£150,000 Yacht Tour : 2001 Fairline Targa 43

2 роки тому

A very pleasingly proportioned sports cruiser - the Fairline Targa 43.
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@aliyaemilyxoxo3687 2 роки тому

Thanks Nick, great video. One we’ve been waiting for as we’ve got a 2004 targa 43 (also in Poole as it happens). To add some info to answer some questions in other comments: Speed - ours has later Volvo Penta TAMD75P so 480hp each, and we got 37kts earlier this season. It’s a great solid boat with a decent turn of pace (not quite as quick or fun to helm as our previous 2005 Targa 34 with KAD 300’s but certainly a better sea boat). Original cost - our original b a peters plc invoice was £285k in late 2003 for 2004 delivery. Differences on ours are that we have the griddle fitted, an onan generator under the garage floor, plus the later targa 43’s garage door is modified to lift centre of bathing platform (ours had a Williams 285, now has a Brig 300 with a Suzuki 20hp outboard. We’ve got air con as well as eberspacher too. We have upgraded upholstery to modern silvertex, newer steering wheel, latest fusion stereo, underwater lights, etc - all of which has modernised elements and kept it fresh. Ours is build no. 283 and was quite a late one so I guess they made just over 300.

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

That's fantastic, thank you! If you fancy doing a Meet The Owner, drop me a line through my web site (quick Google of my name should find it) 🙂

@aliyaemilyxoxo3687 2 роки тому

@@AQUAHOLIC haha, may take you up on that! Just some more info in case anyone is interested in an owners view: The circular cockpit seating is ok but designers could have used the space better - it lacks a corner to relax into (with a good book 🤣) and the placement of griddle could have been better for more forward seating (the little seat on the griddle side is not that comfortable on a journey). Fuel consumption pretty decent at about 80-90 litres p/hr at 22- 25kts. Certainly much better than friends with targa 47’s with d9 575’s and MUCH better than targa 52 with d12 715’s (not far off twice as efficient). Price - the one advertised at £150k is a reflection of the market - ours, including all improvements we have made since purchasing in 2018, owes us less than that and is much later boat with largest engine option, and all options ticked and dare I say in much better condition. We could have bought a similar age targa 43 with TAMD63’s, like the one advertised 5 years ago for sub £100k. Supply and demand I guess!! Our problem is finding what boat to move up to (trying to stick with shaft drive sports cruisers) - Fairline targa 47, Princess V48, Sunseeker Portofino 46/47 all appeal and have benefit of a hard top, but a good late-ish version of each one is probably twice the price of our 2004 Targa 43 which I can’t quite equate. That’s possibly why so few Targa 43’s are ever on the market in the UK. Shame the Targa 44 hardtop is IPS only and has no tender garage, as it otherwise has some plus points (much better cockpit).

@AKARazorback 2 роки тому

Hi Ali, not sure if you get this ... but what do you spend a weekend out with the boat on sea, roughly? I'm really considering something like this to actually live on for a while - just store my stuff in a storage box, turn the guest room into my home office and travel a bit.

@Doguelife 2 роки тому

Can you fit a small jet ski in the garage area

@averagetalent9525 2 роки тому

Anyone else watch these videos to help sleep? Your voice is incredibly calming.

@cookiemonster2299 2 роки тому

😆🤣 ah that made me chuckle, cheers 👍😁

@notrut 2 роки тому

Still admiring your unbridled enthusiasm for boats in every video ... 5 years of great work. Oh and £150,000 seems a bargain for this Targa.

@homedad3324 2 роки тому

Things were Thought about more back then. The style of this boat It's still today cool and functional.

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

I think the big difference is that accommodation sells boats, so today's boats are often very accommodation biased.

@chasbodaniels1744 2 роки тому

Can someone define for me Nick’s term “accommodation”? I don’t get the meaning in this context, Thanks!

@JHinDAmix 2 роки тому

@@chasbodaniels1744 so better sleeping and lounging areas so you can spend more time on the boat. More head room in the bedrooms, spacier bathrooms with seperate showers, full kitchens with bars etc.

@bugsyunclee3968 2 роки тому

It's important to watch every video

@frouchitude1916 2 роки тому

For the mental health yeah.

@zk9058 2 роки тому

I’ll tell ya, this boat feels much more like a 50’+ boat, and not a 43 footer. Also hard to believe it’s 20 years old. Not only did the design hold up really well, but it’s an exceptional condition……clearly she has been meticulously maintained. Very impressive! Never considered buying a 20 year old boat (for obvious reasons) but with this baby I’d make an exception!

