ABOUT
THE FAIRLINE SQUADRON 74
Ultimate power and sophistication.
The design brief for each powerfully
impressive yacht in our flagship Squadron
series has been to create the best
in its class and the uncompromising
quality of the marine engineering,
equipment, detailing and finish reflect
that impeccably.
Fine, hand-polished woods and exquisite
inlays, elegant soft furnishings and
fabrics, sophisticated living areas;
all combine to create a unique ambience
in which to relax and entertain in ultimate
style.
This is the flagship of the Fairline
stable and it is justifiably a fabulous
boat.
The squadron 74 has stunning woodwork,
a combination of burr elm and eucalyptus
that provides an eye-catching design
element throughout, including the four
staterooms below decks. Whether in the
saloon, starboard dining space, port
galley, or starboard helm station, the
fit and finish and joiner work is superior.
The layout includes a forepeak stateroom,
a pair of twin berth quarters to either
side, and an amidships master. Each has
ample stowage areas including drawer,
cabinet, closet, and cubby space to make
packing for that long weekend or extended
excursion easy. Design elements like
the sculpted overhead in the master,
the meticulously finished wood bulkheads
in the hallway, and the wooden blinds
in all the quarters add to the classy
ambiance.
Noteworthy interior design continues
on the main deck, where Fairline has
created a space meant for entertaining
and emphasizing ease of movement. The
main deck is a comfortable yet elegant
space not only pleasant to look at but
easy to move about in. To starboard is
the fully equipped helm, with its twin
multidirectional, electrically adjustable
Recaro leather chairs.
The dining table, just aft of the lower
helm station, can seat eight. The galley,
opposite the dining area, has an electrically
operated partition that can close off
the cooking and prep space when necessary.
Combine that with the shoji-like sliding
door that can separate the lower helm
station from the dining area, and a dinner
aboard takes on a special, private quality.
Sure to be a focal point for any cruising
party is the wide-open, teak-sole bridge
deck. The pilot's and co-pilot's seats
are flanked by seating areas, while a
dining table and additional seating is
located aft of the starboard side helm.
The performance is also very impressive.
She can maintain 20 knots through pretty
much any weather. She answers the helm
quickly and at 2000 rpm a 30.4-mph average
is maintained with a 308-NM range, good
for a boat with a fuel capacity of almost
1,300 gallons.
The top-of-the-line Squadron 74 is sure
to please Fairline owners wishing to
step up to a larger vessel.
The fairline owners club
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