Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Fairline Squadron 42 2012 vs Fairline Targa 52 2002 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Fairline Squadron 42 2012 vs Fairline Targa 52 2002 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 715 hp, the Fairline Targa 52 2002 has a 500-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 Targa 52 2002 is rated for 16 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 Targa 52 2002 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Fairline Targa 52 2002 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 16 passengers and at 52,5 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 - Detail42.45 ft
Length overall - Detail52.50 ft
Length - Feet42.45
Length - Feet52.5
Length overall - Meters12.94
Length overall - Meters16
Length overall - Inches509
Length overall - Inches630
Beam - Meters4.22
Beam - Meters4.02
Beam - Inches166
Beam - Inches158
Draft [max] - Detailnot available
Draft [max] - Detail3.50 ft
Draft [max] - Metersnot available
Draft [max] - Meters1.07
Draft [max] - Inchesnot available
Draft [max] - Inches42
Displacementnot available
Displacement71650.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeVOLVO
Engine makeCaterpillar
Horsepower215 hp
Horsepower715 hp
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeVOLVO
Engine 2 Engine MakeCaterpillar
Engine 2 Horsepower220 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower715 hp
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal48
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters1817
Engine modelnot available
Engine modelC-12
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine ModelC-12
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Operational Info
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Sleeping capacitynot available
Sleeping capacity6
Cabinsnot available
Cabins3
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity12