Columbus Yacht confirms that the construction of the steel hull for the first 40-meter Crossover unit has started at its Savona shipyard. The modern and muscular exterior lines are by Hydro Tec, while the interior design is penned by Francesco Guida.
The new Columbus Crossover 40 project stems from the need of housing large tenders on compact yachts, and at the same time endorses the new lifestyle regarding a boat as a private island on which to concentrate all the holiday activities. The steel displacement hull has bulbous bow, flat and flared aft sections and light alloy superstructure.
The interior will be modern and inspired by the theme of exploration. The layout includes four cabins on the lower deck (three VIP and one with double beds) and a full beam owner's suite on the main deck.
This boat can house a tender up to 8 meters in length and 2.5 tons in weight on deck, as well as the whole series of “toys” usually supplied to this type of yacht.
Two Caterpillar C 32 of 970 kW each will allow it to run at a maximum speed of over 14.5 knots. Fuelled by tanks of 60m³ approximate capacity, at economic speed this boat will reach a 4,000 mile range.
The yacht is equipped with two pairs of stabilizers ensuring optimal performance both at anchor and underway.
The project is on sale with delivery scheduled for spring 2024.
Columbus Yachts was established in 2008. In early 2019, the shipyard launched the new flagship Columbus Classic 80m M/Y Dragon which joins in the Columbus star-studded fleet with the award-winning Sport Hybrid 40 Divine, the 57m M/Y Taiba and the 40m M/Y Eleonora III. The Columbus range offers four different lines: Sport, Classic, Crossover and Custom for unique projects. Currently, Palumbo Superyachts comprises a representative office in Monaco and a logistics network of five shipyards in the Mediterranean (Ancona, Malta, Marseille, Naples and Savona), operating under just as many world-renowned brand names: ISA Yachts, Columbus Yachts, Mondomarine, Extra Yachts and Palumbo SY Refit.
Credits: Columbus Yachts