Project: Fairline 48 Targa Open

Fairline return to the drawing board and present the 48 Targa Open, which is a further development and three feet extension of the 45 project presented earlier on this year.  This new 48 Targa Open fits more the bill of the current range sitting nicely between the 44 and 50, and sees also the return of a full beam midships located owners cabin.  Latest Fairline models as the Targa 58 and 50 all went for a different to the competition forward owners cabin.  Two choices for the lower deck will be available a standard two cabins, settee, and galley, or a third cabin with bunk berths replacing the medium sized L-shaped sofa. The 48 Targa Open sees also increase in windows and the side look of the upper structure has been updated with a more sports design again versus the project of the 45. The aft deck seems to offer a lot of space not only in the big sun pad, and C-shaped settee but a lot of moving room.  Something which I particularly like.  The 48 will also offer a high low bathing platform which with the garage accommodating up to a small Williams jet rib can actually carry two tenders. A Gran Turismo version with full Hard Top should also be offered, although the Open pictured above offers a similar concept with a removable soft top.  Engine will be a Volvo 435hp with IPS 600 pod choice only.  The 48 Targa Open looks a pretty have it all sport cruiser in my books though it is  a pity they did not offer ZF pods with some bigger horses for this model.  

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Project: Fairline 62 Targa GT

Fairline presents the new 62 Targa GT project, a further extension of the 58 model of the same designation.  This new Targa flagship keeps a lot of the praised lower deck layout which chooses for a forward owner stateroom, and two double guest cabins to midships, with the main difference from the 2009 launched model coming in the exterior aft deck.  Here the Fairline design team went for a full Mediterranean layout with a big large central located sun lounger, which can stow a tender underneath, and having an extended bathing platform to stern.  This makes it possible for the new 62 Targa GT to carry two tenders, if one desires so.  In this layout a single crew cabin is available to fore, and for the tender garage the second aft crew cabin option seems lost in the plans although it is on a To Be Confirmed basis in the specification.  Three engine options are available for the 62 Targa GT; twin Volvo 800 or 900hp, and MAN 1200hp.  Speed estimates are not yet announced, but is not the first time that a longer hull, even though a bit heavier can actually copy those of the smaller version. 

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Project: Fairline 60 Squadron

Fairline presents the project of the 60 Squadron which as we show it here in rendering hull number one is actually being launched and tested.  This model is again a design of long time since the eighties collaborator Bernard Olesinski, and the Fairline team.  Although not much details are shown, the 60 Squadron looks to be much based on the 58 which most probably it will replace, who in turn was a bathing platform extension of the 55.  Even the interior layout and exterior window profiles seem to be the same as the current 58 Squadron. The interior layout will offer a full beam owners stateroom, VIP suite to fore, and guest twin cabin with optional sliding berths to become a double in between.  An optional crew cabin is available to aft.    

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New Model: Fairline 50 Squadron

Looking at this new much awaited 50 Squadron it certainly takes the prize for looking the most modern of the current Fairline line up.  There is something distinctive futuristic in the lines of this London boat show presented novelty, which will have a task to challenge the much praised 50 Phantom, and its average sales successor 48 model.  Sharing hull and dimensions with the one year previously presented 50 Targa GT, the 50 Squadron sums latest novelties introduced by Fairline; forward huge owners stateroom, innovative tender launch system, and a new astern galley serving both aft deck and interior saloon.  Fairline is so far the first of the Brits to make use of this galley type layout which I personally like for its practicality especially in warmer climate conditions, where dining is usually always done in the aft deck.  Two identical guest cabins to midships serve guests, with a guest head to starboard.  A crew cabin with single berth is located to aft. As the latest Fairlines much respected hull designer Bernard Olesinski chooses a medium 12.5 degrees Vee deadrise aft, which is helped by a fine deep entry to fore.  Power are three engine choices from Volvo and Cat starting from 575 up 710hp.  

