The Targa 50 GT answers a specific brief: a sports cruiser that keeps its people comfortable without giving up pace. Fairline builds it in Oundle on the same 15.64m platform as the Squadron 50, then rethinks everything above the waterline. An anthracite hardtop takes the place of a flybridge, the profile drops, and the boat gains a sharper, more purposeful stance.
Twin Volvo Penta IPS650 units on D6-480 blocks are standard and return 31 knots. Buyers wanting more can specify IPS700 on D8-550 blocks, which lifts the top figure to 32 knots and adds reserve when the boat is loaded for a long weekend. Pod drive brings the joystick control that makes a 15-metre yacht manageable for a shorthanded owner.
Below deck the layout is a real decision rather than a formality. Two-cabin and three-cabin plans are both offered, the galley can sit up on the main deck or down among the accommodation, and an aft crew cabin can be added, taking berths from four to seven. Owners cruising with family tend toward three cabins; those who entertain choose galley up.
Detailing runs to oak flooring, Carrara white worktops and New Zealand wool carpets. A submersible bathing platform, a cockpit wet bar with griddle and sink, and Fusion audio arrive with the Premium Pack. The result is a British-built cruiser that suits buyers who want Targa attitude at Squadron scale.