@itsallgonemad 2 роки тому

Imagine if you threw an extra £5K - £10K at her too to modernise the chart/nav gear, perhaps new carpets, soft furnishing & a few touches here & there... she is fabulous now but you could lift her off the charts!!! 😍

@snois2 2 роки тому

Can you handle this boat as a single person?

@simonemischis9644 2 роки тому

@@snois2 it depends on how much free time u have, but of course u can

@oivindg 2 роки тому

Total lenght is almost 14 meters, so it's really a 45-footer. (43 plus bathing platform, maybe?) Had one for a few years. Brilliant boat and nice to work on and improve since everything onboard is high quality. The only downside for me was the curved sofas. It's not easy for a tall person to find a place to lie down for a rest.

@treborriam 2 роки тому

Not sure how you come to this conclusion, I would watch the video again, as I have said in a comment the engine area and engines are very dirty with corrosion, before you say its a 20 year old boat with the greatest respect that is not an excuse.

@hildablanco1591 11 днів тому

Older models always have more to offer this one has it all

@philmcmaster2770 Рік тому

Does anyone else just watch the same videos over and over again. I always go back to the start and watch them all again. This , for the money , has to be my favourite ( affordable )

@AramZero 2 роки тому

The Fairline Targa - whatever the number - is my favourite boat. So gorgeous and perfect for families.

@shaguaretype6996 2 роки тому

I'm not usually a fan of the smaller boats, but this is one I really like and could happily live with. Great value considering the condition.

@kieranharriman7055 2 роки тому

Again with the thumbs down????? Great tour of what for a 20 year old boat is amazing. Well looked after by it’s previous/current owner. Couldn’t really fault it. Have a great rest of the weekend. I’m recovering from a night out with pals.

@g9rud 2 роки тому

A testament to the quality of these boats, still looking good and stylish today. Who wouldn’t be happy with a boat like this, nice looking boat. Great tour as always.

@useitwice 2 роки тому

This was the boat of my dreams when I was about 15 and saw ads for it in a boating magazine. Thanks for the tour Nick!

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Our pleasure!

@jwhofer 2 роки тому

Lotta bang for you buck on that one. Lots of space. Love the curved, glossy woodwork downstairs!

@danstray2527 2 роки тому

The onsuit head and the boat garage was a super nice touch! Feels like a mutch bigger boat

@EverydayProjects 2 роки тому

This could be "Smuggler's Blues 4" maybe? I could see you and yours out cruising and enjoying life on this one. Top quality show again, Nick! Cheers!

@chrish2996 2 роки тому

Hi Nick. This ticks all the boxes. Dark blue hull, tons of social spaces, immaculate condition throughout, stunning lines, garage, dedicated cabins, and even a Hobbits Elf in the galley? Amazing boat for 150k. Great Sunday afternoon video walkthrough Thanks 😊

@eugenerozhkov2646 2 роки тому

It may be 20 years old boat, but from what I've seen on this channel, Fairline Targa has features of 350k+ boats. Insane value.

@tal0ndarktalon637 2 роки тому

43 foot sports boat, yet you could actually live on it. Brilliant. It's like a Tardis. Another top notch Aquaholic tour to show her off!

@markasomerville 2 роки тому

She is gorgeous. I love all the wood inside. Its just so stylish , with a better overall look than some bigger boats. For her size the space you have is just brilliant. A big plus, a place where you can read a good book. Thank you for bringing this video of her to us

@MrHendrikus1977 2 роки тому

fully agree, nice use of space - beautiful, stylish and practical! A boat which i would love to live on full-time

@debbiejudd4933 2 роки тому

Very pretty yacht. Not crazy about the cherry wood But I could live on it. Thank you Nick.

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

My pleasure!

@TexanUSMC8089 2 роки тому

I love the classic cherry in some of these older boats. So much more class than the newer gray and mirrors in newer ones.

@dougiemiller5030 2 роки тому

I agree. Not such a fan of the high gloss dark cherry wood finish. However, some of the new(ish) interior finishes are a bit underwhelming as well to be fair. Give me a black Ash or light oak finish and I'm a happy camper.

@tonybazz53 2 роки тому

Beautifully designed boat inside and out. Love that it has two heads with showers.

@deanmatthews 2 роки тому

I’ve no interest in owning a boat but I love your reviews Nick, I’ve learned a fair bit since I started watching.

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Glad you like them!

@Ognir1962 2 роки тому

There is a remarkable amount room below deck on this boat and well maintained. Love it! Thanks for sharing Nick.

@nicomeier8098 2 роки тому

Lovely boat with a well thought out interior and lovely flowing lines. Typical Fairline woodwork as well, quite a lot of boat for the money and good looking too.

