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Fairline Phantom 65 Reviewed

• By Victor Tan
• January 19, 2024

Yachts are flashy by nature. Their luxurious comforts, by design, shout flair and opulence. The Fairline Yachts Phantom 65 , however, shows off in a subtler way. From stern to bow, this sport-bridge model has hidden features that can transform spaces in big and small ways.

Take, for example, the quietude of the cantilevered teak table in the cockpit. It connects the transom seating with the starboard-side, L-shaped settee to create an alfresco dining area big enough for all guests to enjoy. The two settees can also become one with a sliding hideaway connector from the transom settee, and diners can add the two stools from the indoor dining space, should guests drop by for dessert.

Also inside is a U-shaped settee to starboard with a high-gloss table that can raise for meals or lower to become a coffee table—all on the same level as the cockpit and galley, which is aft in the portside corner. The galley’s location, combined with an electrically powered fold-up window to starboard and a sliding-glass door that hides behind the portside stairs, creates one interconnected socializing space for entertaining and serving.

Forward and a step up, the salon has two settees: one that’s U-shaped and to port, and a two-seater to starboard. The portside seating can be accompanied by a coffee table or a replica of the dining area’s versatile table. To starboard, a TV rises from the console.

Lighting is another design priority aboard Fairline’s Phantom 65. Hullside windows on either side of the salon measure 93 by 36 inches, providing unobstructed views. Both are tinted and covered with UV-reduction film, as are all windows on this yacht, including the single-piece windshield. The sunroof above the salon allows for more natural light. For evenings on board, the Phantom 65 has intimate white mood lighting throughout most spaces.

More subtle touches are on the foredeck, which can serve as a private gathering space at marinas where the yacht will dock stern-to. Fairline maintains a clean look here by hiding the windlass and anchor chain in the deck. Abaft that working area are two sun pads that can be elevated with backrests, and a U-shaped settee with a teak table that can be lowered out of sight.

Belowdecks, Fairline offers four layouts: three with three staterooms (one with a day head, one with an extended VIP and one with a utility room) and a four-stateroom setup. Hull No. 7, which we got aboard, had the portside utility room with an additional full-height fridge/freezer, an ironing board and stowage. In the extended-VIP version, the forepeak stateroom’s head replaces the utility room and serves as a day head. In the day-head layout, the utility room becomes a fourth head. The four-stateroom option places a stateroom with bunks in the same space.

In every layout, there is a twin-berth guest stateroom to starboard that can convert to a double. The master spans the full beam amidships with a sofa to port and a vanity to starboard. Additional drawers can replace the portside sofa.

The Phantom 65 has a pair of two-seat helm stations: one to port on the sport bridge and the other to starboard on the main deck. Both stations are equipped with Garmin electronics and are sized for three 16-inch multifunction displays. The Phantom 65 also has the builder’s F-drive software, which monitors all of the yacht’s systems.

Powered by twin 1,622 hp C32 Caterpillar engines, the Phantom 65 topped out at 36.2 knots and 2,300 rpm, with a fuel burn of 178 gallons per hour. Considering the yacht’s 1,103-gallon fuel capacity and a 10 percent reserve, range is 202 nautical miles at top hop. Dial back to a cruising speed of 26 knots at 2,100 rpm, and fuel burn drops to 99.8 gph. Range pops up to 258 nm. The Phantom 65’s engine room is accessed from a cockpit hatch. Everyday checks are accessible from the entry point.

Fairline’s Phantom 65 is a yacht with no need to shout about its high quality and style. The shipyard’s thoughtful design and construction, combined with the yacht’s performance metrics and versatile features, speak quite beautifully for themselves.

Made to Fit

The Fairline Phantom 65 has an aft garage that’s sized to accommodate an 11-foot-3-inch Williams Sportjet 345 without having to deflate the tender or remove its steering wheel. This garage also has a hydraulic winch and a roller system for easier launching and retrieval of the tender.

Quiet Design

Fairline designed the master stateroom with no water pipes running beneath it, helping to reduce noise. Water from the master’s head travels aft, while water from the forward heads moves forward. Noise is also mitigated by the master’s 6 1⁄2-inch-thick after bulkhead, which is built with sound-deadening materials.

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As an island, boats have always been the lifeblood of Great Britain. And many British yacht builders continue to uphold the country’s proud naval and maritime traditions. While there are a handful of superyacht builders, the UK isn’t known for eye-wateringly huge megayachts or avant-garde design—though that has changed as its largest international brands compete with the style-obsessed Ferretti Group and Azimut brands.

But what you do find with the Brits is well engineered vessels with a high level of attention to detail in both the interior and exterior design. From semi-custom motoryacht builders like Princess and Sunseeker to the rarefied realm of a highly sought-after Pascoe limousine, there’s something here for nearly every yachtsman.

And thanks to enduring popularity, there is nearly always a British-built sailboat from the Oyster yard, somewhere just over the horizon. In fact, whether you’re cruising the waters of the Caribbean, New England, or the South of France, you’ll find U.K. brands along with the highest luxury offerings from Italy and Northern Europe.

Here are seven of Britain’s finest, newest, and most noteworthy vessels on the water.

Project Fox, Pendennis Shipyard

This 114-foot explorer yacht, overseen by project manager Burgess and in build at the Pendennis shipyard in Falmouth, was designed around the owner’s wishes. It has a rugged exterior that will be paired with a bright, contemporary interior by QLondon Design. The owner told Robb Report that he plans to cruise off-grid to remote areas like Norway for heli-skiing with his family and friends (thus necessitating five large staterooms). But he also wanted family-friendly features like a sun terrace, wine lobby, open-air barbecue, and DJ station. Of course, the real breakthrough here: The open stern, measuring more than 1,100 square feet can carry a large complement of toys and tenders, but also scientific equipment (the interior has space for a modular lab) for when the yacht is hosting research scientists. “Flexible cabins and connectivity are key,” said the owner.

The ubiquitous model of the Pearl lineup, the 72 received a creative new interior design earlier this year with the addition of a stateroom that gives it two master suites. The U.K. yard has always been high on haute design, offering different palettes by British interior designer Kelly Hoppen, but this double-master suite idea is a first for this size of motoryacht. The yard has recently won awards for the naval architecture of its 95, which approaches superyacht status, and it will be launching a new 85-foot flybridge next year.

