LOA: 58ft 4in (17.80m) BEAM: 16ft 4in (4.99m) ENGINES: Twin Volvo Penta D13-900-1000s TOP SPEED: 34 knots PRICE: from £1,798,800 inc VAT CONTACT: www.fairline.com
One of the few major world debuts taking place at this year’s Southampton show, the O all-new Fairline Squadron 58 is big news. The old Squadron 58 (2001-2009) is still fondly remembered as one of Fairline’s all-time greats and the new one looks every bit as promising.
Fairline is describing it as ‘a Squadron like no other’ and yet there’s no mistaking the DNA. The exterior has a similar profile to the existing Squadron 50 and 68 models and it uses the same distinctive trio of aft superstructure fins that have been a trademark of the Squadron line since 1991. Elements of the inside look quite familiar too, like the aft galley design and the layout of the lower deck with a full-beam master cabin amidships, a starboard twin and a forward VIP. However, the closer you get, the more modern this boat looks.
For instance, in the saloon, the threshold between the lower galley and the upper lounge is subtly angled as are the patio doors separating it from the cockpit. Even the flybridge furniture and bulkheads in the owner’s cabin use playful angles to add interest and free up space where it’s needed most. There’s a lot of modernity in the external areas too – not least in the cockpit, which uses modular seating, so you can face forward toward the saloon or
