The Targa 32 is one of the most popular Targa models for good reason. It’s manageable to cruise singlehandedly or as a couple but is one of the most capable boats of its size out on the water. And this coupe version adds a twist…
Forward, there is a double cabin that can be extended at the expense of some foredeck space and aft there is a double cabin with a separate single berth and bathroom/day head.
Test & Review Video
There’s just something about a twin diesel sterndrive Targa, very few setups come close. They don’t look like much in terms of outright performance, but the handling, balance, and grip are unique. The steering’s light, the response immediate, and there’s a real sense of control that makes this boat feel planted and precise. Conditions today are incredibly calm - not what this hull was made for - but that only underlines how effortless everything feels. And that’s the word for it: effortless. It makes smooth, composed progress, whatever the situation.
This particular boat doesn’t have auto trim, though it is available as an option. Hit the button and the interceptors manage the trim automatically to keep everything level. There’s also trim assist on the sterndrive legs, which adjusts their angle depending on how and where you're running, helping keep the ride smooth without needing constant input.
In the Finnish Archipelago, with its tight channels and narrow passages, which are often taken at pace, you really feel the benefit of the Targa setup. The predictability, grip, and balance mean you can make last-minute corrections if you need to. The steering responds immediately, but the boat stays solid, there’s no wandering. Once it’s on track, it holds its line like it’s on rails.
Our test boat was fitted with twin Volvo Penta D4 320s, which have become a popular choice. They’ll push the boat to around 40 knots. Step up to the larger D6s, and you’re looking at close to 50 knots. But honestly, the D4s are a great match. The boat’s happy cruising in that 25 to 32 knot range, and the efficiency is impressive at around 2 to 2.5 litres per nautical mile, giving you a range of roughly 340 nautical miles.
And the flexibility is a big part of the appeal. You can press on at 30 knots or drop back to 25 knots without a big hit to fuel burn. Once you get past that 30 knot mark, the engines settle in, the noise fades, and it’s a relaxed ride.
The Targa 32 is one of the most popular models in the range, and for good reason. It’s been around in various forms since 2011, and this latest version brings a few key updates. You can spec it with an aft door, like the one here, or go for the flybridge version if you prefer that extra visibility up top. Either way, this is classic Targa: built for real-world conditions, not just for fair-weather. It’s the equivalent of a 4x4 - rugged and capable.
The original T32 came with a small upper helm, but the coupe version removed that in favour of a wheelhouse sunroof, plus a sliding aft door and window. That makes access to the wheelhouse easier, and more importantly, gives the teak-lined interior some natural light.
There’s also the option for a Comfort Fore Cabin, which opens up the forward space and gives you a choice of five different bed layouts - plenty of flexibility whether you’re cruising as a couple or with guests.
When it comes to power, the engine options are vast. You can go single or twin, with Volvo Penta D4s or D6s on sterndrives, ranging from a single 440hp right up to twin 440s, giving you a top speed north of 45 knots. Or there's outboards. Go for a pair of 400hp units and you’re reaching speeds of almost 50 knots, very quick for a boat like this.
Targa will paint your boat in whatever gel coat colour you want as an extra option. This one’s finished in a olive/khaki, which suits the boat’s character perfectly. That sort of custom approach, right down to the details, is exactly what sets Targa apart. The idea is that they are not just rolling boats off a production line, they are building your boat.
Engine Room
Access on the Targa is through a split hatch, undo a couple of catches and it opens up. It’s a handy setup, as you can open either side individually for quick checks if needed.
There’s storage space here too, in an area that’s often left unused. It’s where the director’s chairs are stowed. It’s a smart use of what’s usually dead space. The same goes for the cockpit table and legs, stowed away in their own spot.
Access to both engines is excellent, with everything laid out clearly. The wiring and electronics down there are immaculately aligned, and the whole space is impressively tidy. You can spec this boat with a single engine, which would free up even more room, but even with the twin setup, it’s spacious and well-organised. Daily checks or more involved maintenance jobs should be straightforward.
There’s quite a step up into the wheelhouse, but once you’re in, you're hit with that unmistakable scent of fresh teak. It’s pure Targa - practical, solid, and built with real intent. Dedicated space for your foulies right by the door, battery switches placed just inside, and a good run of fiddled shelving and dedicated chart storage that feels traditional and totally functional.
The main dinette sits forward of the aft cabin's stairway, with additional storage to one side. As you'd expect, the galley’s forward, typical for Targa setup. There's lots of storage with soft-close drawers and nicely finished compartments. You don’t get huge lockers, but there are loads of small, well-placed spaces. The L-shaped dinette has an extending table, and when it’s folded away, the little fiddled tray on top turns out to be surprisingly good for stashing phones, microphones, loose kit... anything you want to stop sliding about. There's another handy shelf nearby that keeps things safely in place while underway.
