The handling of the smallest Targa was very impressive. A gusty Force
5 and a steep 30in chop may not be as demanding as gale Force 8, but
we are convinced the Targa 29 would also handle these conditions in its
stride. The engines are ideally matched to the boat,
with their impressive spread of torque making for easy handling and
fast acceleration.
Down below, the designers have really excelled themselves. The
layout is spacious and well planned, and the headroom is as good
as on many bigger boats. There's no evidence whatsoever of
Scrooge-like budgeting just because this is the smallest Targa in
the Range.
However, the Targa 29 does show signs of schizophrenia. If it were
competing, its score out of ten would be: handling 9.9, accommodation
9.9, and deck 6.0. The layout of the deck is okay no points
dropped there but the detailing is poor: it's almost as if a
different breed of designer has been responsible for the deck.
How you rate the Targa will depend on your attitude towards the
shortcomings in detail around the deck. If these don't bother you,
then the rest of the Targa will impress you.
| DIMENSIONS |
| LOA |
31ft 0in |
9.45m |
| Hull Length |
29ft 9in |
9.07m |
| Beam |
10ft 2in |
3.10m |
| Draught |
3ft 2in |
0.97m |
| Air draught |
8ft 9in |
2.67m |
| Displacement |
3.9 tonnes (light) |
4.4 tonnes (loaded) |
| Fuel capacity |
92 imp gal |
418lt |
| Water capacity |
41 imp gal |
186lt |
| Engines |
Twin Volvo Penta KAD32DP
170hp @ 3,800rpm
x4-cylinder, 2.4lt turbo diesels
Duoprop outdrive legs, A7 propellers |
| RPM |
Speed |
Trim |
GPH |
MPG |
Range |
| 2,000 |
12.1 |
5.0° |
3.5 |
3.44 |
253 |
| 2,500 |
20.1 |
4.5° |
5.5 |
3.68 |
271 |
| 3,000 |
26.9 |
3.0° |
8.7 |
3.09 |
227 |
| 3,300 |
30.5 |
3.0° |
11.0 |
2.78 |
205 |
| 3,600 |
34.0 |
3.0° |
13.6 |
2.50 |
184 |
| 3,900 |
36.0 |
3.0° |
16.2 |
2.22 |
164 |
Range allows for 20% reserve,
40% fuel, 100% water, 2 crew
Sea state: steep 30in chop
Wind strength: Force 5
| Performance |
| Maximum Speed |
36.0 knots |
| Maximum Range |
164 miles at 3,900rpm |
| Cruising Speed |
30.5 knots |
| Cruising Range |
205 miles at 3,300rpm |
| Base price |
Price as tested |
| £80,078 ex TAX |
£81,702 ex TAX |
Designers
Olesinski & Fairline
Builder
Fairline Boats, Barnwell Road, Oundle, Peterborough, Cambs PE8 5PA. Tel: +44 (0)1832 273661. Fax: +44 (0)1832 273432.
Email: sales@fairline.com
Web: http://www.fairline.com
Supplier
Marine Sales UK, Lake Yard, Hamworthy, Poole BH15 4DT. Tel: +44 (0)1202 687799. Fax: +44 (0)1202 687719.
| Sound levels dB(A) |
Saloon |
Cockpit |
| Cruising @ 30.5 knots |
82 |
86 |
| Maximum @ 36.0 knots |
83 |
87 |
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Boat report from: Motor Boat and Yachting
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