I’ve watched a lot of boating videos, being a yacht owner that’s all I want to do. I find your videos especially informative and well put together. Great job and keep them coming 👍🏼 thank you

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks JC !

Hi James, nice boat and thanks for the bed demos that I requested.👍Looking forward to 50 and 53 Targa GT vids.

Great work! Unique presenting style. Nice boat.

Greetings James I came over to look at this boat as you were mentioning it on the other vid. Lovely boat. Excellent joinery and layout. Fair line has a winner here. Thank you for the tour and all the best! Cheers

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks John 😊

Another enjoyable and informative tour James, a merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your family, all the best for 2022!

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks John and to you !

It’s nice to see fairline knows which direction to put the wood grain

Excellent video James

WHAT A BOAT, I’m in love with this bit she is gorgeously

Beautiful boat James I very much like the fairline boats

I'm glad you said that about the window being manual. I noticed that the window on the cockpit/lounge was on a gas strut. Too many things are electric now and can fail at any time. well said

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Keep it simples

Hi James. Fabulous boat, Great socks 👍

Love the engine access. Brilliant! I think I like the open model better. I'm not a fan of the doors. I wish they were more nautical looking rather than looking like they were taken off my back patio. It may be the dramatic straight lines of the doors that bother me? I think they can do better. Something more original maybe? Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it very much.

hahahhaha you 2 make a lovely couple !!!!! Merry Christmas and happy New Year !!!

what a nice boat. Merry Christmas !

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Merry Christmas 🎅🏽!

Hi James....great Vlog... Honest, correct and ..... etc.... I love this one, always looked at Fairline, as to be honest Princess little bit out of the budget.... Fly Version preference, probably buy a used Fairline to start. Anyhow, thanks for your amazing tour... this one is great !!! And I hope you realise James...that I had to leave the Pre Christmas company in the house (as got a reminder on my phone) to watch this !!!! I said I had a work call, and yes ... it is actually a work :) We had intentions of sending you some Christmas socks (and of course a gift for your wife)...but never got around to it... Anyhow, the socks would have large Christmas trees on them LOL LOL. Stay well James, and thanks again for sharing honest, great reviews ..... thumbs up from us and many people we know who follow your Vlogs. Have a Fantastic Christmas !

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Ah thanks Patricia - I am glad you enjoy the vids and sorry to disturb your evening . All socks gratefully received (and I wear on the next vid) - I am size 11. Have a great Christmas too! 🥳

Great informative videos, you also make me larff!

@Boatscouk

10 ай бұрын

Gotta laugh

Hi James. The front portside seat needs to have an option to face forward. Still a very nice boat.🎉

There’s one of these moored 3 up from my V39 in Ocean Village. Such a tempting upgrade

@AB-80X

2 жыл бұрын

Have you seen the Azimut Atlantis 45?

Nice boat James Fairline have a,ways built a good boat.Had a Squadron 49 years ago.I think the lead in time might put some potential buyers off though.Have a great festive season

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

And you thanks Alan. Yes I think we all need to get used to waiting more these days .

Great video James, one day I’ll come and see you for one !

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. A really good all rounder 🥳

Hello James. Thanks for your interesting videos. Can you please make an other one and tell more about the difference between the open version and the GT version. I'm new in boating and I hesitate between the 2 models. Thanks ✌🏼

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I will do a t45 open soon S EH 😊

Another great video James.. Only problem i find with this boat is the dashboard.. Be nice to be able to have twin screens... Hope you have a great Christmas

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

I will add one ! Have a great Christmas too 🎁

Do you recon you could put a small washing machine where the ice maker would go James? Absolutely love this boat! Thanks for all the great content in 2021.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

I think this would be a bridge too far Mat 😊

Thought I was winning the 215M in euromillions on Tuesday. Was gonna order one of these as a t.t to the main event😜

Cracking boat for the money, I would change the layout though and use the front VIP as the master and what is the master I would put in bunk bed, sofa, TV and have it as a kids chill out space, maybe a pullman bed as well

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes someone else said that too . 😊

Hi James. I know you had issues with sunroof tracks breaking, not on Fairline. Great video thanks 😊

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I like to check out how they are made 😊

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4:50 What happened to the _no drinks on board_ rule🤔😁 15:15 It's actually quite lovely and cute, Jim! Especially since both of you are of the same height and funky socks🌈 Merriest of Xmases to all three of you involved in making this walkthrough and to everyone watching🎅🎄☃️❄🌨

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Oppsey

@AB-80X

2 жыл бұрын

Funky socks make the world go round.

