Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fairline Phantom 65 2022 vs Fairline Squadron 42 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fairline Phantom 65 2022 vs Fairline Squadron 42 2012 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.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 2 300 hp, the Fairline Phantom 65 2022 has a 2 085-hp advantage over the Fairline Squadron 42 2012's 215-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Fairline Phantom 65 2022 is rated for 19 passengers, while the Fairline Squadron 42 2012 caps at 12. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fairline Phantom 65 2022 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fairline Phantom 65 2022 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 19 passengers and at 65,4 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Fairline Squadron 42 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 12 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail65.40 ft
Length overall - Detail42.45 ft
Length - Feet65.4
Length - Feet42.45
Length overall - Meters19.93
Length overall - Meters12.94
Length overall - Inches785
Length overall - Inches509
Beam - Meters5.24
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Inches206
Beam - Inches166
Draft [max] - Detail5.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.58
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Inches62
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Displacement84437.00 lbs
Displacementnot available
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1103
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters4175.31
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Engine makeCaterpillar
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine modelC18-115
Engine modelnot available
Horsepower2300 hp
Horsepower215 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine ModelC18-115
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Horsepower2300 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower220 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity6
Sleeping capacitynot available
Cabins3
Cabinsnot available
Water capacity285
Water capacitynot available
Boat typePower
Boat typePower