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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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Fairline Phantom 65 Review (2022 Edition)

The Fairline Phantom range is back, as the British yard delivers its first sportsbridge yacht. Is it the best of both worlds or a compromised mix of sportscruiser and flybridge? 

It has taken Fairline some time to enter this sector but it looks to have been well worth the wait. The famous Phantom name is revived for a boat that is looking to perfectly tread the line between spacious flybridge cruiser and rakish sportscruiser.

The hull and lower deck design are shared with the flagship of Fairline's flybridge range, the Squadron 68, but from there up it's all very different with swooping lines, a sleek and tightly proportioned top deck, and thunderous performance. Read on to see what's it like to live with and how it feels out on the water.

Fairline Phantom 65 Key Facts

• Model Year 2022
• Max Speed 36 knots
• Status In Production
• Yacht Type Sportsbridge Yacht
• Use Type Cruising

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In this article:

Our Verdict

Rivals to consider.

• Specification

Our Scores Explained

Performance & Handling

Wafting to your destination on a big wave of Caterpillar-derived torque is the name of the game aboard this accomplished cruising machine.  The Phantom 65 has two shaft drive engine options, the C18 1,150s or the ones we had on test, the monstrous V12 1,650hp C32s.

Performance with the smaller engines is perfectly good and you can expect a top speed of around 33 knots but the C32 V12s launch the Phantom into the stratosphere. Performance is important in this market and there is no lack of it here with a top speed of 37 knots and a very comfortable cruise in the low 30s. 

Around the Marina

For a big boat that weighs in at 38 tons, it feels light as a feather from behind the helm. The big Cat motors have so much poke that you'll be doing 6 knots with just one engine in gear so there is plenty of punch when it comes to maneuvering the boat at slow speed. The fly-by-wire steering is so smooth you can steer with one finger and the proportional Sleipner bow and stern thrusters take the edge of berthing procedures and have a hold function so you can pin the boat to the pontoon. 

IPS-powered rivals such as the Sunseeker 65 Sport Yacht and Azimut S6 probably have the edge thanks to their joystick control and the option to have Volvo's Dynamic Positioning System, which uses GPS to hold the boat in place. But the Fairline is an easy boat to handle at slow speed and feels less intimidating inside the marina than the Squadron 68 on which it is based. 

With wide side decks, plenty of grab rails, and chunky mooring gear the Phantom is a pretty easy boat to crew, though it lacks a side door at the lower helm. 

At sea, the fly-by-wire steering is a little too light and takes 10 turns to get from lock-to-lock so the driving sensation is a bit detached, especially from the flybridge. That said, from the top deck, the Phantom is a seriously relaxed cruiser with mountains of power on tap from those fearsome V12s. At 30 knots the engines are at just 80% load and this is where you feel the real benefit over the smaller engines — they top out at just over 30 knots whereas with the twin 1650s, the boat will happily cruise there.

The feeling of power is immense and you get a real sense of the potency of the engines from the lower helm where they are more audible. Not to the point of disruption, however, with sound levels hovering around the 70db(A) mark even at a fast cruise.

Despite the light steering the boat still behaves nicely when you give the wheel a bit of a spin. There's a pleasant amount of heel but it also sits very solidly in the water and tracks nice and straight when you just want to cover the distance. It feels like an effortless touring machine, which will cover over 200nm 25 knots and waft you and your guests along in comfort and style. 

Conditions were kind on the day of our test so the hull didn't face much of a challenge but crossing our own wake and tackling the wash of passing ships did little to wrongfoot the big Fairline. With Fairline's reputation for quality and solidly designed hulls, the Phantom should be a confident performer if you get caught out in big seas. 

Performance is superb with these motors and we achieved a top speed on the test of 36.5 knots with five crew and full fuel, water, and waste tanks. With a lighter load, it should comfortably crack 37 knots, if not more, which is pretty special for a boat of this size. 

Design & Build

The Phantom 65 shares its platform with the flagship of Fairline's flybridge range, the Squadron 68. But this is sharing at its most subtle and intelligent because you'd have no idea that this sleek sportsbridge shared a hull and lower deck design with its bigger sibling.

The Phantom is a truly great-looking boat that strikes that difficult balance between sportiness and the elevated living of a flybridge cruiser. Not every brand gets this right and, naturally, the flybridge isn't as large as a traditional flybridge but the payoff is the sweet proportions and the added benefit of the sunroof in the saloon.

