NEW Fairline Targa 45 GT 2021 Model - £799,999 - Is it worth it?

[@DaveAnnat]

Hi James. The front portside seat needs to have an option to face forward. Still a very nice boat.🎉

[@Guerrero1187]

I’ve watched a lot of boating videos, being a yacht owner that’s all I want to do. I find your videos especially informative and well put together. Great job and keep them coming 👍🏼 thank you

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks JC !

[@TheMikesylv]

It’s nice to see fairline knows which direction to put the wood grain

[@brianunderwood3109]

Love the engine access. Brilliant! I think I like the open model better. I'm not a fan of the doors. I wish they were more nautical looking rather than looking like they were taken off my back patio. It may be the dramatic straight lines of the doors that bother me? I think they can do better. Something more original maybe? Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it very much.

[@robporter817]

WHAT A BOAT, I’m in love with this bit she is gorgeously

[@ironscalp2241]

Great work! Unique presenting style. Nice boat.

[@niptodstan]

I'm glad you said that about the window being manual. I noticed that the window on the cockpit/lounge was on a gas strut. Too many things are electric now and can fail at any time. well said

[@Boatscouk]

Keep it simples

[@keithhughes2104]

Hi James, nice boat and thanks for the bed demos that I requested.👍Looking forward to 50 and 53 Targa GT vids.

[@johnhunter5890]

Greetings James I came over to look at this boat as you were mentioning it on the other vid. Lovely boat. Excellent joinery and layout. Fair line has a winner here. Thank you for the tour and all the best! Cheers

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks John 😊

[@patriciab3739]

Hi James....great Vlog... Honest, correct and ..... etc.... I love this one, always looked at Fairline, as to be honest Princess little bit out of the budget.... Fly Version preference, probably buy a used Fairline to start. Anyhow, thanks for your amazing tour... this one is great !!! And I hope you realise James...that I had to leave the Pre Christmas company in the house (as got a reminder on my phone) to watch this !!!! I said I had a work call, and yes ... it is actually a work :) We had intentions of sending you some Christmas socks (and of course a gift for your wife)...but never got around to it... Anyhow, the socks would have large Christmas trees on them LOL LOL. Stay well James, and thanks again for sharing honest, great reviews ..... thumbs up from us and many people we know who follow your Vlogs. Have a Fantastic Christmas !

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Patricia - I am glad you enjoy the vids and sorry to disturb your evening . All socks gratefully received (and I wear on the next vid) - I am size 11. Have a great Christmas too! 🥳

[@mortenhjornevik2850]

So here I am James. I am Norwegian and live in North of Norway. Have three kids 16-22… had a boat which was horrid some years ago. Sealine 305 Statesman. On the plane would lurch violently you dare not move! So gave up on boats for a while. Back in now. What do I need? Will put it in Mallorca winter and Norway summer..maybe. Love the Princess s61 ish…..but wide open. Crucial is I don’t want a crew so need something easy to berth etc..you know. Welcome your thoughts as have enjoyed your vlogs.

[@Boatscouk]

Hi Morten - you need 3 cabins so what about a Fairline Phantom 50? Great boat, great quality and fantastic sea handling (unlike the 305!) 😊

[@peterlewis8672]

James, we really like the Targa 45 and think the finishes are superb. The bit that will stop musbuying one (apart from the money!) is still the engine access (pain in the a$$ to take out the tender every time) but more importantly it is the lack of any reasonable lazarette/storage area for all the crap you need (tools, spares, fenders, wetsuits/buoyancy aids/ringo, scooters/bikes, etc etc). I guess that is the price you pay for the aft cabin space….but for us the cabin is really just a place to sleep whereas storage for all the cruising bits and bobs is essential. Guess we’ll need a bigger one!!!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Peter. There is a small hatch on the port side aft if you just need to do some quick engine checks. You don’t need to take tender out every time (luckily !)

[@colinturner4158]

Beautiful boat James I very much like the fairline boats

[@jays9211]

I thought the length of a boat was the overall hull length and swim platforms were not included in the length of the boat unless the hull extends below it which is not the case with a submersible platform. So if u had a longer platform on this boat it would still be A 45

[@Boatscouk]

There are lots of different measurements . You talking about LWL (length water line) but there is LOA ( length over all) and others 😊

[@jays9211]

Taking about LOA.

