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Can Fairline’s first foray into the sportsfly market successfully combine the versatility of a flybridge with the performance of a sportscruiser? MBY editor Hugo Andreae heads to the Med to determine if the British boatmaker has mastered the art of compromise...

The best of both worlds or a compromise too far? That is the question hanging over all sportsfly models. Can they really combine the space and versatility of a flybridge boat with the sleeker looks, performance and handling of a sportscruiser or do they simply end up being a halfway house that doesn’t truly satisfy on any front? The all-new Fairline Phantom 65, the British yard’s first attempt at a modern sportsfly boat, certainly has its work cut out.

Not only is it relatively late to the party (both Sunseeker and Princess have been offering similar-sized sportsbridge boats for a while) but the Fairline Squadron 68 , with which it shares its hull, is a big, handsome beast with a full-length flybridge and up to four cabins, while the Fairline Targa 65 GTO is a long, lithe two-deck sportscruiser with a big sunroof, tender garage and more sunloungers than an LA pool party.

The new Fairline Phantom 65 nestles somewhere between the two. It’s 4ft shorter and five tonnes lighter than the Squadron 68 yet somehow manages to pack in exactly the same three- or four-cabin layout below decks as well as a crew cabin and tender garage.

The Targa GTO, meanwhile, is lower, lighter and leaner still, but lacks the Phantom’s upper deck with its lovely outside helm position and extra outdoor socialising space – and even if you did want one, production has stopped to make way for the new Phantom.

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In other words, Fairline is gambling that the Phantom won’t just replace the Targa 65 GTO, but generate extra sales too. It’s a brave punt but an informed one; the Targa never seemed to perform quite as well as its looks suggested and at this size it’s as much about style, comfort and convenience as outright performance anyway.

On the face of it, the Phantom seems to offer a bit more of everything than the Targa while still looking considerably sportier and more manageable than the Squadron.

Read Hugo’s full review of the Fairline Phantom 65 in the December 2022 issue of MBY, which is out now.

Update: The Fairline Phantom 65 is due to make its US debut at the 2023 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show .

Fairline Phantom 65 specifications

LOA: 65ft 4in (19.96m) Beam: 17ft 2in (5.23m) Draught : 5ft 2in (1.58m) Air draught: 20ft 6in (6.29m) Displacement: 38.3 tonnes (dry) Fuel capacity: 4,177 litres Water capacity: 1,080 litres Test engines: Twin 1,622hp CAT C32 V12s Top speed on test: 38.1 knots Fuel consumption : 255lph @ 20 knots / 95lph @ 11 knots Range: 262nm @ 20 knots / 387nm @ 11 knots Noise: 67 dB(A) @ 20 knots / 59 dB(A) @ 11 knots RCD category: B for 16 people Design: Fairline Starting price: £2.05 million ex VAT (CAT 1,150hp) Price as tested: £2.94 million ex VAT

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Some say a phantom cannot be real and can only exist in one’s mind. We say otherwise. We say it’s time luxury and exhilaration co-existed. It’s time for the Phantom 65.

Inspired by the award-winning design of our Targa 65, the latest addition to the Fairline family raises the bar on every level. Within every line, every detail and every feature, you’ll find the perfect balance of unparalleled calm and unrivalled excitement.

So, if you’re ready to believe in a yacht like no other, it’s time you stepped aboard the Phantom 65.

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Relaxation and excitement are states of mind. They exist together on the Phantom 65 and can change at the push of a throttle. Unwind in perfect luxury as you watch the world go by with champagne in hand, then climb up to the sportsbridge and experience the exhilaration as the world flies by at 35 knots.

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As one luxurious space flows effortlessly into the next, thanks to dynamic diagonal lines and an array of beautifully handcrafted materials, you can relax knowing wherever you are onboard, you’ll feel perfectly at peace. And with up to four cabins, there is no shortage of luxury accommodation.

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Whether you’re enjoying the additional space onboard to relax and unwind, or the wind rushing through your hair from the elevated driving position, the Phantom’s sportsbridge takes the thrill of exploring the sea to a whole new level.

Placed intuitively between the cockpit and the saloon, the luxurious galley ensures you’re never away from the fun. Whether you’re entertaining guests with perfectly chilled champagne or preparing warm treats for a quiet night in with the family.

The Phantom’s large, integrated garage comfortably fits a Williams 345 SportJet tender without impacting on the stunning lines of the yacht. Giving you freedom to ski and wakeboard, or set off for shore to visit your favourite island restaurant.

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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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This Light-Filled 65-Foot Yacht Is One of UK Boatbuilder Fairline’s Most Modern Designs Yet

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In the last seven years, Fairline has witnessed a fundamental shift in its heritage series. The UK brand has been building boats since 1963, and for most of those years, it was seen as a reliable but fairly conservative brand—at least in the design department.

