Did Targa Build the Most Capable Cruiser Under 50 Feet? | Targa 46 Review

Is This the Best All-Weather Cruiser in Its Class? | Targa 46 Review In this YachtLens walkthrough, we step aboard the Targa 46 at the Seattle Boat Show for a detailed look at one of the most respected all-weather offshore cruisers on the water today. A big thank you to Nate Graf and Cardinal Yacht Sales for taking us aboard and guiding this tour. Cardinal Yacht Sales is Targa’s exclusive West Coast dealer, based in Bellingham, Washington. Built in Finland and engineered for serious offshore cruising, owner-operator confidence, and real-world all-weather capability, the Targa 46 blends rugged functionality with premium Scandinavian design. With its protected pilothouse, flybridge, safe side decks, and flexible accommodation layout, it’s easy to see why Targa has such a loyal following among boaters who value performance, practicality, and seaworthiness. TARGA 46 SPECIFICATIONS LOA: 49.6 ft / 15.11 m Hull Length: 45.7 ft / 13.93 m Beam: 13.0 ft / 3.95 m Draft: 3.6 ft / 1.10 m Weight: Approx. 24,250 lb / 11,000 kg Fuel Capacity: 396 gal / 1,500 L Water Capacity: 92 gal / 350 L Holding Tank: 32 gal / 120 L Hot Water Boiler: 10.6 gal / 40 L Engine Options: Twin Volvo Penta packages from 2 x 440 HP up to 2 x 600 HP Top Speed: 37–41 knots Cruising Speed: 22–32 knots Fuel Consumption: Approx. 3.9 L/NM at 27 knots (2 x 480 HP setup) CE Category: B / C Accommodation: 2 cabins standard, optional 3-cabin layout Flybridge Seating: Up to 6 people Subscribe to YachtLens for more yacht walkthroughs, offshore cruiser reviews, pilothouse yachts, flybridge yachts, trawlers, explorer yachts, and exclusive boat show coverage. Options: 2 × Volvo Penta D6-440 — 880 HP combined 2 × Volvo Penta D6-480 — 960 HP combined 2 × Volvo Penta IPS650 — 960 HP combined 2 × Volvo Penta D8-IPS800 — 1,200 HP combined Performance (2 × D6-480): Top Speed: 37–41 knots Cruise Speed: 22–32 knots Fuel Burn @ 27 KT: Approx. 3.9 L/nm Interested in the Targa 46? 🛥️ CARDINAL YACHT SALES — Exclusive West Coast Targa Dealer Website: cardinalyachtsales.com Targa 46 Build & Specs: Cardinal Yacht Sales — Targa 46 📞 360.647.5555 | ✉️ sales@cardinalyachtsales.com 1325 Roeder Ave, Suite 103, Bellingham, WA 98225🌐 Official Targa 46 📩 Nate Graf and the Cardinal Yacht Sales team handle everything from custom build configurations to sea trials. As the exclusive Targa distributor on the U.S. West Coast, they know this boat inside and out. Reach out directly: 📞 360.647.5555 or ✉️ sales@cardinalyachtsales.com 🎥 New to YachtLens? We deliver honest, detailed yacht tours and expert insights for discerning boaters and dedicated dreamers. No fluff. No brochure-speak. Just the real story behind every vessel. 📺 Subscribe for new walkthroughs every Saturday → https://www.youtube.com/@YachtLens?sub_confirmation=1 📸 Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/yachtlens/ 💼 LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickshoffman/ YachtLens is an independent channel. All walkthroughs are editorially independent. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:50 Swim Platform 01:51 Aft Cockpit 03:20 Engine Room 04:21 Custom Features 05:13 Walk Arounds 06:01 Foredeck 07:11 Pilothouse 08:46 Master Suite 10:16 Salon Galley 13:09 Aft Stateroom/Head 14:23 Flybridge 16:09 Final Thoughts