A PASSION FOR PERFORMANCE The leading international boat builder, Fairline Boats, based in Oundle in the English Midlands, has been producing and designing high-end powerboats since 1963. Industry Europe looks at the continued success it enjoys as a result of its dedication to detail and the highest possible quality standards.
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airline Boats was established in 1963 by Jack Newington – a man who was committed to the design of powerboats with the highest specifications. His son, Sam, was his successor and went on to lead the company for 25 years. Even today, Fairline’s core values of quality, integrity and innovation are what drive it forward as it holds its place among the leading yacht builders in the world. In 2008, the company received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise, and in the same year its Squadron 55 model won the
Motor Boat of the Year award. Today Fairline’s major markets are Europe, the USA and the Far East, and it operates through a network of over 30 dealers worldwide. The three core Fairline lines are Squadron, Phantom and Targa, each comprising many sizes and variations of boat to meet every client need. Furthermore, the company’s specialised Yacht Division was created to support those clients investing in one of its largest and most exclusive models – such as the Squadron 65 or 78.