Techical Data:

LOA - 15.55 m (51ft) inc gunwale

Hull Length - 14.97 m

Beam - 4.47 m

Draft - 1.21 m incl props unloaded

Displacement - 18.8 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 2288 l

Water Capacity - 550 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth

Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 575hp, Volvo D11 670hp, Cat C12 710hp

Propulsion - line shaft

Speed - 28 knots max with 575hp, 30 knots with 670hp, 31 knots with 710hp estimates

Hull Type - Vee shape with medium 12.5 degrees aft

Construction - hand laid with Isophtalic gel coat and resin, power bound mat, unidirectional, biaxial woven rovings

Project - Fairline Design Team, Bernard Olesinski for hull and structure

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Project: Fairline 45 Targa Open

Fairline will be adding a 45 Targa Open to its range with the upcoming introduction of an all new twin cabin, two en-suite model scheduled for launch during Spring 2013.  This model should replace the 44 Targa and headline news in this see the British builder return back to Volvo IPS pods.  For those that don't know the 44 Targa GT was introduced with the Volvo pods after two years of testing the propulsion, then to be changed to a stern drives set up back in the fall of 2009. Key features of the 45 Targa will include a dinghy tender garage able to accommodate a tender up to the weight and size of a Williams 285 Jet RIB, which is no small feat for a sport cruiser this size. The 45 Targa Open will be powered by Volvo 370 or 435hp, with IPS 500 and 600 drive units.

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New Model: Fairline 38 Targa GT

Sometimes official pictures are hard to come by, so I had to take this from a YouTube video, to be exact the one from the Motorboat and Yachting team. Presented officially in the past Southampton boat show, the Fairline 38 Targa GT is the hard top version of the open model presented in 2005, and since then always gaining a growing number of success.  This new hardtop 38 Targa GT puts Fairline in competition with other European builders offering the same style of sport cruiser, and I see a close battle for British sales with the just launched Princess V39, and the two hundred plus delivered Sealine 35 SC. The hardtop is also a clever nice looking design extending to cover nearly all the aft deck without disturbing the nice lines of this boat. Thanks to this, use of canvas canopies only features three parts, these covering sides and aft part. Fairline once in the development of the hardtop where also clever to tweak it in other areas incorporating the following new items as well; three vertical view windows per side of midships cabin, option of a small child berth also in the mid room, and the choice of the new Volvo 400hp stern drive diesels.  This new engines option gives impressive max speeds of 45 knots. 

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.13 m (39.9ft) inc gunwale

Hull Length - 11.06 m

Beam - 3.64 m

Draft - 1.02 m unloaded

Displacement - 7.57 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 636 l

Water Capacity - 296 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2, or 5 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 EVC 260hp, D4 EVC 300hp, D6 EVC 370hp, D6 EVC 400hp

Propulsion - Volvo duoprop stern drive

Speed - 33 knots max with 260hp, 45 knots with 400hp

Hull Type - modified Vee with 18 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - hand laid fiberglass with unidirectional and biaxial woven rovings, Isophtalic resin and gel coat with Powder bound mat, polyurethane cores used for deck 

Project - Bernard Olesinski, Fairline Design Team

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Project: Fairline 80 Squadron Custom

It's been rumoured for a long time, since 2004 for sure, of Fairline going over the eighty feet barrier, and finally the British builder presents officially the rendering of an upcoming new 80 Squadron Custom, which will replace the current 78 born 74 flagship.  The 80 Squadron Custom looks distinctively Fairline outside following design patterns the yard has embraced since the late nineties.  A style which started from the medium sales lucky 52 and 62 Squadron series.  So far Fairline is showing great flexibility in this new flagship with a choice of four lower deck plans; offering from three suites, two four room choices, and one very hard to find in this size and more charter friendly five cabins plan.  One of the four cabins plan, also offers the distinct feature of having an owners room forward, this in this size being always located to midships. The main deck looks also innovative on plan with a standing high pilot house.  Two cabins, plus lobby for crew are located to aft.  So far no performance and engine numbers are given, but I do accept the usual Fairline around 30 knots performance.

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New Model: Fairline Targa 50 Gran Turismo

Launched earlier this year at the 2011 London show, the Fairline Targa 50 Gran Turismo replaces the 52 model of the same range after an important eight years production run.  The Targa 50 Gran Turismo take a lot of design stints from the previous new launched 58, a model which represents a different way of presenting the large sport series from Fairline.  This new thinking comes from larger sun roofs, full opening patio doors, and bigger glassed surfaces on both the main and lower deck.  Other new design instincts comes from the fact that both the latest large Targa's, this 50 and the 58 offer a living with galley on the main deck, and lower plan fully dedicated to the cabins.  The Targa 50 Gran Turismo also stays away in following recent trends and offers the owners stateroom to fore.   But don't be written off as this has been made in way to compete with a midships cabin layout. Power is a three engine choices from Volvo and Cats from 575 up to 710hp which take speeds up to 33 knots with the larger option.  Design of hull and engineering for the 50 Targa Gran Turismo is again trusted to long time since the eighties Fairline collaborator Bernard Olesinski who again as for the completely new 41 Squadron goes for a flat medium Vee aft of only twelve degrees.