Fairline's quality appears to be back to its best, too. Take the inset maple in the tables and cabin doors, for example, the sort of attention to detail and craftsmanship upon which Fairline built its reputation. The engineering around the oily bits is equally solid and the mouldings are chunky and smooth.  It's all too easy for sportsbridges to fall into the jack of all trades, master of none trap but Fairline treads the fine line between sports yacht and flybridge brilliantly with the new Phantom. 

Interior Accommodation

With a sliding door and a section that drops down into the deck, the cockpit and saloon merge together well on the main deck. The galley aft arrangement makes serving the deck spaces very easy, even so, Fairline has added a fridge to the unit just outside the cockpit doors so you're never too far from a chilled drink.

The saloon, in satin walnut, oozes class and there is detailing to die for like the fluted panels on the fridge/freezer fascias and the built-in bespoke storage for the Fairline branded glassware and crockery. The dinette table is set on a hilariously thick leg and well positioned opposite the galley so it's easy to transfer plates across if dining inside. 

The galley is a good size and features a domestic fridge/freezer, induction cooking, plenty of open counter tops, and a small dishwasher. This leaves the middle of the saloon free to deal with lounging duties where there is a pair of low-slung sofas and a stylish coffee table, though if you wanted another table like the one in the dinette you could have it. It's a lovely area to chill out in the evening and the dip in the saloon windows maintains the view when you're sitting down.

The TV pops up from the unit behind the sofa on the starboard side and it can be linked to the optional Sonos sound system (an eye-watering GBP £27,000). It sounds superb, mind, and features a suite of built-in speakers as well as a fleet of small wireless waterproof ones that can be moved around the boat and charged via a docking station beneath the helm seat. If you treasure sound quality, it's a must-have. 

One of the major attractions of a sportsbridge design is that you have a sunroof as well as an upper deck. On the Phantom, the GRP roof is inset with glass panels so even when it's shut natural light can pour down and light up the helm station and lower deck lobby. The roof has a pneumatic seal so it takes a little while to open/close but to be able to drive from the lower helm with nothing but the blue sky overhead is a real treat. In the absence of a side door, it brings some welcome natural ventilation to the main deck, as well.

Once again it's the fit and finish that stands out on the lower deck. The woodwork, the bathroom components, and the solid flooring underfoot, all combine to create a reassuringly expensive feel throughout the accommodation. 

More impressive than that, though, is the variety of layout options on offer considering the boat is produced in relatively high numbers. This is where platform sharing with the Squadron 68 works so well as these layout options have been tried and tested on the flagship and have been perfectly adopted on the Phantom as well.

As standard, there are three cabins, three bathrooms, and a day head. The day heads can be replaced with a utility room with a washer/dryer, extra storage, and that essential boating luxury, an ironing board. Those who plan to stay on board for extended cruises will no doubt appreciate this option that is unique to the sector. 

For those who treasure sleeping space or anyone who has their eye on chartering the boat out, the four-cabin arrangement with a bunk cabin in place of the day heads is a good option but the last arrangement — and the one we had on our test boat — creates a mightily impressive forward guest cabin. The extended VIP option may have to sacrifice its ensuite's day head access but the benefit is a forward cabin with the luxury of floor space and a useful amount of extra storage. It all feels a little grander, too. 

There is a twin cabin to starboard with its own ensuite and this has berths that slide at the touch of a button so you can turn this space into a double or twin in no time.

The master ensuite enjoys the boat's full width amidships and it's a cracking cabin. It is spacious, bright, packed with storage, and aligns with the hull window design at its deepest so the views out over the waterline are tremendous. The private ensuite is positioned behind the bed, which not only makes it very spacious but also provides another layer of insulation between the master cabin and the potential machine noise emanating from the engine room. 

Helm Station

Unfortunately for the Phantom 65, it's up against one of the best upper helms you'll find anywhere in the market in the shape of the Sunseeker 65 Sport Yacht's Sky Helm. But where the Fairline can't compete with the Sunseeker's theatre it's a more complete, sociable arrangement on the top deck. There is space for a compact seating area adjacent to the helm so a couple more guests can sit up front and enjoy the ride.

The helm itself is very good and has plenty of adjustment on both the seat and steering wheel and there are some decent cubby holes to keep loose items safely in place. Being elevated, the view is excellent but although that sleek windscreen looks good it doesn't do such a great job of actually deflecting the wind, so you get buffeted at higher speeds. If the breeze is a bit too keen, you can always head downstairs. 

Where Fairline has helpfully mirrored the design of the upper helm so everything is in the same place and all feels very familiar. The MFDs are a little further away, but a panel of switches next to the steering wheel makes it easy to control them remotely. The driving position isn't quite as comfortable as upstairs but it's still a lovely place to sit and the dashboard is classy in design and easy to use. 

