Driving report Fairline F 33: Understand the fun in that?

At the end of the “Boot” in Düsseldorf in January, the Fairline record celebrated financial statements. The British noble yachts sold well. It was not always so. Four years ago, the company was still on the precipice. Russian investors increased and initiated a reboot. Since the autumn of 2017, the new products will not tear off. With the F-Line 33, the shipyard in new ways, because so far, the model range began only at 45 feet.

With the F-Line 33 is targeting a new market segment, made with the by the way, also “beginners” is the later rise of the great yachts of the brand tasty to. The Designer Alberto Mancini, who was obliged after the Acquisition for the design of new yachts, has written to the yard, probably also in the specifications that the target clientele is fun-oriented and a modern line management. Both character properties of this new development were laid out clearly in the cradle. Similar to significantly, the for boats the same size can be only rarely found. The F-Line 33 is in the style of a sleek, but smaller sports boats, therefore, and not as flat on the water although the boat is quite livable. Who dares to take a look under the Deck, is surprised about the comfort, the sleek Silhouette is not a suspect.

to produce your reputation for high quality, exceptionally well-crafted boats, the shipyard also in the case of the novice meet. This is reflected in the price. The is 356 870 euros for the basic equipment and top of the engine – the configuration that we were able to sample trips. The new line will continue to be developed, was already on show in Düsseldorf, because the Version with outboard motors has been presented. Is there room for the smaller or bigger sisters.

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A good idea is when you Enter the Yacht on the swim platform to the eye. Because the can be controlled manually, if desired, also by the push of a button fold up, and thus forms the rear side wall. This idea is not, as in the case of sailing yachts, the principle has been used longer, for a motor the solution is to find boats, but so far rare. Less the principle of the detachable swim ladder, which is deposited in a storage space is well thought out, however. Who can forget the mount before the spontaneous jump into the cool water, has a Problem.

The furniture on the Deck is arranged centrally. The path to the front so it can be done on both sides. First of all, you come here on a Seating group with opposite upholstered benches and a table in the middle. The is also in an electrically lowerable variant that can be ordered, in which case by Folding the backrests, the gap is filled, and a large area for sunbathing arises. Prior to that, a Wetbar with a sink and a refrigerator are mounted. A two flammiges electric hob and a freezer can be ordered in conjunction with a Generator or Lithium battery in addition.

The front part of the cockpit is determined by the Command. The basic equipment consists of motor, instruments, office, multi-function displays, as well as a compass. Joystick control and large multi-function display belong to the request concert. The glass windshield is by the sleek lines low and offers at a brisk pace, only a little protection from the wind. On the windshield wiper was dispensed with entirely. Thanks to high side walls, the Crew at fast driving maneuvers quite sure. A couple of grab handles would nevertheless be of advantage.

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