Fairline Targa 45GT - Full tour and sea trial and we ask - Does she handle as well as she looks?

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We kick off 2023 with a cracker.
We revisit the Fairline Targa 45GT - but delve deeper than before and take this stunning boat out for a full sea trial - this will not disappoint!
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@frazzzz1066 Рік тому

what i love about your vids are how honest you are, and so interesting

@jacobyrassilon Рік тому

I'm new to this channel, but you guys are hilarious, but also no nonsense when it comes to explaining the operations of your boats. I am very glad that I happened upon this channel...keep up the good work!

@johningham4942 Рік тому

A great first tour for 2023 James and a sea trial to boot, don't worry about the bowl because accidents do happen occasionally. A great Targa 45 GT so fast and roomy and a great price!

@nickwebb9290 Рік тому

Happy new year 🎉 Always like your videos, honest, down to earth, entertaining and informative, can’t ask more than that 😁

@julesforsyth2996 Рік тому

What a great surprise for a Friday afternoon. Nice boat, love that walnut gloss is back as that's my choice no matter if fashion or not. Not really a long term trip boat, probably max a week at a time but perfect for that. Love the garage as to not spoil the lines and love that it's easy to handle. Happy new year James and family, looking forward to the next one.

@tonyosullivan2382 Рік тому

Absolutely love this one 👌 has everything you could need. Great video again 🤙

@petermartin4675 Рік тому

Happy new year to you all, keep these vlogs coming for 2023.

@Davejohnpeel Рік тому

Brilliant video, loved the detailed instructions to get going

@fredericolima9710 Рік тому

Loved the video.. Excellent one, Hope to see more of these, best regards

@stevegame3000 Рік тому

Great review. Loved the dogs and the backwards hat. The boat was quite nice too. I can dream (or spend every last penny that I have) 😀

@RobertCardwell Рік тому

Love the backwards hat! Plus the rest. Sorry the bowl sacrificed itself to remind the lucky new owner to do a quick sea prep walkthrough.

@HennieMartens Рік тому

I love these videos where you're out in the water.

@amiliogarcia 6 місяців тому

Another fabulous presentation however I do think that the depreciation amount would be at least 10/15% per annum on the costs. Accepting it's a pricey quality brand boat British built.

@andrewb5345 Рік тому

Really interesting and useful video. Thank you.

@premierproductionsliverpoo362 Рік тому

And the next thing you know, the cutlery smashes!!

@rizwanrajput1993 Рік тому

Great video i always love your videos

@keithhughes2104 Рік тому

Great video as usual, however the bed in the master cabin is only 4'6" wide and also noticed that you had to dip down to see out of the windscreen properly, never the less a lovely boat and great value for money. 👍

@kfeltenberger Рік тому

I see JB has a new video, I automagically click "Thumbs Up", clear the calendar, and settle back to watch it. As a bonus, the shout window in action...my day is complete! 😁 This was a beautiful boat and would make a great "Great Loop" boat!

@Boatscouk Рік тому

😂

@jasonbacon6181 Рік тому

love these reviews

@peterdodge6563 Рік тому

Love all your videos- a little bit of humor and a lot of good information.

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Thanks Peter

@rogerdinnis3816 Рік тому

I got a boat for my wife, good swap!

@darthkek1953 Рік тому

Me and my wife had twenty years of bliss - then we met.

@premierproductionsliverpoo362 Рік тому

Absolute quality Hahaha forgot to check the fuel, and forgot to check the tide ha ha ha love watching these videos. Keep it up

@faithracer2156 Рік тому

It's about friggin time, where y'all been? HNY!

@stephenspilsbury1975 Рік тому

Glad ur back after chrimbo

@andrewwalsh5366 Рік тому

Lads i don’t know much about boats but I love your videos there class keep up the good work

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Thanks Andrew!

