1970 Hillyard 9 Ton
Length: 9.75 m
Beam: 2.59 m
Berths: 5
Fuel: Diesel
1970 Hillyard 9 Ton boat for sale
Broker Remarks
This 1970 Hillyard 9 Ton is a well-maintained and extensively upgraded example of classic British yacht design. Built by David Hillyard, she features mahogany planking on oak ribs, a replaced iroko sheer strake, epoxy- and glass-sheathed marine plywood decks, and solid mahogany cabin and cockpit combings.
Recent upgrades include bronze portlights, stainless steel chain plates and mast fittings, teak grab rails, and a fully rebuilt wheelhouse shelter. The original internal iron ballast has been replaced with 1.5 tons of lead ingots for improved stability.
Mechanically sound, she’s powered by a Perkins 4107 with hydraulic wheel steering. Rigging includes a spruce mast, stainless standing rigging (new 2015), roller genoa, slab reefing, and sails by Dartmouth Sails (2017).
Below, she sleeps five in three separate areas, with a Dickenson solid fuel stove, Taylor's paraffin stove (new burners), and LED lighting throughout. Navigation equipment includes GPS, autopilot, VHF, and depth/speed instruments.
Equipped with bronze deck gear, quality ground tackle, winter cover, beaching legs, and a dinghy, she’s a capable and characterful cruiser with significant investment already made.
Accommodation
Single V berths in the forward cabin
Port and starboard single settee berths in the saloon
Aft cabin with a port side single berth
Separate head with a Jabsco sea seawater toilet in the aft cabin
Small galley to port aft of the saloon
Dickenson solid fuel stove, properly installed with a stainless flue and water iron deck fitting
Single stainless steel hand basin with manual cold water
LED cabin and head lights
Drop-leaf cabin table
Mechanical and Rigging
Construction:
Built by David Hillyard in 1970
Wood construction
Rubbing strake & toe rails replaced with mahogany
Stainless steel fuel tank with increased capacity
Part 1 Registered 340111
Shaft driven
Hydraulic wheel steering replaced the original bicycle chain & cable
Electrics:
12v batteries
Charging from engine alternator
LED cabin & heads lights
Tankage:
Fuel capacity 173 litres in a stainless steel tank (this is an increased capacity from the original by 30 litres)
Freshwater capacity 60 litres in a plastic tank (plus 4 x 25 litres individual containers)
Rigging:
Spruce mast finished with 12 coats of Colene
Single spreader rig
Stainless steel standing rigging, twin forestay, movable baby stay (NEW 2015)
Slab reefing with 3 reefs
Antal mainsail track with cars
Sails:
Fully battened mainsail by Dartmouth Sails (NEW 2017)
Genoa by Dartmouth Sails (NEW 2017)
Inventory
Navigation Aids:
Clipper Duet
Autohelm 3000 autopilot with serviceable spare units
Steering compass
Furuno GPS,GP-32
Navman 7200, DSC, VHF radio
Ground Tackle:
Bronze Muir (NZ) anchor winch
CQR main anchor
8kg kedge anchor
30 metres galvanised calibrated chain
Deck Gear:
Stainless steel staunchions & solid handrails replaced the original galvanised water pipe
Bronze genoa tracks & genoa cars
Bronze main halyard winch
Safety Equipment:
All Safety equipment listed is included in the sale, but the vendor offers no warranties.
The purchaser must service the safety equipment, ensure it is appropriate for his purposes, & check the expiry and
service dates on all items!
Horseshoe lifebuoy
Rescue sling
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
LED Tricolour/anchor light
Equipment:
Inflatable dinghy
Watersnake Venom SXW34/26
Various warps & fenders
Ships clock & barometer
Disclaimer
Network Yacht Brokers normally acts as brokers for the vendor who unless otherwise stated is not selling in the course of a business. Whilst every care has been taken in the preparation of these particulars the correctness is not guaranteed and they are intended as a guide only and do not constitute a part of any contract. A prospective buyer is strongly advised to check these particulars and where appropriate and at his own expense to employ a qualified marine surveyor to carry out a survey and/or to have an engine trial conducted which if conducted by us shall not imply any liability on our part.
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferaft, fire extinguishers and flares etc., are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on board as part of the sale of a used vessel, may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owner’s specific needs.
