Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fairline Phantom 40 2009 vs Fairline Phantom 50 2007: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fairline Phantom 40 2009 vs Fairline Phantom 50 2007 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 1 332 hp, the Fairline Phantom 50 2007 has a 967-hp advantage over the Fairline Phantom 40 2009's 365-hp ceiling - enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fairline Phantom 50 2007 carries 523 gallons versus 263 gallons in the Fairline Phantom 40 2009. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fairline Phantom 50 2007 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Fairline Phantom 40 2009 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fairline Phantom 50 2007 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fairline Phantom 50 2007 if your priority is putting more people on the water - it handles 15 passengers and at 51,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fairline Phantom 40 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail41.08 ft
Length overall - Detail51 ft. 10 in. (15.79 m)
Length - Feet41.08
Length - Feet51
Length overall - Meters12.52
Length overall - Meters15.8
Length overall - Inches493
Length overall - Inches622
Beam13.00 ft
Beam14 ft. 9 in. (4.49 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.5
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches177
Draft [max] - Detail3.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 11 in. (1.21 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.98
Draft [max] - Meters1.19
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches47
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail38,080 lbs. (17,300 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg17272.78
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.38080
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTransport: 15 ft. 4 in. (4.68 m) Above Waterline: 16 ft. 11 in. (5.15 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters5.16
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches203
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters15.79
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches10
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal263
Fuel tank capacity - Gal523
Fuel tank capacity - Liters995.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1979.77
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makenot available
Engine modelTAMD 63P
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower365 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelTAMD 63P
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower365 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail523 gal. (1,980 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max1,332 - 1,410 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity6 - 7
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity118
Water capacity148 gal. (588 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFairline
Modelnot available
ModelPhantom 50
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2007
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass