Squadron 53
The Fairline Squadron 42 is a 42-foot luxury motor yacht with a flybridge produced by award-winning British yacht-building firm Fairline between 2010 and 2015. While this yacht’s profile may be assertive, its lines sharp and its glazing dynamic, guests lucky enough to make it aboard will be charmed by its understated contemporary vibe. Minimalist furnishings are not the only sign of modernity here, as this vessel’s deep-V hull, designed by industry legend Bernard Olesinski, and its powerful shaft-drive engines allow for high-speeds and agility at the cutting-edge of 21st century performance.
A swept-back flybridge remains open to the elements for plenty of sun-kissed socializing, though a Bimini roof can be erected in a matter of minutes should you require it. There is an L-shaped rear sofa in chocolate-toned Ultraleather with a large breakfast table where you can enjoy aperitifs and late lunches alike, while further forward there is a twin chair, a forward loveseat and a wet-bar station with a grill, not to mention the port-side upper helm. One level down and there is yet more opportunity for sunbathing out on the foredeck, where two curved sunpads enjoy marina-facing views. A teak-lined, sheltered aft-cockpit features room for a table and a transom sofa with a flip-down backrest that transforms it into a rear sunpad, while side-steps lead to a full-beam swimming platform hardy enough to host a jet-tender.
A handsome salon with two-tier side glazing, dark exotic hardwood floors and furnishings in cool, cream-toned leather offers a restrained, Manhattan-feel ideal for sophisticated evening soirees. There is a twin sofa to port and a U-shaped sofa to starboard that wraps around a timber-topped table, while at the front you will encounter a raised helm station with twin-seating, a Garmin multi-function display screen, a high-speed magnetic compass, trim tab switches, Garmin VHF 300i radio and hydraulic steering.
The galley on this model sits on a sunken level with an atrium-style opening above allowing for plenty of natural light to pour in. Solid work surfaces in brilliant white frame a kitchen with a steel bucket sink, a two-zone induction hob, a combination oven and a full-height fridge-freezer unit, while there is also room on the lower-level for two en suite cabins. A twin berth amidship has enough space for a bedside table, a timber-lined locker and a spacious bathroom, while the master stateroom to the bow hosts a queen-sized bed, a locker, a large bathroom with a shower, a set of skylights and chunky opening portholes.
Twin 435hp Volvo Penta D6 diesel shaft-drive engines promote full-throttle speeds of approximately 30 knots, with cruising speeds of around 20 knots, while optional Caterpillar diesels record similar speeds. A fuel tank holding 263 US Gallons of diesel will keep you out on the water for long weekends spent island hopping, while a gel-coated fiberglass deep-V hull with a 12.5-degree transom deadrise promotes both stability and efficiency even at higher speeds.