Fairline Targa 40

Fairline is also among England’s internationally renowned yacht brands, famous for seaworthy hulls and top-tier creature comforts. It hasn’t built yachts as large as competitors Princess and Sunseeker but has been equally creative with the design. The new Targa 40’s cockpit is a case in point. It has an enticing exterior layout, with the cockpit featuring a foldout terrace to starboard and a U-shaped dining settee to port facing the rest of the deck, not to mention the two sun lounges on the stern. The 40 is effectively a dayboat, but with two staterooms, it also works as a family weekender. There’s a master in the forepeak and guest cabin amidships which is best suited for children. The galley below decks is also very functional. Top speed for the Targa is 36 knots with the optional Volvo Penta D6-380 upgrades.

Princess Y80

Along with Sunseeker, Princess Yachts is the other heavyweight of British yacht building. These cruisers and motoryachts have proven to be perennial favorites on both sides of the Atlantic. The Y80 debuting at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival looks to continue the tradition. The Y80 brings to the table an “infinity cockpit” with a glass transom and modular furniture for multiple setups. It also has a flybridge that spans about two-thirds of the yacht’s nearly 84-foot length, effectively creating a legitimate third deck. The Y80’s owner’s stateroom is amidships and full beam, while it has a VIP in the forepeak. Two other guest cabins are to port and starboard. The Y80 has an impressive top speed of 30 knots, but at 10 knots the range is an even more impressive 1,000 nautical miles.

Cockwells Duchy Sport

The 37-foot Duchy Sport from the Cockwells’ yard in Cornwall, famous internationally for its custom tenders, is designed for watersports enthusiasts. This Sport offers multiple towing points for waterskiing, wakeboarding, wakesurfing and tubing, with interior space for nine guests. Bow and cockpit sunpads will be popular spots for tanning, while a Bimini covers the amidships. Standout features include a wetbar, retractable swim ladder, bowthruster with joystick control, and of course ample water-toy stowage. The Duchy Sport comes with twin 370 hp Yanmar 8LVs which can get it up to a top speed of 42 knots—a speed befitting of this model’s name. Cockwells is also building a new Duchy 60, a stylized motoryacht that should rival Downeast offerings from U.S. builders Hinckley and Malaysian builder Grand Banks.

The Oyster 495 is a 52-foot, 8-inch sailing yacht that entered the U.S. market earlier this year. A new design from the keel up, the U.K. builder was thinking global circumnavigation, or at least serious offshore cruising, from the onset. The yacht is also meant to be able to be singlehanded by a capable sailor. The plumb bow and teak decks imbue the 495 with a definite saltiness with performance and aesthetics. The cabin is noteworthy for being both ergonomic and well-lit. Reported top speeds for the 495 crest the 10-knot mark under sail, while a 100 hp Yanmar diesel pushes it along happily at 9.5 knots.

Sunseeker Superhawk 55

Sunseeker is one of England’s brands that has a global following. For good reason. The Poole builder has a range of vessels that extend from 38 to 161 feet. Sunseeker is known for good oceangoing performance and creative design. The Superhawk 55 is a reimagining of the Superhawks that enjoyed popularity with performance enthusiasts in the 1990s and Aughts before being discontinued in 2009. Sunseeker introduced the Superhawk 38 in 2020, which had echoes of its go-fast past. This 55, however, is more of a performance cruiser than a day boat. With twin Volvo Penta IPS950s the new Superhawk has a very respectable top end of 38 knots and a feature even Miami Vice hot-boat aficionados will appreciate—slow-speed maneuverability offered by pod propulsion. An aggressively raked profile complemented by stiletto-sharp hullside windows augment the Superhawk’s sporty vibe.

Pascoe E-Limousine Electric Tender

Pascoe tenders reside in the garages of some of the world’s biggest and most glamorous superyachts, thanks to the yard’s dedication to customization. The E-Limousine is the builder’s first fully electric vessel, the result of six years of R&D. Top speed is reported to be an impressive 40 knots, with a range of 60 nautical miles at a fast cruise of 20 knots. The builder says not only is this boat greener than a traditional tender but will also offer a smoother, quieter ride thanks to the construction used to mitigate vibration.

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Princess or Fairline?

• Thread starter louisecollin
• Start date 9 Feb 2011

louisecollin

Hi there, I am currently doing a study on comparing Fairline Boats and Princess yachts, i would like people to share their opinions on both these companies and if you prefer one over the other, or if there is a particular boat that you have great interest in and why? I would like this to be a debate between memebers. if you have a Fairline or a Princess then please tell me what steered you towards you choice? Or if you have a boat from a different company then feel free to tell me what you have and why? Thank you  

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louisecollin said: Hi there, I am currently doing a study on comparing Fairline Boats and Princess yachts, i would like people to share their opinions on both these companies and if you prefer one over the other, or if there is a particular boat that you have great interest in and why? I would like this to be a debate between memebers. if you have a Fairline or a Princess then please tell me what steered you towards you choice? Or if you have a boat from a different company then feel free to tell me what you have and why? Thank you Click to expand...

Hi, thank you for your reply. To explain a little bit further, I am a student and am currently undergoing a disseration, my title is: Has the luxury boating industry sustained it's luxury brand? I decided on this title due to the recession and i want to find out whether the recession has changed any views at all? Maybe this is a better question to ask? thanks, LC  

Hi the short answer is yes, Fairline and Princes have definitely maintained their "luxury" brand. There are differences between these two manufacturers but more on use of space and technical performance. Nobody makes "bad" boats. anyone still in the business is pretty good just like the car industry. Try looking at the french, german and italian yards and see what they have been doing over the past few years. See if you can work out their strategies regarding princess, fairline etc.  

Hi, Thank you, these replies are really helpful. Ok so look at the way that thet are building boats to compete with Fairline and Princess? Regards, LC  

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louisecollin, I don't really understand the title of your dissertation but if you are trying to analyse whether the recession has changed the marketing strategies of the major motoboat building companies, then I would say not. If you plotted a simple price/quality matrix now and compared it to the same matrix pre-recession, you would probably put all of the major builders in the same position. With regard to Princess and Fairline, you would probably place Fairline towards in the medium-high section for both quality and price. Princess are probably a fraction lower on price and quality (perceived quality anyway). Neither company seems to have changed its strategy much, if at all, in response to the recession other than to engage in cost cutting measures and modest innovation. Princess have started manufacturing larger boats (100ft+), I believe, on the basis that the larger end of the market has been less affected by the recession and the margins are higher. I dont believe that Fairline can follow this strategy because their inland production facility wont allow the manufacture and transport of larger boats. Princess are based in Plymouth so building larger boats and getting them to the sea is much easier. What neither company has done, as far as I can see, is substantially reduce the price of their boats (although heavy discounting took place in 2008/9) nor have they introduced major step change innovations in terms of substantially more efficient hull and drivetrain designs although they may be working on this for all I know. There are many other builders in the motorboat market from the UK, Italy, USA, France, Taiwan and now, China. Actually both Fairline and Princess are quite small in global terms so it might be worth looking at what other builders have done  