@mmsmits2868 2 роки тому

Good lines, and obviously very well maintained. Usually with a 10+ yr old boat you'll start to see the cushions that are exposed to the elements start to turn green, but not so here (except for the ones in the garage). Flooring, woodwork etc. is all in really good shape. Quite a nice boat! Thanks for the tour!

@markatchison9974 2 роки тому

A lot of boat for not much money. I love the woodwork. Very classy all round. Some lucky buyer will get a bargain here imo.

@WilliamCharlesShaver 3 місяці тому

The big surprise in this lovely boat is how the owners kept the cooktop and oven so clean after 20 years!

@Guy-zf5of 2 роки тому

5:50 that might be the smartest thing to do ever in boats

@bennyverhelle 2 роки тому

Hi Nick, this is without a doubt one of the best Fairline's ever build due to her mid engine layout . I own nr122 (2001) in the South of France and i get often the question to sell the boat. This model is still very popular and will stay so for many years to come. Thanks for the video ! grtz from Belgium

@gedmcmahon3206 2 роки тому

If I had 150 thousand I'd buy it... Beautiful boat and in such great shape too.. I love it Nick.. thanks for showing us around.

@oliverfrey7511 2 роки тому

Having watched the video, now, I maintain that this is a fantastic boat, love the quality and the 39/40/43 size for a small family. Good value for the money. To get it perfect, I think an engine lift/full service could be in place. As always, dear Nick, thank you for the inspiration.

@simonburrow1198 2 роки тому

I really like this boat, great design never ages and this for a 20 year old boat is testament to that. Love the social area down below and the cabins are fantastic. For me this boat is all you need, once again great video Nick

@manuelvanderslikke680 2 роки тому

And thank you Nick for this nice show of the Fairline Targa 43, what a space you have with the targa's always in the accomodation its surprise me again

@marchport 2 роки тому

Another great tour of what is surely a reasonably priced boat. Looks to have been well cared for. Beautiful layout, as well. Thank you, Nick!

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Glad you enjoyed it

@TexanUSMC8089 2 роки тому

I love the Fairline Squadrons. This Targa is really nice though. I love the old cherry, so much more class than the newer gray interiors with mirrors every where.

@justinlinnane8043 2 роки тому

Great to see tours of these older boats . Especially when they're in as good condition as this and with a design that holds up so well . . Thanks Nick

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Glad you enjoyed it

@Brookspirit 2 роки тому

Lovely boat. Classic lines don't really date, I think some boats built today are going to date badly.

@adrianpalmeredwards9755 2 роки тому

It's a really amazing boat, we have one same colour, but it's the Targa 40 & a 2004 & last week we went out with her just me & the wife went around Anglesey, anchored up in a few places then went to Conwy Marina for two nights amazing time so much flexibility when you have a boat. The biggest bonus we had, was the weather was fantastic for us, good time all around, great video as always, your videos are first class awesome stuff.

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Fantastic! Lovely boat..!

@gopher1471 2 роки тому

This is a lovely boat and from experience, a good sea boat in the UK, an important point for buyers is running costs especially mooring charges, most marinas have a price step around 45 ft which this boat nicely drops under also being shaft drive maintenance is cheaper as no expensive outdrives to service every other year. Thankyou for the video Nick. :)

@raydowley1038 2 роки тому

a real pleasure to see a boat like this that has been well designed and classy looking for its age.

@dennisbakker5262 2 роки тому

No room for chairs nick.. but surely a nice boat. Love it!

@greenflock8091 2 роки тому

Now THIS is my dream boat!

@josephborg6958 9 місяців тому

these boats still look great. amazing design

@stephenbryan8651 2 роки тому

Love it and I'm of the age where high gloss cherry joinery will never go out of fashion..one day!

@chrissmith4531 2 роки тому

Me: “I wonder if theres a passerelle” Nick: “here’s some broom storage”

@Yorkshiremadmick 2 роки тому

Looks like there were built in rails to take a paserell rather than a bexbisell storage

@zzanatos2001 2 роки тому

What the heck am I supposed to do if I want to park stern first when I'm cruising around the Med?

@Yorkshiremadmick 2 роки тому

Walk the plank 💪🏻

@Yorkshiremadmick 2 роки тому

@@zzanatos2001 If you put a scaffold plank in the locker you could use that! Walk the plank! Plus if there’s a catastrophe and the boats sinking you got a plank to sit on like a paddle board

@zzanatos2001 2 роки тому

@@Yorkshiremadmick Do you know why pirates never take showers before walking the plank? They'll just wash up on shore later.

