The Fairline Squadron 50 2022 vs Fairline Targa 43 Open 2019 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 Squadron 50 2022 measures 51,4 feet overall (2022), giving it roughly 5,7 additional feet of deck space compared to the Fairline Targa 43 Open 2019 at 45,7 feet (2019). Weight tells a clearer story for trailering families: the Fairline Targa 43 Open 2019 tips the scales at 25 600 lbs — 12 100 lbs less than the Fairline Squadron 50 2022 at 13 500 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.

Both boats share a closely matched power ceiling — 480 hp for the Fairline Squadron 50 2022 and 480 hp for the Fairline Targa 43 Open 2019. Real-world performance will come down more to which motor is actually bolted on, its load at the time, and whether it's a 4-stroke or 2-stroke setup. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Fairline Targa 43 Open 2019 carries 343 gallons versus 288 gallons in the Fairline Squadron 50 2022. 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 Squadron 50 2022 is rated for 15 passengers, while the Fairline Targa 43 Open 2019 caps at 13. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Fairline Squadron 50 2022 could be the deciding factor.