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I don't quite understand the question. Are you asking if there have been enough sales of luxury motor yachts globally to keep the manufacturers of such yachts in business? If so, then arguably no there have not, one of the biggest, Ferretti, required re-financing and the main investor lost their shirt, and others have also had problems. I think though that you're asking something about whether manufacturers have continued to produce expensive, luxury models, or have tried to find buyers in the recession by making cheaper, less luxurious models? In general, they've stuck to the same luxury products, and offered better discounts. Some of the lower cost manufacturers have made some ground, but I think they would have made that ground anyway, as they were newish to the market and their products were improving. I don't think there's a big difference in build quality between Princess and Fairline, they compete for broadly the same type of customer. People have their favourites, but there's not a clear winner I think you should change the title of your project, it's a bit confusing.  

louisecollin said: my title is: Has the luxury boating industry sustained it's luxury brand? Click to expand...

jfm said: I don't pick up spelling errors etc on here and indeed I make loads myself, but as it's your dissertation we're talking about I hope you don't mind me saying there shouldn't be an apostrophe in your "its". Click to expand...

I too don’t understand the subject of your dissertation. I'm not sure you asked the correct question. I believe that people on this forum have other reasons for buying their boats. This is a forum of enthusiasts. We tend to select a model or brand on more technical merits –whether the boat has a flybridge, has a full beam mid cabin, engine size/manufacturer perhaps – or our forum favourite – does it have an internal staircase!! I think it may be of more use to you to ask what people on this forum think in relation to your subject rather than what they bought and why they bought for themselves. It seems that you already have some views for your subject already. FWIW – my views contradict some of the comments already made. I believe that over the last few years, Princess have moved more upmarket. That is, they are now concentrating on higher value boats. Five or six years ago, I believe that their best seller was their flybridge P42 – one boat leaving the factory every Friday afternoon. Recently, though they have invested in expanding their boatyard by taking advantage of the reduction in size of the Navy’s Devonport dockyard. And as you see from the London Boat Show, Princess have already increased the size of their largest boat to 34 metres – a bigger 40 metre boat will follow – I believe both models built in the new yard. Princess seem to be following another British builder that you haven’t mentioned – Sunseeker who, over the last few years, have been steadily increasing their size range. Fairline, on the other hand seem to me to be continuing and improving their current size range. There are other British builders that might be worth considering. So IMO - sustaining? No - probably more like diversifying.  

My subject is open for change and I don't want anyone to tAke what I've said the wrong way. I appreciate your views and the idea is to ask this question that I have stated so that I get the kind of reply that you have given me so that I can prove or dis prove this question. Thanks LC  

hlb said: I dont understand "dissertation" is it a new word. Click to expand...

I am sorry about the spelling mistakes, I am dyslexic so sometimes I can't help it. Sorry  

louisecollin said: I am sorry about the spelling mistakes, I am dyslexic so sometimes I can't help it. Sorry Click to expand...

MapisM said: Haha, it didn't sound so weird to myself because it comes from latin. But I also couldn't get my head round the title, and the sense of a research on such subject. In my age, Uni professors used to recommend/debate/approve any thesis subjects. Not sure if that's still the case, but if it is - and if the OP had such topic approved by her professor - I'd suggest to either change the Uni or at least the prof... Click to expand...

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This is a global situation so you should look globally. Brunswick own 35 marine brands making boats from very small to over 100 feet. They own Sealine in the UK. http://www.brunswick.com/brands/marine-boats/index.php For France look at the http://www.beneteau-group.com/en/le-groupe-beneteau/2.html as they also own a number of brands. There is a lot of information out there from these big groups who being publically owned must give facts and figures. Despite the bravura statements on these pages the signs are that all including UK manufacturers have had a tough time. Sunseeker, the biggest UK brand, was effectively sold. Fairline, financed by 3i, had to reduce their production drastically. Princess a similar story as was Sealine. All have been investing for the future so are no doubt keeping their fingers and everything crossed.  

Hi LouiseCollin, Yes, I agree with a lot of the above. The leisure boat market is very diverse. Take a look in any large marina and you will see a huge variety of styles of boats. You have chosen to compare what are effectively variations on a theme. Take a look at a large marina in northern France and you'll find a much greater preponderance of peche promenades and sailing yachts. There are different lifestyle priorities. Take look at a marina in the med, and you'll see a lot of larger sports crusiers. Pop into Monaco and your 30m Princess will be dwarved by the custom yachts. Would you ask whether people would buy an HP laptop rather than a Dell as a result of the recession? Don't think it would make for very interesting reading. There is definitely a more fundamental question - how elastic is the demand for luxury boats in the context of rising prices - fuel, moorings. If it's competing with essential spend, then it will suffer. The larger the boat, the more likely the individuals are not being impacted by the recession at least to the extent that it affects their discretionary spend. Many people who buy at the 40/50ft end will never aspire to a 100ft plus boat. You are looking at very different customer segments accross these manufacturers ranges. So in a recession, are they right to move upmarket? Do they lose out in the long term if they do not have "entry level" models? What influences the best long term survival strategy? And also what drives businesses that produce boats? Is it profit and shareholder value? Or do they just love producing great boats and hope to make enough to continue to invest and not make a loss? Have fun!  

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Fairline Squadron 58 Review (2022 Edition)

The Squadron 58 is a landmark model for Fairline but tough competition lies in wait. Is it the new leader of the pack?

The Squadron 58 is a brand new design from Fairline Yachts and the big headline is that it's the first Fairline - and the first British boat of this size - to adopt drop-down balconies in the cockpit.

There's more to the 58 than the fun and games in the cockpit, though. It features an all-new design language, which is likely to be rolled out across the Squadron range as new models emerge and a fresh hull design mated to twin Volvo Penta D13 900hp or 1,000hp engines on shaft drives. On board, there is an aft galley arrangement on deck with three guest cabins, two bathrooms and an optional single crew cabin on the lower deck. 

Fairline Squadron 58 Key Facts

• LOA 58.99ft
• Model Year 2022
• Max Speed 34 knots
• Status In Production
• Generations 3
• Yacht Type Flybridge
• Use Type Cruising

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The 58 is available with two engine options: twin Volvo Penta D13 900hp or the same block with 1,000hp, the latter likely to prove the most popular. The engines are mated to traditional shafts and a proportional bow thruster is standard with the option to upgrade to a stern thruster or, for GBP £29,000, the Volvo Penta joystick. The joystick, like most of its kind, combines the engine and thrusters to move the boat in the required direction but there is quite a hefty delay between the input from the joystick and the engines and thrusters sparking into life. 