So here I am James. I am Norwegian and live in North of Norway. Have three kids 16-22… had a boat which was horrid some years ago. Sealine 305 Statesman. On the plane would lurch violently you dare not move! So gave up on boats for a while. Back in now. What do I need? Will put it in Mallorca winter and Norway summer..maybe. Love the Princess s61 ish…..but wide open. Crucial is I don’t want a crew so need something easy to berth etc..you know. Welcome your thoughts as have enjoyed your vlogs.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Morten - you need 3 cabins so what about a Fairline Phantom 50? Great boat, great quality and fantastic sea handling (unlike the 305!) 😊

An idle curiosity question as reviewers always say the largest tender you can fit in the garage is... If you went for a normal non-Williams rib what could you fit in if the tubes were fully or partially deflated? Only takes few mins with bravo style inflater.

@darthkek1953

2 жыл бұрын

He says a 280 minijet fits in so my guess is any decent 280

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

You might get a 285 in with deflated tubes

It's a good layout, but I personally don't think the finish is on par with Princess. Had the pleasure of spending an extended weekend on a 45GT in June with some friends, and I must say I was surprised at the noise level while under way. I have been on the Princess V50 and we recently took delivery of our Azimut Atlantis 51 and yes, I know it's a 51 but still very similar overall. At cruise there's almost an 8 dBA difference at the helm station where I measured the Atlantis to 66 while we tested the 45GT to 73-74dBA. Just curious, but was the switch to Fairline from Princess because you wanted to represent a UK brand? Anyhow, great video guys, very detailed and sensible. Ace stuff.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ab - thanks for your comments . Princess and Fairline quality is both high- noise on hardtops is always more due to reverb of the hardtop and should be similar. Changed to Fairline as we were made an offer could not refuse 😎

Another good video thank you James these are a nice boat but maybe looking a little dated now, especially that helm console. Interior volume still seems the major USP with this boat. Also nice value for the quality. Final negative is the bow high attitude with these boats. Great to see they resolved the engine access issue as well.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marco. As you know no boat is perfect but this is a pretty good contender 😊

James, we really like the Targa 45 and think the finishes are superb. The bit that will stop musbuying one (apart from the money!) is still the engine access (pain in the a$$ to take out the tender every time) but more importantly it is the lack of any reasonable lazarette/storage area for all the crap you need (tools, spares, fenders, wetsuits/buoyancy aids/ringo, scooters/bikes, etc etc). I guess that is the price you pay for the aft cabin space….but for us the cabin is really just a place to sleep whereas storage for all the cruising bits and bobs is essential. Guess we’ll need a bigger one!!!

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Peter. There is a small hatch on the port side aft if you just need to do some quick engine checks. You don’t need to take tender out every time (luckily !)

Hi James, can you disclose how many hulls of the Targa 45 they make each year?

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

I am still learning but I think 30 per annum for the world

Nice but FM, I'm not in that league mate. Find me an affordable live aboard fariline or similar at working man's price and I'm in!

Great video! But whats up with the bathing platform? Cant you get a bigger one with THIS 45 foot boat without going up in boatsize? Thats a bigger problem than engine access.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anders. A bigger platform means a 45 ‘ boat with less cockpit/ garage or it means a 47. I think it’s a good compromise. If you want a big platform it’s twice as big on the Targa 50 😊

@AB-80X

2 жыл бұрын

You have to consider that this boat was designed for the below 15 meter rules and slips. Yes adding a feet to the platform will not extend the hull and cause issues for those without Y3 or Y1 certificates, but you'd be surprised at how many marinas you'll not be able to dock for a weekend or moor your boat in, because of an extra foot or two. Yes many marinas have larger slips and spots, but they are fewer and you need to plan more in advance. So from that point of view, the 45 is a great size. At the end of the day, I'd rather have the narrow platform with proper interior space than a wide platform. If you want to do anything, there are some very good looking platform extenders you have have installed. Alternatively, they would have to make an electrical extending platform, but that will raise the price quite a bit. Remember that this is not a segment of boat where price does not matter.

@dds77123

2 жыл бұрын

@@AB-80X Ok, then I understand. We don’t have those rules here in Sweden. It’s 12x4m over here.

