Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fairline Squadron 42 2012 vs Fairline Targa 40 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fairline Squadron 42 2012 vs Fairline Targa 40 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 620 hp, the Fairline Targa 40 2008 has a 405-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 Targa 40 2008 and its 620-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 - Detail42.45 ft
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 10 in. (12.75 m)
Length - Feet42.45
Length - Feet41
Length overall - Meters12.94
Length overall - Meters12.75
Length overall - Inches509
Length overall - Inches502
Beam13.84 ft
Beam12 ft. 1 in. (3.69 m)
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Meters3.68
Beam - Inches166
Beam - Inches145
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches36
Weight - Detailnot available
Weight - Detail8.0 tons (8,100 kg)
Weight - kgnot available
Weight - kg7257.47
Weight - lbs.not available
Weight - lbs.16
Height - Detailnot available
Height - DetailTransport: 12 ft. 9 in. (3.90 m) Above Waterline: 13 ft. 2 in. (4.02 m)
Height - Metersnot available
Height - Meters4.01
Height - Inchesnot available
Height - Inches158
Length - Metersnot available
Length - Meters12.75
Length - Inchesnot available
Length - Inches1
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine makenot available
Horsepower215 hp
Horsepowernot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower220 hp
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detailnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Detail197 gal. (746 l)
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters745.73
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal197
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine maxnot available
Engine max620 - 700 hp
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity4 - 6
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity79 gal. (300 l)
General Boat Info
Makenot available
MakeFairline
Modelnot available
ModelTarga 4
Model Yearnot available
Model Year2008
Body / Hull
Hull materialnot available
Hull materialFiberglass
Hull typenot available
Hull typeDeep Vee