Fairline

Jack Newington was a craftsman committed to theIn 2007, Fairline wins in the IPC Marine Awards - the
highest levels of quality. He used his passion for sailingTarga 38 and the Squadron 68 win Motorboat of the
and created the hugely successful company that isYear, and the Targa 38 also wins European
Fairline. Newington's son, Sam, led the company forMotorboat of the Year.
25 years and used his commitment to quality to driveSquadron 78 Custom - This award winning range of
Fairline forward. Forty years on, it's the same passionmotor yachts is built upon 40 years of experience,
and high standards of excellence that driveFrom concept to finish, nothing is left to chance.
everything they do. Fairline is a proud British brandEvery inch of this boat embodies everything the
that now stands as class leader among the very bestowner would expect in a luxury performance motor
yacht builders in the world.yacht ... as well as a many things you wouldn't dream
How it all beganof!
In 1963 Jack Newington invests in a number ofThe Squadron 78 Custom offers large public spaces,
disused gravel pits and transforms them into Oundlegrand staterooms, the finest hand-selected granite
Marina - still the home of Fairline.work surfaces and state-of-the-art design features.
1967 sees the launch of the first Fairline 19 foot riverAs the name suggests, the highest level of
cruiser.customisation is available with this breathtaking yacht,
In 1971, Sam Newington, a former fighter pilot, takesand customers can expect specialist advice and
over the running of the company.exclusive services throughout the building process.
1974 saw the launch of Phantom 32, the first in aPhantom 50 - The Phantom long-range cruisers are
long line of Fairline family cruising boats.specifically designed for the utmost comfort. Practical
In 1981, the 36 Turbo is launched to huge acclaim.design and thoughtful use of space, make this range
The very first Targa is launched in 1985, and provesthe perfect live-aboard boat. The Phantom 50 is the
to be innovative in boat style and design, creatinglargest in the Phantom series. This 50-footer has an
many imitators.imposing presence which will get noticed in any
1991 - Fairline enters the large yacht market with theharbour. The accommodation offered by the
first boat in the Squadron series, the stylish 62.Phantom 50 is the most generous in her class, with
Sam Newington retires in 1996, handing the baton tofull height headroom and ample stowage for
Derek Carter.extended cruising.
1998 sees the US subsidiary, Fairline Boats of NorthTarga 64 - For the most sophisticated in sports
America Inc, become established.cruising, Fairline's Targa 64 GRAN TURISMO
Fairline completes two of its most ambitiouschallenges the high standards of her predecessors.
programmes in 2003: the construction of the newFollowing the success of the Targa 62, this model
production facility - Nene Valley II, and the launch ofincorporates even more exciting features, including a
Fairline's flagship yacht, the Squadron 74.patented design for a retractable roof - setting new
2005 saw Fairline's 20th anniversary of the successfulstandards in this class. Another innovative design is
Targa - the popular express cruiser.the atrium-style access to the lower saloon, and the
2006 - Fairline's 40th Anniversary, and a new model isfull-beam master stateroom with electro-chromatic
launched in each of the ranges: Squadron 66,partition to the en-suite shower room. This high-tech
Phantom 48 and Targa 38. Also, the company isfeature changes the glass from opaque to
purchased by its management team.transparent, allowing light to fill the cabin.