Fairline Sedan 41-43 (1991)

Thanks Mark, nothing specific really, the boat seems to have worn well with major engine work on both engines (71B's) back in 2010, along with general internal fittings, and the generator rebuilt last year.

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From the photo it looks like a 43/45 rather than the smaller 41/43, although quite hard to tell at that angle. I enjoyed owning the boat, it was well put together. I recall doing a write up on the model for petem's site - maybe he still has a link for it?
 
Does it have a separate platform at the back or a mounded one.

I looked at one of these and the mounded platform makes it very hard to step off of when on a long pontoon. I've a Targa 33 of the same age and mine is well put together and lasting well.
 
markc said:
From the photo it looks like a 43/45 rather than the smaller 41/43, although quite hard to tell at that angle. I enjoyed owning the boat, it was well put together. I recall doing a write up on the model for petem's site - maybe he still has a link for it?
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That was only about 15 years ago! I doubt I have it but will have a look.
 
That looks to be the 43-45; the rear slat windows on the superstructure are more vertical than horizontal on the 41-43 and I don't think they did the grey/white gel coat colouring on the 41-43. My father owns a 41-43 which I am very familiar with so please ask if you have any questions. (Our engines are Caterpillars, not Volvos).
 
Sailorsam101 said:
Does it have a separate platform at the back or a mounded one.

I looked at one of these and the mounded platform makes it very hard to step off of when on a long pontoon. I've a Targa 33 of the same age and mine is well put together and lasting well.
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It's got the separate platform, and err...substantial davit supports, pole dancing?

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It is the dinette version which is what we wanted.

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"That looks to be the 43-45; the rear slat windows on the superstructure are more vertical than horizontal on the 41-43".
Strange, the last survey also refers to it as a 41-43? (looking elsewhere it appears that you might be right).
 
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Yes, it's definitely a 43/45. We had the dinette version too,

One thing I would check is the fuel tanks - they are mild steel and the engine air intakes are above the tops of the tanks so the sea water helps rot them from the top. Mine had to have the tanks replaced and it's a fairly big job. Engine access isn't brilliant on the outboard sides of the engines as they are next to the fuel tanks.

It looks like it still has the original microwave. I changed mine but I think the cabinet was built around it as I had to cut the microwave in-situ to get it out!

The stbd impeller is a PITA to change and the only way really to do it is behind the draws in the guest cabin (if the prev owner has cut an inspection hatch).

Those davits are monsters with the supports - maybe for a large passarelle at some point? I had a 3.5m Avon rib with a 30hp on the standard davits and it was fine.

I'm not sure what a prev poster was refering to about the bathing platform. As the boat does not have a transom door, the bathing platform is not really used for boarding. There should be a side boarding ladder that slots in on the side of the cockpit.

The boat has loads of storage, a large lazarette in the cockpit and the crew cabin is good for storage too.

Cheers
Mark
 
Thanks Mark, just the kind of info I was looking for, it is an ex Med boat so what you are saying makes sense.
We'll ask the surveyor to have a good look at the tanks.
 
markc said:
From the photo it looks like a 43/45 rather than the smaller 41/43, although quite hard to tell at that angle. I enjoyed owning the boat, it was well put together. I recall doing a write up on the model for petem's site - maybe he still has a link for it?
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Spot on that is a 43. Lovely boat, in Malta we have three of these, two of which a sloop stern modification. :(
 
Don't confuse the boats, Fairline made the 41 sedan & the 43 sedan, there's no such think as a 41/43 or a 43/45.
The boat shown is a 43 sedan with horizontal rear windows and a bolt on platform, the 41 sedan as the slooping rear windows and an integral bathing platform with a transom door ( which is what I have ) 1990 with caterpillar 425's
Loa 44ft + and 46ft + respectively.
 
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fred247 said:
Don't confuse the boats, Fairline made the 41 sedan & the 43 sedan, there's no such think as a 41/43 or a 43/45.
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Well, it's how they've been referred to for 25 years, so hopefully it's not too confusing. I believe there was some kind of urban myth about an informal agreement between David King and Sam Newington from the 70s that they would not compete on model sizes, hence the 43 not being called a 45. I have no idea if this is actually true or not.
 
Startline Al said:
It's got the separate platform, and err...substantial davit supports, pole dancing?

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It is the dinette version which is what we wanted.

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"That looks to be the 43-45; the rear slat windows on the superstructure are more vertical than horizontal on the 41-43".
Strange, the last survey also refers to it as a 41-43? (looking elsewhere it appears that you might be right).
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Must be a quick boat Al, look at the size of the rear wing!! Good luck, hope it materialises.
 
Back to muddy civilisation by truck or risk by water ?
err hang on that looks like MDL Chatham to me ..if you need any crew :)
and you need to turn left,,got some waypoints somewhere as well
 
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Startline Al said:
I'm surprised you still find your way back Fred, now they've knocked down the power station chimney at IOG.......
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All the locals are eagerly awaiting a day out afloat and the free show when the "other" one comes down.
As you well know not a lot of excitement round here except the odd bit of gun running .....

you,ll be difficult to follow now without the rumble of 16 pistons and a trail of smoke. :)
 
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