[@AB-80X]

It's a good layout, but I personally don't think the finish is on par with Princess. Had the pleasure of spending an extended weekend on a 45GT in June with some friends, and I must say I was surprised at the noise level while under way. I have been on the Princess V50 and we recently took delivery of our Azimut Atlantis 51 and yes, I know it's a 51 but still very similar overall. At cruise there's almost an 8 dBA difference at the helm station where I measured the Atlantis to 66 while we tested the 45GT to 73-74dBA. Just curious, but was the switch to Fairline from Princess because you wanted to represent a UK brand? Anyhow, great video guys, very detailed and sensible. Ace stuff.

[@Boatscouk]

Hi Ab - thanks for your comments . Princess and Fairline quality is both high- noise on hardtops is always more due to reverb of the hardtop and should be similar. Changed to Fairline as we were made an offer could not refuse 😎

[@paullewin8615]

Nice but FM, I'm not in that league mate. Find me an affordable live aboard fariline or similar at working man's price and I'm in!

[@michaelmcgowan937]

Hi James. Fabulous boat, Great socks 👍

[@jaffaholland4039]

Cracking boat for the money, I would change the layout though and use the front VIP as the master and what is the master I would put in bunk bed, sofa, TV and have it as a kids chill out space, maybe a pullman bed as well

[@Boatscouk]

Yes someone else said that too . 😊

[@jimherbert007]

There’s one of these moored 3 up from my V39 in Ocean Village. Such a tempting upgrade

[@AB-80X]

Have you seen the Azimut Atlantis 45?

[@monikavogt8828]

I think that this is a good Weekender for German Rivers. If you want to stay longer you need a Washing Machine. I haven`t seen the Place for it. To me Fairline can not reach the Princess Quality. Before I would spend 1 Million for a new Boat like this I would buy a preowned Princess and that would be the better Choice.

[@Boatscouk]

Princess and Fairline boats are actually similar quality . It varies from model to model but both are good that’s why we sell lots of used Princess and Fairline 😎

[@paulroberts237]

Great video James, one day I’ll come and see you for one !

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Paul. A really good all rounder 🥳

[@dds77123]

Great video! But whats up with the bathing platform? Cant you get a bigger one with THIS 45 foot boat without going up in boatsize? Thats a bigger problem than engine access.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Anders. A bigger platform means a 45 ‘ boat with less cockpit/ garage or it means a 47. I think it’s a good compromise. If you want a big platform it’s twice as big on the Targa 50 😊

[@AB-80X]

You have to consider that this boat was designed for the below 15 meter rules and slips. Yes adding a feet to the platform will not extend the hull and cause issues for those without Y3 or Y1 certificates, but you'd be surprised at how many marinas you'll not be able to dock for a weekend or moor your boat in, because of an extra foot or two. Yes many marinas have larger slips and spots, but they are fewer and you need to plan more in advance. So from that point of view, the 45 is a great size. At the end of the day, I'd rather have the narrow platform with proper interior space than a wide platform. If you want to do anything, there are some very good looking platform extenders you have have installed. Alternatively, they would have to make an electrical extending platform, but that will raise the price quite a bit. Remember that this is not a segment of boat where price does not matter.

[@dds77123]

@@AB-80X Ok, then I understand. We don’t have those rules here in Sweden. It’s 12x4m over here.

[@richmiller2501]

hahahhaha you 2 make a lovely couple !!!!! Merry Christmas and happy New Year !!!

[@spearmint47]

Do you have to launch the tender to do daily checks on the engines or does it go up with the garage.?

[@Boatscouk]

@@spearmint47 there is a pedestrian hatch in the floor and the garage floor comes up on Rams too

[@spearmint47]

@@Boatscouk I suspected it was some system like that. Thanks for the update. Love your relaxed and humorous style of presentation and your interaction with Daz. Big fan and subscriber.

[@Boatscouk]

@@spearmint47 ah thank you 🙏

[@johningham4942]

Another enjoyable and informative tour James, a merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family, all the best for 2022!