@derjaeger3321 24 дні тому

Prior to engine start I would want to go into the mechanical compartment, check the oil, bilge and other safety checks. Nice boat, I am an American but really like the British cruiser brands - Princess, Sunseeker and Fairline. Pearls are ok too but they are made off-shore so I do not consider them British. I enjoy your videos, as they are a a bit different from the run of the mill boat videos.

@Boatscouk 23 дні тому

Thank you - I try and mix fun with facts 😀

@ales5918 Рік тому

Eyy! Get the fenders in. 😉❤️

@scottrippon5039 Рік тому

A smashing good show James! 😄

@Boatscouk Рік тому

😂

@TomBettleHSBO Рік тому

Good seeing James and Dan at Boot yesterday. Love the video James… autograph please! Love the reality and real life enjoyment you present. Quite literally… smashing! 😬. Did Daz glue the bowl back together?

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Thanks Tom 🥳🥳

@navajasrs2402 7 місяців тому

Wow. Wives must be different in the UK. Around here I think the response would be, "Sure. Absolutely. Are you sure we can't afford something bigger? The kids can just skip college and our parents can rot."

@Boatscouk 7 місяців тому

😂

@navajasrs2402 7 місяців тому

You folks ever get one of these with the three cabin layout? Everyone always mentioned the option, but I've yet to see one.

@Boatscouk 7 місяців тому

Pretty rare - I in 10

@chrisandjaneonnarrowboatpo3917 Рік тому

Brilliant. Think I will swop it for my narrow boat 🛥

@Boatscouk Рік тому

😂

@leonatweedie6248 Рік тому

You have gained a new subscriber! Watched loads of your vids and sorry if i didnt thumbs up them all!! Loved the one with your dad! I am 5 correct scores away from owning a boat :0))) Will never buy from anyone except you! Love your honesty and info!! As a ... FUTURE.... HOPEFULLY....customer i think you do a great job on budget stuff, hours per gallon etc, Just to add one more complication to your life from a skint dreamer...my calculation on boats is RANGE X FUEL CAPACITY! Just found your channel today, I think you are wonderful. I hope to see you soon.... 9x over 2.5 goals shouldnt be that difficult! :0)))) Hope you are well!

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Ah thanks Leona 🙏 here when you are ready for your first boat 😎

@Ognir1962 Рік тому

Missed the master head… it does have one??? And that engine space. Great looking boat though, she’s a beauty!

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Yes 2 heads sorry !

@weaklin Рік тому

Always enjoy your videos and appreciate your perspective. I am a little confused how you calculate depreciation. Assuming 0 as you suggested that would mean you could resale the boat privately for 850. But if you were to trade it in against another boat, what could you reasonably expect?

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Yes depreciation always excludes brokers fees or works required . I will make that clear next time. If trading in - we would normally deduct these fees but retail value stays same if I state depreciation as £0 😎

@bumberchuff 9 місяців тому

Don't lean out the shout window to far.... people might think it's a cattle truck..lol..

@brianunderwood3109 Рік тому

I hope you warmed it up a bit and checked the fluids? I love the Targa 45.

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Of course 🤐

@sirmurf Рік тому

Had a tour at SIBS. Lovely boat, but the header rail on the windscreen is a bit low.

@sirmurf Рік тому

It’s still be my choice in this segment.

@Thjonsson1 Рік тому

What a great looking boat! Looks big for being 45 ft! IMO it looks better than the new updated princess v50! But why have the navigation screen on the right side? So far away from the driver seat?

@Boatscouk Рік тому

For co pilot

@gasman4451 Рік тому

The top screen rail on all these hard top targa’s is really thick and makes forward view when helming really poor ,and with the side windows they don’t give a lot of ventilation in the med ….. on those IPs drive boats it’s always worth checking the exhaust connections onto the pod wouldn’t want another T45 sinking 😳. I’ll stick with my “old” targa 52 open thanks.

