Fairline Squadron 78

$2,320,000 NZD

Year2012
Length24.37m
Beam5.70m
Draft1.61m
Cabins4

Fairline Squadron 78| $2,320,000 NZD

Overview

Combining timeless British craftsmanship with impressive offshore capability, the Fairline Squadron 78 is a luxury motor yacht designed for owners seeking both comfort and performance in equal measure. From the moment you step aboard, the yacht's scale and refinement are immediately apparent. Large panoramic windows, generous headroom and an intelligently designed layout create a bright and welcoming interior that feels considerably larger than her length would suggest. The main deck offers seamless flow between the saloon, dining area and galley, providing a sophisticated setting for both private family cruising and entertaining on a larger scale.

Accommodation is centred around a spacious four-cabin layout, highlighted by a full-beam owner's suite that delivers exceptional comfort and privacy. Guest cabins are equally well proportioned, allowing family and friends to enjoy extended time aboard without compromise. The exterior spaces have been designed to maximise enjoyment on the water. A substantial flybridge provides commanding visibility and multiple areas for dining, relaxing and socialising, while the aft cockpit and hydraulic swim platform create a natural extension of the living space when at anchor.

Powered for confident passage-making, the Squadron 78 achieves comfortable fast-cruising speeds while maintaining the stability and refinement expected of a yacht in this class. Whether cruising the Mediterranean, exploring the eastern seaboard of North America or undertaking extended coastal adventures, she offers the capability and comfort required for serious cruising.

Key Features:
Four-cabin accommodation layout with spacious full-beam master suite
Expansive flybridge entertaining area with multiple social zones
Hydraulic swim platform for effortless water access and tender handling
Tropical-spec air conditioning and heating throughout
Large capacity watermaker for extended cruising
New Teak Decks in 2023
Excellent storage capacity throughout the vessel
Fast and efficient cruising performance for extended coastal passages
Presented with extensive recent upgrades and continual maintenance investment

Extensively upgraded and exceptionally well presented, this Squadron 78 represents a compelling opportunity to acquire a highly capable luxury motor yacht that is ready for immediate enjoyment.

Specifications

Make & Model: Fairline Squadron 78

Vessel Name: Fort Lincoln

Length: 24.37m

Year: 2012

price_indicative: 2320000

Location: Auckland

Country: North Island

Designer: Bernard Olesinski

Builder: Fairline Yachts

Decks Material: Teak (new teak decks installed 2023)

Hull Material: Fibreglass/GRP

Engine: Twin 2012 Caterpillar C32 diesel engines, 1,600 hp each, shaft drive. Engines serviced June 2026.

Genset: Twin Onan 22.5 kW generators. Port approx. 1,484 hours and starboard approx. 1,458 hours. Serviced November 2025.

Fuel Capacity: 5,892 L / (1,556.5 gal)

Water Capacity: 1,140 L

Beam: 5.70m

Draft: 1.61m

Weight: Approx. 46,250 kg dry weight

Shower: Five showers plus hot and cold cockpit shower

Toilet: Five freshwater electric toilets

Dinghy: AB 12 VST 3.66 m RIB

Outboard: Yamaha 60 hp four-stroke outboard

Covers: Flybridge bimini and full cockpit and flybridge cushions.

Accomodation: Four guest cabins plus separate crew accommodation. Full-beam master with king berth, forward VIP with king berth, port and starboard twin guest cabins, and aft crew cabin with twin berths.

Galley: Open-plan galley adjoining the dining area and saloon, equipped with four-zone electric hob, convection oven, microwave, dishwasher and full kitchenware.

Refrigeration: Five refrigeration units, including galley refrigerator, flybridge refrigerator, two cockpit refrigerators and master-cabin minibar.

Ground Tackle: 60 kg stainless Ultra anchor with 100 m stainless chain, spare anchor, hydraulic windlass, chain counter, helm controls and stainless bow protection plate.

Safety Gear: Automatic engine-room fire suppression, portable extinguishers throughout, liferaft, EPIRB, assorted lifejackets, first-aid kit and flares. Liferaft and flare expiry dates to be confirmed.

Electrics: 720 Ah lithium domestic battery bank installed in 2023, separate port and starboard start banks, 12V electronics bank, 24V DC and 240V AC systems, 5,000-watt inverter and 100A, 80A and 60A battery chargers.

Electronics: 720 Ah lithium domestic battery bank installed in 2023, separate port and starboard start banks, 12V electronics bank, 24V DC and 240V AC systems, 5,000-watt inverter and 100A, 80A and 60A battery chargers.

Deck Gear: Hydraulic hi-lo swim platform, 375 kg heavy-duty flybridge crane, flybridge bimini, forward and aft deck washdowns, full flybridge and cockpit cushions, swim ladder and grab rail.

Remarks: New teak decks and Henleys propellers installed in 2023,720 Ah lithium domestic battery bank installed in 2023, hull polished November 2025, antifoul touched up in 2025 and engines serviced June 2026.

Engine Make: Caterpillar

Horse Power: 2 × 1,600 hp

Fuel Type: Diesel

Number Engines: 2

Engine Hours: Approx. 1,058 hours

Engine Hours2: Approx. 1,058 hours

Fuel Consumption: Approx. 100 to 150 L/h at 10 to 12 knots; 400 to 450 L/h at 25 to 28 knots; 550 to 650 L/h at 32 to

Max Speed: Approx. 34 knots

Cruise Speed: Approx. 25 knots

Propulsion: Inboard Shaft Drive : Direct Drive

Thrusters: 25 hp hydraulic bow thruster and 20 hp hydraulic stern thruster.

Cabins: 4 guest cabins + 1 crew cabin