Available
$1.59M
$1.59M
USD · Asking Price
41 ft
Length
2026
Year
Express Cruiser
Type
Portland, Maine
Location
About This Vessel
measures 41 ft, and is located in Portland, Maine, powered by 2x Volvo Penta D6-480 480.00HP.
The Targa 41 is one of the most versatile boats on the market and Au Contraire represents an attractive opportunity to get into a like-new Targa 41 without the wait time or increased cost. This owner has cruised the Keys and Bahamas this winter, took her up the East Coast on her own bottom and did the summer in Maine and Canada, now it’s time for their next adventure! The listing broker worked with the owner to choose every single option on this vessel with the goal of exploring the US, Bahamas and Canada in maximum comfort. The Targa offers several features that make her one of the most versatile boats in this size range, and single-handed with ease: efficient 30 knot cruise speed, side access doors and full walk-around side decks.Highlights include:Twin Volvo Penta 480hp diesels (highest hp possible) with only 240 hoursSeakeeper 4.5 gyrostabilizerDometic 3-zone tropical air conditioning3 different ways to heat the boat for colder climatesFischer Paykel dishwasherBlueWater 15gph watermakerCustom storage solutions throughout the boatAu Contraire is in the water on the dock in Portland, Maine. She can be seen by scheduling an appointment in advance with the listing broker. It is offered as a convenience by this broker/dealer to its clients and is
Hull and Deck
Bright white hull, sun cap, superstructure and nonskidFlexiteek decking in the aft cockpit, side decks and swim platformBlack powder coated stainless steel fittings (not aluminum): handrails, cleats, rails, etc.(4) cleats each side so forward midship cleat is just outside both side helm doorsSolid teak square handrails on side decks with extended width in aft cockpitStainless steel Lewmar windlass with vertical capstan, mounted centerlineLewmar SS anchor with SS swivel and SS chain and rode (100' chain and 100' rode)Nautley dinghy ramp (removable) with SS Weaver receiversBow sunpad cushion with rain coverBow sunshade with 2 support polesFresh and saltwater outlets on bow and sternSolar panelsExterior work lights fore and aft
Aft Cockpit
Side entry doors provide easy access on and off any dockAft entry doors from swim platform to cockpitSureshade electric sun shade for aft cockpit2 L-shaped settees port and starboard side with storage belowDimmable lighting and Fusion speakers for entertaining30 amp shore power inlets in starboard side seat110v and 12v outlets in starboard seatTeak table with folding leaves and folding chairs for dining in the cockpitFridge/freezer in port side seat lockerLots of storage in 4 deck lockersAccess to the engine room via 2 oversized hatches exposing the entire spaceFlip down step for flybridge access
Flybridge
Flybridge is accessed from the aft cockpit via stairs on the port sideHinged access door with barrel lockL-shaped settee to starboard that converts to a U-shaped settee with reversing position co-pilot seat Cadet Grey premium vinyl upholsteryTeak table on pedestal supportsHelm is to port with rotating helm seat with bolster(2) Garmin 8612 12" touchscreen chartplottersFull helm with throttles, joystick, bow thruster control, engine start/stop, and trim tab controlFusion bluetooth stereo control(3) Stainless steel cupholders12v charging outletRichie compassStorage locker on port sideBimini with sliding rail for stowageCovers for all cushions
Salon/Pilothouse
Entry to the salon from the aft cockpit via a glass sliding door (latches in several positions for fresh air)U-shaped settee to port and galley to starboard with helm area forwardTeak table on settee drops down on a hi-low pedestal with a filler cushion to create a large berth or daybedForward facing co-pilot seat forward of setteeMassive below deck storage lockers under both helm areas running the full width of the boat in totalSolar shades on all forward and side windows for maximum heat and sun reduction both at rest and underwayCurtains for full shade if neededDimmable lighting including rope lighting in the valance and stepsSingle dimmable light over tableSamsung smart TV on an electric liftClimate controlled(3) 12v Hella turbo fansContemporary interior
Galley
Galley is to starboard opposite the U-setteeCorian countertopsStainless steel sink with Corian fillerVitrifrigo refrigerator with freezer compartment2 burner induction stove with corian hinged coverFischer Paykel drawer dish washerBosch 500 series microwave convection ovenDometic fan/filter over stoveCustom teak paper towel roll holder folds down from above!Storage in drawers and lockers throughout pilothouseFull set of Targa cups, mugs, plates, bowls and silverware