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks John and to you !

[@intelmacs]

Do you recon you could put a small washing machine where the ice maker would go James? Absolutely love this boat! Thanks for all the great content in 2021.

[@Boatscouk]

I think this would be a bridge too far Mat 😊

[@alangebbie8848]

Nice boat James Fairline have a,ways built a good boat.Had a Squadron 49 years ago.I think the lead in time might put some potential buyers off though.Have a great festive season

[@Boatscouk]

And you thanks Alan. Yes I think we all need to get used to waiting more these days .

[@maurob5519]

Beautiful boat, but for this price I buy an Absolute 47 fly which is spectacular, or the beautiful new Absolute 48 coupe.

[@chrish2996]

Hi James. I know you had issues with sunroof tracks breaking, not on Fairline. Great video thanks 😊

[@Boatscouk]

Yes I like to check out how they are made 😊

[@letsflyprince2162]

Your feet was hanging over beds??. Apart from that price is great 👍

[@busterevetts1864]

Another great video James.. Only problem i find with this boat is the dashboard.. Be nice to be able to have twin screens... Hope you have a great Christmas

[@Boatscouk]

I will add one ! Have a great Christmas too 🎁

[@RichDoes..]

Great informative videos, you also make me larff!

[@Boatscouk]

Gotta laugh

[@frankiegregoriou4604]

Excellent video James

[@medelhendi2288]

Hello James. Thanks for your interesting videos. Can you please make an other one and tell more about the difference between the open version and the GT version. I'm new in boating and I hesitate between the 2 models. Thanks ✌🏼

[@Boatscouk]

Yes I will do a t45 open soon S EH 😊

[@gulag8735]

Thought I was winning the 215M in euromillions on Tuesday. Was gonna order one of these as a t.t to the main event😜

[@aleccoe2819]

Really lovely BUT as in most boats, the back sunbathing area is a waste of space in our British climate as there appears to be no rear canopy. I have a 91 Princess Riviera and I can lay out the back in any weather. Great commentary though.

[@Boatscouk]

Hi Alex - the boat comes with full canvas (not shown) . The subbed area can be used for storage and extra items 😊

[@stippolyte]

An idle curiosity question as reviewers always say the largest tender you can fit in the garage is... If you went for a normal non-Williams rib what could you fit in if the tubes were fully or partially deflated? Only takes few mins with bravo style inflater.

[@darthkek1953]

He says a 280 minijet fits in so my guess is any decent 280

[@Boatscouk]

You might get a 285 in with deflated tubes

[@barryrenouf3450]

Why are they're commercials throughout the video. Are you selling boats or tube videos?

[@Boatscouk]

Sometimes KZbin downgrades the algorithm if there are no ads and less people get to see the video. We are experimenting with ads on or off but it is nothing to do with money .

[@marcopanti1017]

Another good video thank you James these are a nice boat but maybe looking a little dated now, especially that helm console. Interior volume still seems the major USP with this boat. Also nice value for the quality. Final negative is the bow high attitude with these boats. Great to see they resolved the engine access issue as well.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Marco. As you know no boat is perfect but this is a pretty good contender 😊

[@kataroquasinzki7383]

4:50 What happened to the _no drinks on board_ rule🤔😁 15:15 It's actually quite lovely and cute, Jim! Especially since both of you are of the same height and funky socks🌈 Merriest of Xmases to all three of you involved in making this walkthrough and to everyone watching🎅🎄☃️❄🌨

[@Boatscouk]

Oppsey

[@AB-80X]

Funky socks make the world go round.

[@romeobravo3793]

Hi James, can you disclose how many hulls of the Targa 45 they make each year?

[@Boatscouk]

I am still learning but I think 30 per annum for the world

[@patrickmolloy6994]

what a nice boat. Merry Christmas !

[@Boatscouk]

Thank you. Merry Christmas 🎅🏽!

[@bbsara0146]

id say its worth it. it has all the ameneties of a superyacht for less than 1 million..

[@Guerrero1187]

Subscribed

[@davidfinney6855]

Dez with the buttons. Don’t muck it up.

