FREEDOM

79' 9" | Fairline | Squadron 78

Guests

8
Cabins

4
Crew

4

Fairline Yachts
Shipyard
Squadron 78 (Gen 1)
Model
79' 9"
Length
2008
Build/Refit

2 x 1,550 hp Caterpillar C32 ACERT
Engines
Diesel
Fuel Type

France
Location
3rd December 2025
Listed Since

Freedom Amenities

Bow Thruster
Stern Thruster
Air Conditioning
Underwater Lights
Bathing Platform
Crane
Passerelle

Description

FREEDOM is glamorous blend of power, poise, and prestige. Sculpted lines, a commanding flybridge, and sweeping deck spaces create an unmistakable silhouette on the water.

Her Olesinski designed deep-V hull ensures effortless, confident cruising, while the interior indulges with American Cherry woodwork, refined materials, and a serene, open-plan salon/dining area.

Four luxurious ensuite cabins offer comfort and her twin V12 CAT engines deliver smooth, high performance. The Squadron 78 embodies sophisticated on water living with elegance and the best of British boat building quality.

Contact the yacht broker to receive full details and specifications, or to arrange a viewing of this Fairline Yachts for sale, located in France.

Specifications

LENGTH	BEAM	DRAFT
79' 9"	18' 8"	4' 11"

BUILT	SPEED
2008	28 - 35 Kts

Principal Characteristics

Builder Fairline
Built 2008
Model
Squadron 78 (Gen 1)
Model Year
2008

Dimensions

Length 79' 9"
Beam 18' 8"
Draft 4' 11"
Displacement 99,208 Lbs

Hull & Superstructure

Hull Type Deep Vee
Hull Material Fibreglass

Capacities

Fuel Capacity 6,600 Litres
Water Capacity 1,200 Litres

Speed & Range

Max Speed 35 Knots
Cruising Speed 28 Knots

Engine & Propulsion

Engine Caterpillar C32 ACERT
HP 1,550hp
Fuel Diesel
Drive Type Shaft Drive

Engine 2 Caterpillar C32 ACERT
HP 1,550hp
Fuel Diesel
Drive Type Shaft Drive

Accommodation

Guests 8
Cabins 4
Crew 4

Full Details

Accommodation

The 2008 Fairline Squadron 78 offers luxurious accommodation with rich American Cherry cabinetry and refined materials that create a warm inviting atmosphere.

The open plan saloon and dining area provide a serene space filled with natural light.

Below deck four ensuite cabins offer comfort for eight guests including a full beam master suite with panoramic windows a spacious VIP cabin and two versatile guest cabins.

Additional

Mechanical & Technical Systems
Hydraulics
Hydraulic bow thruster – Side Power
Hydraulic stern thruster – Side Power
Hydraulic flaps (2024 piston replacement)
Hydraulic anchor winch
Hydraulic bathing platform – 450 kg
Hydraulic telescopic gangway – Besenzoni 3.5 m with retractable handrails

Power & Electrical
Two Onan 22 kW generators
Double inverter – Mastervolt
Double battery charger – Mastervolt
Shore power inlet
Mastervolt battery monitoring display

Pumps & Heads
Electric heads – Vacuflush
Marine head – Sanguinetti
Electric bilge pump
Manual bilge pump
Water System
Idromar watermaker

Navigation & Electronics
Lower Helm
Raymarine E120 GPS plotter
Raymarine E80 multifunction display
Raymarine 72 mg radar
Raymarine ST6001 autopilot
Raymarine ST60+ tridata
Raymarine depth sounder
Raymarine AIS
Raymarine RAY91 VHF
Lewmar chain counter
Dual Caterpillar engine displays
ACR searchlight
Hydraulic flaps controls

Upper Helm
Raymarine Axiom 12 inch GPS plotter touchscreen
Raymarine E120 display
Raymarine ST6001
Raymarine ST60+
Engine room and platform cameras
Lewmar chain counter
Raymarine RAY91 wireless VHF with charging base

Interior Equipment & Comfort
Climate & Domestic Systems
Separate hot and cold air conditioning in every room
Zanussi washing machine
Washer dryer in crew area
Four Subzero refrigerators/freezers in galley
Additional Subzero freezer
Miele dishwasher
Subzero deep freezer
Oven
Induction cooktop
Hot water system

Audio / Visual
LG 50 inch saloon TV (2023)
Bang & Olufsen saloon sound system
Cockpit speakers

Interior Features
Electric TV lift in the saloon
Reupholstered saloon (2022)
Cherry wood interiors
Carpeted cabins and saloon

Exterior Equipment & Deck Gear
Flybridge
Opacmare crane for tender or jetski
Double bimini with integrated lighting and assisted opening
Flybridge bar with sink, grill, cockpit fridge, icemaker

Exterior Areas
Teak decks on cockpit, side decks, flybridge, and platform
Cockpit cushions
Cockpit shower
Cockpit table
Swimming ladder
Teak bathing platform
Liferaft
Four Lumishore underwater lights (white/blue, replaced 2025)
Double Lewmar stern mooring winches
Double side doors with electric closing mechanism

Maintenance & Upgrades by Year
2022
New bow sunbathing cushions
Black water system service
Air conditioning system service
Saloon reupholstery
Windshield seal replacement

2023
Fire system service
Passerelle full overhaul
Replacement saloon TV
New flybridge GPS and VHF
Injector replacement

2024
VIP cabin full reupholstery
Flap piston replacement
Engine head full service
Heat exchanger and piping cleaning

2025
Complete engine service
Complete generator service
Replacement of engine seacocks
Replacement of four Lumishore underwater lights
Replacement of both shaft seals
Full hull and superstructure polishing
Hull treatment and anode replacement (May 2025)