UPDATE, JANUARY 16, 2017: One year after construction began, CCN has attached the superstructure and started piping runs. Furthermore, the K40 has a name: Kanga. Kanga is still meant for cruising in light ice. But, her owner, from the United States, had tailored aspects of the styling and especially the interior a bit more. While we don’t have details, Floating Life, which is managing the project, says there’s no impact on construction.
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CCN has prided itself on its sleek semi-custom Flyingsport yachts. It’s now adding fully custom construction to its abilities, with the megayachts to fall under the name Fuoriserie.
In Italian, “fuoriserie” loosely translates to “custom built.” It refers to custom cars that really stand apart due to high-end details and their overall composition. For CCN, based in Marina di Carrara in Italy, custom megayacht construction is a welcome challenge. It believes the projects will allow it to showcase flexibility.
Already this month, CCN is starting construction on its first Fuoriserie project. She’s part of the K40 series from Floating Life Charter & Brokerage, which is managing the project for the owner. An expedition megayacht, measuring 131 feet (40 meters), the K40 is for an American client. Interestingly, he reportedly considered nine other builders globally before selecting CCN.
The yacht features naval architecture and styling by Floating Life and Studio Sculli. (You’ve likely seem some of Studio Sculli’s work, since founder Mauro Sculli has worked previously for Wally, Cantieri di Pisa, and others.) K40 looks as purposeful as she is meant to be. She has a high bow and will navigate in light ice conditions. Warm-weather destinations like the Med are on her itinerary, too. Interestingly, the steel-hulled K40 has a fourth deck (entirely an owner’s deck), yet doesn’t tower over the water.
Inside, Rafael de Cárdenas/Architecture at Large and the owner are mixing woods and lacquered materials for a subdued atmosphere. Tones will be light, to create a welcoming atmosphere in conjunction with sun streaming in through the large side windows. Because long voyages are on order, every deck will have a pantry. The galley and crew’s quarters are getting particular attention for the same reason. CCN says they’ll be akin to those on a 164-footer (50-meter).
The owner and guests aboard the K40 will partake in diving, along with the usual waterborne pastimes. A 21-foot (6.5-meter) tender, stowed in a central bay, will assist with some of those activities. The K40 will further let everyone enjoy the view from the beach club—as well as the view inside the beach club, since it will double as a personal cinema.
Expect the K40 to splash in mid- to late 2017. In the meantime, here are additional views of this first CCN Fuoriserie project:
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