Ultimately, unless you feel the need for joystick control the boat is so controllable with the throttles and thrusters the stick can probably be left on the options list. Snapping the dinky Volvo throttles in and out of gear provokes a firm change of direction at slow speed and Sleipner's thrusters have the power and longevity to pin the boat to the dock if needed. 

Most docking procedures will probably be undertaken from the flybridge, though the big window at the lower helm and good all-around view mean berthing from the main is doable. Anyone mooring stern-to should probably opt for the third control station in the cockpit, though. 

It soon becomes apparent the weight of the gizmos in the cockpit does very little to hinder the performance of the Squadron 58. Bury throttles and those meaty D13 diesels surge the boat onto the plane with ease and it quickly settles into its stride at around 25 knots. Push the throttles to the stops and the big Squaddie will be charging along at around 32 knots. 

Though we only had the wash from other boats in the Solent to challenge the hull on test day, it handled everything we came across with aplomb, ramping over the wash with ease and landing softly and quietly. Quietness and refinement shine through, especially at the lower helm where sound levels are very well contained and no disruptive squeaks or rattles are coming from the interior. 

Fairline explained that it planned to address a vagueness to the steering but aside from it being very light and requiring a few turns from lock-to-lock we found the handling sharp and engaging. Fewer turns between the locks would be welcome but the fly-by-wire system requires very little effort to turn the boat at high speed and it reacts smoothly and predictably to the wheel. 

The boat felt like it was running a little too bow high at times but Fairline plans to address this by adding buoyancy at the stern on future models. It wasn't bad, though, and the Humphree trim blades give plenty of wiggle room when it comes to adjusting the running attitude of the boat. They can be adjusted manually but the auto trim function works brilliantly, allowing the system to adjust the blades in reaction to speed and sea conditions. It takes a lot of the thinking out for the person behind the helm. 

When all is said and done, the 58 provides a refined, rewarding driving experience. 

Design & Build

Fairline started with a clean slate for the design of the Squadron 58 including a brand-new hull and fresh styling, which will likely set the blueprint for the next generations of Squadrons large and small. It's an important boat for Fairline. At the time of testing, there were no plans to share the platform to create a Targa sportscruiser version but a Phantom sportsbridge will likely emerge off the same underpinnings soon. Now that should be a handsome boat.

The Squadron looks great in the flesh, with sharp angles and muscular moldings. You don't have to have a hard top but pretty much every boat that leaves the factory will have one and the designers have done an admirable job of incorporating it into the overall profile of the boat. 

Cockpit Tricks

It's taken quite a while for one of the British "big three" to embrace cockpit balconies but Fairline is first to the punch, certainly at this size. European shipyards - namely Galeon - have been doing this sort of thing for years now but Fairline has its own take on the arrangement and some lovely additions, which we'll cover more thoroughly in the On Deck section below. 

Considering we were testing hull number one the build quality and finish were impressive. Fairline insisted there were a handful of tweaks to make to the test boat but it certainly didn't feel like the first hull out of the shed, which has been hurriedly transported to make its debut at the Southampton Boat Show. 

The boat runs on twin diesel engines with traditional shaft drives. The engine room is accessed through a hatch in the cockpit deck and once inside the space is roomy enough, though there isn't standing headroom. It's a well-engineered space, though, and it's nice to see things like twin fuel filters so it's easy to switch to a new one on the go if one becomes blocked. Day-to-day checks such as raw water filter and oil inspection are easy to manage, too. 

The deck spaces are pretty remarkable but let's begin with what the Squadron 58 is like on the inside. 

Interior Accommodation

There is so much glass in the saloon, much of it big panes, so the views out are excellent. It also makes for a very bright space, the open-plan nature giving a great sense of roominess and also a really strong connection between the saloon and cockpit. It's all well and good having the folding bits at the back but it's the way they connect to the interior that makes the space so appealing. It's something Galeon has been leading the way in for some time.

Interestingly, the threshold between the cockpit and the saloon runs at a diagonal to the deck, best illustrated by the deck plans of the main deck at the bottom of this page. It's the first time we've seen this and the thinking is to improve space in the cockpit around the flybridge steps and the galley area. It works and you soon get used to the fact that the cockpit doors slide across at an angle. 

Inside, it's the familiar aft galley layout - with a twist. With the beach club option, the window next to the galley drops down to link to the outside and create a bar on the port side balcony. It's a great effect, though the person in the galley has to duck down to see out of the window. The window behind the galley also drops down at the touch of a button and there are mounting points in the deck for the bar stools to create a bar here too.

The galley is a good size and it's the first spot where you really notice the quality of Fairline's high-gloss walnut joinery. It's beautiful and it's a stand-out feature of what is a high-class interior. The galley has the usual array of domestic appliances but there isn't space for a standing fridge/freezer so Fairline has fitted two programmable fridge/freezer drawers, which is a good solution. As a cost option, you can fit two more in the unit opposite the galley.

Amidships is the internal dinette and seating area, which is upholstered in a wool-like material that is designed to be comfortable, hard-wearing, and resistant to temperature changes. It looks good but things like upholstery and colors are very personal and Fairine will indulge you with a wide range of material and colour options. The gloss walnut table with maple inlay is a centrepiece and it's almost too gorgeous to even consider putting hot plates on. It moves up and down to convert between coffee and dining table and has folding leaves to the tabletop that can be adjusted in size. It's a beautiful thing that exemplifies Fairline's craftsmanship. 

Fairline has taken AV quite seriously. There is a 50in TV hidden away behind the sofa opposite the dinette which pops up via remote control and, as an option, you can spec the Sonos audio system (for GBP £20,000), which includes fixed and roaming speakers with a dedicated charging station mounted beneath the helm seats.

Cabin Fever 

Things are more rigid regarding layout, however. Other boats in the range have galley up and down options and lots of flexibility in the layout of the lower deck. On the 58, which Fairline will build in (relatively) big numbers, a fixed layout smooths the production process so the lower deck comprises three cabins and two bathrooms. The VIP is forward and it's a well-proportioned cabin with a useful amount of space at the end of the bed so that a couple can get changed at the same time without bumping into each other. 

Storage is good and includes a big hanging locker plus some deep drawers beneath the bed and though the ensuite is shared with the twin cabin, the VIP does have private access from inside the cabin and it's a spacious bathroom with a big separate shower stall. The twin is as you'd expect but it does have some added functionality like the electric sliding berths, which handily convert from a pair of twins to a double bed in a matter of seconds. 