Lower Helm and Electronics
Helm is forward of the galley to starboard with wide side access doors both port and starboard side for easy access to the side decksTeak steering wheel with stainless steel spokes, tilting helm for the ultimate comfortable driving experienceGrammer Avento Premium suspension seat with armrests(2) Garmin 9219 19” touchscreen chartplottersGarmin 10” touchscreen display above helmVolvo Penta digital round gauges above helmVolvo Penta throttle controlsVolvo Penta joystick with docking, DPS "Skyhook" position hold, integrated bow thruster, joystick driving and VP Assisted DockingFLIR M232 Thermal Camera with pan/tiltGarmin Cortex VHF radio and AIS with wireless remote at lower helm and corded remote on FBGarmin Reactor 40 autopilotGarmin Fantom 18x enclosed array radarGarmin MSC-10 Garmin card readerGarmin GRID control hinged on the helm seat armrestHumphree interceptor trim tabs600W Thru-hull transducer(2) Garmin GC200 IP cameras - engine room and rear view "backup" cameraFusion Apollo MS-RA670 bluetooth stereo with speakers in salon, aft cockpit and flybridgeSleipner SidePower proportional bow thruster with hold featureLewmar windlass control with chain counterToggle switches for systemsStainless steel and wood cupholdersCustom teak magazine and document storage under helmWindshield wiper controlsStarlink satellite internet110v and 12v outlets
Primary Cabin
The primary cabin is forward accessed via companionway stairs from the pilothouse/helm areaCenterline queen berth with custom mattress topperCustom locker on starboard side with safeLots of storage in lockers, cabinets and drawers110v and 12v outletsReading lightsDimmable lightsHella turbo fans 12vExtra storage in stepsEn suite access to the head with a privacy doorTecma electric fresh water flush toiletCustom medicine cabinet for extra storageLarge stall shower with teak grate
Aft Cabin
Aft cabin is accessed from stairs at the aft entry to the salon, to port(2) berths separated by a privacy curtain and teak furniture: Queen size to port and wide single to starboardCustom extended storage cabinet between the 2 berths110v and 12v outletsReading lightsDimmable lightsHella turbo fans 12vBifold privacy door to the cabin, access to the head is on the companionway landingHead has an Tecma electric fresh water flush toilet, sink and generous medicine cabinet
Mechanical and Electrical
Twin Volvo Penta D6 480hp diesel engines with 240 hours - Serviced July 2026Volvo DPI drives - all of the amazing features of the IPS drives but more efficient and trimmable for shallower draft!Volvo Joystick docking including the new Volvo Assisted Docking, DPS "Skyhook" feature, and integrated bow thruster = effortless maneuvering in tight quartersFischer Panda diesel generator with 362 hours - maybe the quietest generator on the marketSeakeeper 4.5 Gyrostabilizer3 zone Dometic Air Conditioning with reverse cycle heatEspar diesel heaterWindshield defrosterAGM BatteriesVictron Quattro Inverter/ChargerVictron shore power isolation transformersVictron galvanic isolators30amp shore power connections in bow and sternBlue Water Express XT 360 watermaker (15 gph) - 1 button start/stop from a remote panel mounted in the salonWater heaterCustom engine room storage boxes on sliding rails
Exclusions
There is a dinghy and outboard that could be purchased separatelyAny artwork, clothing, tools, or loose gear seen onboard or in photos/video and not specifically listed in this listing are at the discretion of the SellerThe vessel will convey with 6 fenders, each with fender sock and fender line, 6 dock lines, 4 life jackets, throwable cushion and USCG flares
Disclaimer
East Coast Yacht Sales offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated.
Vessel Overview
Year2026
MakeTarga
Vessel NameAu Contraire
CategoryExpress Cruiser
ConditionUsed
Hull MaterialFiberglass
Fuel TypeDiesel
Dimensions
Length Overall41 ft
Beam13 ft
Performance & Capacity
Fuel Capacity396 gal
Engines & Mechanical
Engine Count2
Engine 1 MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 1 ModelD6-480
Engine 1 Power480.00 HP
Engine 1 FuelDiesel
Engine 1 Hours240.00 hrs
Engine 2 MakeVolvo Penta
Engine 2 ModelD6-480
Engine 2 Power480.00 HP
Engine 2 FuelDiesel
Engine 2 Hours240.00 hrs
Generators
MakeFischer Panda
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