Introducing Kahawai, a remarkable 41ft 4’ by 13ft Motor Cruiser crafted by Fairline in 1980.
Fairline Boats commenced operations along the River Nene near Oundle in 1963, pioneering GRP construction techniques. They specialized in hand-building quality motor cruisers, launching their flagship, the Fairline 40 Flybridge, in 1977. This enduring design remained in production for 11 years, offering a spacious and seaworthy layout that remains timeless.
Kahawai is powered by twin Volvo engines (with cruising speeds of 15 knots and max speed of 25 knots), each delivering 235hp, complemented by a bow thruster for enhanced maneuverability. The calorifier/immersion/Eberspacher system supplies hot water and central heating, ensuring comfort. It features both 12v and 240v systems supported by seven batteries (1 x 100AH & 6 x 120AH) and a Newmar 40a battery management system. Navigation equipment includes a Raymarine Pathfinder Plus RL80C with radar, Garmin Fishfinder, Raymarine Autopilot, Cobra DSC VHF radio, and on the Flybridge helm, a Simrad color chart plotter and Raymarine VHF radio.
The galley is well-equipped with a cooker, four-burner gas hob, twin stainless steel sinks, and two fridges (one gas, one electric). Accommodation is abundant, offering 8 berths across separate cabins: a forward cabin with a double bed, a pull-out double in the guest cabin, saloon seating that converts into a double bed, and a crew cabin with twin berths. Two onboard bathrooms include sea-draining toilets, showers, and vanity basins.
The current owners have meticulously maintained Kahawai, with antifouling and new anodes added in 2023, and engine servicing completed in February 2023.
After spending 11 years ashore, Kahawai was surveyed and refitted according to the surveyor's recommendations. The vessel presents as a spacious, well-cared-for home on water with a solid maintenance schedule and regular upgrades.