1988 Fairline Corniche 31 boat for sale

The Fairline Corniche was one of Fairline’s most successful models, renowned for its excellent handling, seakeeping and spacious accommodation. “Shazam” is the sought-after dinette version, offering two double berths, two singles and a practical galley layout. Powered by twin Volvo 200hp diesels with duo-prop outdrives, she delivers impressive performance, economy and manoeuvrability. Cherished by the same owner for 28 years, she presents an ideal opportunity to step into flybridge cruising.

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The Fairline Corniche was one of Fairline's most successful designs, with some sources suggesting that over 500 left the production line. Its easy to see why as they still offer excellent handling, seakeeping and performance, and plenty of accommodation for the size. This is one of the more popular layouts, being the "dinette" version with two double berths and two singles plus a well - designed galley. She is powered by a pair of Volvo 200hp diesels with duo-prop outdrives offering better performance and economy than the shaft drive versions as well as better manoeuvrability at low speeds. "Shazam" has been loved by the same owner for over 28 years, who has reluctantly decided to part with her in favour of a newer and larger Fairline. She might not be in the first flush of youth, but she still has plenty to offer somebody who is looking to step up into their first flybridge cruiser. 

Construction

Built by Fairline Boats of Oundle in 1988 to designs by Bernard Olesinski

GRP Hull deck and superstructure
Deep Vee hull
Trim tabs
Bathing Platform
Cushioned teak-effect decking to aft cockpit

Length Overall (LOA) 33ft 9in
Hull Length approx. 31ft
Beam 11ft 7in–11ft 9in
Draft 3ft 2in / 0.97m
Air Draft approx. 10ft 3in
Displacement approx. 5,700kg

Machinery and Electrics

2 x Volvo Penta AD41 six cylinder 200hp turbo-diesels
Duo-prop outdrives
Engines serviced annually and due July 2026
Outdrives services annually and due July 2026
Recent new propellors

Electrics
3 x 12v batteries
Charged by engine alternators and 240v shore power
Honda, EU10i inverter suitcase generator

Accommodation

Sleeps six in two double berths and two singles
The layout consists of a forward cabin in the bow with a galley and dinette amidships and heads compartment at the foot of the companionway stairs

Eberspacher Airtronic diesel cabin heating - new 2024
Hot water system heated by shore power and engine calorifier

Cream carpets throughout with blue over-carpets
Attractive blue upholstery

Forward cabin with a small double and a single berth

Dinette on lower deck converts to large double
TV

Galley with stainless sink
Gas hob and oven
Ample storage

Heads compartment with marine WC and handbasin with shower head
WC recently serviced

Helm station with engine controls and navigation equipment

Upper saloon area with L-shaped seating area around table converting to double berth
Single settee berth to port
Large storage lazarette under saloon floor

Aft cockpit with bench seating - recently re-upholstered

Ladder to flybridge with helm station and seating - recently reupholstered

Navigation Equipment

Eagle depth sounder/fishfinder
Aquamarine VHF radio
Seafarer echo sounder
Sumlog speed display
Rudder position indicator
JVC CD/radio

Deck Equipment
New cockpit covers in blue - 2025
Electric windlass
Anchor and chain
Fenders and warps
Fender baskets on flybridge