1988 Fairline Forty, 850.000 SEK

1988 Fairline Forty – Fully Upgraded Flybridge Yacht
€78,000 in upgrades — Turn-key, reliable, and ready to use
Long-term ownership: Previous owner for 23 years
This 1988 Fairline Forty is an exceptionally well-maintained and heavily upgraded yacht, with €78,000 in improvements carried out between 2004–2025. A rare opportunity to purchase a fully modernized Fairline Forty with the classic British build quality, upgraded systems, and a long and careful ownership history.
The previous owner kept the vessel for 23 years and maintained her with great care.

Powered by twin Volvo Penta TAMD61A (306 hp) with renovated engines, Volvo Penta Gothenborg, upgraded turbos, modern electrics and injectors. new flybridge canopy/cushions, structural deck improvements, and a new 2000W inverter providing constant 230V onboard, this yacht is genuinely turn-key.

Current Location & Delivery Options:

The boat is currently in Ålborg Danmark and is therefore flexible with delivery across Europe.

Delivery possible to:
Denmark
Holland / The Netherlands
England / UK
Portugal
Spain
Italy
Poland
Germany
Belgium
France
Croatia
…and almost anywhere in Europe upon agreement.

Major Upgrades & Investments
Exterior & Flybridge

Flybridge canopy – €5,720 (2024)
Flybridge cushions – €2,200 (2023)
Rear sofa cover – €700 (2023)
Teak storage box – €1,320 (2015)
GPS flybridge – €1,145 (2022)
Flybridge equipment cover – €1,320 (2020)
Hull, Deck & Structure
Bathing platform – €4,400 (2020)
Carpets – €1,760 (2020)
Bow platform + stern anchor system – €9,680 (2004)
Aft-deck opening & extension – €11,440 (2024)
Non-slip aft deck – €2,200 (2024)
Propeller service – €1,320 (2015)
Mechanical & Engineering
Full engine renovation – €22,000 (2016)
New upgraded turbos – €2,815 (2025)
Injector refurbishment – €1,055 (2024)
Cutless bearings replaced – €1,230 (2010)
Electrical & Plumbing
New 2000W inverter — permanent 230V onboard (2025)
Bow thruster DC-DC charger – €265 (2025)
Battery bank 7×110Ah – €1,230 (2024)
Two refrigerators – €880 (2008)
Electric toilet upgrades – €350 (2025)
Interior & Comfort
Sofa upholstery – €2,640 (2020)
New stove & oven – €1,760 (2020)
Diesel cabin heater – €440 (2024)

Total Investment:
885,000 SEK ≈ €78,000

Layout, Design & Performance
Length: 13.34 m
Beam: 4.02 m
Hull: Deep-V
Engines: Twin Volvo Penta TAMD61A (306 hp each)
Cruising speed: approx. 20 knots
Drive: Shaft
Accommodation
Sleeps up to 7
3 cabins
2 bathrooms (one with separate shower)
Bright saloon
Fully equipped galley
Spacious flybridge with second helm
Systems & Features
Dual helm stations
Permanent 230V onboard (2000W inverter)
Diesel heater
Pressurized hot & cold water
Bow thruster (with DC-DC upgrade)
Stern anchor system electric
Shore power
Large bathing platform
Electric windlass ancor winces.

Stern opening modified for easy access to the bathing platform excellent job done.

3 cabins – sleeps up to 6 comfortably
Forward master cabin: double island bed (2 persons)
Guest cabin: double berth (2 persons)
Aft cabin: redesigned to sleep 2 persons, with a hidden toilet located under the bed (original
2 toilets and 2 showers
Main bathroom with toilet + shower
Guest bathroom with toilet + shower
Additional hidden toilet under the aft cabin bed (very practical for guests or night use)
the aft. cabin is bade for 2 persons, so the toilet is under the bed at the moment.

Ready to live onboard , for more information, of pictures mail or text, or call me.

Best regards
Simon Thrane