The owner's cabin is amidships and there's some fabulous attention to detail to enjoy before you even get inside the cabin. The door handles are beautiful but chunky so Fairline has hollowed a section of the bulkhead so that the handle can go into that recess, allowing the cabin door to sit flush. Equally, the ensuite door uses a flush push catch so you don't get the door handles clanking into each other. It's thoughtful stuff. 

Inside there is well over 6ft (1.82m) of standing headroom and the big hull windows do a great job of pumping natural light into the space. The bed is large and there's a bureau to port with a small sofa on the starboard side. Storage is excellent, too, with a huge wardrobe built into the bulkhead opposite the bed, next to the flatscreen TV. It's a cracker of a cabin.

Crew Accommodation 

The crea space is accessed via a door on the transom and there are some options here. It can be left empty as a vast storage space or you can option it (for GBP £20,000) with the crew cabin. Alternatively, you can have the cabin as storage but leave the wet room in place, giving guests a toilet and shower very close to the water, which could be handy after a swim. 

It's on the borderline for requiring crew but if you did want a single crew member the cabin space is pretty good but it's not somewhere you'd want to live for an extended period. For us, the storage room with a bathroom is a better use of space. 

Helm Station

Up top, the clean, attractive dash is matched with an equally handsome pair of helm seats, which should prove to be supportive and comfortable for longer stints at the wheel. They're adjustable, too, so if you like to get close to the dash to operate the controls it isn't an issue. The navigator's seat is outboard of the skipper's, though, so they can't move in and out without the skipper having to leave their chair. 

The wheel and throttles are in a great position but the twin MFDs are a bit of a stretch from the helm seat to interact with; the view of them is great, though. The main Garmin screens take care of navigation and there's brilliant functionality from the smaller Volvo screen lower on the dash, which is home to a plethora of engine information. It's not all digital, either, there's a smart run of backlit hard switches on the edge of the dash to control things like nav lights, the horn, and anchor windlass. 

There isn't a huge amount of wind deflection from the windscreen, which is set quite low, but of course, there is a lower helm station to insulate you from the elements...

It's quiet here, very quiet. At 25 knots the engines are barely noticeable making for relaxed progress if you just want to knuckle down and cover some sea miles. The other striking element of this helm position is the single-piece windscreen, which is compound curved (curved in both directions) to maintain strength; it is an extraordinary piece of glass. Fairline has done well to avoid large windscreen millions and big blind spots, which can often be the compromise of a single pane of glass. 

The design of the dashboard is almost identical to upstairs but the seats, although electronically adjustable for slide and height, don't move quite as much as their counterparts on the top deck and even those at 6ft (1.82m) might find the steering wheel a little bit far away when sitting back in the seat. It does at least adjust up and down, however. 

The larger MFDs are mounted at a shallower angle than upstairs, so it's a little harder to see the displays, but a control pad to the left of the wheel makes them easier to use from the comfort of the helm seat. 

There is no side door at the lower helm, something you get on rivals from Absolute and Galeon, for example, but it does have electric windows on both sides. It's also possible to stand and drive at the helm, which many skippers will appreciate, especially for slow-speed work. 

We must start at the back because this is the first Fairline to have a proper "Beach Club" package. You have to pay GBP £175,000 for the full effect but that includes the specially designed Opacmare hydraulic bathing platform (which also launches/recovers the tender), pop-out BBQ, glass transom with modular seating, and, of course, the drop-down terraces on either side. You can have parts of the package without going all in, too. Just the hydraulic platform, perhaps, or the platform and the glass transom. No platform but the folding balconies. It's up to you but it's all of these components that make for such a strong (if expensive) package. 

There are some very clever additions. The BBQ slides on a cassette from the transom complete with a sink so it's easy to clean up and there are deep, drained bins on either side that can either be used for rubbish, to stow kit or packed with ice and used as waterside coolers. The platform, which Fairline developed with Opacmare specifically for the 58 first extends out to increase deck space aft before sinking into the water. 

Lighting plays a big role aboard the 58, too, and it starts from the moment you step on board with "Welcome Home" mode, a switch by the transom gate that illuminates the cockpit lights so you can easily find your way on board after dark.

The modular seating can be arranged facing into the boat or aft looking over the transom. The free-standing chairs on our test boat were held in place with friction and they remained in situ throughout but on future boats, they will be pinned to the deck with release bolts. If you don't have the modular seating you get a fixed bench facing into the boat but being able to face the seating either way elevates the usability of the area and creates that terrace-on-the-sea vibe that the designers are desperate to achieve. 

The balconies aren't all that remarkable in themselves but, again, there's some great detail here. Fairline has used strip lighting on the deck and this includes the balconies, so they have a ribbon of illumination even when deployed and there is a hatch set within them to store the rope railings, which are usually a pain to stow away and take up space in other deck lockers. The amount of deck space is impressive when the balconies are down and it creates, according to Fairline, the same amount of cockpit space as an 80ft yacht. 

There is enough space on the starboard balcony for a couple of chairs and a small table and the stools mounted in the cockpit can be put in place on the port side to create a waterside bar outside the galley. All of this is quite quick to achieve, too, so it doesn't feel like a painful process to get into "beach mode" once the boat is at anchor. 

Moving forward is easy on the Squadron 58 and even with the balconies up there is enough space to pass comfortably up and down the wide side decks. There aren't any guardrails where the balconies are, though, so even though it feels perfectly safe, you have to use fender sockets to hang the fenders, rather than tying them on. The railings sprout up as you make your way amidships but they felt a little bit low to us and quite a long stretch down if you're average height. 

The foredeck features the now familiar sofa and sun pad arrangement; the latter have pop-up backrests so you can admire the view forward when the boat's moving along at displacement speeds. Instead of a table here, there is a neat pop-out drinks/snacks tray that tucks away underneath the sun pad backrest when not in use to leave the area clear when crewing. 

We've mentioned the hard top and how popular it's likely to be, despite being a GBP £95,000 option. It does at least include a fabric sunroof and some lighting for that money but charging an extra GBP £17,000 for the aft sun shade seems a bit much. The layout comprises a dinette amidships with wet bar opposite and sunbathing space at the aft end of the deck. Forward, a bench to port creates space for two more passengers to sit and enjoy the ride when the boat is on passage but it also converts into a small sun pad with the help of a sliding base and in-full cushion. It doesn't feel quite as spacious up here as it does on the Sunseeker Manhattan 55 or Absolute 60 Fly but it's a well-designed and nicely finished deck area. 

Value For Money

The base price of the Fairline Squadron 58 is GBP   £1,550,000 ex VAT (all prices correct at the time of writing). On the face of it, that seems like good value in this market but the boat we tested had around GBP £800,000 of extras fitted to get it up to what you might term a "turn-key" spec, so you're knocking on the door of GBP £2.5M before VAT. It's a hefty options lift, though, and some items are must-haves and others are nice to have, as we'll detail below. 

