FAIRLINE TARGA 52
BUILT 2003 PRICE £250,000
Fairline launched the Targa 52 in 2001 to take on the Princess V55. It underwent a cosmetic upgrade in 2005 and the Targa 52GT that launched in 2008 was the same boat but with an open backed hard top fitted with a sliding roof.
INTERIOR
The rich high gloss cherry interior typifies Fairlines of this era. Normally a three-cabin layout with twin berths in each of the mid cabins aft, this particular boat has had the port mid cabin converted to a wonderful little separate snug with a big TV as part of a recent refit (it converts to sleeping when required). The starboard guest cabin remains as was, with a pair of single berths, as does the large en suite master cabin forward with its centreline double bed. Between them, the galley is sectioned off with a low return from the capacious and comfortable saloon area.
EXTERIOR
Classic sportscruiser with large sunpads aft hiding a tender garage, a big open cockpit with masses of social seating and a large wet bar. Another natty modification carried out during the refit is a hard top section connected to the radar arch, increasing shade and reducing the amount of canopy needing to be stowed. Further forward you’ll find fender storage on the foredeck.
PERFORMANCE
Caterpillar engines were an option initially, but most buyers opted for twin Volvo Penta D12, either the 715 engines fitted to this boat or the slightly more powerful D12-800 versions. Both give strong acceleration and kick the top speed past 30 knots, giving effortless mid-20 knot cruising.
SEAKEEPING
A comparatively narrow beam
(it’s 8 in narrower than a Princess V53) helps the Targa 52 slip effortlessly through the water at speed, and low topsides that give less resistance to crosswinds mean that close quarters work is pretty effortless too, especially when fitted with bow and stern thrusters as this boat is.
LOA 52ft 5in (16.0m) Beam 14ft 0in (4.3m) Draught 3ft 7in (1.1m) Displacement 16 tonnes Fuel capacity 1,820 litres Engines Twin Volvo Penta D12 715 715hp diesel
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