Opposite, there’s a two-way backrest. In dining mode, it faces the table, but when you’re cruising, it flips to become a forward-facing twin bench with a sliding footrest and a great place to ride alongside the skipper. You can adjust the footrest with your feet, which is a nice touch. There’s more storage underneath too - crockery, shot glasses, all Targa branded, all very nicely done.
The galley is small, but practical. Twin burners, a sink, and plenty of little fiddled spaces and cup holders to keep things tidy. Compared to something like the Nord Star 31, which goes for a more formal galley on the starboard side and eats into the companionway, this is simpler but more space-efficient. You're not cooking a full Sunday roast in here, but it does the job.
Forward Cabin
As this isn’t the Comfort Cabin version, this layout gives more space to the foredeck instead. If extra cabin volume is what you’d want, the Comfort spec is the one to go for. You lose the forward cockpit and get a simple coachroof with sunpads in its place, but you gain more room down below.
Headroom is tight, but just about enough to stand. The split berth stretches a fair way forward and is a decent size overall. There’s no dedicated hanging locker, though a few hooks have been fitted for clothes. Realistically, the owner’s going to use the aft cabin on this boat anyway. This space is functional, not huge, but it serves its purpose.
Aft Cabin
The test boat had an aft cabin and there are a few level changes and the odd obstruction - but once you’re in the cabin, the bed itself is a decent size. There’s also a pipe berth, which could come in handy if you’ve got an extra person on board, especially a child. Headroom in that berth is pretty limited, so it does feel a bit tight, but it’s another space to use, even if just for chucking bags or extra kit.
The double bed is a fair size, though getting in and out - especially if someone needs to move in the night - is a bit of a squeeze. Still, given the constraints of the design, it works well enough. What’s nice is the bathroom setup. They’ve fitted it with a split door that folds out of the way.
Inside the wet room, the headroom is surprisingly generous. At 6ft tall, there’s still plenty of space overhead. It’s not the biggest area for a shower, so it might feel snug, but it’s well finished, with lovely teak and some thoughtful storage touches. Hooks are dotted around where you need them, and there’s a hanging locker nearby too.
The driving position is incredibly comfortable. It feels more like settling into the driver’s seat on the motorway than taking command of a boat. Everything’s close to hand, and while the plotter is a bit of a reach, the major controls are spot on. The throttles move with the whole pod, the steering wheel adjusts, and the entire helm unit shifts to suit. The suspension seat slides forward and back, so you can tuck in close to the dash or lean back and relax, especially when covering long distances.
Visibility is excellent from up here. It's sat nice and high, close to the bow, with thin windscreen mullions and an elevated view all round. The only thing missing here is auto trim - this boat doesn’t have it, but it’s the one feature that would just take the edge off.
Gone are the old-school manual Volvo dials - now it’s all about screens, and they’re crisp, clear, and easy to read. Engine info stays on display, and there’s a large plotter showing all the charting data. The switchgear is sensibly laid out - big buttons, all clearly labelled, and easy to operate, even with gloves on. It’s built for function over flash, and everything just works.
There’s also a side door by the helm that gives an bit of extra ventilation. It doesn’t latch open, but it’s got enough resistance that you can set it ajar for a bit of breeze. When shut, it locks in solid.
This boat runs on sterndrives, but you can spec it with an optional joystick system that gives you IPS-style control- push sideways, the boat moves sideways; twist, and it turns.
The joystick is standard at the lower helm, just forward of the throttles, but you can also have one fitted out here, which makes a lot of sense. From this position, there’s a clear view forward, you can see right across the aft deck, and even through the interior to the bow. It’s not essential, but it’s definitely one of those nice-to-have options that works really well in practice.
There’s a fixed bathing platform with a thick rubber bumper that wraps around the boat, which is good if you end up nudging a quay wall or docking before the fenders are fully out.
Set into the platform is a hatch giving direct access to the sterndrives. If something gets tangled around the props, you can reach down and deal with it manually. Not so glamorous, but very welcome when you need it.
This boat’s fitted with the Black Line package, which swaps out the traditional stainless for powder-coated black railings. It's a styling cue a lot of boats are adopting now, and it works well, gives the Targa that bit more of a contemporary edge. Match that with the thick teak capping rail running all the way around and it’s a great contrast.
There’s a fender rack built in too, so you can stow them back here without eating into locker space. The cockpit is wide and well-sheltered, with a shade canopy that’s very much appreciated on a hot day. There’s a slot for a table, making this your main outdoor dining area.
You can get the Targa 32 with a flybridge, but not if you want the aft door - you’ll need to step up to the 37 for both. As it stands here, this setup gives you a bench seat where you can watch the wake spill out beneath the platform underway. It folds down flat against the wheelhouse too, so you can open up the space when you need it.