Our Options & Pick

Two of the most expensive options are the beach club package (GBP £175,000) and the Seakeeper (GBP £106,950). As pricey as they are, we would opt for them both. Though the boat will be perfectly good without the beach club, it would be missing one of its key elements and when everything is deployed and the sun is shining it is a truly brilliant deck space that will undoubtedly become the heart of the boat. And if you want to enjoy time on anchor with beach club engaged then the Seakeeper gyro will make that a lot more comfortable. 

The cost of the twin 1,000hp engines is negligible over the standard motors and secondhand buyers will be looking for them; the same can probably be said for the hard top. Yes, it's GBP £90,000 and a bimini would work well but boats without the top may be overlooked if they do go on to the second-hand market.

The full crew cabin fit-out is GBP £20,000 but, as mentioned above, it may work better for you to have the storage space but keep the bathroom, the extra single berth for occasional use will be attractive for some. The Humphree Interceptor trim blades are another GBP £20,000 option but they're very good and take all of the thought out of trimming the boat.

The joysticks at both helms are a GBP £30,000 option but we'd save GBP £10,000 and opt for the proportional bow and stern thrusters, which, if anything, give you greater fine control of the shaft drive setup. 

Having twin Garmin 16in MFDs at both helms will cost you around GBP £25,000 but the added functionality this arrangement provides is worth the rather steep outlay. 

This is quite subjective but we would opt for the gloss walnut interior finish. It's a GBP £17,000 option but it really does elevate the feeling of quality inside the interior and demonstrates the very best of Fairline's craftsmanship. 

Fairline knows that it can’t compete with its British rivals at the top end of the market so it has thrown everything at the Squadron 58 and it shows. It’s a very well-thought-out boat above and beyond the obvious attractions of the options you can pick in the cockpit. You pay the price for some of these options but the execution is outstanding. With the gadgetry, Fairline hasn’t lost sight of what it’s known for, either. The quality of build, performance and seakeeping are all there. The Squadron name carries a hefty reputation but this all-new 58 is more than up to the challenge.

Reasons to Buy

• Handsome styling
• Outstanding cockpit
• Strong performance
• Quality of fit-out

Things to Consider

• Pricey options
• No side door
• Rigid lower deck layout

Homegrown rivals include the Princess F55 and Sunseeker Manhattan 55 . Both are a little shorter in length than the Fairline but the use of space is clever and they have impressive interior volume. Both share the same three-cabin, two-bathroom arrangement as the Squadron with a similar aft galley layout on the main deck. The Princess's saloon feels the largest but its flybridge is smaller than the other two and if crew space matters to you then the Sunseeker fares best there. They both use versions of the Volvo Penta D13 block with either 800hp or 900hp per side for similar performance to the Fairline. There's little to split these three, in truth, aside from the Fairline's expanding cockpit.

It's not the only boat in the class with this sort of functionality and it was Galeon who started this craze. The 560 Fly is the closest competitor to the Fairline from the Polish outfit and it's a deeply impressive boat. It's the only other boat in the class with the balcony arrangement but Galeon has gone one step further and added glass panels so you can see the water through them when deployed. Inside, it has a similar three-cabin, two-bathroom arrangement, though smaller engine options mean it can quite match the performance of the Brits. The quality of fit and finish is outstanding, though. 

The Pearl 62 offers something a little different. It's a striking Bill Dixon design that cleverly incorporates four cabins plus crew accommodation on the lower deck. If cabin space is a priority or you're looking for a boat to run as a charter vessel at this size then the Pearl makes a good case. It's also an IPS boat, which will appeal to those who like the idea of joystick control. It's marginally larger than the Fairline but Pearls tend to be very competitively priced. 

The Italians build good boats of this size, too. The IPS-powered Absolute 60 Fly is finished to a very high standard and boasts extraordinary interior volume. The Ferretti 580 feels small in comparison but its engineering is outstanding and it's one of the best-looking boats in the class. The Azimut 60 is a classy operator with excellent deck spaces and a stylish three-cabin interior. 

Specifications & Performance

• Builder Fairline
• Range Squadron
• Model Squadron 58
• Length Overall 58.99ft
• Beam 16.24ft
• Yacht Type (Primary) Flybridge
• Use Type (Primary) Cruising
• Cruising Speed Max Speed
• Fuel Capacity 733 Gallons
• Fresh Water Capacity 185 Gallons
• Engine Model 2x Volvo Penta D13-1000

Performance Data

Fairline Squadron 58 version 2022. *Data collected by Yacht Buyer during testing.

Test Engines Twin Volvo Penta D13-1000

• Liters Per Hour
• Liters Per Mile
•   CRUISE

Yacht Load: 50 Litres of water 50 Litres of fuel 4 members of crew air temperature of 18 °C

Fairline Squadron 58 Layout

The wet bar, to starboard, includes a grill, sink and fridge

As standard, the seating is this fixed U-shaped arrangement. The modular seating, which can be moved around the cockpit, is an option

Main deck beach club

Note the angled threshold between the cockpit saloon, designed to create more space in the cockpit and around the galley 

The berths in the third cabin slide across to create a double 

Jack Haines

Jack is YachtBuyer's Reviews Director. He is a writer, editor and presenter with 15 years’ experience testing over 350 motorboats of all shapes and sizes, from 20ft RIBs to 120ft yachts (and even the Royal Navy Frigate HMS Sutherland ). 

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newbienew New Member

Hello everyone, I'm a newbie. Thinking of purchasing flybridge in the 50's range(new). Any recommendations? It doesn't have to be from above choices. I would appreciate the reason for your choice. Thank you very much.

hat4349 Senior Member

A few questions for clarification, my 50s range do you mean feet or dollars. If you mean feet what is your approximate budget, it helps to make any recommendations. I asked that questions a few years ago and found out quickly just because I knew what I meant didn't mean the people I was asking did, so clarify and provide as much information as possible. There are people on here that are very well qualified to advise you if you give them the information they need.

KCook Senior Member

Also - Will you be operating the yacht yourself sometimes? Or always with crew at the helm? Kelly Cook

SeaEric YF Historian

Geography may play a part in the answer. "Earth" as a location is fine and good, but a tad more specificity may help in an intelligent response. An example: Owning a French built automobile may not be a bad idea if you live in France. Otherwise, perhaps not so much.

SeaEric is correct about geography especially for power requirements. Not trying to scare just a lot to consider when asking for recommendations for a yacht.