Technical Data:

LOA - 15.44 m (50.8ft) incl pulipt

Hull Length - 14.96 m

Beam - 4.47 m

Draft - 0.94 m

Displacement - 16.24 t unloaded

Fuel Capacity - 2300 l

Water Capacity - 600 l

Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 crew cabin berth aft

Engines - 2 x Volvo D9 575hp, D11 670hp, Cats C12 710hp

Speed - 33 knots max with Cats 710hp, 30 knots with Volvo 575hp

Propulsion - shaft line

Hull Type - modified Vee with 12.5 degrees dead rise aft

Construction - Isophthalic gel coat, resin-rich powder-bound glass mat, unidirectional, biaxial and woven rovings, deck with polyurethane foam cores

Project - Bernard Olesinski, Fairline Design Team 

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Improve-it = Fairline 65 Squadron

Fairline presented a new cabin layout option for the award-winning 65 Squadron motor yacht at the PSP Southampton Boat Show 2011. The existing 65 Squadron with three cabins plus crew will now be available in an optional four cabin layout with aft crew cabin, giving the choice of accommodation for up to eight guests  plus two crew members.  The latest cabin layout arrangement enables customers to select a fourth cabin, located port side and featuring opening portholes, full-length bunk berths complete with bedding and a hanging wardrobe. Alternatively, in its three-cabin layout arrangement, the space is fitted out as a day head and utility room. In the master stateroom, the double bed has been newly positioned fore/aft, further maximising the available space. New panoramic hull windows allow light to fill the lower accommodation living areas. Light-filled accommodation has become a hallmark of the range and, in line with the latest Fairline models, the optional aft crew cabin features full transom glazing.  An exceptional feeling of spaciousness continues to be provided by the single-level saloon, galley and dinette arrangement, providing sophisticated living areas to relax and entertain. The large cockpit area on this latest model will now include a fixed-height table as standard.  The Fairline 65 Squadron was launched in 2009 and has received much media praise and accolade, including a 'Motor Boat of the Year' Award 2010 in the Flybridges over 55ft category, as judged by a panel of boat testers from UK marine titles Motor Boats Monthly and Motor Boat and Yachting.

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Project: Fairline 38 Targa GT

Better late then never or so they say.  I have been waiting for a hard top Fairline 38 Targa for quite some time and finally the British, Oundle based boat builder presents the Gran Turismo version for this 2006 launched model.  Fairline actually delivered more then just a hard top with power sliding canvas roof to the 38 Targa Gran Turismo, and they also upgraded the interior and added three new vertical feature windows to the guest midships cabin.  Here the accommodation has been increased with the option of a sofa that converts to a third berth in the guest cabin and following customer feedback, entry here has also been significantly improved.  With this option the 38 Targa now sleeps a total of seven persons including the convertible saloon. The 38 Targa Gran Turismo will also add a new Volvo engines option of the new 400hp stern drive which goes along the standard 260hp, and optional 300 and 370 units.  A top speed of  45 knots is being anticipated with the new 400hp Volvo engines.

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New Model: Fairline 58 Squadron

Presented officially the past January at the London show, the new Fairline 58 Squadron is an evolution of the 55 of the same range presented in the fall of 2008. Being extended in length the 58 Squadron evolution centers on the outside with recognizable items being a larger aft deck, new hull side windows especially those in the owners full beam cabin, more spacious crew cabin aft with large aft view window, and the added feature of Fairline's patented Tender Launch System as presented for the first time in January 2010 on the 58 Targa GT. Another not seen feature is also the extension of the hull by near to two feet aft, which benefit in performance and for giving lower planning speeds. For the rest this model builds on the features of the 2008 55 Squadron with a three double cabin interior plan; sleeping six, owners full beam stateroom, and the choice of an optional single crew cabin aft. Power is twin Volvo and Cat engine choices, from 800 up to 900hp.

