Fairline Phantom 42 Wanda

1998 Fairline Phantom 'Wanda'

A beautifully presented and extensively upgraded example of the ever popular Fairline Phantom 42, Wanda benefits from significant owner investment, combining the timeless Fairline build quality with thoughtful modernisation and mechanical improvements.

Powered by twin Volvo Penta TAMD63P diesel engines with ZF220A hydraulic gearboxes and approximately 1,250 engine hours, she offers dependable cruising performance with the reassurance of extensive recent maintenance. Unlike many examples of this age, Wanda has undergone a substantial programme of refurbishment and upgrading, making her a highly turnkey opportunity for her next owner.

The Phantom 42 remains one of Fairline’s most desirable flybridge cruisers, offering exceptional accommodation, practical cruising capability and timeless styling. Wanda particularly stands out due to her refreshed interior, upgraded navigation suite, improved systems and extensive preventative maintenance.

Key Features

Twin Volvo Penta TAMD63P diesel engines with ZF hydraulic transmissions

• Approx. 1,250 engine hours
• Bow and stern thrusters for effortless manoeuvring
• Generator
• Reverse cycle air conditioning providing heating and cooling
• Hydraulic passerelle
• Upgraded Raymarine navigation package to both helm stations
• Extensive interior refresh
• Recent upholstery, carpets, linings and covers
• Genuine teak bathing platform replacement
• Significant mechanical and electrical upgrades

Interior and Accommodation

The interior has been sympathetically modernised whilst retaining the quality and character expected of a Fairline. A number of tasteful upgrades have been completed to create a lighter, more contemporary feel.

Recent improvements include:

• Replacement saloon and forward cabin linings using genuine Fairline materials
• New saloon headlining in Fairline Alcantara
• Modernised saloon window surrounds in black leather
• Redesigned window panels finished in Diamante Silvertex
• New external upholstery in Macadamia Silvertex
• New carpets throughout
• Bespoke seagrass carpets to flybridge and galley
• New blinds fitted to both heads and saloon

Navigation and Electrical Upgrades

Wanda benefits from an electronics upgrade designed to improve usability and future proof the vessel.

Upgrades include:

• Raymarine multifunction displays to both helm positions
• Raymarine dual station VHF with AIS
• Dual station Raymarine autopilot controls
• Additional multifunction display at lower helm
• Radar arch wiring provision for future radar installation
• TV aerial with outlets to saloon and cabins
• USB charging points

Mechanical Improvements and Maintenance

This vessel has clearly benefitted from an owner willing to invest in preventative maintenance and reliability.

Highlights include:

• Upgraded bow thruster and professionally rewired installation
• Added stern thruster
• Fuel tanks professionally cleaned with permanent service access hatches fitted
• Replacement fuel lines throughout
• New Separ/Racor filtration systems installed for engines and generator
• Passerelle electrical system redesigned for reliability
• Both toilets refurbished with new hoses and motors
• Multiple seacocks, skin fittings and hoses replaced
• Bilge pumps and shower sump systems renewed

Engine and Generator Maintenance

Recent works include:

• Engine service including oils, filters, impellers and belts (May 2025)
• Thermostats replaced (June 2025)
• Fuel pump diaphragms replaced (April 2026)
• Gearbox oil service completed (May 2026)
• Generator serviced (May 2026)
• Flybridge Morse control replaced (June 2025)
• Port exhaust elbow and exhaust hose replaced

Exterior and Hull

Externally, Wanda presents exceptionally well with considerable investment in cosmetics and usability.

Recent works include:

• Complete new cover package by Chris Potts including cockpit, flybridge, bimini, windscreen and passerelle covers
• Genuine teak bathing platform replacement supplied by Watsons
• Underwater gear professionally cleaned
• New aluminium bar anodes fitted
• Hull professionally prepared with antifoul taken back to gelcoat, primed and reapplied
• Full machine cut and polish completed in 2025

Why Buy Wanda?

Many Phantom 42s on the market remain largely original and require significant expenditure to modernise interiors, upgrade systems or address deferred maintenance. Wanda represents an opportunity to acquire a well cared for and thoughtfully upgraded example where substantial investment has already been made.