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Fairline Squadron 68 – Model Overview
The feel of being on a large yacht is evident throughout the Squadron 68, which benefits from generous headroom, luxurious appointments and free standing furniture, not to mention a state of the art lower helm station which incorporates a central 'feature' panel finished in stitched leather to contrast the innovative, hard-wearing flooring at the helm, galley and breakfast bar.

The main saloon is exceptional. It is elegantly furnished with exquisite fabrics, a superb sideboard and a Bose Home Cinema Surround Sound system with DVD/CD/Radio and 32" LCD television which can be cleverly viewed in its lowered or raised position. Accessed from the main saloon, the dining room features an elegant free-standing table that can seat six people comfortably and is adjacent to the comprehensively equipped galley, which benefits from dedicated below counter fridge and freezers, dishwasher and contemporary cream lacquered cupboard doors. The galley utilises an island counter unit providing abundant space to prepare food or entertain guests.

The Squadron 68 has eight berths (with standard four-cabin layout option) or customers can select a dedicated 'office' option complete with an authentic (electrically operated) Pullman berth providing customers with ultimate flexibility. The full-width master stateroom is incredibly spacious and benefits from triple portrait portholes and en-suite facilities, which include a shower with body jets and a dressing room with full height hanging space.

The forward stateroom continues the grand statements featuring an oversized double bed, bedside stowage and stainless steel opening portholes. There is also access to an en-suite shower room and twin full-height wardrobes.

The crew cabin offers up to two additional berths and has been designed along 'large yacht' principles. As a result it can be accessed from the transom without disturbing the owner or other guests. This is available as a twin or double and an additional utility area with appliances may be specified.

The flybridge is accessed via a broad teak staircase from the cockpit. Features include a barbecue griddle, fridge, sink and icemaker as well as an excellent sound system, which extends to every level of the boat. The flybridge facilities and seating arrangements have also been carefully planned to ensure that those onboard gain the best views whilst at sea, in perfect comfort and security.

The Squadron 68 can facilitate PWC storage in the garage at sea level if required, but a standard flybridge crane makes it easy to launch and recover shore transport of choice.

The Fairline Squadron 68 is a fast but comfortable passage maker. Boasting speeds of up to 35 knots, she is available with a choice of engine packages.

Fairline Squadron 68 – Range Overview
SQUADRON
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.

Fairline Squadron 68 - Brochure Foreword
The FAIRLINE marque was born of one man’s vision and passion for excellence. Jack Newington, the company’s founder, was a man committed to the highest ideals of quality and integrity; more than that, he had the rare ability to take his own high standards and values and weave them into the fabric of what was to become the hugely successful enterprise that is the Fairline of today.

His son, Sam, led the company for 25 formative years and was from the same mould, driving it forward with a single-minded commitment to quality and innovation. Even now, forty years on, those original and essential core values still drive everything we do.

In short, Fairline excels at building boats that delight, exhilarate and astonish their owners. This is the marque for those who look beyond the brash and the superficial. These are boats with a beauty and integrity that is truly ‘more than skin deep’. Boats built with a rare passion … and a unique level of excellence.

This petite 19-foot river cruiser, launched back in 1967, was the start of a fantastic success story. Since then, Fairline has evolved into a proud British brand that now stands as class leader among the very best yacht builders in the world; and which delivers its loyal customers the unique level of excellence borne of such long and illustrious heritage.

The key ‘Markers and Milestones’ in the story of Fairline are important. Not simply because we are proud of our history, but also because they clearly demonstrate the unmatched heritage and priceless experience built into each and every Fairline.

They tell an impressive story, but can only hint at the many millions of hours of experimentation and innovative thinking, not to speak of the passion, dedication, commitment and sheer hard work that, over 40 years, have made today’s Fairline the world-class craft in which our owners take so much pride.

1963 - Jack Newington acquires a cluster of disused gravel pits by the River Nene, transforming them into Oundle Marina, still the ‘home’ of Fairline.