@nigelmaisey272 2 роки тому

Wow !!! Now this is Just Superb …. I’m sure it has my Name on it …. this is Exactly what i’ve been looking for … Just needs the BBQ Grill fitted and probably a Generator … But Absolutely Love it …. Great job Nick some more vids like this if boats around 100k would be just Awesome !! 👍😎❤️

@Matt-ls1ng 2 роки тому

That boat is in great condition! Thanks Nick

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

No problem 👍

@ashleypierce8500 2 роки тому

This boat FEELS like SB (just bigger with more amenities). I dig it! And Jacque, chin up, you’re a celebrity.

@darthkek1953 2 роки тому

Very nicely priced. Not much needing doing to it to make 21st century. Presumably a new version of the MFD, perhaps the couch cushions can do with a reskin. As you say perhaps put a BBQ in. I'd also replace that bar of Imperial Leather with a more modern soap. EDIT: that engine room can could with a proper scrub.

@seanogden927 2 роки тому

I have to agree with others on here what a great looking boat for its age and if you had not told us its age i do not think anyone would have guessed it was 20 years old. To me the only thing that dated it was the interior wood colour, if it was darker or matt finish it would look more modern. A great find Nick cheers.

@yonatanbenavraham6598 2 роки тому

Nick, I love Cherry wood polished, shiny and bright! It is never out of date! I see the only thing wrong with this setup is not having a fly-bridge! I love the wood and interior, a little fish guts on all the finishes and it would be perfect! Of course I am fisherman and don't care about anything else except speed! Great boat at a good price!

@mattmayo3539 Рік тому

What’s nice about a shaft drive is you can surf behind them and not worry about the prop.

@carloluigid2104 6 місяців тому

Beautiful boat, great size, and relatively great value from the looks of it. I love how late 90's designers across the boating and automotive worlds all seem to have taken a vow to avoid ninety degree angles AT ALL COSTS.

@tonyirving4154 2 роки тому

Wow that boat is fantastic, it's a beautiful shape and I love the cherry wood inside, you would never think it was 20years old it's a dream machine, (my dream) thank you nick fantastic video 👍🛥

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Glad you enjoyed it

@stevepickup6596 2 роки тому

Lovely boat, reminds me of a Sunseeker Superhawk, if cherrywood is a bit too much you can get the wood wrapped/covered in film, to lighten the interior. It’s a lot of boat for the money, excellent coverage, Nick. 👍

@PaulJohnson-lu3mj 2 роки тому

Love the woodwork in the cabin, gleaming as it should be. Another superb video Nick, thank you.

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

My pleasure!

@dodger25464 2 роки тому

Have always loved the Targa 43, watching this video has only reenforced my need to have one , when I retire in a few more years!!Fantastic tour as usual Nick!😂😂

@9VARZ 2 роки тому

Very smart layout overall. Love this! Also can't help but notice that boats from that era are very colourful inside and out compared to the current ones too. Have a great week ahead, Nick!

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Thanks, you too! :)

@TheDonNicky 2 роки тому

Very lovely, well-preserved boat, she's still a beauty 😁 Thanks Nick!

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Glad you enjoyed it

@ExilSvensk 2 роки тому

Is it just me, or do a lot of these older boats have a much more spacious design? I like it.

@thecocktailian2091 10 місяців тому

Best boat I've seen you tour. Inclusive of the dingy's to the mega yachts. Great weekender.

@cookiemonster2299 2 роки тому

Wow if I had the money to be looking, this is what I'd want, absolutely spot on, nothing I would change, even the cd player. 👍🇬🇧❤️ Postscript: the boat to starboard looked interesting too.

@joe08867 2 роки тому

That's a lot of boat for the money. I love how they did the heads. Good use of space. Great review as always. Thank you.

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Thanks for watching!

@chickenchuggets6395 2 роки тому

Love this boat! For a boat that’s 20 years old definitely the best I’ve seen

@Scruffers2011 2 роки тому

Wow lovely boat! I like the many curves in the interior, curved furniture, curved walls... an elegant touch.

@GoldenCroc 2 роки тому

As the owner of a quite old 26 foot midcabin boat and really liking the layout (sort of similar to Nicks Jeanneu, but much older), this one would be a dream to upgrade to. Alas, the wallet is not as appreciative. But maybe in the future, who knows.

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

I know the feeling...

