£150,000 Yacht Tour : 2001 Fairline Targa 43

A very pleasingly proportioned sports cruiser - the Fairline Targa 43.
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[@aliyaemilyxoxo3687]

Thanks Nick, great video. One we’ve been waiting for as we’ve got a 2004 targa 43 (also in Poole as it happens). To add some info to answer some questions in other comments: Speed - ours has later Volvo Penta TAMD75P so 480hp each, and we got 37kts earlier this season. It’s a great solid boat with a decent turn of pace (not quite as quick or fun to helm as our previous 2005 Targa 34 with KAD 300’s but certainly a better sea boat). Original cost - our original b a peters plc invoice was £285k in late 2003 for 2004 delivery. Differences on ours are that we have the griddle fitted, an onan generator under the garage floor, plus the later targa 43’s garage door is modified to lift centre of bathing platform (ours had a Williams 285, now has a Brig 300 with a Suzuki 20hp outboard. We’ve got air con as well as eberspacher too. We have upgraded upholstery to modern silvertex, newer steering wheel, latest fusion stereo, underwater lights, etc - all of which has modernised elements and kept it fresh. Ours is build no. 283 and was quite a late one so I guess they made just over 300.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

That's fantastic, thank you! If you fancy doing a Meet The Owner, drop me a line through my web site (quick Google of my name should find it) 🙂

[@aliyaemilyxoxo3687]

@@AQUAHOLIC haha, may take you up on that! Just some more info in case anyone is interested in an owners view: The circular cockpit seating is ok but designers could have used the space better - it lacks a corner to relax into (with a good book 🤣) and the placement of griddle could have been better for more forward seating (the little seat on the griddle side is not that comfortable on a journey). Fuel consumption pretty decent at about 80-90 litres p/hr at 22- 25kts. Certainly much better than friends with targa 47’s with d9 575’s and MUCH better than targa 52 with d12 715’s (not far off twice as efficient). Price - the one advertised at £150k is a reflection of the market - ours, including all improvements we have made since purchasing in 2018, owes us less than that and is much later boat with largest engine option, and all options ticked and dare I say in much better condition. We could have bought a similar age targa 43 with TAMD63’s, like the one advertised 5 years ago for sub £100k. Supply and demand I guess!! Our problem is finding what boat to move up to (trying to stick with shaft drive sports cruisers) - Fairline targa 47, Princess V48, Sunseeker Portofino 46/47 all appeal and have benefit of a hard top, but a good late-ish version of each one is probably twice the price of our 2004 Targa 43 which I can’t quite equate. That’s possibly why so few Targa 43’s are ever on the market in the UK. Shame the Targa 44 hardtop is IPS only and has no tender garage, as it otherwise has some plus points (much better cockpit).

[@AKARazorback]

Hi Ali, not sure if you get this ... but what do you spend a weekend out with the boat on sea, roughly? I'm really considering something like this to actually live on for a while - just store my stuff in a storage box, turn the guest room into my home office and travel a bit.

[@Doguelife]

Can you fit a small jet ski in the garage area

[@notrut]

Still admiring your unbridled enthusiasm for boats in every video ... 5 years of great work. Oh and £150,000 seems a bargain for this Targa.

[@homedad3324]

Things were Thought about more back then. The style of this boat It's still today cool and functional.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I think the big difference is that accommodation sells boats, so today's boats are often very accommodation biased.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Can someone define for me Nick’s term “accommodation”? I don’t get the meaning in this context, Thanks!

[@JHinDAmix]

@@chasbodaniels1744 so better sleeping and lounging areas so you can spend more time on the boat. More head room in the bedrooms, spacier bathrooms with seperate showers, full kitchens with bars etc.

[@averagetalent9525]

Anyone else watch these videos to help sleep? Your voice is incredibly calming.

[@cookiemonster2299]

😆🤣 ah that made me chuckle, cheers 👍😁

[@zk9058]

I’ll tell ya, this boat feels much more like a 50’+ boat, and not a 43 footer. Also hard to believe it’s 20 years old. Not only did the design hold up really well, but it’s an exceptional condition……clearly she has been meticulously maintained. Very impressive! Never considered buying a 20 year old boat (for obvious reasons) but with this baby I’d make an exception!