1967 - Launch of the first Fairline, a 19' river cruiser. Handcrafted, yet already exploiting the latest GRP boat construction techniques of the time.

1971 - Jack’s son Sam, a Columbia MBA and former fighter pilot, takes over the helm of the company. He establishes an international sales network and turns the first profit in the company’s history. Staff count by this time is around 14.
1974 - Launch of Phantom 32. The advanced design sets the pace for the next decade and gives its name to the long line-up of ‘family’ cruising boats that have followed it with such success.

1977 - Launch of Fairline 40, in production for a record 11 years.

1979 - Staff count is now 140 and turnover approx £5million.

1981 - 36 Turbo launched to huge acclaim.

1985 - Launch of the very first TARGA, which subsequently proves to be a benchmark in boat style and design, spawning many imitators in subsequent years. Growth continues apace, with new production sites at Weldon and Nene Valley.

1991 - Fairline enters the ‘large yacht’ market with the first boat in the now-renowned SQUADRON series, the innovative and stylish 62.

1996 - Sam Newington retires, handing executive responsibility to Derek Carter, who immediately sets about building on the company’s heritage and harnessing the immense passion and pride of the workforce.
1998 - Fairline Boats of North America Inc., a US subsidiary and sales office, is established. Fairline is by now represented worldwide through a network of 35 strong and passionate dealers.

2002/3 - The 10,000th Fairline leaves the yard and Fairline completes two of its most ambitious programmes to date: the construction of the major new production facility, Nene Valley II, and the launch of its stunning flagship yacht, the Squadron 74.

2003/4 - Introduction of GRAN TURISMO versions of larger Targa models, incorporating the innovative powered retractable hardtop.

2005 - 20th anniversary of the outstandingly successful TARGA. This express cruiser concept has proved a highly significant contributor to the company’s growth and international reputation.

2006 - Fairline begins its 40th Anniversary celebrations in real style! A new model is announced or launched in each of the ranges … Squadron 66, Phantom 48 and Targa 38 … and the company is purchased by its long-serving and dedicated management team. Single-step distribution is introduced, allowing the Fairline global dealer network to deal direct with the company, thereby further improving customer support.

2007 - Fairline starts it’s 40th birthday with an impressive clutch of trophies: in the UK’s IPC Marine Awards, the Targa 38 and the Squadron 68 won MOTORBOAT OF THE YEAR in their respective categories, with the PHANTOM 48 being Highly Commended. The TARGA 38 also wins EUROPEAN MOTORBOAT OF THE YEAR, the industry’s leading award.

2008 - The Queen's Award for Enterprise - Fairline are proud to receive the world’s most prestigious award for International Trade.


• 1 Owner from new
• 2007 Build - Launched May 2008
• Full-time Captain maintained
• Huge extras list
• Low engine hours
• Full service History
• Possible exchange considered
• Priced Ex-VAT
• Not a Charter boat (never chartered)
• Berth available

• IMAGES TAKEN BY MATT POWELL

MUST SELL!
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Boat Reference Number 425
Vessel Type Flybridge
Designer Bernard Olesinski & the Fairline design team
Manufacturer Fairline
Model Squadron 68
Year 2007
Price £1,050,000 Excl VAT
Town/Region Cala D'Or, Mallorca
Country Spain
   
Length Overall (LOA) 69 Feet 6 Inches (20.7 M 15.24 CM)
Length at Waterline (LWL) 67 Feet 7 Inches (20.1M 17.78CM)
Beam 17 Feet 9 Inches (5.1M 22.86CM)
Draft 4 Feet 8 Inches (1.2M 20.32CM)
Height Above Waterline (HAW) 24 Feet 11 Inches (7.2M 27.94CM)
Transport Height 18 Feet 2 Inches (5.4M 5.08CM)
   
Dry Weight 36499 Kilos (36.499Tonnes 0Lbs)
   
Fuel Capacity 4855 Litres (1068 Gallons)
Water Capacity 1300 Litres (286 Gallons)
Holding Tank Capacity 300 Litres (66 Gallons)
   
