The Targa 47 GT is one of those touchstone boats that just got it right from the get-go. CLOUD NINE is a beautifully presented 2008 model featuring replacement cockpit upholstery, new (2026) navigation electronics, upgraded Volvo D9-575 engines, bow and stern thrusters, and a deeply gorgeous, high-gloss American Cherry wood interior. With its shaft-drive simplicity, exceptional seakeeping, and wonderful cockpit, this is truly one of the ultimate sportsboats!ConstructionRCD Status: The yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC or RCDII (2013/53/EU as appropriate (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised B – “Offshore” for 12 persons on board. Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:Fairline Targa 47 GT built by Fairline Boats Ltd to a design by Bernard Olesinski and the Fairline Design Team. GRP planing hull with deep 'V' forefoot softening to an 18° deadrise aft.Hull finished in white Isophthalic gel coat backed by an isophthalic resin-rich powder-bound glass mat.Navy blue hull stripe.All gel coat and glass fibre is laid up by hand, incorporating chopped strand glass mat and unidirectional and woven rovings.Transverse and longitudinal strengthening stringers throughout hull with engine bearers moulded into the hull.Full length moulded spray deflectors.The integral bathing platform gives the boat a longer waterline length for improved performance, particularly at reduced power settings.Semi-tunnelled propellers enabling the engines to be located further aft, also reducing draught and improving efficiency by reducing the shaft angle.Hull/deck join bonded and bolted.The deck incorporates polyurethane foam cores for high strength and excellent thermal insulation.Bathing platform, cockpit, steps, and side decks laid in teak. Antifouled Spring 2026.MachineryEngine & Gearboxes:2 x Volvo D9-575 EVC 575hp 9.4 litre 6-cylinder inline diesel engines - turbocharged and aftercooled.Direct drive via ZF 305A reduction gearboxes.Engine room & generator access via central cockpit hatch and stainless-steel ladder.Insulated and LED lit engine space.Cast iron block and one-piece cylinder head with replaceable wet liners and valve seats/guides for superb long-term durability.Freshwater cooling via heat exchangers. Engine room ventilation fans. Maintenance & Performance:Engine Hours: c.500 / 500 at July 2026.Last engine service Spring 2026.Cruising speed: 20 knots.Maximum quoted speed: c. 32 knots. Propulsion & Steering:Full engine instrumentation including tachometers, oil pressure gauges, temperature gauges, battery indicators, tank gauges, and alarms.Conventional shaft drive to bronze propellers.Hydraulic wheel power steering. Electronic Volvo Penta EVC single lever controls. Shaft drives fitted with dripless shaft seals to contra-rotating manganese bronze propellers via gearboxes. Manganese bronze P-brackets and rudders. Sidepower electric bow thruster.Sidepower electric stern thruster.Remote pendant for thrusters.Lenco electro-hydraulic trim tabs.Rope cutters (2024).Electrical SystemsVoltage Systems:24V ships battery system.All circuits protected by circuit breakers on main electrical load control panel. Battery Banks:Comprehensive battery system with isolating switches to all batteries.2 x Heavy-duty engine cranking batteries (new 2025).4 x Heavy-duty domestic batteries (new 2025).Battery parallel switching. Battery Chargers:Mastervolt 24V/60A Chargemaster smart battery charger (2025). Alternators:Charging via 2 x 80A/24V engine alternators. Generator:Onan 7KVA remote start generator (serviced 2026).224 hours run at July 2026. Shore Power:Shore power system, with ring main & cable.Plumbing SystemsFresh Water & Water Heating System:Pressurised hot and cold water is supplied by a calorifier system with immersion coils. Bilge Pumps:Automatic bilge pumps with manual override facility for engine and rudder bays and forward area. High-capacity emergency manual bilge pump system with changeover valves.TankageFuel:Approximately 1380 litres capacity in two high-grade, corrosion-resistant aluminium alloy tanks. Fresh Water:Approximately 364 litres capacity in one high-grade marine stainless-steel tank. Grey/Blackwater Holding Tanks:Holding tank serves both heads.Level monitoring with gauge, deck and overboard pump out.Navigation EquipmentHelm:Garmin 16” fully integrated colour GPS chart plotter with radar overlay 2025 (for 2026 season).Garmin closed radar scanner.Garmin AIS800 transceiver.Raymarine ST60+ Tridata combined echo sounder and speed/log.Garmin DSC VHF