[@itsallgonemad]

Imagine if you threw an extra £5K - £10K at her too to modernise the chart/nav gear, perhaps new carpets, soft furnishing & a few touches here & there... she is fabulous now but you could lift her off the charts!!! 😍

[@snois2]

Can you handle this boat as a single person?

[@simonemischis9644]

@@snois2 it depends on how much free time u have, but of course u can

[@oivindg]

Total lenght is almost 14 meters, so it's really a 45-footer. (43 plus bathing platform, maybe?) Had one for a few years. Brilliant boat and nice to work on and improve since everything onboard is high quality. The only downside for me was the curved sofas. It's not easy for a tall person to find a place to lie down for a rest.

[@treborriam]

Not sure how you come to this conclusion, I would watch the video again, as I have said in a comment the engine area and engines are very dirty with corrosion, before you say its a 20 year old boat with the greatest respect that is not an excuse.

[@bugsyunclee3968]

It's important to watch every video

[@frouchitude1916]

For the mental health yeah.

[@chrish2996]

Hi Nick. This ticks all the boxes. Dark blue hull, tons of social spaces, immaculate condition throughout, stunning lines, garage, dedicated cabins, and even a Hobbits Elf in the galley? Amazing boat for 150k. Great Sunday afternoon video walkthrough Thanks 😊

[@g9rud]

A testament to the quality of these boats, still looking good and stylish today. Who wouldn’t be happy with a boat like this, nice looking boat. Great tour as always.

[@Ognir1962]

There is a remarkable amount room below deck on this boat and well maintained. Love it! Thanks for sharing Nick.

[@AramZero]

The Fairline Targa - whatever the number - is my favourite boat. So gorgeous and perfect for families.

[@mmsmits2868]

Good lines, and obviously very well maintained. Usually with a 10+ yr old boat you'll start to see the cushions that are exposed to the elements start to turn green, but not so here (except for the ones in the garage). Flooring, woodwork etc. is all in really good shape. Quite a nice boat! Thanks for the tour!

[@kieranharriman7055]

Again with the thumbs down????? Great tour of what for a 20 year old boat is amazing. Well looked after by it’s previous/current owner. Couldn’t really fault it. Have a great rest of the weekend. I’m recovering from a night out with pals.

[@shaguaretype6996]

I'm not usually a fan of the smaller boats, but this is one I really like and could happily live with. Great value considering the condition.

[@philmcmaster2770]

Does anyone else just watch the same videos over and over again. I always go back to the start and watch them all again. This , for the money , has to be my favourite ( affordable )

[@marchport]

Another great tour of what is surely a reasonably priced boat. Looks to have been well cared for. Beautiful layout, as well. Thank you, Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@simonburrow1198]

I really like this boat, great design never ages and this for a 20 year old boat is testament to that. Love the social area down below and the cabins are fantastic. For me this boat is all you need, once again great video Nick

[@manuelvanderslikke680]

And thank you Nick for this nice show of the Fairline Targa 43, what a space you have with the targa's always in the accomodation its surprise me again

[@useitwice]

This was the boat of my dreams when I was about 15 and saw ads for it in a boating magazine. Thanks for the tour Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Our pleasure!

[@bennyverhelle]

Hi Nick, this is without a doubt one of the best Fairline's ever build due to her mid engine layout . I own nr122 (2001) in the South of France and i get often the question to sell the boat. This model is still very popular and will stay so for many years to come. Thanks for the video ! grtz from Belgium

[@jwhofer]

Lotta bang for you buck on that one. Lots of space. Love the curved, glossy woodwork downstairs!

[@EverydayProjects]

This could be "Smuggler's Blues 4" maybe? I could see you and yours out cruising and enjoying life on this one. Top quality show again, Nick! Cheers!

[@nicomeier8098]

Lovely boat with a well thought out interior and lovely flowing lines. Typical Fairline woodwork as well, quite a lot of boat for the money and good looking too.

[@MarkPoppinPringlesleaf]

She is gorgeous. I love all the wood inside. Its just so stylish , with a better overall look than some bigger boats. For her size the space you have is just brilliant. A big plus, a place where you can read a good book. Thank you for bringing this video of her to us

[@MrHendrikus1977]

fully agree, nice use of space - beautiful, stylish and practical! A boat which i would love to live on full-time

[@oliverfrey7511]

Having watched the video, now, I maintain that this is a fantastic boat, love the quality and the 39/40/43 size for a small family. Good value for the money. To get it perfect, I think an engine lift/full service could be in place. As always, dear Nick, thank you for the inspiration.