Technical Data:
LOA - 17.86 m (58.7ft) inc gun wale
Hull Length - 17.44 m
Beam - 4.80 m
Draft - 1.37 m unloaded
Displacement - 26.97 t dry
Fuel Capacity - 2460 l
Water Capacity - 1050 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, 1 optional crew berth
Engines - 2 x Volvo D13 800hp, D13 EVC 900hp, Cats C15 Acert 865hp
Propulsion - line shaft in semi tunnel props
Speed - 32 knots max with Volvo 900hp
Hull Shape - modified medium Vee with 18 degrees dead rise aft
Construction - Isophtalic gel coat and resin all hand laid with biaxial and woven roving's, Polyurethane foam cores for deck.
Project - Fairline Design Team by Bernard Olesinski
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Project: Fairline 58 Squadron

Fairline decide to update and redesign the award winning 55 Squadron to create the 58 Squadron, scheduled for launch at the London show coming January 2011. The new 58 Squadron incorporates key design trends and ongoing signature Fairline styling as seen on the latest generation models. The key change here will be the longer length hull which sees the introduction of an extended cockpit seating area. The extended aft deck also brings greater headroom above the bed in the fourth-crew cabin. Panoramic windows feature throughout the boat. The new length also allows for a larger master cabin. To help make the most of the time on the water, the innovative, patent-pending concealed mechanised Fairline Tender Launch, for either a Williams 325 Jet RIB or a Valiant Dynamic 2.7m, is fitted as standard. Following the Squadron 65, the latest model features an overhead lift-up transom shower. A two-stage, sliding patio door allows the area leading from the cockpit to the saloon to be opened up. Giving further space to these living areas, the high level lockers have been relocated from both sides of the saloon and cleverly designed storage has been positioned in the saloon sofa; simply lift the top cushion to reveal. Another change are newly designed mid-level lockers in the starboard guest cabin which are now twice as wide. www.fairline.com

New Model: Fairline 42 Squadron

A waited debut that of the Fairline 42 Squadron, which was presented as a 41 project a year ago, and replaces the six years produced 40 Phantom. This Fairline new model represents two important notes from this global renowned British boat builder. The first is that the 42 Squadron is the smallest model of this range ever made, taking this title away from the 43 produced from 1994 to 98. The second is that Squadron now represents the flybridge range of Fairline, which means no more Phantom's. It will be interesting to see if this will be just a re-badge or we will see more Squadron details in the smaller sub fifty feet models. The exterior surely looks the Squadron buisness going on! The Fairline 42 Squadron is a two cabin flybridge motor cruiser which wants to challenge the best in a competitive global market, with large glassed surfaces abounding on the main deck, and being standard in the below cabin area. Particularly spacious areas are the flybridge, this a Fairline standard in the last decade, and the owners master stateroom to fore. On some forums reviews there is some notes that the saloon looks a bit small for a 42 footer. Fairline lead designer for a couple decades today Bernard Olesinski who takes care of lines and hull shapes also thinks out of the box by presenting his most ever moderate Vee having a 12.5 degrees dead rise aft. While the standard is that deeper is better, one of his flatter vees was the end eighties Fairline 50 with 15 degrees aft, which in my experience was one of his best hulls too. Other notes are on the small side fuel tanks of 996 litres which surely would have made better of an extra one hundred capacity, and good water capacity of 471 litres. Power is from standard Volvo 370hp which give a not so fast 28 knots top speed. If you want more you can have a pair of bigger Volvo's 435hp, and Cats 460hp. This last option being the high performing choice giving 31 knots wide open throttle speeds.