I meant feet and as for budget, about 3 million US dollars, but hopefully I can keep it under 2 million. I'll be operating the yacht myself most of the time. I was considering Azimut 55 Evolution, or Azimut 58. Any suggestions or recommendations?

If yachts from both America and Europe are accessible to you, then that really opens up a wide range of yachts! Just for style, I'm more comfortable with the flybridge models by UK and US brands. But that is purely a personal view, different strokes for different folks. And, just to keep the record balanced, I love the Italian sport (open) yachts. Fun topic! Here is a link to another thread that may help - Opinions on flybridge yachts 50 feet Kelly

Thanks for the information Kelly, very useful.

Fishtigua Senior Member

Hi welcome aboard Are you going to keep the boat in Japanese waters? The Regs are very specific for personal yacht ownership under the Rising Sun flag. Please think about off-shore registration. Dave

Thanks for the welcome FISHTIGUA. When you say specific, do you mean strict? What do you suggest

T.K. Senior Member

newbienew said: Hello everyone, I'm a newbie. Thinking of purchasing flybridge in the 50's range(new). Any recommendations? It doesn't have to be from above choices. I would appreciate the reason for your choice. Thank you very much. Click to expand...

Thanks for the info TK-F430, I will go check out the yacht if I get a chance. I did check out all three yachts couple of days ago. I think I'm going to scratch out Marquis from the choice. Between Azimut 58 and Princess 58, both new, anybody have any suggestions/comments? I hardly see any thread about Princess yachts. Does that mean its not too popular in US?

lwrandall senior member

Princess Yachts are not sold in the US. Princess Yachts are sold under the name Viking Sport Cruisers(do a search for that), which are "Americanized" versions of Princess Yachts. This means they use more US made parts and accesories. Also, they are about 25% HIGHER in price than their Princess counterparts. Why you may ask? The buyer has to pay for three sets of profit margins. Princess's profit then Viking's profit then the dealer profit.

vivariva Senior Member

Azimut Hello, I have been researching for a yacht in similar length but with a different style. What I write is surely personal preference, but Azimut seems a better choice than a Princess. The interior seems more pleasant. In terms of owning a flybridge though, I always thought that compared to its length, there is too much weight aloft. This is an opinion, I remind you. These motor-yachts roll heavily sometimes. I hope the professionals who participate in this forum can extrapolate a through comparison for the brands you consider. Could you specify as to the location where the yacht would be moored and the locations you intend to sail? Taking your budget into consideration, would you like to try a fresh design with a naval architect to suit your needs? Good luck in your purchase Regards vivariva

nilo Senior Member

Although Azimuts are very attractively designed, Princess build quality could be a thick better. Fairline definitely better in build quality and Ferretti should be at par with Fairline. All these boats are planing boats, so their stabilty is obtained through the fast movement of the hull in the water. If the seas are high, then it may not be comfortable and at times dangerous to keep a planing speed, then because of the hull design (flat bottom), the boat will roll heavily. For stability at high seas one should consider displacement or semi-displacement boats backed by stabilizers.

Camargue44 New Member

Hi, you can consider exactly what do you need. Italian boats have more space in the interior because of the not so V hull and they have plenty of space, on the other hand English boats such as Princess or Sunseeker(which i would prefer Sunseeker instead of Princess) have deep V hull that means less space in the interior but much better way acting on waves, but i believe that deeper V hull yachts have more fuel consumption. May i make some suggestions about yachts? well i say : Azimuth 55E, Manhattan 52 Sunseeker, Uniesse MY 53. But whatever you want to choose. Dont put the standar engines that they offer. choose engine that are suitable for the yacht so you wont have any problems about pressurize the engines if you are loaded. watch that please.

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Camargue44 said: ...so you wont have any problems about pressurize the engines if you are loaded. watch that please. Click to expand...

Originally Posted by Camargue44 ...so you wont have any problems about pressurize the engines if you are loaded. watch that please. I understand about back pressure on the exhaust, the pressure in the engine cylinders, but I don't understand what you mean by this statement. Please explain for me, thanks.

Ken Bracewell Senior Member

Camargue44 said: so you wont have any problems about pressurize the engines if you are loaded. Click to expand...

CODOG Senior Member

Ken Bracewell said: I'd recommend staying tied to the dock when you're loaded, so I wouldn't worry about pressurizing the engines in that state of mind. Click to expand...

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Launching the Fairline’s latest flagship yacht to global media Product Launches & Events

Fairline Yachts is a leading luxury yacht brand, delivering British craftsmanship with power, performance and style. Its reputation for making iconic hand-built motor yachts is world renowned, combined with a restless energy to continue to surpass expectations with each new model. Fairline offers four distinct ranges: the F//LINE, Targa, Phantom and Squadron, with a choice of yachts from 33ft to 68ft. MTM was tasked with launching its latest launch, the Phantom 65, to the world’s media.

The opportunity

Showcasing a new yacht to the boating community.

Steeped in history, with the first Phantom launched in 1974, the new 65 reimagines the product range, with the first sportsbridge in the range. With several other sportsbridge competitors of the same size, it was crucial the media took notice of how Fairline was changing the landscape with vast feelings of space and light. MTM had a three pronged approach of showcasing the Phantom 65 to the world’s media. This included managing its world debut at Cannes Yachting Festival, followed by sea trials in Europe and the United States to provide industry media with the opportunity to see how the yacht performs on the water. The Cannes Yachting Festival debut included the delivery of a bespoke press event with key media attending the show, and providing the opportunity to hear from the Fairline team about the development of the Phantom 65 and the opportunity to get on board. The European sea trial took place in La Napoule, just along the coast from Cannes in the south of France in the month following its world debut, with this specific element of the project needing to deliver quality media coverage, showcasing the Phantom 65 to existing Fairline owners, plus potential new owners. For all US based media, we followed with a sea trial out of Fort Lauderdale that attracted a range of key media from across North and South America.

The Challenge

Ensuring quality media attendance at each activation.

Boat shows are notoriously busy on press day, with yacht brands launching new products all day. Working in the lead up to the event as well as on the day, the MTM team ensured Fairline’s launch was not to be missed and secured key media attendance at Fairline’s press call as well one-to-one interviews. For the sea trial, to ensure key European yachting and luxury lifestyle media would attend and subsequently produce features and reviews of the boat following their attendance, we demonstrated an attractive, exclusive, and streamlined offering. Having been given a broad range of deliverables to ensure an end-to-end experience for the media, MTM organised all travel, accommodation, sea trial sessions and communications before working to ensure the best coverage was produced as a result. With the trip planned only three weeks after the Cannes Yachting Festival and many media also attending the Monaco Yacht Show the week before the sea trial, we had the challenge of encouraging journalists to make yet another trip to the south of France, when many would be facing deadlines for writing up their features from the shows.