The boat has a single-piece windscreen so the mullions are rather thick but by mounting the driver's seat towards the middle of the salon Fairline has managed to avoid creating what would be a pretty hefty blind spot. 

The tender garage is a key part of the Phantom 65's design and with space for a Williams Sportjet 345, it means the large hydraulic bathing platform is kept clear of obstructions. This is a good space with a flip-down bench set into the transom as well as an overhead shower that pops up from a panel next to the starboard staircase.

There is also access here, via the cockpit steps, to the optional crew cabin. It's not a very big space, but then this is a boat the Owner will want to drive. If it's a crewed boat you're after, the Squadron 68 is a better bet. Still, it's useful to have a toilet and shower this close to the waterline that guests can use when they've been for a swim. It's handy extra storage for kit, too. 

Head into the cockpit via the port side steps and there is a dedicated Seabob locker built into the sun pad, a must-have addition these days. The cockpit's layout is unusual but it's clever and maximizes the available seating space to create a really large dinette. The table spans the aft corner on the starboard side so guests can sit on the transom bench and the well-protected seating that butts up against the cockpit doors. The table also folds to make it easier to access the starboard side deck.

Underneath the flybridge stairs, which have lights built into their handsome teak treads, there is a small beer fridge and well-placed safety locker with easy access to the fuel shut-offs for the engines and generator and the manual bilge pump. 

With the flybridge on the small side for a 65-footer, the foredeck has an important role to play in boosting living space on the main deck, and the Phantom's is really nicely designed. The central teak-laid walkway works well and the horseshoe seating with built-in sun pads provides another area for guests to relax. 

The flybridge may be much smaller than that of a traditional flybridge but whereas some rivals have top decks that are just a driving position and sun pads, the Phantom 65's is a proper deck, about the same size as a Squadron 50's, if not a little larger. The space is used well, too, with a focus on seating aft, a convertible sun pad adjacent to the helm, and a wet bar in between with you all you need to serve guests lunch up top. There isn't a hard top option but a hydroelectric bimini is a smart alternative that pops up and down at the touch of a button and has LED lights built into the stainless supports. 

Engineroom access is via a hatch in the cockpit deck and though it's easy to drop down between the engines, the sheer size of the V12 motors and the intrusion of the tender garage means the space isn't the easiest to move around in. The installation itself is excellent, though, with neatly arranged and labeled wiring and plumbing and easy access to day-to-day service items.  

Value For Money

The Phantom 65's price is in line with its rivals if not a little lower as a base boat than its British and Italian competitors. One thing is for sure, the Fairline feels like a quality product from stem to stern. 

Our Options & Pick

It's GBP £250,000 to upgrade to the larger engines, which is a lot of money by anybody's standards, but we think it's worth it for the extra performance. Having a top speed in the late 30s is all well and good but it's the way these motors transform the boat's cruising ability that (just about) justify the cost. 

We would also add the two extra 16in Garmin MFDs at the helms (GBP £16,000), Bimini (GBP £20,00), proportional bow and stern thrusters (GBP £18,000), extended VIP (GBP £8,000) and teak side decks (GBP £19,000).

If you spend a lot of time on anchor then the Seakeeper 18 gyroscopic stabilizer is well worth thinking about, even if it is a GBP £140,000 option. 

There is a lot to like about the Fairline Phantom 65. In a sector where striking the balance between two different genres is key to success, the Phantom appears to have achieved equilibrium better than most. If you accept that a sportsbridge yacht has a smaller top deck than a traditional flybridge then what Fairline has served up on the top deck of the 65 is an impressive feat of design. You get most of the luxuries of a fully-fledged flybridge yacht with evocative, head-turning looks.  

There is substance as well as style, though, because this boat performs effortlessly out on the water, is beautifully put together and has an abundance of interior layouts that allow each customer to build a boat suited to their own style of boating. 

This is not a sector that Fairline has rushed into, it's taken time to develop its sportsbridge on a proven platform and the results speak for themselves. If you're in the market for a 65ft sportsbridge, this is one of the best. 

Reasons to Buy

• Fabulous looks
• Rampant performance
• High quality finish
• Versatile interior layouts

Things to Consider

• Top deck is (understandably) smaller than a traditional flybridge
• The tender garage eats in to engineroom space
• No hard top option

The sportsbridge market has become a major focus for many brands in recent years so the Phantom 65 faces hefty competition. These craft offer the looks of a sportscruiser with the living space of a flybridge and are often full of surprises. 