@gervers 2 роки тому

Great condition, great boat, great value! SB3?…. One day I’ll ask and low and behold SB3 will appear! 😆

@XRP3295 2 роки тому

For a 2001 its very impressive, every latch on all couboards worked, quality boat, good video, well done…👍🏼

@nickwatkins5321 2 роки тому

That’s very nice, good design and use of space

@zedwhyex 2 роки тому

Amazing - that's a whole lot of boat for the money - the kind of deal that could twist my arm! 🙂

@kevincingalls1011 2 роки тому

What a great boat. I couldn't believe how everything was given just the rite amount of space that it made the boat seem so much bigger. The galley great looking perfect amount of room. Two bedrooms two heads nice size cockpit, well done. A garage crazy great boat!

@djmallinson 2 роки тому

As always a Grand Tour, thanks for yet another one, presented with usual aplomb Nick! It makes me realize, not being an expert in any way, how clever the boat designers and manufacturers have to be to get all that into a confined space and make it go like the clappers in a marine environment which means not very chemically friendly to a lot of the materials involved. Thankfully the product of thousands of years of boat evolution, if the design requirements were presented to me (being without much of a clue about boats), I'd not know where to start with a solution that fulfilled all the needs and was saleable and still floated! Have to admire that, even with this example which is not totally state of the art.

@slikyiky1340 2 роки тому

lovely well proportioned sports boat and will always look good like a classic car

@itsallgonemad 2 роки тому

LOVE IT NICK... look at all that gloss cherry!!! 😍 This really is my size & layout of boat, perfectly proportioned & a garage too plus that slot for a slide out passerelle or even a retro fitted electric one - FAB! 👍🏻

@gareth36 2 роки тому

Wonderful looking boat. Love the woodwork inside. I'm guessing there's some sort of winch system in the garage to launch and retrieve the tender ? Nothing wrong with buying an older boat so long as you accept it brings it's own challenges to your patience. Especially if the boat hadn't had any love for the previous 8 years to you buying it, as I have found out over the last 6 years but I wouldn't change it. Great tour as always thanks for sharing.

@paulogrinke7020 2 роки тому

Great amount of head room in the aft cabin. Can wake up and sit up without bumping your head.

@philmcmaster2770 Рік тому

I love all the boats. While I’m waiting for new vids to be uploaded I watch all the other vids again. Over and over. Never get board. I think this one ( possibly at a stretch affordable ) is my favourite. It’s amazing by going for an older boat what you get. Love the channel. Thank you.

@AQUAHOLIC Рік тому

Glad you like them! Something really special coming today. 🙂

@philmcmaster2770 Рік тому

@@AQUAHOLIC I’ll be ready 👍🏼

@schrama. 2 роки тому

smugglers blues 3?

@verynearlyaboutsailing8114 2 роки тому

Same colour hull as my boat! Apart from that, completely different. I liked everything about it. Very classy.

@patriciab3739 2 роки тому

Love this one Nick, amazing boat for the price...really nicely finished, cant believe she is 2001....great Vlog Nick,, thanks for sharing

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Glad you enjoyed it

@videoman876 2 роки тому

This was a great showing. This makes me want to go out and get this boat.

@johnsvidz 2 роки тому

Every time you get to the helm part of the tour I wait for you to sit down and go VROOM VROOM.

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

🤔

@steve-marsh 2 роки тому

Everything was round in the 2000s

@nickwebb9290 2 роки тому

That’s simply superb, faultless, what a boat 👍 Yet another wonderful and enthusiastic tour, thanks Nick 😁

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

My pleasure!

@nicob4115 2 роки тому

Love you aqua/motaholic/Nick!!

@DrCrabfingers 2 роки тому

I love that boat! The salon and galley is beautiful...really nice layout...superbly functional heads too. Great tour as always...

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Thanks so much!

@Wee-Rex 2 роки тому

What a gorgeous boat inside and out

@wesleyingram4703 2 роки тому

Love the sleek styling great interior space too!!!!

@120Livi 2 роки тому

Funny how round everything in the early 2000s was. Like the boat designers got a new set of French curves and didn't want to draw with a ruler anymore. Great video Nick and a very nice boat too!

@daveriley6310 2 роки тому

Genius design. Very impressive; near perfection.

@IanADolan 2 роки тому

Absolutely stunning, amazing amount of space, interior with refresh would look double the money

@bobt3374 2 роки тому

A very nice boat well appointed & all you need also liked the wood work in the lower deck. Well viewed Nick.

@AQUAHOLIC 2 роки тому

Glad you enjoyed it

@Hero94u2 9 місяців тому

This Boat is really impressive

@ghl3488 2 роки тому

Is this Nick's new boat I wonder. Very nice boat and quite a bit for the bucks, thanks Nick

@johnisaacbermejo436 2 роки тому

That is one cracking little cruiser! The amount of space is huge for a boat her size. The layout seems to be similar to the Fairline Targa 40 you've reviewed last year. Good Day.