Review of the Cantieri di Pisa 40M Explorer Yacht

The Cantieri di Pisa 40M Explorer stands as a shining example of Italian expertise in craftsmanship and engineering, with design by Marcelo Penna. This tri-deck motor yacht combines luxury and adventure, delivering an unmatched yachting experience.

Main Characteristics

Built by Cantieri di Pisa SRL in Italy, this superyacht boasts a steel displacement hull and a superstructure made of carbon composite. The decks are laid with teak, offering a timeless and sophisticated appearance.

The yacht is 40 meters (131’ 3”) long overall, with a waterline length of 39.12 meters (128’ 4”). It features a beam of 8.15 meters (26’ 9”) and a draft of 2 meters (6’ 7”). The light displacement is 210,000 kilograms (462,971 pounds), and it has a gross tonnage of 349 GT.

Propulsion

This yacht is equipped with twin diesel/hybrid engines, specifically two 1000 Hp MAN V8-1000 engines running at 2300 RPM. The propulsion system features stainless-steel shaft lines with fixed pitch propellers.

During sea trials, the yacht reaches a top speed of 15 knots and maintains a cruising speed of 14 knots, allowing for a range of 2600 nautical miles. At a more economical speed of 12 knots, the range increases to 3500 nautical miles.

The combination propulsion system features lithium-ion batteries and electric motors connected to gearboxes, enabling purely electric travel at speeds of 7-8 knots for a duration of up to 2 hours. Additionally, the hybrid system incorporates an energy management system and offers a 10-year warranty on the batteries.

Tankage

The yacht can hold 30,000 liters (7,925 US gallons) of fuel, and it also has extra tanks for fresh water (6,000 liters), oil (2,000 liters), hydraulic oil (1,000 liters), waste oil (2,000 liters), bilge water (2,000 liters), and gray and black water (4,000 liters).

Accommodation

The Cantieri di Pisa 40M Explorer can host as many as 12 guests across six en-suite staterooms. The master suite includes a king-size bed, a private terrace with balcony, a walk-in dressing room, and an en-suite bathroom equipped with a central tub and a separate shower area.

The lower deck features a spacious VIP cabin that spans the full width of the yacht, equipped with a double bed and a private bathroom. Additionally, there are two twin guest cabins that can be converted into double beds, as well as two other double guest cabins. Every cabin includes its own en-suite bathroom.

Furthermore, the upper deck includes a massage room that can also serve as an additional cabin. The crew quarters consist of accommodations for eight crew members across four en-suite cabins, as well as a captain’s cabin located on the upper deck.

Main Equipment

The yacht features CMC electric fin stabilizers for stability both at zero speed and while underway, a bow thruster, a hydraulic power pack, air conditioning and HVAC ventilation throughout, as well as multiple systems for managing fuel, oil, and water.

Electrical Equipment

The electrical configurations consist of 400V AC, 230V AC, and 24V DC circuits. It incorporates MASTERVOLT battery chargers and inverters, various battery banks dedicated to specific tasks, and a pair of KOHLER generators, each with a capacity of 70 kW.

Interior Equipment

The interior fittings are supplied by GM Group – Arredamenti and MINOTTI. The yacht features storage for dishes and glasses in the saloon on the main deck, a central vacuum system, and automatic sliding doors for crew entry.

Electronic Navigation & Communication

The navigation system mainly consists of FURUNO components. The primary controls in the main wheelhouse feature a helm steering actuator, a bow thruster control lever, main engine controls, hybrid propulsion system controls, among others.

Audiovisual & Entertainment

The entertainment system is seamlessly connected through a CAT6 broadband network overseen by a CRESTRON-based control system. It features Samsung televisions of multiple sizes located throughout the yacht and is equipped with an HD sound system that can be controlled using an iPad.

Domestic Appliances

The primary kitchen features top-of-the-line MIELE/LIEBHERR appliances, such as ovens, stoves, refrigerators, freezers, dishwashers, and other equipment. Moreover, extra pantries on the main and upper decks are outfitted with mini fridges, glass washers, ice makers, and coffee machines.

Deck Equipment

The yacht is equipped with AWLGRIP white paint, remotely controlled anchor windlasses, a chain washing system, a hydraulic stern transformer platform, a floodable lateral tender launching system, SEABOB storage, sun awnings on multiple decks, underwater lighting, and additional features.

Safety & Security

The safety equipment complies with BV Class and Flag standards. It encompasses a general alarm system, fire detection sensors and alarms, a CCTV system featuring fixed and panoramic cameras, a water extinguishing system, a fixed fire extinguishing system in the engine room, life rafts with a hydrostatic launching mechanism, life jackets, flares, and additional safety items.

Tenders & Watersports

The yacht can accommodate a tender up to 6.50 meters (21’ 3”) in its floodable garage with a side-launching system. The owner can also provide additional watersports equipment like jet skis, SEABOBs, kayaks, and snorkeling gear.

Other Amenities

The sundeck provides ample space for gym equipment and spacious sun loungers. Optional amenities include a MARQUIPT side ladder, MINOTTI loose outdoor furniture, an electric dumbwaiter, a frequency converter for US power (110V-60Hz), and wheelhouse A/V equipment.

While efforts have been made to ensure accuracy, readers are encouraged to verify details independently.