Fairline Squadron 50 Rivals

Which yacht is best for you? As always, it’s all about personal choice. Some people choose their yacht based on its power credentials and the planing hull of the 50 delivers speeds of up to 32 knots. Some may even choose their yacht based upon features such as: sleek styling, good variety of layout options, quality construction and easy to handle.

Accommodation

If accommodating guests overnight is your main concern, then the Fairline 50 which offers well-appointed accommodation for up to 6 guests with its 3 cabin layout option does not match its rivals. Many of its competitors including the Fairline 53 offer slightly more guest accommodation sleeping up to 8 guests in 4 cabins, making them better choices for those seeking to maximise the number of family and friends they can sleep onboard. However, for maximum comfort for the owner, the 50 features a full-beam master cabin with an en-suite bathroom, a private terrace and a dressing table. Equivalently, the Princess F49 and Absolute 52 FLY also offer 3 cabins, but with facilities for 6 guests, however they still offer an exceptional level of comfort for family vacations.

Performance

When it comes to cruising speed, the Fairline 50 delivers a steady 25 knots and can't keep up with its faster competitors such as the Princess F50 with an impressive cruising speed of 30 knots or the Sessa Marine Fly54 with a respectable cruising speed of 26 knots. The Fairline 50 emphasizes stability and comfort over outright speed, catering to a different set of priorities. On the other hand, for those not in a hurry the Absolute 47 FLY, with the slowest cruising speed of 22 knots, emphasizes stability and comfort over outright speed and enjoying the journey over the destination.

Unique Characteristics

Each yacht also brings unique features to the forefront. The Absolute 50 FLY impresses with its extensive range of 1,173 nautical miles, ideal for long voyages. The Absolute 50 FLY, Prestige F4.9, Gulf Craft 49, Fairline 53, Sealine F530, Princess F49, Cranchi E52F Evoluzione, Princess F50 and Absolute 47 FLY all feature shallow drafts for yachts of this size, allowing them to navigate waters inaccessible to deeper vessels. The Tiara Yachts F53 focuses on performance and efficiency, with a cruising speed of 32 knots. Meanwhile, the Princess F50 offers the best raw performance, with a maximum speed of 36 knots.

Summary

Despite stiff competition, the Fairline Squadron 50 stands out with notable features and design elements. These yachts cater to a wide range of preferences and needs, making the choice a matter of personal taste and specific requirements in the world of luxury yachting.

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Fairline Squadron 50

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  • LOA 51.312ft
  • Cabins 2
  • Max Speed 32 Knots

50 Rival Yachts to Consider

Princess

F50 (Gen 2)

51' 4"ft  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2022

Princess

Princess F49

51'ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2015 - 2019

Princess

Princess F50 (Gen 1)

51'ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2019 - 2022

Fairline

Squadron 48 (Gen 2)

50' 9"ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2018 - 2019

Ferretti Yachts

Ferretti 500

50' 4"ft  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2020

Absolute

50 FLY (Gen 2)

49' 10"ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2021 - 2023

Absolute

52 FLY (Gen 2)

52' 3"ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2022

Prestige

F4.9

49' 10"ft  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2023

Cranchi

E52F Evoluzione

51' 11"ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2023

Sealine

F530

52' 11"ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2015 - 2023

Azimut

Fly 50 (Gen 3)

52' 9"ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2018 - 2024

Gulf Craft

Majesty 49

47' 11"ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2022 - 2023

Absolute

47 FLY

48'ft  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Sessa Marine

Fly54 (Gen 2)

53' 8"ft  

STATUS
In Production
YEAR
from 2019

Tiara Yachts

F53 Flybridge

54' 6"ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2017 - 2021

Fairline

Squadron 53 (Gen 2)

55' 6"ft  

STATUS
Discontinued
YEAR
2019 - 2022