Motor Boat & Yachting

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THE EDITOR’S VIEW…

For a company of its size Fairline seems to be punching well above its true weight. The F//LINE 33 beat the Princess R35 and the Sunseeeker Hawk to win the superboat category of the 2020 Motor Boat Awards and this new TARGA 58 looks like it could wrong-foot the opposition too

1 FAIRLINE’S FIRST BEACH CLUB TARGA

Fairline has revealed computer renderings of its most innovative new model yet.

The new Targa 58 GTB is the first British built sportscruiser to offer a folding beach club at the stern. A pair of buttresses either side of the oversized bathing platform rotate down, dramatically increasing the size of this water-level terrace.

Two sets of teak steps lead down to the beach club from the main deck above while modular cockpit seating that can be rearranged to face aft through a glass balustrade allows guests on both levels to socialise.

Fully extended, there is space for two full-sized sun loungers and a barbecue, with plenty of room to spare. And when not in use it creates enough storage for both a Williams 345 JetRib and Seadoo Spark jet ski. The central section of the platform also slides out and down to help launch the tender and provide easier access to the water for

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