Fairline Phantom 65 Yacht Test Drive, Tour & Review | YachtBuyer

The first sportsbridge model that Fairline has ever built. Have they got the Phantom 65 right? It aims to offer the perfect blend of sportscruiser style with flybridge living space.
In this video review of the Fairline Phantom 65, Jack Haines takes it for a sea trial to experience to test the thunderous performance of its twin 1,650hp Caterpillar V12 engines.
Jack also takes a full walkthrough tour of the interior and discusses the impressive variety of layout options.
If you’re thinking of buying a new or used Fairline Phantom 65, watch our video review and test drive for the YachtBuyer verdict and be sure to click the link below to read Jack’s in-depth written review of the Fairline Phantom 65 on our website.
Read our FULL Review (Inc: Ratings & discover its closest Rivals):
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General Specification & Performance
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LOA: 19.9m (65ft 4in)
Beam: 5.23m (17ft 2in)
Displacement: 38.3 tonnes (light)
Cabins: 3 or 4 + crew
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Performance (On Test)
Engines: Twin Caterpillar C32 1,622hp
Top Speed: 36 knots
Cruising Speed: 25 knots
Cruising Range: 235nm
Fuel Consumption: 355 litres per hour
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Timestamps
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00:00 - Intro
00:32 - Driving, from Flybridge
01:11 - Performance & Range
02:03 - Handling
02:38 - Driving Position (Flybridge)
03:50 - Driving, from Lower Helm
04:29 - Driving Position (Lower Helm)
05:10 - On Deck
05:16 - Tender Garage
05:24 - Hydraulic Bathing Platform
06:15 - Passerelle
07:47 - Sidedecks
08:15 - Foredeck
09:00 - Flybridge
09:45 - Bimini
10:00 - Interior
10:22 - Galley
12:35 - Sunroof
13:04 - Electronics
13:47 - Accommodation
14:18 - VIP Cabin
15:58 - Master Cabin
17:45 - Engine Room
18:30 - Pricing
19:02 - Our Verdict
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Useful Links
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We’ve put together some useful links for you to find out more about the Phantom 65
YachtBuyer
View our FULL review and ratings online
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[@Yachtbuyer]

If you'd like see the Deck Plan & our Star Rating of this boat, click link - www.yachtbuyer.com/en/reviews/fairline-phantom-65-2022

[@faithracer2156]

Jack, can't tell you how happy I was to see your new Channel and website (waiting for it to come online)!! Your videos are perfect in length, focus, important specs, and as always, your great, unbiased and spot-on comments while driving the boat! Spot on, well done, and greatly appreciated!

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks very much for the kinds words - Jack

[@sohovulture87]

Didn't know you had started your own channel, Jack. Couldn't be more appropriate in my humble opinion. Your reviews are always extremely competent, unambiguous and thoroughly enjoyable. Top notch production considering the channel is so new (?). Can't wait for more!

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks for watching. It’s not my channel, there’s a big team behind YachtBuyer but the ambition for the channel is really exciting. Stay with us! - Jack

[@sohovulture87]

@@Yachtbuyer Oh bloody hell, apologies to the team for my ignorance and I will certainly stay with the channel!

[@joecotter9014]

Jack - got to say I'm really enjoying the output from your new venture. At MBY your reviews were the more accomplished and so far the tour and sea trial approach works really well for me rather than just the standard walkaround. Best of luck in the future with the channel

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks Joe, I appreciate the support! - Jack

[@faithracer2156]

I was quite upset when I no longer saw you doing the videos for MBY. This meant I lost a great channel, and means, to learn more about the boats I truly like. Now, to see you with your own channel, with properly & professionally formatted videos, is simply outstanding. The timing of this channel's release is also perfect and sorely, sorely needed for the motorboat and yachting communities on both sides of the pond. Other's review great boats, however they lack the ability to put together videos with the necessary information and items of kit we want to see and need hear about, and then hear a well spoken review about the operation and characteristics, as you were actually operating the vessel! You put it all together nicely in one perfectly timed video, without wasting the viewers time. Well done!

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks very much for the comments, much appreciated - Jack

[@paulsmith4314]

A great review as yours always are. Good luck with the channel. I hope there's lots more videos to come

[@Yachtbuyer]

There sure is! - Jack

[@johanstubner2086]

Great review Jack! As always articulate and precise and I enjoyed the fact that you empasize all the details that are normally overseen on a look at a boat show! Best of luck with your new channel. Johan Stübner, Sweden

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks Johan, much appreciated! - Jack

[@Dr.308]

This channel is gonna explode, remember what I said. Top quality content

[@Yachtbuyer]

That's the plan! You'll be able to say you were there at the very beginning!

