Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fairline Phantom 40 2009 vs Fairline Targa 44 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fairline Phantom 40 2009 vs Fairline Targa 44 2008 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 740 hp, the Fairline Targa 44 2008 has a 375-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. Both carry nearly identical fuel loads — 263 gal and 265 gal — so range won't be a tiebreaker here.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fairline Targa 44 2008 is rated for 13 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 Targa 44 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fairline Targa 44 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 13 passengers and at 44,0 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 - Detail44 ft. 11 in. (13.68 m)
Length - Feet41.08
Length - Feet44
Length overall - Meters12.52
Length overall - Meters13.69
Length overall - Inches493
Length overall - Inches539
Beam13.00 ft
Beam13 ft. 3 in. (4.01 m)
Beam - Meters3.96
Beam - Meters4.04
Beam - Inches156
Beam - Inches159
Draft [max] - Detail3.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. 3 in. (1 m)
Draft [max] - Meters0.98
Draft [max] - Meters0.99
Draft [max] - Inches38
Draft [max] - Inches39
Deadrisenot available
Deadrise19℃
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail11.12 tons (11,300 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg110676.45
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.244
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTransport: 13 ft. 11 in. (4.25 m) Above Waterline: 13 ft. 2 in. (4.02 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.24
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches167
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters13.68
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches11
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal263
Fuel tank capacity - Gal265
Fuel tank capacity - Liters995.56
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1003.13
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 - Detail265 gal. (996 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max740 - 870 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity118
Water capacity84 gal. (320 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFairline
Modelnot available
ModelTarga 44
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee