The Fairline Phantom 50 2008 vs Fairline Targa 62 GT 2013 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.

Size is the most obvious dividing line here. The Fairline Targa 62 GT 2013 measures 63,7 feet overall (2013), giving it roughly 12,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fairline Phantom 50 2008 at 51,0 feet (2008). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fairline Targa 62 GT 2013 tips the scales at 55 115 lbs — 55 081 lbs less than the Fairline Phantom 50 2008 at 34 lbs. That difference is meaningful if you're working within a half-ton or three-quarter-ton truck's tow rating, especially once you factor in a motor, gear, and fuel.

The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 350 hp, the Fairline Phantom 50 2008 has a 550-hp advantage over the Fairline Targa 62 GT 2013's 800-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fairline Targa 62 GT 2013 carries 676 gallons versus 523 gallons in the Fairline Phantom 50 2008. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.

For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fairline Targa 62 GT 2013 is rated for 19 passengers, while the Fairline Phantom 50 2008 caps at 15. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fairline Targa 62 GT 2013 could be the deciding factor.