Fairline launched the all-new Targa 47 Open in 2026 as the spiritual successor to the Targa 45, setting a new benchmark for open sports cruisers. The model debuted at the Genoa Boat Show under Fairline's new ownership.
Targa 47 Open — premiered at Genoa Boat Show 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Fairline Yachts still in business?
Yes. Fairline entered administration in January 2025 but was bought out that April by a consortium led by Bronzewood Capital, and boatbuilding continues at the Oundle, Northamptonshire yard, where around 250 jobs were retained.
Where are Fairline yachts built?
Fairline yachts are built in Oundle, Northamptonshire, England, the company's home since Jack Newington founded it in 1963. The Targa, Squadron, Phantom and F//Line ranges all come out of this inland yard.
Who owns Fairline Yachts now?
Fairline is owned through Fairline Holdco Ltd, a company set up in 2025 by entrepreneur Paul Taylor with backing from Bronzewood Capital, the London private equity firm that led the April 2025 purchase out of administration.
The Targa and Squadron ranges made Fairline one of Britain's best-known motor yacht builders, at work in Oundle, Northamptonshire, since 1963. Early 2025 brought a short administration; the yard now builds under new owners, who have set out a seven-year product plan.
Oundle roots and the 2025 rescue
Jack Newington founded the company in 1963, and Fairline has designed and built its boats in Oundle ever since. In January 2025 the business entered administration, only weeks after a change of owner. That April a consortium led by London private equity firm Bronzewood Capital bought it out of administration through a new holding company set up by entrepreneur Paul Taylor, and around 250 jobs at the yard were preserved.
Targa, Squadron, Phantom and F//Line
The current lineup spans roughly 33 to 68 feet across the Targa, Gran Turismo, Squadron, Phantom and F//Line ranges. Targas are open sports cruisers. The Squadron series covers flybridge yachts from 50 to 68 feet; the Phantom 65, launched in 2022, mixes Targa and Squadron traits in a sportsbridge layout; the F//Line 33 is the day boat of the family.
Fairline on the brokerage and charter market
Six decades of production left plenty of boats on the secondhand market. Targas from the 38 to the 62 and Squadrons from 65 to 78 feet come up for sale and charter regularly, and GetBoat lists Fairline models across that spread. The biggest of them, like the Squadron 78, date from years when the range reached past its current 68-foot ceiling.
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★ 4.3Fairline Targa 48VThe Fairline Targa 48 Open (Gen 2) is a high-performance, resin-infused sports cruiser that excels in handling and cockpit livability. With twin Volvo Penta IPS engines delivering up to 34 knots, it offers impressive speed and range for its class. Standard two-cabin layout prioritizes comfort, though a third cabin is oRead review →
★ 4.2FAIRLINE TARGA 62 DUJEThe Fairline Targa 62 Gran Turismo is a capable, well-finished sports cruiser with strong performance, practical 3-cabin accommodation, and the typical Fairline emphasis on solid build quality. Its age and running costs temper value, but it remains a compelling choice for day trips or short family cruising.Read review →
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