Really lovely BUT as in most boats, the back sunbathing area is a waste of space in our British climate as there appears to be no rear canopy. I have a 91 Princess Riviera and I can lay out the back in any weather. Great commentary though.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Alex - the boat comes with full canvas (not shown) . The subbed area can be used for storage and extra items 😊

I thought the length of a boat was the overall hull length and swim platforms were not included in the length of the boat unless the hull extends below it which is not the case with a submersible platform. So if u had a longer platform on this boat it would still be A 45

@Boatscouk

Жыл бұрын

There are lots of different measurements . You talking about LWL (length water line) but there is LOA ( length over all) and others 😊

@jays9211

Жыл бұрын

Taking about LOA.

What's the fastest boat they make? A la Pershing 6/7X

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

F Line 33 with twin V8’s 👌

Beautiful boat, but for this price I buy an Absolute 47 fly which is spectacular, or the beautiful new Absolute 48 coupe.

I think that this is a good Weekender for German Rivers. If you want to stay longer you need a Washing Machine. I haven`t seen the Place for it. To me Fairline can not reach the Princess Quality. Before I would spend 1 Million for a new Boat like this I would buy a preowned Princess and that would be the better Choice.

@Boatscouk

Жыл бұрын

Princess and Fairline boats are actually similar quality . It varies from model to model but both are good that’s why we sell lots of used Princess and Fairline 😎

Your feet was hanging over beds??. Apart from that price is great 👍

I’m not gona get on the bed..oh go on then 😂

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

We laughed a lot 😂

Even beneteau has these door locks. That might be the least impressive thing and it's more a shame that others don't have it. Otherwise it's quite a nice boat. You could also sit on the bed. It's nice they have storage instead. Who would sit down there anyways?

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

I like the magnetic door 🚪 Marti 😊

Why are they're commercials throughout the video. Are you selling boats or tube videos?

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Sometimes KZread downgrades the algorithm if there are no ads and less people get to see the video. We are experimenting with ads on or off but it is nothing to do with money .

No toilet jokes James? 😂

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

I am not allowed 😂

Very nice boat. But kind of cheap specification? Clearly some stuff missing both equipment ant styling wise..

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I agree - a low spec one

Dez with the buttons. Don’t muck it up.

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How come you don’t Sell Princess boats any more ?

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Melvyn- I made a video a couple of weeks ago which explains it all. 😎

I would prefer a 3rd cabin,instead of 2 lounges.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s an option

Will be over £1,000,000 on the road!

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Bit under

Isn’t the length of boats by manufacturers measured by their hull length. Making the platform longer doesn’t necessitate call the boat longer when advertising or branding it.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Not as simple as that Jay. Lots of poetic licence in use 😊

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Bryan

No fridge anywhere on upper deck? That's not good

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes saloon has one

Can you talk about one boat?

Like the 3 stooges in that mid-master lol

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

😂

id say its worth it. it has all the ameneties of a superyacht for less than 1 million..

He is so out of shape 😂 Huffing and puffing

@Boatscouk

4 ай бұрын

Yes true - although I go to gym now 😉

If you two hugged each other on the bed, the subscription rate would be off the chart!

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

I had to get off the bed 😂

Not everyone can be a influencer.

@Boatscouk

Жыл бұрын

Luckily not me either 😍

IMHO opinion there are better options for 800k... just for my taste

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes - the world is your oyster

Can't hear you again. Please seal with volume issues

@Boatscouk

Жыл бұрын

Will do - sorry

Check out those two weirdos on the bed ;)

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

😂😂

Lot of money for a small boat nice though.

It’s not a Princess though is it.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Nope it’s a Fairline 😂

Let add some reality! If I had £800000 to spend on a house I would get far more for my money even a Mercedes in the garage.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

You sure would but what if you already had the house and wanted a boat?

1000 lit? Fuel? sorry...the 45 Targa is perfect but........I live in Croatia....we have over 5000 km of coast and islands...where to refuel only in Zadar for a fair price...please be specific..I love yor socks but not everybody have money to throw away,,

@Boatscouk

Жыл бұрын

If you go at 8 knots the range increases to about 750 miles 😀

Can't figure out why manufacturers are all putting Volvo engines in these boats. As someone who is around 40+ foot boats all the time, the last thing anyone wants in older boats is Volvo engines. One day these will be older boats...ouch!. Cummins, Caterpillar ...yes

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

The Volvos have great service agents in most countries upto 1000hp - that’s the reason 😎

no washing machine

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Yes in lower hallway

That’s a tiny platform. Useless for adding a jet ski to

@Boatscouk

Жыл бұрын

Yes - fairline wanted to keep boat at 45’ and you cannot have everything- remember it has a garage 😎

No, it's not.

@Boatscouk

2 жыл бұрын

Bit harsh Doug !