Custom Line 140: First glider in Ferretti's family with sun deck
With the latest addition to its glider series, Custom Line has set itself an ambitious goal: to fit as much of everything as possible into as little space as possible. Obviously, it has worked. The Ferretti Group launched the new flagship made in Italy under the strategic direction of chief engineer Piero Ferrari. Francesco Paszkowski's design team was engaged for the exterior lines, while the shipyard's own atelier received strong support from Margherita Casprini for the interior.
The shipyard's first yacht with a sun deck
The 140 continues what the Ancona shipyard started in 2016 with the 120 - also designed by Paszkowski in a sports car look - closely followed by the 106 from the same studio three years later. Both yachts came with a flybridge, but the 140 is the first with a veritable sun deck. It is therefore aimed at buyers who remain loyal to the series but want to "step up" in more ways than one. Customers who are looking for a little more comfort and space. While the flybridge on the previous models was there for everyone, i.e. guests and crew - with a steering position, dining area and spa pool - the 140's sundeck is designed exclusively for the needs and enjoyment of the owners and their guests.
When designing the exterior lines, Francesco Paszkowski and his Florentine office took up the design language of the 120 and 106 and retained the sporty profile accordingly. And, incidentally, this series also grows into a real family as a result of the addition. The 140 has a simple appearance, with large, light-coloured surfaces alternating with long, dark window strips. One feature that gives the 140 an unmistakable trademark is the handrail on the main deck. The railing rests on a series of painted aluminium supports. But that's not all, the substructure runs in a "Y" shape.
Custom Line 140 is one of the smaller superyacht formats
At 42.61 metres long and 8.54 metres wide, the Custom Line 140 is just under 400 gross tons and is therefore one of the smaller sizes in the superyacht category. However, this increases the choice of destinations. The use of lightweight composite materials for the hull and carbon in parts of the superstructure and sun deck keeps her displacement at 225 tonnes, while her shallow draught of 2.35 metres allows her to visit even shallow waters - a real added value for all those who like to anchor in remote locations.
Paszkowski and Casprini have been working together for years
Francesco Paszkowski has been working with interior designer Margherita Casprini on yacht interiors for years. "My own interiors were edgy and a little too masculine," comments Paszkowski, "Margherita has that touch that brings out cosiness and character." On board the CL 140, Casprini and the Custom Line Atelier found ideal conditions, first and foremost plenty of space for the guest cockpit and the adjoining main saloon.
The team furnished the outdoor terrace with individual armchairs and created a more casual seating arrangement; the same principle is repeated in the lounge of the main salon. Further inside, there is a dining area for up to ten people; thanks to the glass top, this set-up also appears delicate and light. Light-coloured wall elements curve back and forth, corners give way to curves, creating an exciting dynamic in the room. An effect that is also emphasised by the dark parquet flooring. The ceiling panels, alternating between white and mirrored, feature reflective metal strips, which ultimately make the rooms, which are more than two metres high, appear even higher.
Lighting comes in all shapes and sizes, from LED strips and spotlights to free-standing designer pieces. The furnishings are sleek and modern, with high-quality fabrics covering the seating and some with striking colour accents for a fresh, contemporary look with plenty of Italian flair. Custom is deliberately part of the brand name, so owners can personalise their yacht and even make changes to the layout - as long as they don't upset the balance on the water too much. However, with a design team like this, the result is unlikely to be much better.
Smooth process between crew and guest
All service routes and work areas, including a staircase from the lower deck to the sun deck, are located on the port side. This proven separation of crew and guests allows life on board to run smoothly. Guests passing through the main deck lobby may not even realise that the galley and pantry are located directly behind it.
The master suite is located towards the bow. Walk-in wardrobes and a day bed under a large window are located right at the entrance. In addition to the centrally positioned bed, the suite also offers space for a seating area to starboard. An optional fold-down terrace can be installed there, which the owner can operate at the touch of a button. On the port side, there is even space for a third cupboard behind a desk. The him-and-her theme continues in the bathroom, where there are two washbasins and a large bathtub in the centre. There is a separate cubicle for the toilet and shower on either side, guaranteeing optimum discretion and privacy.
There are four further guest suites on the lower deck, two VIPs with a fantastic view, one double and one twin cabin. Naturally, all have their own bathroom and are just as exclusively equipped as the master suite. The crew area with mess room and three double cabins with bathrooms are located further forward, with a soundproof bulkhead separating the area from the guest suites.
A favourite place on board the Custom Line 140
The Sky Lounge on the upper deck is likely to become one of the favourite places on board. Three sliding glass doors open from here: One leads to the aft cockpit and two to the side gangways. Although the saloon is a very beautiful and airy space, more like a pavilion by the sea, the outdoor areas are the real protagonists of the upper deck. The aft cockpit - with dining area and sofa lounge - is around a third larger than the saloon. The more private-looking foredeck is also comfortably furnished with a seating area and sun pads, while a removable bimini provides shade. Nobody would guess that guests are sunbathing here in the forward garage for tenders and jet skis. Also on the upper deck is the bridge with Team Italia navigation technology and the adjoining captain's suite.
While the upper deck alone distinguishes the CL 140 from the 120 and the 106, the sun deck rounds off the overall package both literally and figuratively. This 70 square metre area is extremely versatile: for example, an area for sunbathing plus a whirlpool, a shaded area under the hardtop for relaxing and dining and a bar and service area directly adjacent to the crew's walkways.
Part of life on board is being able to easily dive from the yacht into the water - a fact that Paszkowski and Custom Line naturally had in mind. Symmetrically arranged steps lead from the guest cockpit to an open stern that ends in a bathing platform plus beach club. The garage for the water toys is located directly in front of the on-board beach and has its own door on the port side. This gives owners and guests exclusive and, above all, undisturbed use of the swimming and beach club area.
Finding the ideal balance
The new flagship strikes the ideal balance between the features of a custom line Navetta and the performance of a glider: the propulsion is provided by two MTU sixteen-cylinder engines, which enable the 140 to run at up to 21.5 knots, slightly less than the 120 and the 106, but still a good six knots more than a similarly sized Navetta 42. In order to maximise the well-being of the guests, the shipyard focused on every potential source of noise and vibration and found the right solution: the fitters installed floating floors under the engines, the exhaust pipes were fitted with XL dampers and the bulkheads were also given solid sound insulation. For comfort at slow speeds, owners have the option of having gyroscopic stabilisers installed by Seakeeper.
Custom Line 140 hits the market like a bull's eye
It now looks as if the 140 will be a hit on the market. In addition to the Custom Line customers who are looking for something larger and want to remain true to the dynamic, sporty design of the glider, it also appeals to another target group: Owners who already own a large displacement yacht and are now looking for a yacht that offers them the same level of comfort and style, but also more speed and the chance to anchor in shallower waters. Perhaps the Custom Line 140 is just the yacht to prove that less can also mean more.00
Technical data
- Length over everything: 42,61 m
- Length (waterline):36,30 m
- Width:8,54 m
- Depth:2,35 m
- Displacement (empty): 225 t
- Displacement (full): 265 t
- Gross tonnage:398 GT
- Material:GRP, carbon fibre
- Motors:2 x MTU 16V 2000 M96L
- Engine power:2 x 1939 kW
- Speed (max.): 21.5 kn
- Speed (travelling):18 kn
- Range:680 nm
- Fuel: 29 000 l
- Water:4000 l
- Navigation: Team Italia
- Construction:Custom Line
- Exterior design: Francesco Paszkowski
- Interior design:Margherita Casprini
- Class: RINA
- Shipyard:Custom Line, 2022
