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.
After rebuild the engines have ruhn 350h
The Boat is currently located in Grenå (Danmark),
And kan be delivered anywhere in Europe by myself.
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 Garmin – €1,145 (2022)
- Flybridge equipment cover – €1,320 (2020)
- Hull is renovated, all old paint is removed and new painted.
- Bathing platform Teak – €4,400 (2020)
- Carpets saloon – €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)
- Injectors new (uppgraded) – €1,055 (2024)
- Cutless bearings replaced – €1,230 (2010)
Electrical & Plumbing
- New 2000W inverter providing constant 230V when offshore. — €250 (2025)
- Bow thruster DC-DC charger (C-TEK) – €265 (2025)
- Battery bank 7×110Ah – €1,230 (2024)
- Two refrigerators – €880 (2008)
- Electric toilet upgrades (master cabin toilet) – €350 (2025)
- Solarpanel with charging to battery bank.
Interior & Comfort
- Sofa upholstery – €2,640 (2020)
- New stove & oven (Never Used) – €1,760 (2020)
- Diesel cabin heater – €440 (2024)
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
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
Stern anchor system electric
Bow anchor system electric
Shore power
Large bathing platform
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, the bed is made bigger so the toilet is covered at the moment, so the toilet is under the bed is not in use at the moment.
Ready to live onboard , for more information, of pictures mail or text, or call me.
Best regards
Simon Thrane
