The new Fairline 65 Phantom, the first sport-bridge cruiser in the British builder’s fleet, is a combination of style, luxury and performance.
Fairline calls the new Phantom a sport bridge because the top deck is situated way aft, making room for the opening sun roof over the lower helm. As a result, it’s a bit smaller than a traditional flybridge, but it still has comfortable seating for at least half a dozen guests aft of the upper helm, plus a wet bar for al fresco entertaining.
The lines are an evolution from Fairline’s popular Targa 65 sports coupe that was developed by Alberto Mancini, the Italian designer, and Vripack, the Dutch design house. It won an award for best exterior design at the World Yachts ceremony in Cannes.
All the way aft, the new, oversized tender garage is large enough to hold an 11-foot Williams Sportjet 345 RIB. There’s also a crew (or extra guest) cabin next to the garage, plus a separate compartment for water toys. Massive sun lounges await on top of the garage.
The teak cockpit, with aft seating and a cocktail table, flows into the galley and salon through disappearing sliding glass doors. The large L-shaped galley is on the port side, with a dinette to starboard. Moving forward, a U-shaped sofa is to port opposite a smaller settee. The helm, with seats for two, is on the starboard side with unobstructed views from windows all around.
Below, the Fairline 65 Phantom has three cabins, all with their own heads. The master is full-beam amidships, with a larger-than-usual head and shower area; in fact, it stretches across the entire beam. The VIP cabin, which is almost large enough to serve as the master, is in the bow, while the guest cabin with two beds is on the starboard side.
The new 65-foot Fairline, with oak decks, lacquered cabinetry and vertical, slatted details, is filled with superyacht touches. The doors on the lower deck, for example, are made of hand-finished walnut with an inlaid strip of maple.
Standard power comes from two 1,150-hp CAT diesels, producing a top speed of 30 knots. Upgraded 1,622-hp CATs move the top speed up to 37 knots.
Specs.: LOA: 65’4”; Beam: 17’2”; Draft: 5’2”; Disp.: 84,400 lbs.; Fuel: 919 gals.; Water: 237 gals.; Power: 2×1,150-hp CAT diesels.
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