In 2016, the UK builder brought in Italian designer Alberto Mancini to finesse its classic designs. Fairline’s new owners understood that if the brand were to compete effectively—not only against the two other large UK builders, Sunseeker and Princess, but also Italian and French brands—it had to look less British and more international.

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The “sports bridge” on the top deck is Fairline’s first. It looks stylish with the wavy design.  Courtesy Fairline Yachts

Mancini’s designs pushed Fairline’s heritage builds into a new era of styling, becoming a clear demarcation between the old and new Fairline. The latest example, the new Phantom 65, will be displayed in several weeks at the Cannes Yachting Festival . It will be Fairline’s first sport-bridge yacht.

“The Phantom name has long been synonymous with Fairline and while we’ve kept the name, that is where the similarities end,” said Paul Grys, Fairline’s CEO.

Large windows and a sunroof bathe the interior in natural light.  Courtesy Fairline Yachts

Based on the technical platform of its Targa 65, the new model marries the streamlined proportions of the Targa series with the generous interior volume of its Squadron. The final design includes sleek lines, large hull windows and a deep-set flybridge for gracious outdoor living.

Mancini designed the 65-ft. tri-deck with flexibility in mind. On the main deck, sliding glass doors separate the cockpit from the two-tiered salon, allowing the two spaces to connect seamlessly when the weather is fine. The wraparound galley with a bar, generous counter space and a full-height refrigerator-freezer are nice residential touches. Oak flooring gives guests easy access to the salon, even with wet feet. A sunroof bathes the helm seats and interior in natural light.

The aft galley connects with the rear cockpit when the doors are open.  Courtesy Fairline Yachts

On the lower deck, owners can choose between three or four cabins, with a mid-master stateroom anchoring the layout. The option for an electric bed conversion that turns the twin beds into a double in the starboard stateroom is one of many practical options on the boat.

As the Phantom name suggests, the boat backs up its sporty good looks with two engine options—twin Caterpillar C18-1150s with a 31-knot top end, according to Fairline, or twin V12 Caterpillar C32-1622s with an estimated top end of 35 knots. The impressive performance is matched with enough volume at the stern for a tender garage capable of storing a Williams 345 SportJet.

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Phantom 65: Fairline's contemporary spin on the Phantom name

Back from the archives, the Phantom name sports a whole new contemporary style and a sporty attitude on a new 65, Cecile Gauert says...

My two hosts, in town for a few days from the UK where Fairline builds its boats, are suffering from the heat. It is a brutal 90 degrees and with the humidity, the "feels-like" temperature is something absurd, even for a Floridian.

So soon after exchanging hellos, Fairline’s Miles Morehouse and I retreat to the air-conditioned main salon where we settle onto a very comfortable sofa for a chat, while the captain heads to the top deck to turn on the engines. It may feel like I am cheating a bit, but after all, why not when you have a captain and crew?

The headline on this new Fairline is that it is a very nice option, with real plusses in a fairly crowded field of 18 to 20 metres. The sport bridge is actually quite a decent size (larger than what a sport bridge usually is understood to be) with ample seating – two seats at the helm included – table and grill, and I can vouch for the super nice ambience of a saloon fully surrounded by large windows on the main deck – even at the dock. It makes it very pleasant to be in there if you must keep all the windows, the sunroof and doors closed. The full-width and curved windshield complements the overall visual impact.

"From an interior perspective, the boat really sets the bar for future Fairlines. If you look at a Fairline of even five years ago, it’s conservative," Moorhouse says. "For this one, we’ve gone for a more contemporary, more modern [feel] and emulated that kind of 'beach club' feel. We love it and it’s been very well received, and we will be carrying it across our models moving forward. We have gone overboard on as much light and space as you can possibly get." It is working. 

But on a pleasant day, or away from the dock, where you can catch more of a breeze, the whole main deck can be transformed with receding windows, wide opening doors (they recede behind the staircase to the sundeck) and a sunroof. The fully equipped galley then becomes as much part of the cockpit as it is of the main saloon. It’s not an unseen feature, but it is very well done, and the transformation is quick and pain-free: just hold a couple of buttons for several seconds. The outdoor teak table unfolds to accommodate a few more guests, and an extra seat flips down. 

The Phantom 65 has a bit of a transformer spirit built-in, with a multiple-function swim platform, which goes into the water, and a garage that holds a Williams 365 Jet tender. A small seat unfolds from the transom to face the swim platform, and there is a very small crew cabin, suitable for a very motivated self-starter, although the space makes more sense for storage in terms of its dimensions. "We very much aim at the owner-operator," Moorhouse says. A nice forward lounge with a foldable table complements a very generously sized sunpad aft.

