Refrigerator with freezer compartment
- Extensive storage throughout
FORWARD HEADS
- Marine WC
- Wash basin
- Shower
- Storage lockers
- Teak shower grating
COCKPIT & DECK EQUIPMENT
- Teak cockpit sole
- Teak side decks
- Teak foredeck detailing
- Custom teak mast
- Stainless steel pulpit
- Stainless steel fairleads
- Stainless steel cleats
- Bathing platform with teak treads
- Boarding ladder with teak treads
- Bruce anchor
- Electric anchor windlass
- Anchor chain
- Cockpit lighting
2024
- Bespoke extended cockpit canopy enclosure
- New upper helm seating
2025
- New rear window
INCLUDED INVENTORY
The owners are including a comprehensive inventory of useful cruising equipment, enabling the next owner to step aboard and enjoy ARAMIS immediately.
Included within the sale are:
- 2 x Crewsaver Crewfit 180N Pro automatic lifejackets
- 2 x Meaco DD8L Junior dehumidifiers
- 3 x tube heaters
- Dinghy air pump
- Flat cassette freshwater hose
- Forward deck sun canopy
- Selection of additional boating equipment and cruising accessories
SAFETY EQUIPMENT
- EPIRB
- Fire extinguishers
- Electric bilge pumps
- Manual bilge pump
- Navigation lights
- Horseshoe lifebuoys
TENDER & OUTBOARD
Tender
Zodiac C240 inflatable tender.
Outboard
Torqeedo Travel 1103 CS electric outboard (2022).
Reported by the owners to remain in near-new condition and supplied complete with battery and charger.
MAINTENANCE HISTORY SUMMARY
2019
- Cutlass bearings replaced
- Shaft seals replaced
- Raymarine Quantum Radar fitted
- Premium mattress and curtains
2021
- New calorifier
2022
- Torqeedo Travel 1103 CS electric outboard
- 32" TV/DVD/Soundbar
2024
- Extended cockpit canopy
- New saloon seating
- New upper helm seating
- New navigation, masthead and mooring lights
2025
- Freshwater pump
- Freshwater filtration system
- Rear window replacement
2026
- Antifoul
- New anodes
- Engine service
- Gearbox service
- Starboard propeller shaft seal replaced
- Genuine Cummins intercooler supplied for installation
- All four batteries replaced as a preventative measure (23 June 2026)
Disclaimer
Nicolle Associates 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, or withdrawal without notice.
- This vessel is UK VAT paid.
- As always photographs do not do justice so a viewing is highly recommended.
- This boat is lying in Hamble River, Bursledon. Southampton.
- © 2026 Nicolle Associates
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Propulsion
Engine 1
Engine Make:Cummins
Engine Model:5.9BTM3
Total Power:370hp
Engine Hours:900
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Propeller Material:Bronze
Engine 2
Engine Make:Cummins
Engine Model:5.9BTM3
Total Power:370hp
Engine Hours:900
Engine Type:Inboard
Drive Type:Direct Drive
Fuel Type:Diesel
Propeller Type:3 Blade
Propeller Material:Bronze
Measurements
Dimensions
Length Overall:11.28m
Max Draft:0.91m
Min Draft:0.91m
Beam:3.51m
Length at Waterline:9.53m
Miscellaneous
Hull Material:Fiberglass
Hull Shape:Deep Vee
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:1 x 318.23 l
Fuel Tank:1136.52 l
Holding Tank:1 x
Accommodations
Cabins:2
Heads:2
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