Number of Cabins 6
Number of Berths 10
Number of W/C 4
 
Engine(s) 2 x MAN 1360 CRM Diesel 1360mhp each
Drive Type Shaft
Cruising Speed 25 knots
Maximum Speed 33 knots
Engine Hours 381 (will vary with usage)
Last Serviced 2010
Servicing Agents MAN
Colours & Interior Furnishings
Antifoul: White
Trim/Waterline: Navy Blue
Hull & Superstructure: White
Canopies: Navy Blue
External Cushions (Flybridge): Cream
Saloon Seating: Ivory leather
Carpet (throughout): Velvet Ivory
Joinery & Panelling: American Cherry with Eucalyptus features
Headlining & Cabin Panelling: Soft White Leathercloth
Galley Top: Black Ice
Hullform and Construction
All gel coat and glass fibre hand laid with unidirectional, biaxial and woven rovings
Antifouling protection to hull
bowthruster 13hp
Deep 'V' forward; 18° deadrise afT
Designed by Bernard Olesinski and the Fairline design team
Full length moulded spray deflectors
Hull/deck join bolted and bonded
Integrally moulded engine bearers
Isophthalic gel coat backed by isophthalic resin-rich powder-bound glass mat
Owner’s manual
The deck incorporates polyurethane foam cores for high strength and excellent thermal insulation
The integral bathing platform gives the boat a longer waterline length for improved performance, particularly at reduced power settings
The propellers are set in semi-tunnels enabling the engines to be located further aft, also reducing draught and improving efficiency by reducing the shaft angle
Transverse and longitudinal strengthening stringers throughout hull

Deck
Anchor chain locker
Anchor winch (electric)
Anchor winch controls
Calibrated anchor chain
Deck-wash points fore and aft
External covers to windscreen
Fairlead(s) aft
Fender set
Full set of IMCO navigation lights
Hot and cold water transom shower
Recessed self-draining area on foredeck with coachroof sun cushions and adjustable backrests
Riding light
Rigid swim ladder to bathing platform
Rubbing strake
Self-stowing through-hull Delta anchor
Stainless steel bow fairlead(s) and mooring drums aft
Stainless steel bow, spring and stern cleats
Stainless steel grab rail(s) on each transom wing
Stainless steel handrails
Stainless steel hull protection plate under bow
Stainless steel pendulum windscreen wipers
Stainless steel pulpit
Teak-laid bathing platform
Toughened glass curved windscreen
Transom gate from cockpit to integral bathing platform
Twin horns
Water fillers to port and starboard
Windscreen washers

Tender/PWC Stowage
2 handling methods are offered:
Crane fitted to aft flybridge for dinghy/RIB/Jet bike launching and recovery
Optional garage with electro-hydraulic garage door for PWC stowage, launched and recovered by concealed winch

Flybridge and Second Helm Position
12v heavy duty weatherproof socket
Adjustable/tilt steering wheel
Bilge pump warning lights and audible alarms
Bowthruster controls
Companion seating to helm
Dedicated dining seating with large teak table
Drinks holders
Echosounder and speedometer/distance log repeater(s) with sea water temperature read out
Electronic single-lever throttle and gear controls
Ensign and staff
Flybridge bar with refrigerator, icemaker, sink and electric griddle
Flybridge crane
Furniture covers
Helm position indicator
High speed magnetic compass
Instrument covers
Large sunbathing area to port with non-absorbent foam-filled cushions converting to forward facing seating
Life raft stowage
Moulded non-slip deck surface
Open scanner radar to mast
Powered steering
Radar/chartplotter functions
Remote anchor winch controls
Remote control searchlight
Repeat autopilot
Controls
Repeat engine bay fire extinguisher controls
Repeat flybridge engine instrumentation, controls and electronics
Searchlight controls
Stainless steel handrails
Teak-laid oversize flybridge steps
Trim tab controls
Twin independent Recaro helm and co-pilot seats with adjustment
Twin radar masts with down-lighting
VHF radio telephone incorporating intercom
Wind-deflecting screen