[@martinluke9470]

Having wanted a Princess 65 but then finding out from owners, that the quality is not what it should be, I am really impressed with this Phantom 65.

[@brutusoftroy2810]

So glad you're doing reviews Jack, loving the music choice too, ambient tone poems in place of the obligatory generic dance tunes.

[@AlVlogs1603]

Jack glad to see you doing your thing I’ve noticed that Hugo seems to be doing the reviews on MBY and to be honest I don’t think his reviews are particularly good or interesting.

[@marvinrascal3376]

Great to see you back on our screens Jack. 👍🏻

[@Yachtbuyer]

Great to be back! - Jack

[@martinluke9470]

That "gap" in the corner of the seating area actually has a seat that slides over for an extra diner.

[@WOW-li4uj]

Some many unique features from one manufacturer to another. All amazing and beautiful. Excellent tour keep them coming!

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks! Plenty more to come🙂

[@davebuckman8841]

The only thing better than this boat is the video itself.....nice one!!

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thank you 🙏

[@davidweston8758]

Do like the Fairline range , had a Corniche back in the 80s , for me the choice would be the Phantom , but would have the utility room as prefer extra storage and refrigeration, other than that the spec on the test boat is spot on , enjoying your review with costs etc

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks!

[@trev3649]

Congratulations on your new venture Jack its going well, as for your question. Squadron or Phantom, Both would be nice lol 👍

[@ktornes]

Congrats with one of the best boat channels! Please keep the reviews coming :-)

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks! Plenty more videos on the way 😀

[@ianscott3180]

Amazing that thrusters are an extra on yachts like this. I can not see anyone buying one without them. Mind you, I dont have them on my Contessa 26, or a dishwasher, washer dryer, air con, tv's, radar, ect ect. How the other half live? I Enjoy seeing the videos but for that kind of money I would be talking to Oyster. Happy new year everyone!

[@Yachtbuyer]

Happy new year Ian!

[@jhon2jose]

Im fine w/ that. Phantom 65❤

[@faithracer2156]

Outstanding boat - I'd definitely choose the Phantom over the squadron!

[@thebritishboatguy3130]

Great job Jack, really done right

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks mate! - Jack

[@frankiegregoriou2271]

Excellent Jack, i love your channel. I thought you gave up on us, is this your first video or i lost any, anyway i wish you good luck and a happy New year, looking forward for your next video

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks! All of my new reviews are on this channel so you haven’t missed anything. Lots more to come - Jack

[@AbNomal621]

I like your video and have subscribed. One request though is to leave the specs on screen just a bit longer.

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks for the sub, will do 👍

[@tacodias]

Oh…. That’s were Jack went!

[@Yachtbuyer]

👋

[@jimbob1427]

Is this your new channel ? Was wondering why I hadn't seen u on the other one for a while ... glad I came across this

[@Yachtbuyer]

Yes, this is my new home! Lots more to come - Jack

[@jimbob1427]

@@Yachtbuyer cool, really enjoy your videos especially when u get to take them out for a spin

[@ironichumorist]

well done, jack. seems you are rushing your commentary just a tad which is leaving yourself a tiny bit breathless at times. the question i wonder is if the new fairline hills are as competent in a bit of chop as the older hulls were reputed to have been.

[@ScrewFearMe]

Because of the roof on the Squadron I would rather have the Phantom

[@jeremywigglesworth5340]

Hi Jack, usual excellent review. But this is probably a function of my age but I find the permanent "background" music really intrusive so detracts from the pleasure. If you could eliminate that would be great but fully understand if you stick to what you like: it is your channel after all. Wish you every success with this

[@Yachtbuyer]

Thanks for the feedback, we’ll pass it on to the editors and see what we can do.

[@sirmurf]

I’d never buy one with my lottery win because I wouldn’t be able to choose between bunks, utility, or extended vip!

[@droppinsumfudge]

Jack can you please be the first Brit to call it a “day head” (singular)

[@Yachtbuyer]

Challenge accepted 🤝 - Jack

[@jdstan9650]

Phantom > Squadron

[@littlearsehole75]

Wait... I'm confused, Jackie-boy.