The Approach

Careful planning, a luxurious experience and exclusive media assets.

For the European sea trial, the PR team shortlisted key European media titles aimed at Fairline’s target audience, which included Forbes , Motorboat and Yachting ( MBY ), Yacht Buyer , Vela e Motore , Yachts France , Yachts by Neptune , Monda Barca Market , Nautica, and Barche a Motore . Both in-house and freelance journalists were invited to attend, and for those who were unable to attend in person, we arranged separate virtual interviews to try and maximise coverage. The yacht was having its official photoshoot at the end of the sea trial, so we were able to provide the media with imagery that was not available during the Cannes Yachting Festival, when the other interviews took place. This ensured those attending the sea trial had something new for their readers. One of the core objectives of the sea trails was to ensure we communicated the luxury lifestyle that owning a Fairline offers to the attending journalists. This included chauffeur driven transport from Nice airport, a five-star hotel stay as well as exclusive lunches/dinners with the Fairline team. The media enjoyed exclusive time on the yacht as well as being teamed with those who spoke the same language to ensure their enjoyment was maximised. Once the Phantom 65 was in US waters with good weather, a US sea trial was organised to ensure key media stateside had the opportunity to get on board. These titles included Power and Motoryacht, BOAT International, Robb Report, Yachting and Boattest.com.

100% of the journalists who attended the sea trials featured the Phantom 65 in their publications over the following months and we exceeded the campaign KPIs, securing coverage in every target publication from Fairline’s primary and secondary media lists. This included being featured as ‘Boat of the Week’ on Robb Report’s website being dubbed a ‘Rolls-Royce on the high seas’ and two print front covers in Motorboat and Yachting, and Monda Barca Market.

Testimonial

“Working with The MTM Agency is always a pleasure. The team is professional, efficient and always ensures that we get the information we need quickly and easily. I breathe a sigh of relief when MTM is involved in a press event like The Phantom 65 sea trial, because I know it will run like clockwork and we won't have to chase for any information and assets.” Jack Haines, Reviews Director, YachtBuyer.com

Published: 6th December 2017

Fairline Yachts reveals location of new production facility

British luxury boat manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, releases further information regarding its new manufacturing facility, announced during Cannes Yachting Festival in September. The location of the facility has been disclosed as Hythe, Southampton Water, on England’s South coast.

Fairline has taken possession of the 5-acre (20,000 sq metre) waterside location. Building work is expected to take around nine months to complete. Fairline is expecting to launch the new facility and begin boat building on the South Coast in the late summer of 2018.

The new manufacturing facility will enable Fairline to build larger yachts, which has not been possible at the firm’s existing Oundle, Northamptonshire location. The boat yard’s manufacturing base in Oundle will continue to operate and will build boats up to 60ft. Boats over 60ft will be built at the new site in Hythe with testing, commissioning and customer handover also taking place there. Conveniently located in Southampton Water, the facility has large vessel deep water berths and over 200,000 sq feet (18,000 sq metres) of undercover manufacturing space. It is expected the new facility will initially create up to 200 jobs in the Southampton area.

Russell Currie, Managing Director of Fairline Yachts, comments, “As the global yachting market evolves, clients from across the world are increasingly demanding larger yachts than we’ve been able to create. Our new site, to be named Fairline Marine Park, will boast state-of-the-art facilities, giving us room to expand and create bigger boats, whilst making the  most of the existing boat building skills in the location. By increasing our manufacturing capabilities across both Northampton and Southampton, we are future-proofing Fairline Yachts and retaining our commitment of investing in British boat building.

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24th November 2017

Three new Fairlines shortlisted in Motor Boat of the Year Awards 2018

Fairline Yachts is pleased to announce that 3 new models are finalists in the 2018 Motor Boat of the Year Awards. These prestigious awards are hosted by leading UK magazine Motorboat & Yachting and take place during the London boat show on January 10th.

16th November 2017

Fairline Yachts wins at METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards 2017

Luxury British motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, was last night (15 November) announced as the winner of the International Dealer Development Award at the annual METSTRADE Boat Builder Awards.

1st November 2017

Fairline appoints Norwegian dealer

British luxury motor yacht manufacturer, Fairline Yachts, announces Nautic Norway as the latest addition to the growing worldwide Fairline dealership network. Nautic Norway will trade as Fairline Norway.

20th September 2017

Fairline Yachts reveals plans for brand new day boat

British luxury boat builder, Fairline Yachts, announces plans for a brand new 33ft express cruiser. This new model will be the first from Fairline’s new project ‘F-Line’ series and will launch in early 2019

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Fairline is a leading representative of the UK yachting industry, setting standards in the shipbuilding industry for many years. Despite the indisputable authority and confident leadership in the market, the company maintains direct contact with the target audience and listens to customers' suggestions. This approach is the key to the development of products included in the "golden fund" of the global yacht industry. For more than half a century of existence, the Fairline brand has not lost its former charm. Even in such a competitive environment, the company continues to win fans with consistently high British quality, sophisticated design and exclusivity.

Fairline ranges

The British shipyard Fairline offers various modifications of motor yachts of three classes:

• Targa are dynamic hardtop cruisers available with a closed and half-closed saloon. In the line there are modifications from 13 to 20 meters long.
• Squadron is a flybridge yacht with a luxurious interior and a catchy exterior design. Available in versions from 15.5 to 21 meters in length.
• F-Line is a unique designer yacht with a hull length of 10 meters, the visual appearance of which was created by the renowned designer Mancini.
• F-Line 33 Outboard
• Targa 65 GTO
• Targa 65 GT
• Targa 58 GTB
• Targa 53 Open
• Targa 53 GT
• Targa 50 OPEN
• Squadron 53
• 68 Squadron
• 50 Squadron

THE UNIQUENESS OF Fairline YACHTS

The British shipyard has gained worldwide fame, demonstrating real skill in the construction of premium marine vessels. Models from Fairline combine an irrepressible drive, status, swiftness and a special, unique charm.

Fairline yachts and motor boats are:

• excellent dynamic performance;
• impeccable maneuverability;
• always luxurious design of cabins and exterior;
• the highest level of technical equipment;
• reference build quality and attention to detail;
• the ability to customize the craft to the tastes and needs of the customer;
• comfortable cabins and relaxation areas.

The premium ships of the world-famous British shipyard are designed for a wide variety of audiences. The advantages of Fairline motor boats and yachts are highly appreciated by professional sailors, lovers of comfortable boat trips and speed lovers.