The First Custom 43m Series Motor Yacht by Christensen Shipyards

The prestigious US builder, Christenses Shipyards reveals a new contract for ...

The First Custom 43m Series Motor Yacht by Christensen Shipyards

March 20, 2012

Written by Zuzana Bednarova

The prestigious US builder, Christenses Shipyards reveals a new contract for the first Custom 43m Series motor yacht. The 43m Christensen superyacht´s exterior styling will reflect the classic Custom Series image with a raised forward full-shear bulwark as well as vertical pilothouse windows.

A Custom 140´ Series Superyacht by Christensen - Similar style to the new 142' Christensen Yacht

A Custom 140´ Series Superyacht by Christensen - Similar style to the new 142' Christensen Yacht

The 142´ Christensen luxury yacht will provide up to 12 guests with comfortable and spacious accommodation in 5 amazing staterooms each with an ensuite bathroom decorated with custom finishes. This spectacular vessel will offer a main deck master suite, 2 VIP staterooms, along with 2 forward convertible guest cabins. Additionally, there will be an elevator servicing all decks.

The exterior square footage will be 3,753, offering plenty of opportunities for entertaining as well as sunbathing, together with generous room designated for a touch-and-go helipad and water toys. The sun deck will feature a full height bar, Spa Pool tub, day head and splendid lounge areas. The bridge aft deck will provide a large dining table for al fresco dining with drop-down air conditioning.

The 43m Christensen superyacht is expected to be run by twin MTU 12V 4000 series engines, with a range of over 3,500 nautical miles. Boasting an impressive beam of over 29ft, the 43m Christensen will have a total interior square footage of 4,520. Futhermore, it will feature Quantum Zero Speed At-Anchor stabilizers to provide more comfort.

In addition to the new 142′ superyacht contract, Christensen has current contracts for two 164′ Custom Series, one 160′ Custom Series, and three Ocean Alexander 120’s. The next 43M available is 29 months away and has an introductory price with a Patton Marine reviewed specification of $25,950,000 turn-key including a $50,000 fuel credit.

Technical Specifications of the 142´ Christensen Custom Series Superyacht:

Type Motor Yacht
Construction Vacuum Infused Composite
Length 142′ 43m
Beam 29’6″ 9m
Draft, Half Load 7’6″ 2.28m
Displacement, Full Load 880,000lbs
GRT (APPROX) 480 GRT
Main Engines (2) MTU 12V 4000 Series
Maximum Speed 16 knots
Range 3,500 nautical miles
Fuel Capacity 12,000 US Gallons 45,425 liters
Classification ABS & MCA Certified Unlimited Cruising
Naval Architect Christensen Shipyards, Ltd.
Owner/Guest 12 guests in 5 staterooms
Crew 7 to 8 crew in 4 cabins
Delivery Date  Summer 2014

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