radio.Garmin digital autopilot control head.Rudder angle indicators.Full engine instrumentation.High speed Danforth steering compass.Searchlight.Domestic EquipmentGalley:Plastimo 2-burner induction electric hob.Sharp combination microwave/grill.Large Isotherm refrigerator with freezer compartment.Avonite work surfaces, twin stainless-steel sinks with mixer tap.Fitted bin & plentiful stowage space. Heads/Showers:Marine toilets with electric freshwater flush and walk-in showers to owner's en-suite and aft heads compartment.Hot and cold transom shower. Heating & Ventilation:Eberspacher diesel-fired cabin heating ducted to all cabins and heads. Entertainment:Fusion MS-NRX300 marine entertainment system to main helm with cockpit speakers.Samsung LCD Smart TV in saloon (2026).Samsung LCD TV to master cabin.Samsung LCD TV to guest cabin.Fusion marine entertainment system to saloon with loudspeakers. Lighting:Switched overhead lighting to accommodation.Reading lights to all guest cabins.Full set of IMCO navigation lights.Cockpit courtesy lighting in blue.AccommodationSummary of Accommodation:Six berths in three guest cabins with excellent headroom throughout. American high gloss cherry interior finish, with cream carpets & luxury over-carpets, cream linings, premium quality Avonite worktops and heads compartment finishes. Upgrade Squadron cream leather saloon upholstery, complimenting scatter cushions and fitted Venetian blinds throughout. Description of layout from forwards: Owner’s Cabin:Large central island double berth with luxury upholstered headboard.Hanging locker to starboard.Mirror.Storage lockers and en-suite access. Excellent ventilation and natural light provided by large opening deck light with sliding blinds and opening portlights.Reading lights. Owner’s En-suite:Set to starboard and equipped with a separate walk-in shower area, with timber grating.Avonite worktop with inset wash basin & mixer tap.Electric marine WC.Mirror.Storage areas.Opening portlight.Extractor fan. Main Saloon:Large leather-trimmed U-shaped sofa for eight adults, with coffee table, drinks cabinet and adjustable lighting.Sideboard to starboard providing easily accessed storage and entertainment equipment.Good natural light and ventilation via two large aft windows with fitted blinds, forward windscreen, opening side door, large hatch to flybridge and large sliding door to the cockpit.Steps down to galley (set forward and to starboard). Galley:U-shaped galley with black Avonite work surfaces and timber flooring.Concealed lighting and entrance to central transverse utility room. Aft Guest Cabin:Guest cabin aft fitted with two single berths and a large double wardrobe.Opening portlights.Reading lights. En-suite Aft Heads Compartment:Located to port and equipped with a separate walk-in shower area.Avonite worktop with inset wash basin & mixer tap.Mirror.Opening portlight.Extractor fan.En-suite access from Aft Guest Cabin.CockpitHelm position to starboard with bolstered double adjustable sports seats trimmed in Navy-Blue cross-stitched Silvertex.Bonded windscreen with opening side windows to port and starboard. Raised forward crew seating area trimmed in Navy-Blue cross-stitched Silvertex to port with more comfortable seating aft for five or six adults around large folding natural teak table aft. BBQ/wet bar area to port with De Dietrich electric griddle, Isotherm fridge, sink with hot & cold tap and storage. Sun lounger/mattress aft on top of tender garage to starboard with useful stowage bins beneath forward mattress.Deck EquipmentGeneral:Bathing platform in teak, fitted with bathing ladder. Teak laid steps and side decks.Cockpit courtesy lighting, stowage lockers, foredeck sunpad area. Stainless steel grab rails to superstructure.Stainless steel rubbing strake with rubber insert.Stainless steel pantograph windscreen wipers. Anchoring & Mooring Equipment:20kg galvanised Delta anchor and chain.Lewmar 24V electric anchor windlass with controls at helm & foredeck.Stainless steel pulpit & guard rails.3 x Pairs of stainless-steel spring cleats.Twin stainless steel bow and stern cleats.Fenders and warps. Covers, Canvas & Cushions:External aft enclosure covers in Navy canvas (new for 2026). Cockpit upholstery, foredeck and aft sunpads in Navy Blue Silvertex fabric (new 2023). Tender & Outboard:Tender garage.Safety EquipmentFire-Fighting Equipment:Automatic Seafire engine room fire suppression and shutdown system (service date unverified).Manual fire extinguishers throughout accommodation (service date unverified).