[@danstray2527]

The onsuit head and the boat garage was a super nice touch! Feels like a mutch bigger boat

[@justinlinnane8043]

Great to see tours of these older boats . Especially when they're in as good condition as this and with a design that holds up so well . . Thanks Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@gopher1471]

This is a lovely boat and from experience, a good sea boat in the UK, an important point for buyers is running costs especially mooring charges, most marinas have a price step around 45 ft which this boat nicely drops under also being shaft drive maintenance is cheaper as no expensive outdrives to service every other year. Thankyou for the video Nick. :)

[@raydowley1038]

a real pleasure to see a boat like this that has been well designed and classy looking for its age.

[@PaulJohnson-lu3mj]

Love the woodwork in the cabin, gleaming as it should be. Another superb video Nick, thank you.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@TheDonNicky]

Very lovely, well-preserved boat, she's still a beauty 😁 Thanks Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@debbiejudd4933]

Very pretty yacht. Not crazy about the cherry wood But I could live on it. Thank you Nick.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@TexanUSMC8089]

I love the classic cherry in some of these older boats. So much more class than the newer gray and mirrors in newer ones.

[@dougiemiller5030]

I agree. Not such a fan of the high gloss dark cherry wood finish. However, some of the new(ish) interior finishes are a bit underwhelming as well to be fair. Give me a black Ash or light oak finish and I'm a happy camper.

[@dodger25464]

Have always loved the Targa 43, watching this video has only reenforced my need to have one , when I retire in a few more years!!Fantastic tour as usual Nick!😂😂

[@nigelmaisey272]

Wow !!! Now this is Just Superb …. I’m sure it has my Name on it …. this is Exactly what i’ve been looking for … Just needs the BBQ Grill fitted and probably a Generator … But Absolutely Love it …. Great job Nick some more vids like this if boats around 100k would be just Awesome !! 👍😎❤️

[@9VARZ]

Very smart layout overall. Love this! Also can't help but notice that boats from that era are very colourful inside and out compared to the current ones too. Have a great week ahead, Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks, you too! :)

[@chickenchuggets6395]

Love this boat! For a boat that’s 20 years old definitely the best I’ve seen

[@gedmcmahon3206]

If I had 150 thousand I'd buy it... Beautiful boat and in such great shape too.. I love it Nick.. thanks for showing us around.

[@thecocktailian2091]

Best boat I've seen you tour. Inclusive of the dingy's to the mega yachts. Great weekender.

[@itsallgonemad]

LOVE IT NICK... look at all that gloss cherry!!! 😍 This really is my size & layout of boat, perfectly proportioned & a garage too plus that slot for a slide out passerelle or even a retro fitted electric one - FAB! 👍🏻

[@tonybazz53]

Beautifully designed boat inside and out. Love that it has two heads with showers.

[@deanmatthews]

I’ve no interest in owning a boat but I love your reviews Nick, I’ve learned a fair bit since I started watching.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like them!

[@Scruffers2011]

Wow lovely boat! I like the many curves in the interior, curved furniture, curved walls... an elegant touch.

[@markatchison9974]

A lot of boat for not much money. I love the woodwork. Very classy all round. Some lucky buyer will get a bargain here imo.

[@stevepickup6596]

Lovely boat, reminds me of a Sunseeker Superhawk, if cherrywood is a bit too much you can get the wood wrapped/covered in film, to lighten the interior. It’s a lot of boat for the money, excellent coverage, Nick. 👍

[@djmallinson]

As always a Grand Tour, thanks for yet another one, presented with usual aplomb Nick! It makes me realize, not being an expert in any way, how clever the boat designers and manufacturers have to be to get all that into a confined space and make it go like the clappers in a marine environment which means not very chemically friendly to a lot of the materials involved. Thankfully the product of thousands of years of boat evolution, if the design requirements were presented to me (being without much of a clue about boats), I'd not know where to start with a solution that fulfilled all the needs and was saleable and still floated! Have to admire that, even with this example which is not totally state of the art.