The décor on this hull seems ideally suited for the American market. It mixes dark veneers with light, plush fabrics. Nice fluting on wood panels (hand-sanded and finished at the yard), matched grain and a few touches of maple burl inlay on the doors of the three cabins below showcase the yard’s craftsmanship and add a nice luxury feel to the modern ambiance. Yes, it’s a production boat, but the details (like cabinet rods with built-in lights) give the feel of a made-to-order boat. Add a few knick-knacks and personalised throws and pillows, and it’s easy to make it your own. "It’s that attention to detail that we think sets us apart from other production builders," Moorehouse says.

The owner’s cabin, as is to be expected, is the nicest overnight space with windows close to the waterline, a large central bed, a vanity and a nearly full-width bathroom with a great big shower fitted with a large rainshower head. The second largest cabin is, as usual, at the front and it benefits from a nice attention to detail. The guest cabin has two twin beds that merge for a couple. A day head is standard on the lower deck. Here, the space is used as a utility room with storage, extra refrigeration and a freezer, plus a foldable ironing board, which Moorehouse says is a Fairline staple they brought back from years past, "So your shirt is never creased." There is an option to create a fourth cabin with bunk beds as well.

Back on the main deck, the central section is dedicated to the saloon and the helm station is, as expected, on the starboard side. The two seats at the helm are particularly comfortable and easy to adjust, facing a compact helm with 4.9-metre Garmin multifunctional displays and a Fairline proprietary monitoring system.

"Because a lot of our customers are analogue people, we also have switches and gauges," Moorehouse says, "so a bit of comfort, should your electronics go down – although they don’t."

This model was born during the Covid pandemic. Like everyone else, Fairline keeps an eye on the competition and makes no mystery that the success of its British competitors with their own sports bridge models was a motivation to come up with an option in this size range. "It’s our first sport bridge model. Why have we done it? Well, we looked at our direct UK competition and we see them building and selling these models, and thought maybe we’re missing a trick here," Moorehouse says, "Let’s get it sorted out."

For this, the company decided to dust up the Phantom name, which has a nice ring with anyone who’s followed the ups and downs of the brand throughout the years. Today, with a nicely filled order book and "well over 100 boats on order", Fairline is cruising along.

And so is the new Phantom 65. On the plus side of the high-pressure environment is amazing sea conditions – not quite glassy but dead calm. Even coming out of the Port Everglades inlet is easy today. From the upper helm, I try my hand at the wheel for a while and soon we are coasting at 36 knots, and it feels like we could go faster. 

Although many Fairlines have Volvo power, the choice for the Phantom 65 is Caterpillar (with options for C18s or C32s). This boat has two Caterpillar C32s with 2350 top rpm – "Everyone in America has to have big power," Steve Leeson, head of sales operations for Fairline America says, and it will cruise at 27 to 30 knots. I’d love to go on to Bimini, which we could reach in 120 minutes, but it won’t be for today, pity. 

I put the boat in neutral for a while and we bob gently in the deep, salty ocean. A Seakeeper 18 is optional – this one doesn’t have one and with this sea state, it’s no problem. But really, why not include it? A Bimini shades the top deck and does not budge despite the high speed. Humphree trim tabs automatically adjust the riding attitude. The fly-by-wire steering is light and responsive. It’s a fun ride.

If the Phantom 65 is not exactly groundbreaking, it is a great synthesis of many of the best ideas of the past few years and it feels very well put together. What doesn’t hurt, certainly, is how nice it looks from all angles, day and night. It was designed in-house as an heir apparent of the Targa, penned for the British builder by AMD .

The Phantom 65 debuted in the United States at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show .

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Fairline Phantom 50

• By Jay Coyle
• Updated: October 4, 2007

I have experienced my fair share of European production boats over the years. The first wave landed on our shores in the early 1980s. A segment of the American yachting population found their styling and performance irresistible, and the boats performed well, but components and systems were foreign. Dealers often had trouble with parts and service.

Much has changed in 20 years, as evidenced by my sea trial of the new Fairline Phantom 50. Several full-service dealers now support the British builder’s products with a state-of-the-art sales and service facility. That’s great peace of mind packaged with a boat that offers a world-class ride.

Our sea trial was in ideal conditions: 15- to 20-knot winds out of the northeast and 4- to 6-foot seas. This is standard fare in Florida during the winter, and such conditions can almost be counted on when planning a trip to the Bahamas. The 50’s hull design, with a transom deadrise of 18 degrees, is similar to the forms common to high-performance American convertibles. She delivered a surprisingly soft, dry ride, and her sound levels were notably low.

To more fully understand the boat, one must understand the builder. Adam Greenwood, technical manager at Fairline, is responsible for developing the builder’s designs and seeing them through production. I have always been impressed with Greenwood and Fairline’s team approach to design and construction, in which designers and craftsmen work together in product-specific groups. Most American yards use production-line techniques.