@Boatscouk Рік тому

T52 is great boat but you wouldn’t believe how quiet and smooth new T45GT is. You would also appreciate the fuel use- its way less than T52 - new boats aren’t all bad you know 😎

@timessix8434 Рік тому

You don’t have to hold the start button in. Just press once, release and the engine will crank until it starts.

@Boatscouk Рік тому

👍🏻

@MrArchie800 Рік тому

Was quite interested but unfortunately I want one with a bowl.

@davebuckman8841 11 місяців тому

Why ruin the saloon with a dining table when you have one below and one in the cockpit a coffee table in the saloon would be much more inviting 21:04

@davidfinney6855 6 місяців тому

Dez!

@paulo.mourao Рік тому

What I find funny, besides you of course, is the 849.950… I mean you give me 50 quid back, hehe… Anyways, love your videos ! Cheers !

@jacobbesele8713 Рік тому

these boat is super beautiful but I'm follow many videos I didn't see with presenting it's garage how big is the mini boat is can carry?

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Williams Minijet 280

@bbqreunie984 Рік тому

Thinking about a Azimut Atlantis 45 a Fairline 45 seems to have more deck space. Wonder wich one brings most reliability and quality?

@Boatscouk Рік тому

I am slightly biased but Targa 45 wins on both those points and residual value too which is nice to know 👌

@ThePorkypete51 9 місяців тому

15:16 That's the finest bone china smashed on the deck 🤭

@canjialeksander1973 Рік тому

James great video as always, but why exaggerate the prices? You had the same boat model on your channel last year with a starting price of 690000 where you said that these models are usually upgraded with 100000 making a total of 790000. And now after a year and 95 hours of work is 850000? Well, this is ridiculous to say the least.

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Hi Alex - one without vat and one with vat . About 20%- we sell either way depending on location. 😊

@biglee6664 Рік тому

think that speed log needs re calibrating 🤣😂or did ya change it from metres to feet on the depth ,

@Boatscouk Рік тому

It was doing 30 knots I promise

@ub4079 10 місяців тому

Can you see the water on your front properly??? It looks that the top of the windshield is blocking the view. It seems that it is in your eye level

@Boatscouk 10 місяців тому

Nah it’s fine 🤩

@tazone99 Рік тому

Very nice yacht.. If u r going boat life this year.. I'll try not to get in ur video again.. Fairline last year..

@Boatscouk Рік тому

😂 see ya there !

@fatfranko3853 Рік тому

Arthur Daley and Charlie Drake had a grandson

@Mr_DXB-kt5di Рік тому

Are all these costs the same if the boat is berthed in Cala D'Or?

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Nearly but the berth in Calador will be circa 30k

@faithracer2156 Рік тому

It's a shame that it's IPS, I would never consider anything but straight shafts (or V of course) and there are too many IPS only boats - especially in my range (45 - 55'). I don't believe space is a reason, it's people not learning to drive proper and think they get so much more. You do get more, more costs!

@Boatscouk Рік тому

IPs gives you space, economy and ease of use.

@simonbarnard1861 Рік тому

Get your fenders in!!

@Boatscouk Рік тому

🥳🥳

@baddatfpv8803 Рік тому

im a fully qualified mechanical engineer with almost half a century of practical and design experience. I could half the annual servicing cost and still provide value for money. I really should move down to the South coast. 8K is almost 3 times what I payed for my 3 bed detached bungalow in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. admittedly this was 1974 but bugger me 8K for an annual service. A good mechanic could make a good living, don't think I've got the bare faced cheek to take advantage of people like that even if they obviously have more money than brain cells and sense.

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Remember that £8k is over 5 ‘ engines’ 2 engines, 2 IPs drives and a generator . Take the vat off and that is £1,300 per unit. Parts must be a few hundred quid, then travelling , then lifts and all starts to add up but I agree it’s a lot !

@testastestaitis7456 Рік тому

Targa, Targa, Targa... What about Sunseeker?

