A NEW motor yacht will be stopping in Hampshire as part of its south coast tour.

British luxury motor yacht manufacturer Fairline Boats is taking its Targa 48 OPEN, the first of three 48ft models being launched in the next six months, to various locations in the south.

Launching from docks in London earlier this month, it will finish the tour at Fairline Southampton, in Swanwick, on September 1.

But before then it will stop off at Buckler’s Hard Yacht Harbour, on Beaulieu River, today, Lymington Yacht Haven tomorrow, then at Ocean Village Marina, in Southampton, on August 27, Shamrock Quay Marina, in Southampton, the following day, and at Swanwick Marina from August 29-30.

The Targa 48 OPEN will be available for viewings and sea trials for registered customers and prospective owners.

The company will then be launching its Squadron 48 at this year’s PSP Southampton Boat Show in September, and the Targa 48 GRAN TURISMO at the Tullett Prebon London Boat Show next year.

To register your interest in viewing log on to fairline.com/T48tour.