The Targa 47 name is not new to Fairline. The British builder has revived it for an all-new boat, and the Targa 47 GT made her world premiere at the Palm Beach International Boat Show in Florida. At 14.73 m (48 ft 4 in), the sports cruiser sits between the 40 and the 50 in the Targa family. Fairline's range is divided into the F//LINE, Targa, Squadron and Phantom series, and the boat is built at the company's facilities in Oundle, England.
Open or GT?
The Targa 47 comes in two versions. The Open is intended for open-air use in fine weather. On the GT, the cockpit and saloon sit beneath a roof which, according to the builder's website, can be opened. That widens the range of conditions in which the boat is comfortable. Press reviews also note that the GT shifts the emphasis from outright speed towards balanced cruising.
Design
The exterior is the work of Fairline's head of design, Christian Gott, and his team. The saloon side windows are curved, and the hull glazing runs in one continuous band. Inside, the design language of the Squadron 58 and Targa 40 has been adapted to this model. An extended platform aft gives extra room for relaxing at anchor and getting ready for watersports. At the helm, navigation and control electronics are brought together on glass-bridge displays.
Four lower-deck layouts
Fairline publishes four arrangements for the lower deck:
- Scissor berths: two singles that slide together to form a double.
- Master cabin amidships.
- Master cabin forward.
- Bunk cabin layout.
Depending on the layout, she sleeps four to six. According to press reports, one option combines a large midships master with a second cabin and two bathrooms; sleeping six calls for three cabins.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Length overall | 14.73 m (48 ft 4 in), including pulpit |
| Hull length | 13.2 m (43 ft 4 in) |
| Beam | 4.32 m (14 ft 2 in) |
| Draught | 1.15 m (3 ft 8 in), unladen |
| Engines | 2 × Volvo Penta IPS650 (D6-480) |
| Power | 960 hp combined |
| Maximum speed | 32 knots |
| Cabins | Four layout options; 4–6 berths |
| Fuel | 1,300 litres |
| Water | 400 litres |
| Dry weight | Approx. 12,500 kg |
| CE category | B (12 people) |
| Design | Fairline (Christian Gott and design team) |
Two further figures are worth noting: air draught is 4.76 m (15 ft 8 in) and road transport height is 4.83 m (15 ft 10 in). Both matter when passing under bridges or planning to move the boat by road. CE approval for 12 people allows a sizeable party on day trips, while overnight accommodation is limited to four to six depending on the layout.
The right owner
The Targa 47 GT is for owners who helm their own boat and combine day trips with short cruises of a few days. Choosing between Open and GT comes down to whether she will be used only in fine weather or across a longer part of the year. The lower-deck layout should also be settled at the outset, according to how many people will sleep aboard. Berth type matters as much as the number of cabins: the bunk layout suits families with children, while scissor berths suit owners who want one cabin to serve a couple on some trips and two separate guests on others.
In brief
- World premiere at the Palm Beach International Boat Show; the covered sister of the Targa 47 Open.
- Exterior by Christian Gott and his team; the interior follows the Squadron 58 and Targa 40.
- Four lower-deck layouts, sleeping four to six.
- Twin Volvo Penta IPS650 engines; the builder quotes a maximum speed of 32 knots.