Technical Data:

LOA - 12.94 m (42.5ft) inc gunwale

Hull Length - 12.62 m

Beam - 4.22 m

Draft - 1.07 m

Displacement - 12.79 t dry

Fuel Capacity - 996 l

Water Capacity - 471 l

Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths

Engines - 2 x Volvo D6 EVC 370hp, 435hp, Cats C7-Acert 460hp

Propulsion - line shaft in semi tunnels

Performance - 28 knots with 370hp, 30 knots w/ 435hp, 31 knots w/ Cats 460hp

Hull Shape - Vee with deep forward, full length spray rails and 12.5 degrees deadrise aft

Construction - Isophtalic gel coat, resin. Unidirectional, biaxials, woven rovings glass fiber

Project - Bernard Olesinski, Fairline Design Team

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Project: Fairline 50 Squadron

Fairline is adding to the latest generation Squadron range with the introduction of a fifty feet model, scheduled for launch during summer 2011. A cleverly designed interior layout arrangement, with three cabins, three en-suite and no full beam owners cabin characterizes the 50 Squadron living space. A fore master cabin provides sizable accommodation that would normally be expected on a sixty feet yacht. This cabin includes panoramic hull windows and overhead glazing which natural light the room, further contributing to the feeling of spaciousness. The two guest cabins each feature their own en-suite with full sized shower. An optional fourth-crew cabin with feature window is also available aft, with easy access from the cockpit. Fairline's design trend towards spacious and light-filled living areas continues into the large saloon with its huge panoramic windows, available with optional powered opening section. Offering a new layout arrangement from Fairline, the galley has been positioned aft in the saloon, allowing easy access for Al fresco dining in the sociable cockpit area. The glass patio door features an optional opening window ideal for serving guests in the cockpit. A class leading flybridge which is a symbol of Fairlines last decade models continues the larger than previously seen on a boat of this size, providing plentiful areas for entertaining and relaxing. The upper helm position has been located port side to enable an even clearer view of the rear platform when mooring. Other key features of the Squadron 50 include the innovative, patent-pending, concealed mechanised tender launch option at the stern platform for either a Williams 285 or 325 Jet RIB. Since the first 62 Squadron was launched in 1991 the passion to offer an exceptional level of luxury continues today with the latest generation flybridge models from this range, which provide sophisticated and spacious living areas. The development of the 50 Squadron follows the success of the award-winning 55 and 65 Squadrons, which were introduced to great acclaim in 2008 and 2009, respectively.

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New Model: Fairline 44 Targa Open

Fairline's 44 Targa Open model is the rethinking of the 44 Targa GT launched in 2007. The 44 Targa GT was much acclaimed during its launch by the British builder for its two year testing in order to make the best of Volvo IPS pods. Strangely two years after its presentation Fairline gives the 44 Targa GT a propulsion change, now with stern drives, a new cockpit design which favours a longer settee, and gets added with a new Open no hardtop model version. While many questions may arise mostly regarding the propulsion change what it certainly did was to make the 44 Targa Open, a more competitively priced Fairline model in this size range. Apart the now more competitive edge the other benefits are a more sportier also cheaper no hardtop version, and an exterior aft deck which gives more settee place for entertaining. The interior with twin double cabins, two heads, saloon and galley is the same. Worth to note here is the clever second guest shower head which unlike most of the competition stands outside of the guest cabin. The split level exterior is also unchanged in its other areas like the well sized wet bar, and L-shaped settee to port of the helm station. The stern drive propulsion change apart discounting the price give also better economy and speeds with less power, achieving a 35 knots with the largest twin 370hp optional choice.
Technical Data:
LOA - 13,68 m (44.9ft)
Hull Length - 13.12 m
Beam - 4.04 m
Draft - 1.01 m
Displacement - 11.12 t dry
Fuel Capacity - 996 l
Water Capacity - 320 l
Accommodation - 4 + 2 berths
Engines - 2 x Volvo D4 300hp, D6 370hp
Propulsion - Volvo stern drive
Speed - 32 knots max with D4 300hp, 35 knots with D6 370hp
Hull - deep forward section with nineteen degrees deadrise aft
Construction - hand laid gel coat fiberglass, polyurethane foam core for deck
Project - Fairline Design Team, Bernard Olenski hull

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Project: Fairline 50 Targa GT

