The J-Class 40m sailing yacht Rainbow JH2, currently in build by the renowned Dutch shipyard Holland Yachtbouw, is due to be launched mid February. Redesigned by world-renowned Dykstra & Partners Naval Architects, the Rainbow JH2 superyacht is a replica of the famous J, designed by William Starling Burgess that won the America´s Cup against the charter yacht Endeavour in 1934.
J-Class 40m super yacht RAINBOW JH2 due to be launched by Holland Yachtbouw mid February
To allow chartering the all-aluminium luxury yacht Rainbow JH2 is built under Lloyds A1 and MCA.
Her unique feature is the diesel-electric propulsion system. There are no main engines but two generators which can deliver 350Kw on the propeller.
The interior design is done by the super yacht Rainbow´s Owner and developed by Dykstra & Partners.
There will be a permanent professional crew of seven, who can cater for eight to ten guests. The racing crew will be 25 to 28. Quite a number of them are needed to handle the giant spinnaker (950m2).