@Boatscouk Рік тому

I do some 😍

@muckshifter Рік тому

I'm not an idiot, can I still drive it?

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Yes sir !

@philself1833 Рік тому

Ok so ……… Love that boat but the lack of a proven sock seat is a switch off 😂

@Boatscouk Рік тому

😂

@jerrytaylor146 9 місяців тому

Lovely boat that one. Would I buy from dodgy? WIF 😅

@Boatscouk 9 місяців тому

😂

@loki7441 Рік тому

Do what Jim Davidson did. Promise the missus you will name the boat after her. It could do with a bigger shout window !

@Boatscouk Рік тому

😂

@SeanSoraghan 8 місяців тому

What did he call the boat The old hag lol

@jerone8272 Рік тому

My now ex-wife said if I buy a boat we will get divorced. I bought the boat, got divorced 😅.

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Oppsey !

@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67 Рік тому

Sell the bloody kids to get one in the first place,takes them out of the equation!

@timtam6442 Рік тому

I’m guessing the wife is the one with the family money.

@mikemlock8011 Рік тому

do you need a licence to drive this boat?

@Boatscouk Рік тому

In the UK - no . In Europe - yes 🤓

@floman9385 Рік тому

Redicoulos price…sooooo not worth it, so overpriced, but a nice boat indeed..

@clifbradley Рік тому

You know who should buy this boat? Bloody Nick 'Aquaholic' Burnham! And if that bloody tosser days he can't afford it, he's straight karking lying! He's the most damn popular Yachttuber on here! and he has 2 channels! If Nautistyles is bloody buying a multi-million dollar yacht they supposedly didn't get a discount on (raise your hand if you believe that). Then he can afford a bloody Targa GT! (I'm American obviously and don't know British slang that well, but you get the jist). Just kidding. I don't think Nick has enough time to actually enjoy a yacht like this.

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Crikey Cliff - I am not sure if you are angry or happy writing this but either way - Nick does not need to buy a boat like this - he can borrow my one anytime 😂

@revoltoff Рік тому

Depreciation 0 ???? Yeahhhhhhhhh NOPE!

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Watch this space. New Fairline’s went up 7.5 % this week 🤓

@notoriouscab Рік тому

I’d happily accept this as a gift, but really don’t like the helm position, very poor view 🙄

@Boatscouk Рік тому

It’s good view

@steve8758 Рік тому

without that bowl I want a 600k discount call me

@Boatscouk Рік тому

😂

@caravanstuff2827 Рік тому

Are you bonkers....you could buy a very nice house in the south of England for that money and have some left for a cottage in Britney France!!.🤔💕🇬🇧🇺🇦

@Boatscouk Рік тому

How boring is a house though !

@johng2400 Рік тому

When you have the house in England and the house in france it’s time to buy a boat! Great vlog James, love the targas

@kanalianr1 Рік тому

What a shame the bowl is smashed,won’t be buying your boat now 🥺

@Boatscouk Рік тому

I will get you another - I promise 😂

@clifbradley Рік тому

People asking for a sea trial? Who asked this? Where?

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Me - I did !

@dds77123 Рік тому

Don’t like the wife comment! It’s common courtesy to discuss such a big investment with your wife. My wife would ask me how we are going to finance this purchase and discuss the pros and cons. I see that as a healthy relationship and working as a team. I see it as a unhealthy relationship if I just go ahead and buy the boat without any discussion. Come on James! It’s 2023! Not the 1800s!

@Boatscouk Рік тому

Come on - it’s tongue in cheek 😂 you know not to take me too seriously 😂😂

@steveabbott8638 Рік тому

Yawn

@andrewb5345 Рік тому

Lighthearted fun. That’s all. Man banter. 😂

@chriswhite4915 Рік тому

I bet you’d be a great laugh to have a pint with… buy 1st, they’ll forgive in the end. Has always worked for me 🤣🤣