FLOWER POWER
Restored by Josh Major/Su olk Yacht Harbour, Designed by Alan Burnard, Built Fairey Marine, 1967, LOD 28ft (8.5m) Power: twin diesel
As a marque, Fairey Marine is so soaked in glamour, it could be Britain’s answer to Riva. The company’s quintessential motorboat was the hot-moulded timber, twin-engined Fairey Huntsman 28, as featured in From Russia with Love. This one was built as a 21st birthday present for model Penny Carter, who raced her in three Cowes-Torquay races. She now belongs to Josh Major, shipyard director at Suolk Yacht Harbour. After a thorough restoration and re-engine, Flower Power is better and faster than ever; her two 215hp diesels give her a thrilling 37.8 knots.