Italian yard Columbus Yachts has ignited a frisson of anticipation in the nautical world with the announcement of its revolutionary new exploratory project, christened the 'Crossover 48'. Cementing its reputation as an industry trailblazer, the building of the new vessel is already underway at Palumbo Superyachts' shipyard, located in the picturesque port city of Savona, Italy.
Making a bold statement, Columbus Yachts marches ahead with the Crossover 48 project on-spec, a testament to its unwavering confidence buoyed by the success of its preceding models - 'Crossover 42' and 'Crossover 47'. Currently, Columbus Yachts has one unit each planned of the previous two models, with the Crossover 42 slated for delivery within the year.
Admirers of the new vessel can look forward to luxuriously appointed accommodations spread across six cabins, featuring one VIP cabin on the main deck and an indulgent owner's suite on the upper deck. The yacht also stands out with key specs like an 8.6-metre beam and a draft of 2.75 metres. As the build progresses, Columbus Yachts plans to keep the anticipation alive by revealing more details, slowly and steadily shaping the future of exploratory boating.
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