Fairline 40 (1981) for sale in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

Summary

Discover this stunning Fairline 40, perfectly based in Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom. Crafted in 1981, this quality flybridge cruiser offers comfortable living space, with clearly defined areas such as a large cockpit, a sizeable flybridge, a cosy saloon, separate galley and two ensuite cabins. This cruiser would make an ideal liveaboard or an excellent vessel for extended stays afloat. With robust twin Volvo Penta TAMD60B inboard diesel engines and an added bow thruster for improved manoeuvrability, this is a reliable and easy-to-navigate choice. Mechanical features include stainless steel shafts, bronze 4-bladed propellers, twin helm positions and a bank of batteries for engine start, bow thruster and domestic power. Equipped with a Raymarine E120 colour chartplotter, Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS DSC VHF, and an extensive selection of essential equipment, your coastal cruising is assured. Enjoy the roomy accommodation that includes a carpeted main saloon, a double helm seat, a sizeable galley and comfortable guest and owner cabins. Acting as the cherry on top, there is also an additional guest cabin accessible from the cockpit, complete with a washing machine and tumble dryer. A superb amount of boat for your investment, this Fairline 40 is a timeless example of elegance and engineering.

General information
Make/model
Fairline 40
Category
Used power boat for sale
Price
Name of boat
Benjamin
Year
1981
Length overall
12.70 metres
Beam
3.90 metres
Draft
1.19 metres
Displacement
9,000 kg
Location
Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

About this Fairline 40

English

Well built flybridge cruiser offering comfortable living space and a hull with excellent seakeeping characteristics. Clearly defined areas including a large cockpit, huge flybridge, comfortable saloon, separate galley and two ensuite cabins. There is an additional crew/guest cabin aft accessible from the cockpit.
This would make either an ideal liveaboard or a vessel capable of spending extended periods afloat. Twin engines offer reliability and the recently added bow thruster offers increased manoeuvrability.

She is a lot of boat for the money.

Mechanical

Vessel powered by twin Volvo Penta TAMD60B inboard diesel engines. These 235hp units provide reliability and have completed 1900 per side. Reduction gearboxes driving stainless steel shafts and bronze 4-bladed propellers.
Twin helm positions both offering excellent visibility. Twin lever engine controls with full engine instrumentation.
Engines are mid mounted for stability. This feature provides greater manoeuvrability at displacement speeds. Engines accessed below the saloon floor.

Bank of 5 x12V batteries providing engine start, bow thruster and domestic power. Batteries recharged via engine alternator or shore power. 12/240V panel with isolators.

Equipment

Well equipped vessel with an inventory suitable for coastal cruising. Included in the sale are:

  • Raymarine E120 colour chartplotter with radar overlay
  • Standard Horizon Matrix AIS/GPS DSC VHF
  • AIS Splitter (Not fitted but supplied)
  • Raymarine ST60 Depth
  • Barometer
  • Side Power SE80 Bow thruster with hand held control - NEW 2019
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Electric bilge pump
  • Life Jackets
  • Warps and fenders
  • Seawolf electric windlass
  • Anchor with Chain
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Flat screen TV
  • TV Aerial
  • CD/Radio
  • Searchlight
  • Windscreen wipers
  • Aft cockpit enclosure
  • Navigation lights
  • Boathook
  • Electric horn
  • Horseshoe buoy
  • Bathing ladder

Accommodation

Well appointed and spacious. Lovely boat with good sized cabins and living areas.
The carpeted main saloon is entered from the cockpit via two sliding doors. Large panoramic sliding windows port and starboard let in lots of natural light. On the port side is a set of comfortable settees and to starboard is  a range of storage cupboards.
Moving forward is the raised helm position with double helm seat and handy grab rails. Deep chocolate vinyl dashboard minimises glare. Chart area.
Three steps down and you are in the spacious galley with plentiful storage options, double stainless steel sinks and large preparation areas. Galley equipment includes a 2-burner induction hob, Beko combi/microwave oven and a large front opening fridge.
Opposite the galley is the guest cabin with two single berths, carpeted floor, opening ports and 12V lighting.
Owners cabin in bow with island berth, 12V reading lights, hull mounted his/her lockers and angled opening ports which let in lots of natural light. This cabin is en-suite with electric flush toilet, sink unit and shower. 
There is an additional shower and heads compartment adjacent to the galley for your guests.
There is a further crew/guest cabin accessible via the cockpit. This features an additional two single berths. It also makes a very handy storage space.  There is a plumbed in washing machine and tumble dryer in the lazarette.

Construction

GRP constructed hull with smart white topsides, navy blue hull band and navy transom. Bolt on bathing platform finished in flexi teak. Bathing ladder and cockpit access ladder. Exceptionally wide and flat side decks lead forward to the foredeck with its large anchor locker and foot operated electric windlass. Large diameter stainless steel bow and side rails ass to safe passage. Deep cockpit with cushioned rear seating, below deck storage and sliding doors to saloon. Ladder access to flybridge with  flexi teaked sunbathing area aft. This could be used as a dining area. Stainless steel rails, bimini frame and radar arch. Helm with single central hem seat. 

Contact Information

Vessel is berthed at the award winning Royal Quays Marina by Boatfolk. To arrange a viewing, please call David or Matt on 0191 272 9086

For a full, detailed specification with additional photographs and direct contact details for the listing office visit our website 

The Company 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.

Unless otherwise stated on the specification sheet the following presumptions are made
Sail drive and shaft seals are more than 5 years of age
Fuel and gas hoses and regulators are over 5 years old
Standing rigging and sails are more than 10 years old

NOTE - Please ring our offices prior to visiting, as the boat may be unavailable for viewing or located at a different marina.

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Propulsion
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta TAMD60B
Engine hours
1863
Fuel
Diesel
Fuel capacity
1,200 litres
Maximum speed
37 kph
Cruising speed
28 kph
Accommodation
Number of cabins
2

The Company 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.

Broker/Dealer Information

boatpoint at Royal Quays Marina

Royal Quays Marina Albert Edward Dock Coble Dean Road North Shields NE29 6DU
United Kingdom
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