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Fairline Targa 43 for sale in Kent
A beautifully maintained Fairline Targa 43 built in 2002 is berthed in Dover Marina, Kent. This rare and sought-after model combines timeless Fairline styling with superb handling and performance. Powered by twin Volvo Penta TAMD 74P 480HP shaft-drive engines with approximately 976 hours, she offers impressive reliability and reduced maintenance costs.
Accommodation is provided for six people across two comfortable cabins and the saloon. The spacious cockpit is designed for entertaining and relaxing, ideal for both cruising and marina life.
Built with Fairline’s renowned quality and craftsmanship, this Targa 43 has been well cared for by her long-term owner. A berth at Dover Marina is available by separate negotiation.
Offered for sale only due to a change in circumstances, she represents an excellent opportunity to acquire a stylish and capable offshore cruiser.
Please call our Kent Office +44 (0)1634 571605 for further information or to arrange a viewing.
Accommodation :
This Fairline Targa 43 offers up to six berths in two sleeping cabins and the saloon with good headroom throughout. (New upholstery 2017)
FORECABIN: Considered to be the owner's cabin and fitted with an island double berth with stowage beneath, a large mirror, hanging locker and other useful storage. Ventilation and natural light provided by an opening hatch to the foredeck and two opening portlights. Access to the Ensuite heads compartment.
EN SUITE: Separate heads compartment fitted with an electric flush marine toilet, a shower area with screen and extractor, wash basin, storage lockers and mirror.
SALOON: A 'U' shaped settee and two leather stools to starboard offers comfortable seating for 6+ around an oval table with folding leaves. Excellent stowage is provided beneath seating and in high-level lockers. A stylish built-in stereo system is fitted with speakers behind chrome grills whilst a round hatch and four portlights provide ample natural light and ventilation.
GALLEY: Linear galley to port and open plan to the saloon, equipped with a AEG ceramic 2-burner electric hob, Sharp combination microwave oven and grill, large 12/240v refrigerator, twin sinks with fitted covers and ample storage in various lockers and drawers. Fitted cocktail cabinet and crockery storage compartment
DAY HEADS: Separate heads compartment fitted with an electric flush marine toilet, shower area with screen and extractor, wash basin, storage lockers and mirror.
AFT CABIN: Offering twin berths with stowage beneath, a wardrobe, a small sofa, overhead lockers, mirrored storage, a dressing area and two portlights.
GENERAL EQUIPMENT: Pressurised hot and cold freshwater system via a calorifier with shore power immersion coil. Cherry finish cabinetry combined with cream leather upholstery. This vessel benefits from air-conditioning in all cabins and the saloon.
EXTERNAL SPACE: The teak-laid self-draining aft cockpit has a dual helm position with an adjustable seat to starboard, BBQ griddle and forward-facing navigator's seating to port with chart storage area. Aft to starboard is a large C-shaped seating area with a cockpit table which converts to a double sunbed. Opposite to port is a wet bar with a second refrigerator and storage. Large aft sun pad with warp and fender stowage beneath over a tender garage, which easily accommodates an
inflatable dinghy, outboard and other equipment. Storage locker aft to starboard with access to exhausts, calorifier and other systems. Full cockpit canopy with zipped door and forward section converting to Bimini top. Walk-thru transom to a large
teak laid bathing platform with hot and cold shower and a concealed swim ladder.
Inventory :
Safety Equipment:
- 2 x Automatic Fire Extinguishers in engine bay
- 4 x Fire Extinguishers in saloon
- Fire Blanket
- Smoke Alarm
- 6 x Lifejackets
- Deck Light
- Spot light
- 2 x Horseshoe Lifebuoys
- Liferaft 8 man Seago new 2023
- Radar reflector
- 6 x Electric bilge pumps
- First Aid kit
Navigation Equipment
- Steering compass - Ritchie
- Depth – Raymarine ST60
- Speed/Log Raymarine ST60
- VHF Radio – DSC – Raymarine 240E
- GPS – Raymarine
- Chartplotter – Raymarine C120W
- Autopilot – Raymarine ST6001
- Radio/CD player - with saloon and cockpit speakers
- Navigation lights – Deck level
- Anchor light
- Some paper charts
Deck Equipment:
- Anchor – with 30m chain
- Windlass – Electric with remote at the helm and forward
- Search light
- Full cockpit enclosure
- Sun pad cushions
- Cockpit BBQ Gridelle
- Cockpit sink
- Cockpit fridge
- Bathing platform
- Swim ladder – stainless steel
- 6 x Mooring warps.
- 8 x Fenders
- Dinghy Hondwave 2.7
- Outboard Mariner 3.5
- Lifting stern tender garage
Keel/Hull
Deep V planing hull with hydraulic wheel steering
History & Construction
Built in 2002 this Fairline Targa 43 has a white and blue painted GRP hull and decks with non-slip surfaces. It has a teak deck in the aft cockpit area. Wheel steering. Stainless steel stanchions, pulpit. Glass windscreen with black bonded surround. Walk through the transom gates to the bathing platform. Teak battens to the bathing platform. Self-draining cockpit. Last out of the water March 2025 when she was antifouled, hull polished, and anodes changed. She has been owned by the current owner since 2019. The owner is selling due to a change of circumstances with his health.
Title Documents:
When preparing these details, we have seen the following documentation:
- Bill of Sale in the owner’s name.
- Previous Bills of Sale.
- Builders Certificate
- The invoice showing VAT has been paid.
- Proof of location on 31st December 2020.
- Owner’s manual
- Invoices for work completed on the vessel.
Marine Insurance:
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Mechanical :
Mechanical Systems:
Located beneath the cockpit sole are twin Volvo Penta TAMD74P 480hp 6-cylinder turbo diesel engines, fresh-water cooled via heat exchangers. Last serviced in September 2020, with approximately 100 hours run since. Features include EDC electronic dual-lever controls, hydraulic power steering, twin stainless-steel shafts with fixed 4-blade propellers new in 2019, full engine instrumentation, Sleipner bow thruster (new 2017), and hydraulic trim tabs. Last out-of-water service March 2025, including antifoul and routine maintenance. ONAN 7KVA Genset. Two aluminium fuel tanks with a total capacity of 1060L. Crusing speed of approximately 32 knots and a top speed of approximately 38 knots. Engines have completed 976 hours as of 9th October 2025
Electrical Systems:
6 x 12v Batteries (3 x 12 Domestic new 2022, 2 x Engine start batteries new 2022, 1 x Genset battery 2022) charged via engine alternators, 240v Shorepower system with ring mains, battery charger, ONAN 7KVA Genset and 240V immersion heater coil. Onan Genset remote start. 12v Sockets. Full cabin and cockpit lighting. Electrical distribution panel with amp and volt meters.