Last Squadron 78 Leaves Factory
Motor Boat & Yachting|July 2018

Big boat swansong for Fairline’s Oundle facility

Last Squadron 78 Leaves Factory

After 15 years in production, the last Squadron 78 has left Fairline’s factory at Oundle. Its completion marks the end not just of this model but also of large boat production at Oundle. Its replacement will be built at Fairline’s Southampton facility.

This story is from the July 2018 edition of Motor Boat & Yachting.

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