The Sunseeker 65 Sport Yacht is an award-winning sportsbridge with the coolest helm station in the sector. The Sky Helm brings a thrilling go-kart-like drive position to 65ft cruiser and the pop-up steering column, which allows you to stand on the top deck and use the IPS joystick for berthing, is a stroke of genius. There is more to the Sunseeker than its upper helm, though, as it's one of the best-looking boats in Sunseeker's current range and has the performance to match. It doesn't have the variety of lower deck layouts of the Fairline but it's a seriously tempting package.

The Princess S66 is probably the Phantom's most direct rival with a similar layout and equally punchy MAN V12 1,400hp engines. In good conditions, it will crack nearly 40 knots and can cruise in the early to mid-30s. It also has a four-cabin configuration with an amidships master cabin but it doesn't have the layout options of the Fairline. The flybridge isn't as big as the Fairline's, either, but it still manages to squeeze in a dinette, sun pad and wet bar. The S66 is a quality machine with barnstorming performance. 

The Galeon 650 Skydeck is a feast of clever features that has the most innovative deck spaces in the sector. Based on the 640 Fly, it has folding balconies in the cockpit plus the brilliant rotating cockpit dinette, which allows you to spin the whole unit around to face out to sea. It also has a walk-through windscreen with a central door that slides into the roof moulding to allow direct access to the foredeck from the saloon. Finally, there is the top deck, which isn't quite as comfortable as the Fairline's because the furniture is set so low - but for good reason. At the touch of a button, a cover slides over the entire top deck to protect it from the elements. No messing around with covers here. 

The Azimut S range was one of the first to fully embrace the sportsbridge design and the Azimut S6 , though a little older than the other boats here, is still a fine-looking craft with lots of clever design elements to admire. Azimut uses carbon fibre strategically in this boat's construction to reduce its weight and lower the centre of gravity and installs triple IPS700 with 550hp for the best power-to-weight ratio.  The interior is super stylish but not as spacious as the Fairline's with only three cabins on the lower deck and the top deck is a pretty simple driving position and sun pad arrangement. It's a real head-turner, though, with 35-knot performance. 

Specifications & Performance

• Builder Fairline
• Range Phantom
• Model Phantom 65
• Length Overall 19.96m
• Yacht Type (Primary) Sportsbridge Yacht
• Use Type (Primary) Cruising
• Cruising Speed Max Speed
• Fuel Capacity 4,177 Litres
• Fresh Water Capacity 1,080 Litres
• Engine Model 2x Caterpillar C32 ACERT D02 - U.S. EPA Tier 3 and IMO Tier II/III
• Engine HP 1622

Performance Data

Fairline Phantom 65 version 2022. *Data supplied by the manufacturer.

Test Engines Twin Caterpillar C32 ACERT D02 - U.S. EPA Tier 3 and IMO Tier II/III

• Liters Per Hour
• Liters Per Mile
•   CRUISE

Yacht Load: 100 Litres of water 100 Litres of fuel 3 members of crew air temperature of 28 °C

Sea Conditions: F1 and calm

Fairline Phantom 65 Layout

The shorter flybridge leaves space for a sunroof forward 

The galley is aft on the main deck and it connects well with the cockpit 

Standard 3 cabin layout

The standard arrangement comprises three ensuite cabins and a separate day heads 

Optional 3 cabin layout with extended VIP

The extended VIP creates a lobby area in the forward cabin, though the ensuite also becomes the day heads in this arrangement 

Optional 3 cabin layout with utility

The day heads is replaced by a utility room with a washer/dryer, extra storage and an ironing board 

Optional 4 cabin layout

For maximum sleeping accommodation, this layout adds a bunk bed cabin on the port side 

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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Prepare your adventurous side. This is what it has been waiting for.

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From humble beginnings in Oundle, England, Fairline has become an iconic name in yachting worldwide with a range of boats spanning four model lines from 33-68ft (10-21m). 

The spirit of adventure drives everything we do.  With a team who are dedicated to their craft, we continue to bring fresh ideas, push boundaries and produce industry-leading marques, which marry the latest technical innovations with exceptional British craftsmanship, style and refinement.  

Our collaboration with celebrated Italian yacht designer Alberto Mancini combines contemporary style with a long-standing heritage and our award-winning range of designs have become synonymous with outstanding seakeeping, performance and luxury.  

Always remaining true to the Fairline DNA, we produce award-winning models that pair space with sophistication. Fairline’s brand legacy is one of carefree adventure for all who step aboard.