Aft Cockpit/Transom
12v heavy duty weatherproof socket
Access hatch to crew cabin
Access hatch to engine room
Aft cockpit enclosure covers
Blue LED lighting to cockpit
Boat hook
Dockside television and phone inlets
Emergency boat shutdown switch
Emergency fuel shut-off valves
Handrail surrounds (solid teak)
Lights under flybridge overhang
Manual bilge pump(s)
Mooring warps
Stainless steel-framed sliding door to main saloon
Teak-laid floor throughout self-draining cockpit
Telescopic hydraulic concealed passerelle with remote control
Warp lockers

Main Helm Position
12v socket
Adjustable air vents
Adjustable/tilt steering wheel
Bilge pump switches with integral operating warning lights and audible alarms
Bowthruster controls
Chart stowage
Chart table and light
Controls for engine bay fire extinguisher system
Echosounder and speedometer/distance log repeater(s) with sea water temperature read out
Electronic single-lever throttle and gear controls for port and starboard engines
Engine diagnostic system
Foghorn with siren and loudhailer facility
Full engine instrumentation including; tachometers, oil pressure gauges, temperature gauges, battery condition indicators, audible alarms and engine hour meters
GPS/radar/chartplotter interfaced with autopilot
Helm position indicator
High speed magnetic compass
Powered steering
Raymarine E120 navigation display
Red night-light illumination to helm
Remote anchor winch controls
Searchlight controls
Teak-laid floor
Trim tab controls
Twin independent Recaro helm and co-pilot seats with electric adjustment
VHF radio telephone incorporating intercom

Port Helm Area - Breakfast Bar
Avonite work surface
Breakfast stools x 2
Teak-laid floor

Main Saloon
32" LCD TV DVD/CD audio system
BOSE 321 audio system
Drinks cabinets complete with 6 'Squadron' engraved lead crystal tumblers
First aid kit
Freestanding reading chair(s)
Full-height standing headroom
Halogen ceiling lights
Handrail
Sofa

Dining Room
FAIRLINE EDITION china dinner service, cutlery set and 6 lead crystal tumblers
Freestanding chairs x 6
Freestanding dining table
Halogen ceiling lights

Galley
Access to deck via side door
Avonite work surface with covers
Crockery stowage
Cutlery drawer
Dishwasher to galley
Extractor fan
Fire extinguisher
Freezer
Halogen ceiling lights
Induction hob
Integrated waste bin
Lacquered cupboard doors
Oven with microwave
Refrigerator
Teak-laid floor
Twin sinks with hot and cold mixer tap
Work surface lights
Work surface options

Amidships Master Stateroom
Access to en suite bathroom
Bedside stowage
Drawer(s) under bed
DVD/CD/radio
Full-height standing headroom
Full width master stateroom with triple portrait feature windows - port and starboard
Halogen ceiling lights
Kingsize double bed with interior sprung mattress
LCD TV
Mirror
Quilted bedspreads
Reading lights
Sofa
Twin bedside tables
Vanity unit

Master En Suite Dressing Room
Built-in security safe
Halogen ceiling lights
Hanging rails and drawers to optimise space
Stainless steel opening porthole(s) with flyscreen

Master En Suite Bathroom
220v/240v shaving point
Electric silent-flush freshwater toilet
Extractor fan
Full set of bathroom fittings
Halogen ceiling lights
Large walk-in shower with solid teak gratings and body-jets
Mirror
Stainless steel opening porthole(s) with flyscreen
Vanity unit with washbasin
Work surface options

Forward Stateroom
Access to en suite bathroom
Bedside stowage
CD/radio
Drawer(s) under bed
Halogen ceiling lights
Large hatch(es) with flyscreen and concealed blinds to foredeck
Lockers (mid-level)
Mirror
Oversized double bed
Quilted bedspreads
Reading lights
Stainless steel opening porthole(s) with flyscreen
Wardrobe(s)

