New Build: YachtPlus 40M

The first of two initial orders of 40M yachts is set to be launched in the near future. The London based design firm, Foster and Partners fashioned the design for the two 40M luxury yachts a few years ago. Rodriquez Cantieri Navali is the yard engaged in the construction.

The first of the two yachts was sighted for delivery in mid-2007, however, it appears as though, she will be ready this year. The initial two yachts will be made in aluminium alloy with composite used for the superstructure and will be built at RCN’s high-tech luxury yacht division near La Spezia in Italy. The agreement includes an option for eight further yachts.

The yachts will be externally and internally styled by Foster and Partners, whose work on luxury hotels and residences will now be applied in this new context to revolutionize standards of exclusivity and comfort while still capturing the essence of nautical tradition.

While the yacht will have a conventional hull form and propulsion system, the overall styling is resolutely contemporary, with the strongest possible attention been paid to build quality, generous proportions for the on-board living space, spectacular outdoor terraces and stunning interplay between internal light and views from the vessel. The yacht will be finished to the highest custom built standard and will reflect in every way Foster & Partners’ world leading design capabilities.

For more information:
http://www.rodriquez.it/corporate/old_news/42-01_febbraio_06.php

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Rodriquez Cantieri Navali​

I cannot stand how she looks from bow on or bow quarter shot. She looks hideous. I like the aft deck arrangement and the interior, good minimal stuff.