News & Events

18th April 2024

AUTHORIZED DEALERSHIP NOW IN SAN FRANCISCO

Fairline has announced MRN Yacht Sales as its partner in California.

5th February 2024

Miami line-up announced

Fairline has announced its line-up for Miami International Boat Show (14-18 February 2024) which includes the Squadron 68, Squadron 50, Targa 45 OPEN and the F//LINE 33.

7th December 2023

Two debuts at Boot Düsseldorf 2024

Fairline will unveil its highly anticipated all-new Targa 40 in a world debut at this year’s Boot Düsseldorf, 20 - 28 January 2024, supported by the European debut of the all-new Squadron 58.

17th November 2023

Designer of the Year

Fairline’s Christian Gott takes home Designer of the Year at the Boat Builder Awards 2023

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This isn’t simply the next Squadron in our range, it’s an entirely new boat. The next chapter in Squadron’s illustrious history. With an abundance of new and luxurious details, stunningly fresh lines, and an eye-catching modern interior, the Squadron 58 is destined to capture the hearts and minds of motoryacht enthusiasts the world over. So, if you’re ready for a Squadron like no other, it’s time to step aboard.

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With our innovative new Beach Club design, every inch of the all new Squadron 58 has been optimised to improve every moment you spend on board. Take the fold-down balconies, which at the push of a button lower to increase your deck space on both sides of the yacht. And, with the integrated sliding submersible bathing platform, you can now double the usable deck space in just a few seconds and then use the extended space to create an elegant step down into the water.

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Not only does this model cut an iconic silhouette on the horizon, but an expanse of glass ensures the space is flooded with sunlight as you are welcomed onboard the Squadron 58.

The main deck allows you to entertain with an almost 360-degree view of your surroundings. The neutral interior scheme, first seen on the flagship Squadron 68, offers an elegant, muted palette featuring soothing taupe, white and cream colourways, accentuating the feeling of space which continues below deck with a generous headroom throughout.

Exterior styling

An instantly recognisable feature on Squadron models since 1991, are the three distinctive fins that gracefully adorn both sides of the yacht. The Squadron 58 is no different, paying homage to this design ancestry but with stunningly reimagined fins that capture the subtle evolution of the overall design.

Interior styling

The interior has been designed to give you a true sense of calm from the moment you step aboard. With earth tones, deep blue hues, natural weaves and linen textures, our interior collection feels as calm as the waves that gently lap against the hull.

Modular cockpit seating

No two days aboard a Squadron 58 are the same, so we’ve designed modular seating that can move and adapt to perfectly compliment your next adventure. So, whether facing inwards towards the luxurious galley while you entertain or outwards towards the horizon as you enjoy a lazy day on the bathing platform, the Squadron will effortlessly adapt to suit the moment.

First viewing

Join Motorboat & Yachting magazine as editor Hugo Andreae captures his first reaction to the features aboard the new Squadron 58.

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YachtBuyer review

Join Jack Haines as he tests hull #1 of the new Squadron 58 following her world debut at the 2023 Southampton International Boat Show.

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Aquaholic walkthrough

Join Aquaholic as he takes a detailed walkthrough of the new Squadron 58.

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A Fairline interior fulfils its purpose when you step on-board and say, “Ahhh.”

Creating a space that is truly comfortable requires more than reaching for a cosy pillow and blanket; it’s about tapping into sensibilities that speak to our deepest and most essential needs.

Our new interiors are defined by serene living spaces, as the focus of life on-board moves closer to the water. Earth tones, deep blue hues, natural weaves, and linen textures make way for an interior collection that is as gentle as the Mediterranean breeze.

One area effortlessly flows into the next using dynamic diagonal lines, leading your eye-line through the space. Oak wood floors, beautifully lacquered cabinetry, luxury natural fibre carpets and vertical slatted timber details harmonise and evoke a sense of calm. It’s the perfect setting for waterside living and entertaining.

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News & Events

18th April 2024

Authorised Dealership now in San Francisco

Fairline has announced MRN Yacht Sales as its partner in California.

27th February 2024

Come and start your career with Fairline

Our Recruitment Open Day is set to take place on 2nd March. We're gearing up to fill positions at our Oundle manufacturing facility, promising exciting opportunities for job seekers in the marine industry.

5th February 2024

Miami line-up announced

Fairline has announced its line-up for Miami International Boat Show (14-18 February 2024) which includes the Squadron 68, Squadron 50, Targa 45 OPEN and the F//LINE 33.

25th January 2024

Squadron 58 wins at the Motorboat of the Year awards

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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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