[@tal0ndarktalon637]

43 foot sports boat, yet you could actually live on it. Brilliant. It's like a Tardis. Another top notch Aquaholic tour to show her off!

[@nickwebb9290]

That’s simply superb, faultless, what a boat 👍 Yet another wonderful and enthusiastic tour, thanks Nick 😁

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@tonyirving4154]

Wow that boat is fantastic, it's a beautiful shape and I love the cherry wood inside, you would never think it was 20years old it's a dream machine, (my dream) thank you nick fantastic video 👍🛥

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@eugenerozhkov2646]

It may be 20 years old boat, but from what I've seen on this channel, Fairline Targa has features of 350k+ boats. Insane value.

[@mauriebarnes8272]

Another great review, Classic boat!

[@XRP3295]

For a 2001 its very impressive, every latch on all couboards worked, quality boat, good video, well done…👍🏼

[@DrCrabfingers]

I love that boat! The salon and galley is beautiful...really nice layout...superbly functional heads too. Great tour as always...

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks so much!

[@patriciab3739]

Love this one Nick, amazing boat for the price...really nicely finished, cant believe she is 2001....great Vlog Nick,, thanks for sharing

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevincingalls1011]

What a great boat. I couldn't believe how everything was given just the rite amount of space that it made the boat seem so much bigger. The galley great looking perfect amount of room. Two bedrooms two heads nice size cockpit, well done. A garage crazy great boat!

[@Steve-ws9kd]

Enjoyed the tour thoroughly! Thanks Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@slikyiky1340]

lovely well proportioned sports boat and will always look good like a classic car

[@adrianpalmeredwards9755]

It's a really amazing boat, we have one same colour, but it's the Targa 40 & a 2004 & last week we went out with her just me & the wife went around Anglesey, anchored up in a few places then went to Conwy Marina for two nights amazing time so much flexibility when you have a boat. The biggest bonus we had, was the weather was fantastic for us, good time all around, great video as always, your videos are first class awesome stuff.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Fantastic! Lovely boat..!

[@philmcmaster2770]

I love all the boats. While I’m waiting for new vids to be uploaded I watch all the other vids again. Over and over. Never get board. I think this one ( possibly at a stretch affordable ) is my favourite. It’s amazing by going for an older boat what you get. Love the channel. Thank you.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you like them! Something really special coming today. 🙂

[@philmcmaster2770]

@@AQUAHOLIC I’ll be ready 👍🏼

[@yonatanbenavraham6598]

Nick, I love Cherry wood polished, shiny and bright! It is never out of date! I see the only thing wrong with this setup is not having a fly-bridge! I love the wood and interior, a little fish guts on all the finishes and it would be perfect! Of course I am fisherman and don't care about anything else except speed! Great boat at a good price!

[@joe08867]

That's a lot of boat for the money. I love how they did the heads. Good use of space. Great review as always. Thank you.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@nicob4115]

Love you aqua/motaholic/Nick!!

[@videoman876]

This was a great showing. This makes me want to go out and get this boat.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

I love the Fairline Squadrons. This Targa is really nice though. I love the old cherry, so much more class than the newer gray interiors with mirrors every where.

[@abrahamisaacsalomon9738]

That for 150k?? Consider it sold...

[@hildablanco1591]

Older models always have more to offer this one has it all

[@seanogden927]

I have to agree with others on here what a great looking boat for its age and if you had not told us its age i do not think anyone would have guessed it was 20 years old. To me the only thing that dated it was the interior wood colour, if it was darker or matt finish it would look more modern. A great find Nick cheers.

[@jakesimpson4530]

Lovely boat and very well priced. Well presented as per usual Nick.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Many thanks!

[@Zeppflyer]

Really looking forward to your video on the different kinds of drives!

[@cookiemonster2299]

Wow if I had the money to be looking, this is what I'd want, absolutely spot on, nothing I would change, even the cd player. 👍🇬🇧❤️ Postscript: the boat to starboard looked interesting too.

[@darthkek1953]

Very nicely priced. Not much needing doing to it to make 21st century. Presumably a new version of the MFD, perhaps the couch cushions can do with a reskin. As you say perhaps put a BBQ in. I'd also replace that bar of Imperial Leather with a more modern soap. EDIT: that engine room can could with a proper scrub.

