The sportsbridge concept sits between two categories
The Phantom 65 uses a smaller upper helm than a traditional full flybridge, preserving a lower and sportier exterior profile while still giving the driver an elevated position. This arrangement targets owners who want open-air control without the visual bulk of a large upper deck.
Fairline presents the result as a hybrid between sportscruiser and flybridge thinking rather than a compromise forced by size. The main deck retains strong interior-to-cockpit continuity, while the upper station adds another operating and social space above.
Up to four cabins support extended use
The lower deck can be configured with three or four guest cabins, depending on the owner's priorities. Fairline publishes berth capacity from six to nine, allowing the yacht to support family cruising, guests or a more private arrangement with larger individual cabins.
A 5.23-metre beam creates enough width for a substantial full-beam owner's area and generous saloon above. The accommodation brief is therefore built around weeks aboard and longer Mediterranean stays rather than occasional afternoon use.
Caterpillar power reaches 37 knots in the top package
Fairline offers twin Caterpillar C18 engines for a published 30-knot maximum or larger C32 units producing a quoted 37-knot top speed. Fuel capacity is 4,177 litres, substantial enough to support the high-output shaft-drive machinery.
The difference between engine packages is significant, so buyers need to consider more than headline speed. Fuel consumption, machinery weight, maintenance costs and typical cruise profile will determine which installation best suits the way the yacht will actually be operated.
The model remains Fairline's only Phantom
Fairline's current range presents the 65 as the sole Phantom model, giving it a distinct role between the Targa and Squadron families. That makes the sportsbridge idea a deliberately focused product rather than a broad sub-range covering several lengths.
For LYG readers, the Phantom 65 demonstrates how builders can create different ownership experiences from a similar 20-metre footprint. Its defining feature is the combination of performance-yacht attitude with the visibility and extra deck space of a flybridge.
Official sources: fairline.com.
