For Sale: 1979 Fairline 32 Sedan Flybridge | Twin Volvo AQD40 Diesels | Brighton Marina
A fantastic opportunity to acquire one of Fairline’s most popular and enduring flybridge cruisers.
The Fairline 32 Sedan Flybridge earned its reputation through a combination of solid British construction, practical family accommodation, and capable offshore performance. Even today, these boats remain highly sought after by buyers looking for an affordable twin-diesel cruiser with genuine cruising credentials and impressive internal space.
This example is lying Brighton Marina and has recently benefitted from significant maintenance works, making her an attractive option for anyone looking to get afloat this season. Powered by twin Volvo Penta AQD40 six-cylinder diesel engines, this Fairline offers dependable and economical cruising performance, these engines remain one of the most respected marine diesel engines of its generation, known for durability and straightforward maintenance.
Spacious Accommodation
Below decks, the Fairline offers impressive accommodation for a vessel of her size.
The practical layout provides:
- Comfortable sleeping accommodation for four
- Spacious saloon
- Well-equipped galley
- Separate heads compartment
- Excellent onboard storage
The generous internal volume also makes her worthy of consideration as a marina-based liveaboard or weekend retreat.
Recent Maintenance
This vessel has recently undergone significant routine maintenance, including:
- Sterndrive servicing
- Fresh antifoul
- Engine servicing currently being completed
These works demonstrate ongoing ownership care and help prepare the vessel for her next owner.
📍 Lying Brighton Marina
📞 Contact Brighton Boat Sales today to arrange a viewing or request further information.
Classic twin-diesel Fairline flybridge cruisers continue to attract strong interest thanks to their practicality, reliability, and outstanding value.
Early viewing is recommended.
Disclaimer & Viewing Advice
Brighton Boat Sales acts solely as broker for the vendor, who, unless otherwise stated, is not selling the vessel in the course of a business. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of these details, they are intended as a general guide only and do not form part of any contract. No guarantee is given or implied as to the accuracy of the information provided.
Prospective purchasers are strongly advised to verify these particulars to their own satisfaction and, where appropriate and at their own cost, to instruct a suitably qualified marine surveyor or engineer to carry out a full inspection and report on the vessel’s condition and equipment.
This vessel is offered for sale subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. To avoid disappointment, we recommend that you contact us to confirm the vessel’s availability before making any arrangements to travel for a viewing.
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Specifications
General | |
|---|---|
| Builder | Fairline Boats |
| Year | 1979 |
| Length | 32' 2" |
| Engine | Twin Volvo AQD40 |
| Hull | Fibreglass/GRP |
| Cruising Speed | 8 knots |
| Max Speed | 15 knots |
| Price | ÂŁ24,950 |
| Location | Brighton Marina |
Full
- Dimensions
- Length: 32' 2"
- Beam: 10' 5"
- Draft: 2' 11"
- Dry Weight: 7500 kg
- Engines
- Brand: Volvo
- Total Power: 260
- Model: AQD40
- Type: Twin
- Drive Type: Volvo 280 sterndrives
- Engine Age: 1979
- Tanks
- Fresh Water: 272 litres
- Fuel: 725 litres
- Holding: 110 litres
- Accommodation
- Number of Single Berths:
- Number of Double Berths: 2
- Number of Cabins: 2
- Number of Heads: 1
Features
- 5 Berths in 2 cabins
- Hull antifouled May 2026
- Drives fully serviced May 2026
- New propellers May 2026
- Engines serviced May 2026
- New port engine water pump
- Electric sea toilet
- Shower
- Hot & Cold pressurised water
- 240v Shore power
- New 240v sockets with USB
- New battery charger May 2026
- Trim tabs
- Stereo
- Anchor, warps & fenders
- Fire extinguishers
- Fire blanket
- Gas detector
- Auto bilge pump
- Navigation lights
- Twin windscreen wipers
- Aft closing canopy (refurbished 2026)
- Flybridge cover
- Bathing platform with swim ladder
- Berth available at Brighton Marina
- Hot & cold pressurised water system
- 12v Fridge
- Electric cooker
- Microwave
- 240v Sockets
- Great storage


















