Fairline Boats Ltd is a British luxury motor yacht builder, currently owned Better Capital. The company has been started in 1963 by Jack Newington. They claim to have built over thirteen thousand of boats until now. At the moment they build two types, Targa (considered “fast” yachts) and Squadron (considered “large”). Dealer and broker prices are between one hundred fifty USD up to three and a half million USD. They build eight models in Targa range: Targa 38, Targa 38 OPEN, Targa 38 SHADOW-S, Targa 48 OPEN, Targa 48GT, Targa 50GT, Targa 53GT, and Targa 62GT. They also build seven models of Squadron range: Squadron 42, Squadron 48, Squadron 50, Squadron 53, Squadron 60, Squadron 65, and Squadron 78 (custom).
Targa 38
Targa 38 has a compact size, but it is considered luxurious for its 38 ft.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 39ft 10in (12.13m)
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 40ft 9in (12.43m) with submersible platform
Length overall (ex. pulpit): 38ft 1in (11.61m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 11ft 11in (3.64m)
Number of berths: 4 – 7
Draught: 3ft 4in (1.02m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 12ft 10in (3.91m)
Transport height: 11ft 3in (3.44m)
Dry weight (approx.): 7.57 tons (7,687kg)
Fuel capacity: 140 gals/168 US gals (636L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 65 gals/78 US gals (296L)
Engine choices
2 x Volvo Penta D4-260 EVC Stern Diesel 260mhp each: 33 knots
2 x Volvo Penta D4-300 EVC Stern Diesel 300mhp each: 37 knots
2 x Volvo Penta D6-370 EVC Stern Diesel 370mhp each: 42 knots
Targa 38 OPEN
This is considered the fastest Targa model.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 39ft 10in (12.13m)
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 40ft 9in (12.43m) with submersible platform
Length overall (ex. pulpit): 38ft 1in (11.61m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 11ft 11in (3.64m)
Number of berths: 4 – 7
Draught: 3ft 4in (1.02m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 13ft 2in (4.01m)
Transport height: 11ft 10in (3.61m)
Dry weight (approx.): 7.57 tons (7,687kg)
Fuel capacity: 140 gals/168 US gals (636L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 65 gals/78 US gals (296L)
Engine choices:
2 x Volvo Penta D4-260 EVC Stern Diesel 260mhp each: 33 knots
2 x Volvo Penta D4-300 EVC Stern Diesel 300mhp each: 37 knots
2 x Volvo Penta D6-370 EVC Stern Diesel 370mhp each: 42 knots
The upper deck plan is the same as the one for Targa 38.
Targa 38 SHADOW-S
It is considered an “impressive” model.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 39ft 10in (12.13m)
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 40ft 9in (12.43m) with submersible platform
Length overall (ex. pulpit): 38ft 1in (11.61m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 11ft 11in (3.64m)
Number of berths: 4 – 7
Draught: 3ft 4in (1.02m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 13ft 2in (4.01m)
Transport height: 11ft 10in (3.61m)
Dry weight (approx.): 7.57 tons (7,687kg)
Fuel capacity: 140 gals/168 US gals (636L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 65 gals/78 US gals (296L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendation (twin): 800mhp
2 x Volvo Penta D6-400 EVC Stern Diesel 400mhp each: 42 knots
Targa 48 OPEN
This model is spacious.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 50ft 9in (15.46m) with fixed platform
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 48ft 6in (14.79m) with hi-lo platform
Length overall (ex. pulpit):49ft 2in (15.0m) with fixed platform
Beam (inc. gunwale): 14ft 2in (4.32m)
Number of berths: 4 – 7
Draught: 3ft 10in (1.18m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 15ft 1in (4.6m)
Transport height: 15ft 10in (4.83m)
Dry weight (approx.): 12.79 tons (13,000kg)
Fuel capacity: 288 gals/346 US gals (1,308L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 106 gals/127 US gals (480L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendation (twin): 870 mhp
2 x Volvo Penta IPS600 D6-435 Diesel 435 mhp each : 32 knots
Targa 48GT
They say this model is sleek and stylish.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 50ft 9in (15.46m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 14ft 2in (4.32m)
Number of berths: 4-7
Draught: 3ft 10in (1.18m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 14ft 11in (4.55m)
Transport height: 15ft 10in (4.83m)
Dry weight (approx.): 13.28 tons (13,500kg)
Fuel capacity: 288 gals/346 US gals (1,308L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 106 gals/127 US gals (480L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendation (twin): 870 mhp
2 x Volvo Penta IPS600 D6-435 Diesel 435 mhp each: 30 knots
Targa 50GT
This model was a challenge for the team.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 51ft (15.55m)
Length overall (ex. pulpit): 49ft 1in (14.96m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 14ft 8in (4.47m)
Number of berths: 6 – 7
Draught: 3ft 11in (1.20m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 16ft 4in (4.99m)
Transport height: 15ft 5in (4.69m)
Dry weight (approx.): 17.91 tons (18,200kg)
Fuel capacity: 503 gals/604 US gals (2,288L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier):121 gals/145 US gals (550L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendations (twin): from 1,340mhp to 1,420mhp
2 x Volvo Penta D11-670 EVC Shaft Diesel 670mhp each: 32 knots
2 x Caterpillar C12-710 Shaft Diesel 710mhp each: 33 knots
Targa 53GT
This is just a project. No gallery, no specs for the moment.
