Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fairline Phantom 40 2007 vs Fairline Squadron 42 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fairline Phantom 40 2007 vs Fairline Squadron 42 2012 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 730 hp, the Fairline Phantom 40 2007 has a 515-hp advantage over the Fairline Squadron 42 2012's 215-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
Both boats are rated for 12 passengers — a good fit for a family of four or five plus guests. Comfort at capacity is another matter; the longer hull typically means more seat options and better weight distribution.
Bottom line: Performance buyers should lean toward the Fairline Phantom 40 2007 and its 730-hp ceiling. If fuel economy and quieter running matter more than top-end speed, the Fairline Squadron 42 2012 with its 215-hp rating is the more economical daily driver.
General Boat Info
MakeFairline
Makenot available
ModelPhantom 4
Modelnot available
Model Year2007
Model Yearnot available
Measurements / Dimensions
Beam12 ft. 11 in. (3.95 m)
Beam13.84 ft
Beam - Meters3.94
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches155
Beam - Inches166
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 2 in. (0.97 m)
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.97
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Weight - Detail25,540 lbs. (11,600 kg)
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - kg11584.74
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - lbs.2554
Weight - lbs.not available
Height - DetailTransport: 14 ft. 3 in. (4.35 m) Above Waterline: 14 ft. 10 in. (4.52 m)
Height - Detailnot available
Height - Meters4.52
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Inches178
Height - Inchesnot available
Length - Meters12.52
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Feet41
Length - Feet42.45
Length - Inches1
Length - Inchesnot available
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 1 in. (12.52 m)
Length overall - Detail42.45 ft
Length overall - Meters12.52
Length overall - Meters12.94
Length overall - Inches493
Length overall - Inches509
Body / Hull
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull materialnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Detail265 gal. (996 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1003.13
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal265
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Drive typeinboard
Engine max729.9 - 858.1 hp
Engine maxnot available
Engine makenot available
Engine makeVOLVO
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower215 hp
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower220 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4 - 6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Water capacity118 gal. (450 l)
Water capacitynot available
Boat typenot available
Boat typePower