Fairline Targa 37?

[TonyGerrard]

I looked at a Birchwood B370 a while back and your comments were cautious (to put it politely). To show that I have been listening carefully to all the forum advice, I looked at a Targa 37 this week - I prefer the cockpit in the B370 but really there's nothing in it. The 37 is very close to what we are looking for...
So, a '96 T37 - what should I be looking out for? What would you pay for her? Seems in nice order, although an engine rebuild was recently necessary.....
All the best

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[hlb]

£ST 110000

Model: FAIRLINE TARGA 37
Construction: Glass Reinforced Plastic
Keel: Not Available
Rig: Not Available
Engine: Twin Diesel
Bridge: Sports
Drives: Outdrives
Berths: 6
Listing Office: Club De Mar (Palma)
Ref Number: 14675

Details:
Probably the best selling Targa produced, Built 95 & commissioned '96, twin Volvo KAD 42 230hp diesel engines. Good inventory including cabin heating, holding tank, radar, plotter, autopilot to name a few. Early viewing recommended



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Haydn

 

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Tony,

If it has KAD42's fitted, then check that the engine rebuild included the replacement of the exhausts. The pre-purchase engine survey spotted on my T39 with KAD42's that the tops of the exhausts (where they connect to the engine via a rubber gland) were corroded. If they get very bad they can let water in. rob.

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[tcm]

These are simply much much sexier than the alternatives - good looking boats on the outside with no trace of aluminium cheapy fittings, and mini-superyacht inside with the most of the grp hidden ina smart fitout of leather, fabric and polished wood. Smart galley and unhateable (?) white-theme shower/wcs. Only offputting things (if chosen ) is the scottish greeny tartan for the saloon seating.

If the mechanicals are good, the expensive things are fabric stuff - seats, canvas tops and so on all cost a load of loot to replace.

Next off for a boat 8 years old is the instruments as gps plotters, radar etc may be a bit secondhand.

£100k max for one this old, i think, and a 96 must have been an early one - they are a 36 with bigger bathing platform which suddenly became de rigeur about that time.

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[TonyGerrard]

Guys
Thanks for the comments. This one has to be worth thinking about.
Cheers


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[petem]

Deffo a timeless classic, miles better than 370. Go for a navy hull if poss. Plenty built and plenty always available on the second hand market. Find the best and bargain hard.

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