Targa 62GT
They say that’s a hotel on water. They exaggerate. It’s a nice boat, though.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 63ft 7in (19.38m)
Length overall (ex. pulpit): 62ft 7in (19.08m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 16ft 6in (5.03m)
Number of berths: 6 – 7
Draught: 4ft 3in (1.31m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 17ft 3in (5.25m)
Transport height: 16ft 3in (4.95m)
Dry weight (approx.): 27.41 tons (27,850kg)
Fuel capacity: 563 gals/676 US gals (2,558L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 158 gals/190 US gals (718L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendations (twin): from 1,600mhp to 2,400mhp
2 x Volvo Penta D13-800 EVC Shaft Diesel 800mhp each: 29 knots
2 x Volvo Penta D13-900 EVC Shaft Diesel 900mhp each: 32 knots
2 x MAN V8 1200 Shaft Diesel 1,200mhp each: 38 knots
Squadron 42
A small yacht with big ambitions.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 42ft 6in (12.94m)
Length overall (ex. pulpit): 41ft 5in (12.63m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 13ft 10in (4.22m)
Number of berths: 4 – 6
Draught: 3ft 6in (1.08m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 15ft 10in (4.84m)
Transport height: 15ft 6in (4.72m)
Dry weight (approx.): 13.29 tons (13,500kg)
Fuel capacity: 219 gals/263 US gals (996L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 86 gals/103 US gals (390L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendations (twin): from 740mhp to 870mhp
2 x Volvo Penta D6-370 EVC Shaft Diesel 370mhp each: 28 knots
2 x Volvo Penta D6-435 EVC Shaft Diesel 435mhp each: 30 knots
Squadron 48
With this model they pursue the excellence.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 50ft 8in (15.46m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 14ft 2in (4.31m)
Number of berths: 4 – 7
Draught: 3ft 10in (1.18m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 18ft 2in (5.55m)
Transport height: 16ft (4.87m)
Dry weight (approx.): 13.77 tons (14,000kg)
Fuel capacity: 288 gals/346 US gals (1,308L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 97 gals/116 US gals (440L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendation (twin): 870 mhp
2 x Volvo Penta IPS600 D6-435 Diesel 435 mhp each: 30 knots
Squadron 50
This model has an innovative nature because of space using.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 51ft (15.55m)
Length overall (ex. pulpit): 49ft 1in (14.96m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 14ft 8in (4.47m)
Number of berths: 6 – 7
Draught: 4ft (1.21m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 19ft 1in (5.83m)
Transport height: 16ft 5in (5m)
Dry weight (approx.): 18.80 tons (19,100kg)
Fuel capacity: 503 gals/604 US gals (2,288L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 121 gals/145 US gals (550L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendations (twin): from 1,340mhp to 1,420mhp
2 x Volvo Penta D11-670 EVC Shaft Diesel 670mhp each: 30 knots
2 x Caterpillar C12-710 Shaft Diesel 710mhp each: 31 knots
Squadron 53
This is another project. No pictures.
Squadron 60
They say it has an impeccable design.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 63ft 5in (19.35m)
Length overall (ex. pulpit): 60ft 6in (18.45m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 15ft 11in (4.85m)
Number of berths: 6 – 8
Draught: 4ft 7in (1.39m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 19ft 10in (6.04m)
Transport height: 15ft 10in (4.83m)
Dry weight (approx.): 25.13 tons (25,540kg)
Fuel capacity: 572 gals/687 US gals (2,600L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 204 gals/245 US gals (928L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendations (twin): from 1,600mhp to 1,800mhp
2 x Volvo Penta D13-800 EVC Shaft Diesel 800mhp each: 31 knots
2 x Volvo Penta D13-900 EVC Shaft Diesel 900mhp each: 32 knots
Squadron 65
This one is one step further than similar models.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 66ft 11in (20.41m)
Length overall (ex. pulpit): 65ft 4in (19.92m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 17ft 2in (5.24m)
Number of berths: 8 – 10
Draught: 4ft 6in (1.37m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 22ft 7in (6.89m)
Transport height: 18ft 6in (5.63m)
Dry weight (approx.): 32.37 tons (32,890kg)
Fuel capacity: 779 gals/936 US gals (3,542L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 254 gals/305 US gals (1,154L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendations (twin): from 2,030mhp to 2,300mhp
2 x Caterpillar C18-1015 Shaft Diesel 1,015mhp each: 30 knots
2 x MAN V10 1100 Shaft Diesel 1,100mhp each: 32 knots
2 x Caterpillar C18-1150 Shaft Diesel 1,150mhp each: 32 knots
Squadron 78
This model is for relaxing times.
Length overall (inc. pulpit): 79ft 11in (24.37m)
Length overall (ex. pulpit): 78ft 2in (23.82m)
Beam (inc. gunwale): 18ft 8in (5.70m)
Number of berths: 6 – 13
Draught: 5ft 3in (1.61m) unloaded
Height above waterline (inc. arch + nav. light mast): 25ft 4in (7.72m)
Transport height: 18ft 5in (5.61m)
Dry weight (approx.): 45.52 tons (46,250kg)
Fuel capacity: 1,296 gals/1,557 US gals (5,892L)
Water capacity (inc. calorifier): 251 gals/301 US gals (1,140L)
Engines and Performance
Engine recommendations (twin): from 2,720mhp to 3,244mhp
2 x MAN 1360 CRM Shaft Diesel 1,360mhp each: 33 knots
2 x Caterpillar C32-1622 Shaft Diesel 1,622mhp each: 35 knots
I hope you like the ranges of Fairline. All pictures and specs are from their site.
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