Testing the £1 Million Targa 46 in Rough Seas! 🌊
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Published 2023-08-11
There are some products that define a genre and if you want a 50ft boat that will go through pretty much anything, Targa is the brand you turn to. But this isn't any Targa, this is the approximately £1,000,000 flagship of the range and if its smaller siblings are anything to go by, this could be one of the most capable boats of its size.
The boat is available with or without a flybridge, with sterndrives or IPS and with two or three cabins but the thing that all versions share is a laser-guided focus on practicality and usability. You won't see gimmicks here, this is a boat designed with purpose and that purpose is to be used day in, day out in whatever weather is thrown at it.
It faces stiff competition from some fellow Finns, however, so let's delve into the Targa 46 and see if it's as good on board as it appears to be on paper.
Let us know in the comments below whether you would prefer the Targa, the Sargo 45 of the Nord Star 49.
Read the full review of the Targa 46 (including Rating, Rivals & Pricing) here: www.yachtbuyer.com/en/reviews/targa-46-2023
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Performance & Specification:
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LOA: 15.1m - 49ft 6in
Beam: 13ft - 3.95m
Displacement: 11 tonnes - 24,250 lbs
Capacity: B for 15 persons
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Performance
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Engines: Volvo Penta IPS650 480hp
Top Speed: 37 knots
Cruising Speed: 30 knots
Range: 480nm @ 30 knots
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Timestamps
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00:00 Intro
00:27 Pricing
01:08 Driving
02:00 Driving Position
02:54 Performance & Range
05:39 Driving fom the Flybridge
06:23 Handling
08:16 Slow Speed Handling
10:19 On Deck
13:15 Side & Foredeck
14:55 Flybridge
16:31 Interior
17:37 VIP Cabin
19:05 Galley
21:30 Double Cabin
22:45 Owner's Cabin
24:06 Engine Room
25:10 Our Verdict
All Comments (21)
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Read the full review of the Targa 46 (including Rating, Rivals & Pricing) here: www.yachtbuyer.com/en/reviews/targa-46-2023
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In Finland we have a saying that a Targa is never your first boat - it is your sixth or seventh boat. Only when you’ve spent 15-20 years on boats you start to realize how good these things are and if you are fortunate enough to afford one, will you buy one for yourself. 👍🏻
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The quietness was probably the most impressive thing. Low engine noise and absence of rattling is key for enjoying your time on the water.
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@yachtbuyer. Great review. one thing folks never talk about is the COG (Center of Gravity) Targas have up to 65% of their weight below the waterline, that is the magic!!!!
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Truly worth the wait for this proper sea trail! Nice to see more of the uniquely spec'd Targas shown to more people, as there is little talk about how customizable these vessels really are, in all aspects of the boat.
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Thank you Jack for fulfilling your promise to sea trial this magnificent all weather Botnia Targa 46, it's a brilliant boat and one I've been lucky to have taken one to the channel Islands!
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Does anyone else think we are in desperate need of a Nord Star 49 test and review?
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1 of my favourites, that and the Sargo 45...Another great review YachtBuyer 🙂
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Absolutely gorgeous boat, it's so appealing but the extra edge of practical layout on the Sargo just does it for me. Awesome camera work Alex 👏👏👏, so enjoyable to watch these episodes and the drone work makes the vids spectacular. Jack is sooooo comfortable talking boats while being filmed too, as always, well done team, thoroughly enjoyable, informative, entertaining and really helpful for the lotto daydream. 👏👏👏❤️🇬🇧
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Awesome Jack. Loving this Targa and as others have said, the performance through the chop is comforting and a whole lot of fun! Top review all round!
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May we see her on rough seas? I think that part was left out. I have seen swimming pools with more swell.
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@Jack Haines one of your best reviews. Targa reminds me of the old Mercedes G glass, tough as nails but more sophisticated than anything else on the market. Their woodwork, attention to detail (no rattles etc.) is second to none in my humble opinion. Secondarily, Targa really goes the extra mile to ensure that everything they make is mechanically accessible. This is not always the case with other brands and regardless of whether you work on your own boat or have someone else do it, having things easy to access means alot of saved $$$$$. Finally, I would add the people at Targa, are SUPER responsive to any needs you may have, top notch company.
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Regardless of size, from boats of this type I would always go for a Targa. I love the woodwork, the wibe they give over their competitors that admittedly, give very clever features.
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Hey ! im following you for like 3-5 years . Thats very good and informing video . Best test video I ever watched till now ! im big fan of targa's btw . thx so much.
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Superb again. As a Finnish follower its great to see "our" boats in your show. Still waiting for Nord Star 49😂😊
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I actually was lucky enough to have a trip on this very T46 the day after you filmed. 30kts in a choppy sea and you couldn’t even feel it. We topped out at 40kts SOG, stunning boat. I’d have this over almost any other boat
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Thanks Jack! Interesting vessel. Practicality and speed!
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Wonderful tour and review Jack, thank you. I loved the performance and handling!! It looks like so much fun to helm. If I was buying one I’d ditch the flybridge as I think it ruins the looks, although a mini upper helm like smaller Targa’s would be cool. Sargo or Targa…. I’d happily take either, but probably the Sargo, just.
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Congratulations on your new channel. You perform with a new freedom and humor that I really enjoy. It doesn’t look like work. The Targa and its finish work is more compelling on a screen. I’d love to see it and the Sargo at al boat show in Seattle. Thank you.
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Have fallen a bit in love with the sargo 45 explorer so if i had to choose between the two i would go for that one 🙂