“By focusing on the production of individual models, our designers and craftspeople develop a more intimate understanding of the product”, Greenwood said. “This, in turn, leads to innovation in new design and to the timely refinement in current models.”

Computer-aided design is helpful, but Fairline builds full-scale mockups for designers and engineers to use. The pre-production process takes about 18 months.

The Phantom 50 includes countless examples of how successful this approach can be. Her helm, like that aboard most modern designs, is well endowed with navigation electronics, yet a hidden pullout chart holder is a pleasing bow to tradition. The galley counter has an area designed to accommodate hot dishes, making it unnecessary to rifle through the drawers for a trivet. Drawers and cabinets are designed to accommodate custom tableware.

While boat designers must always tolerate compromise, the 50’s design has less than most. The optional combination washer/dryer hidden under the passageway steps is a bit out of the way, but it still beats standing in line. The air-conditioned crew cabin in the lazarette is tiny, but I suspect most American customers will pass on this $16,339 option and use the space as a utility room. The $17,343 passerelle is a work of art, yet boarding stern-to is rarely necessary on this side of the pond.

Exterior public areas are a key asset, and the flying bridge is the social centerpiece on this design. Fairline extended the flying bridge well aft, creating an express cruiser-style layout atop the deckhouse. In addition to a full helm station, there is a lounge area with a sink, a refrigerator and a grill. Access is from the afterdeck.

A sliding door framed in stainless steel on the afterdeck opens to a main cabin with a saloon aft and a galley and an interior helm station forward. A comfortable U-shape saloon settee is next to a cocktail table that converts to a dining table. The curved settee to starboard is a bit small to be practical, but it incorporates two ottoman-style seats that can be moved tableside.

Also in this space are a full-service bar with an ice maker, and a built-in television (features becoming more available on European designs because of the American market’s influence). The galley has a three-burner range, a microwave-convection oven and dual-voltage refrigeration.

A passageway on centerline leads forward to the belowdecks accommodations. The master is forward with an island berth and a private head. The two guest staterooms are partially tucked under the main cabin, but the berths are accessible and comfortable. A second head with a shower is accessible from the passageway and the starboard-side stateroom.

The average American will have no reason to find the accommodations cramped-a common objection to European designs.

“Our goal has been to satisfy the expectations of international markets without compromising Fairline’s heritage”, Greenwood said. “I feel that this effort has resulted in a better product.”

This boat’s styling cues have much in common with other European designs, yet she is uniquely British. Her interior is a bit more conservative than you might expect, with dark woods, rich soft goods and high-end hardware. From her owner’s manual to her joinery design, she has a level of detail uncommon in production boats.

The 50 is built at Fairline’s Weldon production plant in the United Kingdom. The hull and superstructure laminates are a combination of handlaid chopped strand mat, stitched multidirectional and woven roving reinforcements together with polyester resin.

While most American builders spray the gelcoat into the mold, Fairline-like a number of European builders-applies gelcoat with a brush. Some suggest brushing results in a better finish, but I would guess the rationale for using the technique has more to do with habit and an interest in reducing airborne emissions. That said, the 50’s exterior detailing and finish are well above average.

A closely spaced network of fiberglass hat-section frames supports the 50’s solid fiberglass hull. The resulting structure is less dependent on interior bulkheads for stiffness and strength, so designers have a bit more latitude with interior arrangements. Liners forward of and abaft the engineroom define the interior layout and are bonded to the hull structure. Superstructure and decks are cored with closed-cell foam, which is hand-applied to the laminate. This relatively stout, conservative construction is an important asset for a boat of this type.

The engineroom is accessible from the afterdeck. It is small by American standards, for cultural reasons. Fairline is careful to provide access to regular maintenance items such as fluids, but the design assumes professionals will handle complicated service. The builder provides machinery removal hatches, prescribes repair methods and establishes a standard for the time (expense) related to various tasks.

Ancillary equipment is separated from the engineroom. The generator is in a machinery space aft, and a machinery space forward accommodates the air conditioning and has stowage for cruising supplies and spare parts. Our test boat had a pair of 675 hp Volvos with electronic controls and power steering. A range of horsepower options is offered, but the Volvos are a good match. Running in a beam sea, we had a top speed of 32.5 knots at 2350 rpm and a cruising speed of 29 knots at 2100 rpm. Fairline’s data suggest a top speed of 34 knots with these engines, which might have been possible in more favorable conditions.

Fairline products shipped to the United States are equipped with 60-cycle electrical service, and most significant components are of American manufacture. The equipment list is complete by American standards and includes everything from electronics to tableware and linens.

Contact: Fairline Boats of North America, (843) 342-3453; fax (843) 342-3483; [email protected] ; www.fairline.com .

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