Starboard Guest Cabin
Bedside stowage
CD/radio
Drawer(s) under bed
Full length single berth and additional full length Pullman berth
Halogen ceiling lights
Mirror
Optional office specification available with desk, chair and full length pullman berth
Quilted Bedspreads
Reading lights
Stainless steel opening porthole(s) with flyscreen
Wardrobe(s)

Port Guest Cabin
Access to en suite/day bathroom
Bedside stowage
CD/radio
Drawer(s) under bed
Halogen ceiling lights
Lockers (mid-level)
Mirror
Quilted bedspreads
Reading lights
Stainless steel opening porthole(s) with flyscreen
Wardrobe(s)

Forward En Suite and Guest Bathrooms
220v/240v shaving point
Day access to port en suite
Electric silent-flush freshwater toilet
Extractor fan
Full set of bathroom fittings
Full standing height shower with solid teak gratings, seat and hinged door
Mirror
Skylight
Stainless steel opening porthole(s) with flyscreen
Vanity unit with washbasin
Work surface options

Aft Crew Cabin
En suite shower/heads facility
Fire extinguisher
Full length berths x 2
Halogen ceiling lights
Hanging locker
Power point(s)
Space for optional domestic appliances x 2
Timber flooring
Utility area (Utility area and domestic appliances not available with concealed transom garage option)

Air Conditioning and Heating Systems
Adjustable air vents to all upper-level living accommodation
Air conditioning/reverse cycle heating system including screen demist to lower helm
Digital controls to all air handlers

Electrical Systems
All 240v, 24v and 12v circuits (where applicable) protected by circuit breakers with main electrical load control panel
Electrical sockets
Emergency boat shutdown switch
Emergency R/T - 12v power supply

Heavy duty circuit breakers
Isolating switches to all batteries

24 Volt: Emergency battery coupling system permits each engine to start from opposite engine battery bank
Batteries - 2 x 200Ah exclusively for port engine starting
Batteries - 2 x 200Ah exclusively for starboard engine starting
Batteries - 4 x 260Ah for domestic services

240 Volt: 3000w 70Ah charger/inverter
Isolation transformers 2 x 25kVA each with soft starts
Onan generator 22.5kW 240v with through-hull exhausts

Engines and Sterngear
Access through cockpit hatch
Automatic engine bay fire extinguisher system with warnings at both helms
Automatic high capacity bilge pumps for forward bilge, engine bay and rudder bay
Cathodic protection
Dripless shaft seals
Electro-hydraulic trim tabs with cathodic protection
Engine bay lights
Engine room soundproofing
Exhaust overheat warning system
High capacity emergency manual bilge pump system with changeover valves
High corrosion-resistant TEMET shafts
Large diameter contra-rotating manganese bronze propellers
Manganese bronze 'P' brackets and rudders
Sea cocks on all inlets/outlets below waterline
Water cooled through-hull engine silencers

Fuel System
Concealed fuel fillers port and starboard
Fuel filler splash stop and anti-foaming device
High capacity water separators and fuel filters with audible alarms at lower helm
Individual fillers and vents to port and starboard
Integrated cross-over fuel system
Marine grade alloy fuel tanks x 2

Freshwater System
Automatic, pressurised supply with manual 'OFF' override switch at lower helm
Calorifier hot water system
Water tank(s)

Waste Water System
Holding tank(s) with electric macerator pump

Extra Equipment & Upgrades
Deck & Equipment
Anchor system upgrade package
Teak laid to side decks
Teak laid to flybridge
Bathing platform guardrails
Additional blue mood lights to side decks
Underwater lights to rear of boat
Glendinning cable masters
Hydraulic bowthruster and windlass with hydraulic stern thruster
Third station (thruster and engine) controls on wander lead
Sight gauges to fuel tanks
Concealed garage
6 person liferaft
Williams Turbojet 325 Rib
RPX Jet-Ski

Entertainment Equipment
Bose 321 audio system in place of std

Domestic Equipment
Waste disposal unit to galley
Watermaker
Upholstery upgrade








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