[@revoltoff]

What's the fastest boat they make? A la Pershing 6/7X

[@Boatscouk]

F Line 33 with twin V8’s 👌

[@jays9211]

Isn’t the length of boats by manufacturers measured by their hull length. Making the platform longer doesn’t necessitate call the boat longer when advertising or branding it.

[@Boatscouk]

Not as simple as that Jay. Lots of poetic licence in use 😊

[@martigrey5872]

Even beneteau has these door locks. That might be the least impressive thing and it's more a shame that others don't have it. Otherwise it's quite a nice boat. You could also sit on the bed. It's nice they have storage instead. Who would sit down there anyways?

[@Boatscouk]

I like the magnetic door 🚪 Marti 😊

[@63melvyn]

How come you don’t Sell Princess boats any more ?

[@Boatscouk]

Hi Melvyn- I made a video a couple of weeks ago which explains it all. 😎

[@johansjoberg5751]

Very nice boat. But kind of cheap specification? Clearly some stuff missing both equipment ant styling wise..

[@Boatscouk]

Yes I agree - a low spec one

[@aaamarsters]

Can you talk about one boat?

[@Andy_M986]

I would prefer a 3rd cabin,instead of 2 lounges.

[@Boatscouk]

Yes it’s an option

[@MilosNikolic11000]

No fridge anywhere on upper deck? That's not good

[@Boatscouk]

Yes saloon has one

[@Matt-yf7sm]

I’m not gona get on the bed..oh go on then 😂

[@Boatscouk]

We laughed a lot 😂

[@gooner1ization]

Can't hear you again. Please seal with volume issues

[@Boatscouk]

Will do - sorry

[@damirbajic4579]

No. That is 60 foot plus money.

[@mcsvls]

Can't figure out why manufacturers are all putting Volvo engines in these boats. As someone who is around 40+ foot boats all the time, the last thing anyone wants in older boats is Volvo engines. One day these will be older boats...ouch!. Cummins, Caterpillar ...yes

[@Boatscouk]

The Volvos have great service agents in most countries upto 1000hp - that’s the reason 😎

[@darkoleskovar1016]

1000 lit? Fuel? sorry...the 45 Targa is perfect but........I live in Croatia....we have over 5000 km of coast and islands...where to refuel only in Zadar for a fair price...please be specific..I love yor socks but not everybody have money to throw away,,

[@Boatscouk]

If you go at 8 knots the range increases to about 750 miles 😀

[@leobrown6875]

Lot of money for a small boat nice though.

[@dospalmascb]

No toilet jokes James? 😂

[@Boatscouk]

I am not allowed 😂

[@revoltoff]

IMHO opinion there are better options for 800k... just for my taste

[@Boatscouk]

Yes - the world is your oyster

[@Devon_Dan_Sailing]

It’s not a Princess though is it.

[@Boatscouk]

Nope it’s a Fairline 😂

[@4406bbldb]

Not everyone can be a influencer.

[@Boatscouk]

Luckily not me either 😍

[@lunes-1]

👍

[@bryanchapman7967]

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Bryan

[@skippyone2769]

Let add some reality! If I had £800000 to spend on a house I would get far more for my money even a Mercedes in the garage.

[@Boatscouk]

You sure would but what if you already had the house and wanted a boat?

[@constantineding8700]

If you two hugged each other on the bed, the subscription rate would be off the chart!

[@Boatscouk]

I had to get off the bed 😂

[@hjalmarpaulsson7540]

He is so out of shape 😂 Huffing and puffing

[@Boatscouk]

Yes true - although I go to gym now 😉

[@AdventureCoupleUK]

Like the 3 stooges in that mid-master lol

[@Boatscouk]

😂

[@jays9211]

That’s a tiny platform. Useless for adding a jet ski to

[@Boatscouk]

Yes - fairline wanted to keep boat at 45’ and you cannot have everything- remember it has a garage 😎

[@byromtaylor6482]

no washing machine

[@Boatscouk]

Yes in lower hallway

[@matdur2000]

Check out those two weirdos on the bed ;)

[@Boatscouk]

😂😂

[@dougdavis8986]

No, it's not.

[@Boatscouk]

Bit harsh Doug !