Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fairline Phantom 40 2009 vs Fairline Squadron 42 2012: Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fairline Phantom 40 2009 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 365 hp, the Fairline Phantom 40 2009 has a 150-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 2009 and its 365-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.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail41.08 ft
Length overall - Detail42.45 ft
Length - Feet41.08
Length - Feet42.45
Length overall - Meters12.52
Length overall - Meters12.94
Length overall - Inches493
Length overall - Inches509
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches166
Draft [max] - Detail3.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.98
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal263
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters995.56
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeVolvo
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine modelTAMD 63P
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower365 hp
Horsepower215 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine ModelTAMD 63P
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower365 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower220 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity118
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower