1988 Fairline Corniche 31 for sale in Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom
Poole, Dorset, United Kingdom, United Kingdom198810.3m
Asking PriceBroker
$34,950 GBP
+8 moreMakeFairline
ModelCorniche 31
Year1988
Length10.3m3.5m beam
FuelDiesel680L tank
Cabins22 berths
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The Fairline Corniche was one of Fairline's most successful models, renowned for her 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.
The Fairline Corniche was one of Fairline's most successful designs, with some sources suggesting that over 500 left the production line. It's 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.
Built by Fairline Boats of Oundle in 1988 to designs by Bernard Olesinski, she features a GRP hull deck and superstructure with a deep Vee hull. The aft cockpit is fitted with cushioned teak-effect decking.
The forward cabin in the bow houses a small double and a single berth. The galley and dinette are amidships, with the heads compartment at the foot of the companionway stairs. The dinette on the lower deck converts to a large double. The upper saloon area features an L-shaped seating area around a table converting to a double berth, with a single settee berth to port and large storage lazarette under the saloon floor. The aft cockpit has bench seating recently re-upholstered, with a ladder to the flybridge helm station and seating also recently reupholstered.
Interior finishes include cream carpets throughout with blue over-carpets and attractive blue upholstery. The galley is fitted with a stainless sink, gas hob and oven, and ample storage. The heads compartment features a marine WC and handbasin with shower head. An Eberspacher Airtronic diesel cabin heating system was installed new in 2024. Hot water is heated by shore power and engine calorifier.
Specifications
The details
Vessel
MakeFairline
ModelCorniche 31
Year1988
Dimensions
Length overall10.3m
Beam3.5m
Draft1m
Accommodation
Cabins2
Berths2
Heads1
Engine & Fuel
Engine makeVolvo Penta
Engine modelAD41
Drive typeStern Drive
Engine hours2,121
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel tankage680L
Features
On board
Twin Volvo 200hp turbo-diesel engines
Duo-prop outdrives
Trim tabs
Bathing platform
Teak-effect decking
Electric windlass
Anchor and chain
Eberspacher Airtronic diesel cabin heating
Hot water calorifier system
Eagle depth sounder/fishfinder
Aquamarine VHF radio
Seafarer echo sounder
Sumlog speed display
Rudder position indicator
JVC CD/radio
TV
Honda EU10i inverter suitcase generator
Multiple batteries with shore power charging
Flybridge helm station
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