Advertisement

Mass Appeal: The Fairline Phantom 50

With 126 hulls sold from France to Florida, Fairline’s Phantom 50 is a global citizen.
Fairline Yachts, Phantom 50
There was about an 18-month development process for the Phantom 50, which included full-size mock-ups. Courtesy Fairline

Fairline’s Phantom 50 was a hit worldwide. She offered a mix of style, speed and sturdy, hand-laid fiberglass construction. This British-built flybridge had an eight-year production run from 2000 to 2008 with 126 hulls sold.

 Notable features: During our sea trial, the Phantom 50’s 675 hp Volvo Penta diesels pushed the sporty cruiser to a top hop of 32.5 knots with a 29-knot cruise speed. American models featured everything from electronics to linens as standard equipment.

Belowdecks: Accommodations included three staterooms and two heads with a forepeak master and step-up island berth.

Advertisement

 Availability: At press time, 18 Fairline Phantom 50s were on the market, ranging from $291,732 to $595,000.

Advertisement

Email Newsletters and Special Offers

Sign up for Yachting emails to receive features on travel destinations, event listings and product reviews as well as special offers on behalf of Yachting’s partners.

By signing up you agree to receive communications from Yachting and select partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy. You may opt out of email messages/withdraw consent at any time.

Advertisement