Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fairline Targa 38 2009 vs Fairline Targa 40 2008 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fairline Targa 38 2009 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 320-hp advantage over the Fairline Targa 38 2009's 300-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 Targa 40 2008 carries 197 gallons versus 168 gallons in the Fairline Targa 38 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 Targa 40 2008 is rated for 12 passengers, while the Fairline Targa 38 2009 caps at 11. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fairline Targa 40 2008 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fairline Targa 40 2008 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 12 passengers and at 41,0 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fairline Targa 38 2009 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 11 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail39.10 ft
Length overall - Detail41 ft. 10 in. (12.75 m)
Length - Feet39.1
Length - Feet41
Length overall - Meters11.92
Length overall - Meters12.75
Length overall - Inches469
Length overall - Inches502
Beam10.12 ft
Beam12 ft. 1 in. (3.69 m)
Beam - Meters3.08
Beam - Meters3.68
Beam - Inches121
Beam - Inches145
Draft [max] - Detail3.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail3 ft. (0.91 m)
Draft [max] - Meters1.1
Draft [max] - Meters0.91
Draft [max] - Inches43
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
Fuel tank capacity - Gal168
Fuel tank capacity - Gal197
Fuel tank capacity - Liters635.95
Fuel tank capacity - Liters745.73
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine makenot available
Horsepower300 hp
Horsepowernot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeInboard - Twin
Engine 2 Engine MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Horsepower300 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 - Detail197 gal. (746 l)
Engine maxnot available
Engine max620 - 700 hp
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity4
Sleeping capacity4 - 6
Cabins2
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity79
Water capacity79 gal. (300 l)
Boat typePower
Boat typenot available
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