During the just past London Boat Show, Fairline released project plans to a new addition to its express cruiser and yacht range, with the 50 Targa Gran Turismo expected to be launched later on this year, and to make her first show debuts in early 2011. The development of the 50 Targa Gran Turismo follows the just launched all new 58 of the same range at the recent London Boat Show. The 50 Gran Turismo will enjoy a spacious three cabin, two en-suite interior with an optional fourth crew cabin. This new project also follows the latest evolutions of the Targa express cruiser design including many of the features, and interior layout introduced on the just launched 58 model. Key features include panoramic windows and extensive glazing throughout the 50 Targa Gran Turismo to provide light filled accommodation. A large master cabin and cleverly designed en-suite will be placed forward. This layout of interior space will provide expansive full width accommodation and with only the foredeck above, natural daylight will flood through overhead glazing. Just as seen on the 58, owners will also be able to transform the single level living and galley space aboard the 50 Targa Gran Turismo into an open-air space. The powered roof will glide open and a top hinged window will open up the galley area for Al-fresco serving. This will also enable guests to enjoy the freedom of fresh air from the galley to the transom. Other significant features which will be available include an innovative, concealed mechanised tender launch for Williams 325 Jet RIB to provide a safe, clean and open transom. A powered aft sunshade option will provide protection for the sociable and aft cockpit seating, which also converts into a sunpad at the touch of a button. This offers owners the flexibility to select a layout to suit the needs of their guests in the moment. Speeds and engine options for the 50 Targa GT has as yet not been announced.

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New Model: Fairline 58 Targa GT

Fairline's new 58 Targa Gran Turismo was one of the most expected premieres to happen for the start of this year. Announced as a project the past Summer the new 58 Targa Gran Turismo takes a leap forward in this range from the British boat builder. In this new model Fairline shows design features that will make its own boats and those of its direct competitors look old. You have an expandable electric sunroof to the aft deck, option of a patio door which opens all bringing the interior saloon to the deck, lower deck reserved for the accommodation with galley living area up top, three cabins all with personal head for each, owners suite to fore but still being full beam, and an innovative tender launch retrieval system. As you can guess this new Fairline Targa model is full of surprises which while none of these are really world first, when put all together in a single boat they surely present an innovative package. The 58 Targa GT has also good performance numbers giving 31 knots max with the small Volvo 800hp, up to a top speed of 38 knots from the bigger MAN 1200hp optional. Ironically on some other aspects of the 58 Targa GT, Fairline has remained pretty traditional building a solid fiberglass hull, and unlike some other European builders decided to stay to the use of line shafts propulsion and not jump on the IPS band wagon.

Technical Data:
LOA - 17.80 m (58.5ft) inc gunwale
Hull Length - 17.7 m
Beam - 5.04 m
Draft - 1.10 m unloaded
Fuel Capacity - 2500 l
Water Capacity - 650 l
Accommodation - 6 berths in 3 cabins, + 1 crew
Engines - 2 x Volvo D12-800 EVC 775hp, D13-900 EVC 900hp, MAN V8 1200hp
Propulsion - line shafts in tunnel drives
Speeds - 38 knots max with MAN 1200hp
Hull Shape - vee with 17 degrees dead rise aft
Design - Bernard Olsenski, Fairline
Construction - hand laid isophtalic gel coat and resin with powder mat, polyurethane core deck

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Improve-it = Fairline 44 Targa Gran Turismo

Following Fairline released plans earlier last month for a new 44 Targa Open, the renowned British builder does more and puts these improvements in the hard top version 44 Targa Gran Turismo, which was presented in 2007. These modifications are in the cockpit layout and drives as included in the new Open version set to be launched in the London show coming January. In fact the latest 44 Targa Gran Turismo will offer an even larger cockpit seating area then previously allowing for more sociable entertaining, reflecting Fairline's ongoing trend towards larger, open spaced cockpits. Here a telescopic table also converts this spacious settee to a large sun worshippers area for the owner and his guests to relax. Volvo stern drive engines versus previous IPS pod units also power the new improved version. The latest optional Sterndrive Joystick system will also be available for similar IPS manoeuvring functionality. Standard power now is from twin D4 300hp engines, with options of more powerful D6 370hp being available. Speeds are a max of 31 knots with the standard D4, and 34 knots with the larger D6 optional choice. The stern drive versus IPS give also better efficency with the DP D6 370hp achieving a similar top speed to the IPS600 435hp powered 44 Targa Gran Turismo.