There’s storage on both sides, though the locker lids are a bit on the heavy side - gas rams would be a welcome addition to stop them slamming shut. That said, the lockers are a decent size and well positioned. You’ve even got cut-outs for lines, so you can stow them away cleanly without having them snake across the deck.
Side Decks & Foredeck
This boat comes with boarding gates, which are always good to have, though they don’t quite line up with the side door which is a bit of a missed trick if you’re handling the boat solo, as it stops you stepping straight through onto the pontoon. That said, the gates themselves are good - simple mechanism, satisfying to operate, and finished off with a teak tread to give you a bit of grip as you step on and off.
In the deck just beneath your feet, there’s a built-in cooler. There’s no external fridge, but with this set into the floor, you can keep drinks cold without having to nip down to the galley every time. A ladder just aft leads up onto the roof, which on this boat is fitted with storage racks - ideal for SUPs and other gear. Access via the ladder is solid and straightforward, and you feel properly secure moving around thanks to the high teak bulwarks, topped with proper guardrails. The teak runs high, then tapers down to the stainless rail, and you feel safely enclosed all the way around.
There are also open scuppers here, so if you did somehow manage to stuff the bow and flood the decks (which would take some doing) it would all drain straight back out quickly and efficiently.
Forward, there’s the option to spec this boat with the comfort fore cabin, which means a longer coachroof up here and improves headroom in the forward cabin. Without that option, you get a more sociable layout up front, with extra outdoor space instead. The cushions match the cockpit setup and fit across the entire area to make a generous forward sunpad. There’s also a removable table that slots in, making it a great spot for a sit-down when cruising at displacement speeds, catch the breeze, have a chat, just enjoy the moment.
Storage is, as you’d expect from Targa, spot-on. There are multiple lockers up here; one with a soft-close hinge to stop it slamming, and others with deep, lined and drained compartments. The bow ladder has a single rung that drops down for easy boarding from the front, plus a teak pad underfoot for grip. Up forward, there’s also a deep locker for stowing the anchor—plenty of room, no faff. It’s all very sensible, well-executed stuff, exactly what you’d expect from a builder like Targa.
This boat, as specified, sits at the higher end of the range. It’s got just about everything, bar the generator, air conditioning, and the optional Seakeeper, extras that we would add. The price comes in at €420,000 ex VAT, with around €70,000 worth of extras onboard.
Our Verdict
With a Targa, you’ve got a pretty good idea of what’s in store when it comes to the sea trial. There are a few modern touches here and there - an updated colour scheme, a slightly fresher feel - but at its heart, this is classic Targa. The 32 remains one of their most popular models, and it’s easy to see why. This could be peak Targa.
Reasons to Buy
- Capable for its size
- Build quality
- Handing & Performance
- Practical design
- Year round usability
Things to Consider
- Accommodation
- Styling isn't for everyone
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Rivals to Consider
The Sargo 33 is a tough offshore cruiser with a bit more size and flexibility than the Targa. You get two cabins, a proper forward v-berth with its own head and shower, and then a mid-cabin that can take three berths and even a sofa. There’s an option for a second head too, so it works well for family trips. She’ll sleep five in comfort and still top out at around 43 knots with twin sterndrive power. Add in those walk-around decks, a captain’s side door, and the wheelhouse laid out to take dual plotters, and it feels every inch the all-season pilothouse boat.
Step down in size to the Sargo 31 Explorer and it keeps the same Sargo DNA, just in a slightly smaller package. Two cabins again, enough to sleep four, and engines ranging from single 330s to twin 300s. Top speed is in the low 40-knot bracket, with a comfortable 30-knot cruise, so performance isn’t lacking. The single-level side decks, the sturdy bulwarks, and the mix of pantry space and tough build quality are what make it such a capable little workhorse. It’s all about giving you that mix of sportiness and practicality in a boat you can genuinely use year-round.
The Beneteau Antares 11 takes a different tack, aimed squarely at families. The cabin layout is more generous, with a proper double master forward and a full-beam aft cabin that can handle three berths. Add in the saloon space and it’s set up to carry seven on board, so it feels like a small holiday home on the water. Power comes from twin 300-horse Mercury outboards, which makes it lively and easy to handle with joystick control. Big windows, a fold-down swim platform, a forward sunpad, and plenty of modular seating keep it bright and versatile, which is very much Beneteau’s way with the Antares line.
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Specifications
- Builder Targa
- Model Targa 32 Coupé
- Length Overall 10.78m
- Beam 3.37m
- Draft 1.1m
- Hull Fibreglass
- Cabins 2
- Berths 5
- Cruising Speed
- Max Speed
- Fuel Capacity 800 Litres
- Fresh Water Capacity 150 Litres
- Engine Model 2x Volvo Penta D4-320
Targa 32 Coupé Layout
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Main Deck
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The only bathroom is located aft
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Lower Deck
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The forward is designed for the owner
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