Squadron 53
The Fairline 33 Outboard is a 33-foot sports boat launched by award-winning British boat-building firm Fairline Yachts in 2021. This sporty model presents the same sleek form that made the Fairline 33 a best-seller but adds a twin-set of powerful outboards to stern to whip the waters up into a frenzy and offer a more visceral approach to high-speed pursuits. Crafted by naval stylist Alberto Mancini, the 33 Outboard boasts a streamlined modern form with bullet-like aesthetics, a low-slung presence on the water and a stylish sloping form to transom that suggests plenty of raw power. Contemporary living spaces and a below-deck retreat make this a great option for high-octane day-boating with the family and couples who desire weekend exploration.
Available as a fully al-fresco boat or with a floating sculptural hard-top overhead, this watercraft is perfect for sunny escapes. Breezy optional layouts on the teak-lined main-deck include a pair of slick sofas in modern leather-effect upholstery with an undeniably sporty design motif that surround a coffee table, with both sofas featuring adjustable backrests for forward-facing or aft-facing arrangements. Ahead of the seating there is a neat wet-bar console with lids that lift up to reveal a sink and faucet, a two-zone outdoor grill, a storage unit and plenty of refrigeration to keep your drinks ice-cool. Alternatively, you can exchange this set-up for a starboard U-shaped sofa that wraps around a dining table and which connects to an aft sunpad for stern-facing views as you soak up the sun. On this version the wet-bar is split into two and positioned to port.
Ahead of this seating area there are a pair of bucket or bench-style helm seats facing a modern helm station with digital throttles, a Garmin MFD screen, a SmartCraft Vessel View monitor, a leather-lined and power-assisted steering wheel, bow thruster controls, a mounted compass, VHF radio, a Fusion stereo system and a slew of integrated cup-holders. Head out onto the foredeck, meanwhile, to discover a plush double-width sunpad with a diamond-stitched finish for supreme style and comfort.
There are twin platforms to stern, positioned safely abreast of the outboard motors for safe reboarding, though clients can also opt to add an innovative Ascender swim platform back here that completely surrounds the engines for extra space and which can be raised up in the air while in the marina or lowered into the sea when out on the water. The easiest way to get aboard this yacht is to utilize a port-side detachable door built into the angular windscreen glazing that surrounds the front portion of the boat.
Down on the lower-deck there is a surprising amount of relaxation space with a skylight, mirrored surfaces, LED lighting and a forward V-shaped sofa with a Hi-Lo table for snug breakfasts. A cabinet area with room for an extra fridge, a double-bed to aft and the ability to turn the forward sofa into extra sleeping space bring the overnight occupancy to four, while a main-head with a sink, a toilet and an open shower fixture sits to starboard.
You will find a pair of chunky 350HP or 400HP Mercury Verado gasoline outboard engines to stern, ready to hit top speeds of up to 45 or 47 knots at full-throttle. Tack along at a 34-knot cruising speed to get the best out of this yacht’s 149-gallon fuel tank for a cruising range of up to 136 nautical miles. The category C fiberglass hull boasts a draught of 2-foot 7-inches, making this vessel perfect for high-speed spins out on lakes, estuaries and stunning coastlines.