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Projects: Fairline 44 Targa Open, Fairline 41 Squadron

Fairline is presenting two important models set to bring a great success to the brand. The first of these pictured above in the released plans is the launch of a new version for the 44 Targa now called Open, which will sit alongside the latest presented hard-top Gran Turismo launched in 2007. The new Targa 44 Open will be also very competitively priced, offering a higher incentive to the Fairline brand followers to upgrade from a previous smaller model. The latest 44 Targa Open will also offer an even larger cockpit seating area than previously seen on the Gran Turismo version to allow even more sociable entertaining and reflects Fairline's trend towards large, open cockpits. The aft settee is also cleverly designed too easily convert to a sunbed for owners and guests to relax. Volvo stern drive engines power the new version and an optional Sterndrive Joystick system will be available for similar IPS manoeuvring functionality. When powered with twin Volvo D4-300 stern drive engines, the anticipated top speed of the 44 Targa Open is 32 knots. Many of the changes which came with this new open version will be coming also with hard top 44 Targa Gran Turismo version which PowerYachtBlog will present in a later stage.

The second of Fairline new boats are the plans for the much-anticipated 41 Squadron. A flybridge motor cruiser which will replace the 40 Phantom after seven years of production offering luxury, spaciousness and performance, within a remarkable compact length. Available from summer 2010, this new two cabin, en-suite boat is set to make serious waves in the 40-50 foot market and the British builder has reported strong forward orders with all of 2010 production retail sold. The smallest ever built Squadron, the new 41 is still every inch a Squaddie and carries many of the design and technology advances pioneered in the larger models to offer a practical, user-friendly flybridge motor yacht for owners to relax and entertain guests. Featuring innovative accommodation throughout, the 41 Squadron includes a light, airy saloon with full length windows and sumptuous furnishings, which leads to the large, light-filled galley. The expansive use of glazing throughout includes feature skylights in the forward full beam master cabin to flood light and give a spacious, airy feeling. The starboard guest cabin almost doubles in usable size when its double doors to en-suite are open. 'Floating' furniture as seen on the latest 55 increases the appearance of floor size throughout the cabins. The same sense of space and big boat luxury is further enhanced by the extra large flybridge and the openness of the cockpit. The team, led by Design Director, Adam Greenwood, has worked hard to create a flybridge motor cruiser that offers some of the largest accommodation areas on a boat of this size with every available space utilised and maximised to create the most voluminous 40 foot Fairline yet. Key features to be unveiled on this exciting new boat will be incorporated into all future Squadrons and are a larger flybridge than previously seen on boats of this size, cockpit space with twin transom gates for easy access on either side of the aft seating, concealed tender launch option for Williams 285 Jet RIB to provide a clean open transom, recognition of the needs of on-board entertaining with the galley equipped with two fridges being one of the largest on a Squadron as it utilises space under the saloon floor, master cabin with feature skylights, the introduction of a unique open plan guest cabin with unique en-suite arrangement to create the most spacious accommodation, and both en-suites heads offering full stand-up showers.

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Project: Fairline 58 Targa Gran Turismo

Fairline presents the project of the new 58 Targa Gran Turismo. Evolution took place at Fairline for the new project which includes some unique features. The concept here follows the single level living and galley space, which with a button touch starts a remarkable transformation as the huge roof glides smoothly open, and as an option this can have side windows that retract and a patio door that completely withdraws, effectively converting the deck saloon into a magnificent open air environment. An option of an integral powered sunshade provides protection for the aft cockpit seating, which can also convert into a huge sun pad at the push of another button. Flexibility to select your own on board lifestyle and environment, smoothly, effortlessly, and almost instantly is the theme of the 58 Targa Gran Turismo. Pioneering design continues below too, so the accommodation is superbly equipped and luxurious, setting high standards of biggest and best in class. An elegant swept staircase with its light and airy atrium and utility area to one side leads to a unique layout below deck. Locating the en suite forward of the master cabin, Fairline have taken full advantage of the huge beam to create a stunning cabin for the owner that is the largest and lightest of any yacht in this class. Fairline impresses also more with the two sumptuously appointed VIP guest cabins which also have spacious en suites, and both are convertible from twin to double cabins according to preference, while the lazarette, with its elegant transom glazing, can also be specified as an additional and unusually light cabin. With the 58 Targa Gran Turismo, Fairline seem also set to compete with the Italians on the amount of view windows on the hull sides. Speeds for the new upcoming second in size of the Targa fleet go from slow 30 knots speeds with twin Volvo's D12-800 up to a high performing 40 knots with twin MAN V8 1200. Propulsion is for traditional shaft drives.

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