FairlineTarga 34. Any good?

[1Rosco1]

Has anyone ever owned one or own one now?

We're looking at getting one within the next few months and just wanted some reassurance that we're buying the right boat. Looking at around a 2000 onwards and obviously diesel

Can anyone give any other decent examples of other makes that do the job just as well and are as well equipped etc
TIA
Steve



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[powerskipper]

Sealine S 34, we have one nice boat,

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Julie

 

[1Rosco1]

Funny you should reply! Me and my wife will be needing a bit of schooling as we've never had a boat before! you have a PM on it's way!

Steve

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[powerskipper]

PM on its way back /forums/images/icons/wink.gif

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[danielbroad]

You've never had a boat before and your about to spend over £100k on one!

Wouldn't it be a better idea to get some training and maybe charter first?

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[petem]

We spent £100k on our first boat and have never regretted it. Many people spend much more.

Chartering or owning a smaller boat could easily put some people off.

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[1Rosco1]

That's a fair comment and yes we do intend to do exactly that before we go ahead and buy one. I don't normally spend that sort of money on a spur of the moment whim!
Just starting to find out about training now

Steve

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[KevB]

Wouldn't bother with the Targa 34, go straight for the Targa 37. You will be wishing you had after a couple of months boating.

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[Questor]

Hi Kev

Why?

Curious by your comments, although of course I may be a teensy weensy bit biased.

Can't get a year 2000 or later Targa 37. Also the Targa 34 is only 6" shorter than the 37, and has a considerably better cockpit layout. The saloon is also finished to a better standard - ie nice wood cupboard doors and not just basic GRP.

Also most T37s come with KAD 42s where as with the T34, the KAD44 & 300 are more the norm.

Also you have easy access to the engines in a T34 as opposed to the T37 which seems to have no space in the engine room by comparison - Never could work out why.

Also the T34 has its water tank filler in a sensible place unlike T37!

The T34 has been modelled on the T37, and has many of the imperfections of the T37 ironed out. So, I really can't see the appeal of a T37 over the T34, but then I did say I may be biased.

R

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[stellican]

Targa 37 better seakeeping, much larger internally, forward cabin ensuite forward bedroom bed on centre line and full length bed. cockpit size same as the Targa 34 but does benefit from better storage and sink unit. Thats why not many on market also holds price better

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[1Rosco1]

Thanks guys, these are exactly the kind of feed back I'm looking for!

Now I'm going to have to take a trip to the mainland and look at both of these!

Keep 'em coming

Steve

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[ians]

Hi All

Both a good quality boats, would love the speed of the Targa 34, but do like having the seperate shower compartment in the 37.
Agree on working on the 37 engines, it is very tight.
I changed to the Targa 37 frrom a 91 Targa 33, and the most noticable differance was the sea handling, which I pursume is down to the water tank below the forcabing bed.


Good luck

Ian


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[Rob H 37]

bias aside

I agree - go strait for the 37.

Never seen a T37 that didn't have either a maple of cherry interior, and the additional space is really evident inside rather than in LOA

Most 37s actually have KAD44's also. especialy anything newer than '97


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[zazu]

Look at Sealine 34. Larger aft cabin , good cockpit and more light in saloon.
Very pleased with ours over last 3 years.


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[petem]

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Also the Targa 34 is only 6" shorter than the 37

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Not true.

T34 - Length of hull 34ft 5in
T37 - Length of hull 36ft 6in

T37 is also 4in wider and 8% heavier.




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[Questor]

Apologies

You are correct. It's the overall length of 11.04 Meters which equates to 36 and a bit feet.

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[oldgit]

Targa 34/37.

Curious as to why a sports boat is so popular with first time buyers, to the exclusion of all other types.Apart from the T34/37looking the business in the marina,has the question arisen of what you intend using the boat for.
Just getting out on the water is prob.a good enough reason but do you intend to try making your boating last for 12 months of the year.Will it only be for sea use only maybe the delights of up river work would also appeal.Would definately recommend cadging a few rides out of all types of boat before excluding anything.
Ps When looking at your next Targa have a practice session doing all those zips up and finding somewhere to stow all that canvas./forums/images/icons/laugh.gif


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[1Rosco1]

Re: Targa 34/37.

That's a fair comment about all the canvas! But saying that I'm not keen on the bridge type boats. I've only just got my first convertible car this year and wish I'd got one sooner! I know I only have to hold a button for 10 seconds and the roof comes down, but I do enjoy the open feeling, if you know what I mean and I expect it's the same for other people.

Being an "old git" I can probably see where you're coming from though!

So does the canvas not get stored on the boat in a cubby hole or under a seat?

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[oldgit]

T37.You will need the agility of a ballet dancer and the hands of the brain doc.

Oh.....yes those loverly white seats which you of course have to try and avoid standing on when moving from cockpit to go anywhere forward on boat,and mind you do not put your foot on them little thin plastic perspex drinks holders either.Snap crunch etc./forums/images/icons/laugh.gif.Must have seemed neat finishing touch idea at the time.

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[1Rosco1]

Re: T37.You will need the agility of a ballet dancer and the hands of the brain doc.

So come on then, what boat would you reccomend and why?????

P.S. I don't want anything slooooooooooooooooowwwwwwwwwwwww

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