Squadron 53
The Fairline Targa 45 GT is a 47-foot luxury express cruiser launched by distinguished British boat-builder Fairline in 2021. The enclosed edition of the popular Targa 45 Open, this Alberto Mancini-designed speedster delivers panache, performance and personality. Sleek and streamlined looks combine with a curved wrap-around hood, dynamic side glazing and a host of sophisticated and modern living areas to make this pocket-rocket the ideal option for weekend cruising with the family.
Head out onto the foredeck to discover a twin sunpad with pop-up headrests and high guardrails perfect for propping up those posing for their Instagram snaps. A teak and leather-lined cockpit, meanwhile, serves up a wet-bar station with a flip-up lid that hides a grill, a sink and a faucet, while a U-shaped outdoor sofa wraps around an extendable timber dining table with integrated cup-holders for al-fresco lunches. The transom sofa back here features an adjustable backrest that can be pushed forward to create a stunning aft sunpad that hangs over the stern for dramatic views and unabashed sunshine. Side steps lead down to a submersible full-beam swimming platform to stern and, rare on a boat in this class, a full-sized tender garage.
Sliding glass doors and a fold-up window pane to aft can disappear in moments to fully connect the sedate climate-controlled salon to the elements, while half-moon side windows and an above helm mullioned sunroof offer plenty of natural light. In here you can expect a set of cabinets with a concealed home entertainment system, a sophisticated leather-clad U-shaped dining sofa that hugs a high-gloss walnut dining table, refrigeration options or an ice-maker under a marbled Corian console and two adjustable helm seats facing a starboard helm station. Up here you will discover a Garmin MFD screen, power-assisted steering, an IPS joystick, digital throttles, a high-speed compass, VHF radio, a depth-sounder and excellent visibility.
There is sleeping space on a breezy lower-deck for up to four overnight guests, while the lower-lounge also features an L-shaped leather sofa with a table that can be lowered into place to turn this into extra sleeping space for a couple. A Corian-lined galley features a sink, a two-zone stovetop and refrigerated storage, while mirrored surfaces, metallic highlights and horizontal windows keep this space feeling airy. A double cabin by the bow features two closets, a skylight and a dedicated en-suite with a shower stall, while another double cabin amidship boasts a pair of side tables, chunky hull windows, a love-seat, integrated storage and access to a day-head with a shower.
Select a pair of 480HP Volvo Penta IPS650 D6 pod-drive engines for top speeds of up to 32 knots, or glide along at a 25-knot cruising pace to utilize a fuel tank holding up to 343 gallons of juice for a range of 182 nautical miles. This yacht will reach planing speeds in as little as 6.6 seconds, while a category-B fiberglass hull makes this sporty vessel ideal for adrenalin-packed coastal cruising.
