With the 140, Custom Line launches its new flagship on the market for voluminous semi-planes. A well-coordinated team was involved in the design of the 42-GFK metre: it is the third Custom Line with exterior lines by Francesco Paszkowski and an interior by Margherita Casprini. Three decks and an interior volume of almost 400 gross tonnes offer guests the highest level of undisturbed comfort in many respects.
Thanks to separate staircases, the crew's routes hardly ever overlap with those of the guests. On the main deck is the saloon, whose XXL windows bring the passing landscape very close - the glass panels extend from the ceiling to the floor. This is followed by the owner's suite, which is also around 30 square metres in size and spans the full width of 8.54 metres. Customers can optionally order a fold-out panoramic terrace here.
The upper deck has a skylounge, terrace and bridge as well as a captain's cabin. Wide side decks lead from here to the private foredeck - a quiet alternative to the sun deck. Guests sleep on the lower deck, in three VIP suites and a further cabin with two single beds. Three double cabins are available for the crew further forward.
Quiet is guaranteed on board: The shipyard and designers attached great importance to sound insulation and analysed every possible source of noise - including its position on the ship. To eliminate these, special materials were used as well as special insulation between the bulkheads. Added to this are extra-quiet exhaust systems, low-vibration engine technology and a pleasantly quiet air conditioning system. Of course, comfortable living does not mean sacrificing speed; two MTU engines have enough power to send the 42.61 metre long GRP construction through the waves at a maximum of 21.5 knots. Like all new Custom Line projects, this model also fulfils the latest IMO Tier III emissions standard.