[@ashleypierce8500]

This boat FEELS like SB (just bigger with more amenities). I dig it! And Jacque, chin up, you’re a celebrity.

[@bobt3374]

A very nice boat well appointed & all you need also liked the wood work in the lower deck. Well viewed Nick.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Matt-ls1ng]

That boat is in great condition! Thanks Nick

[@AQUAHOLIC]

No problem 👍

[@stephenbryan8651]

Love it and I'm of the age where high gloss cherry joinery will never go out of fashion..one day!

[@MrZ676]

Another great tour Nick! Lovely boat!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@wesleyingram4703]

Love the sleek styling great interior space too!!!!

[@grantsmiley1467]

Really cool boat! Thanks for the daily dose of Aquahol, Nick!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@Wee-Rex]

What a gorgeous boat inside and out

[@TradeWindgng]

Lovely video Nick and a sure lovely boat that is, keep them coming please. take care stay safe

[@gca259]

Splendid example of a classy boat. Thanks :-)

[@michaelmaas5544]

Beautiful boat and as always a great review!

[@GoldenCroc]

As the owner of a quite old 26 foot midcabin boat and really liking the layout (sort of similar to Nicks Jeanneu, but much older), this one would be a dream to upgrade to. Alas, the wallet is not as appreciative. But maybe in the future, who knows.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I know the feeling...

[@WilliamCharlesShaver]

The big surprise in this lovely boat is how the owners kept the cooktop and oven so clean after 20 years!

[@LMays-cu2hp]

This is really nice. Thank you for the tour,,,

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@bossman5289]

Of all boat presentation video, you are the best there is you. You explain every little details and everything! Keep it up!💯💪💖

[@AQUAHOLIC]

I appreciate that!

[@verynearlyaboutsailing8114]

Same colour hull as my boat! Apart from that, completely different. I liked everything about it. Very classy.

[@colinturner4158]

Love the video and terrific boat

[@IanADolan]

Absolutely stunning, amazing amount of space, interior with refresh would look double the money

[@ibana8449]

Thank you Nick for supplying yet more product for my new addiction. Very interested in the focused angling boats from Extreme NZ, now being imported to the U.K. 605/705 Game King range.

[@johnisaacbermejo436]

That is one cracking little cruiser! The amount of space is huge for a boat her size. The layout seems to be similar to the Fairline Targa 40 you've reviewed last year. Good Day.

[@tommidunn7182]

Another first class review, fantastic layout...

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Many thanks!

[@nickwatkins5321]

That’s very nice, good design and use of space

[@mattmayo3539]

What’s nice about a shaft drive is you can surf behind them and not worry about the prop.

[@davidkearsley3698]

Great video Nick as usual - great size 43 IMHO - In the background we saw a Trader - would be interesting to see one. You are my 'go to channel' after a crap day!

[@daveriley6310]

Genius design. Very impressive; near perfection.

[@garyg5947]

Great review and a superb boat!!

[@juck19]

Great Video Aquaholic! Would love to see some more Catamarans soon!

[@peterholtei7018]

Cool boat, even if its 20years old, but quite well maintained. Would love to go for a well maintained one as well - like this! Another time: well done, Nick!!! Love your vids.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you! :)

[@Brookspirit]

Lovely boat. Classic lines don't really date, I think some boats built today are going to date badly.

[@chrissmith4531]

Me: “I wonder if theres a passerelle” Nick: “here’s some broom storage”

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Looks like there were built in rails to take a paserell rather than a bexbisell storage

[@zzanatos2001]

What the heck am I supposed to do if I want to park stern first when I'm cruising around the Med?

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

Walk the plank 💪🏻

[@Yorkshiremadmick]

@@zzanatos2001 If you put a scaffold plank in the locker you could use that! Walk the plank! Plus if there’s a catastrophe and the boats sinking you got a plank to sit on like a paddle board

[@zzanatos2001]

@@Yorkshiremadmick Do you know why pirates never take showers before walking the plank? They'll just wash up on shore later.

[@zedwhyex]

Amazing - that's a whole lot of boat for the money - the kind of deal that could twist my arm! 🙂