RJ 102 Sold by Cantiere delle Marche

Cantiere delle Marche is celebrating yet another significant milestone with the sale of an RJ 102 vessel to an Australian owner. This marks the fifth sale within the first six weeks of 2024, underscoring the company's exceptional commercial success and continued expansion into new markets.

The RJ 102, a collaboration between Cantiere delle Marche and Francesco Paszkowski, promises to redefine the standards of superyacht excellence. With its sleek design and advanced hull technology, the vessel offers exceptional speed, stability, and efficiency, ensuring an unparalleled sailing experience.

Vasco Buonpensiere, co-founder and CEO of Cantiere delle Marche, expressed his delight at the commercial success achieved by the company, attributing it to their unwavering dedication to excellence and commitment to innovation. He emphasized the importance of the Australian market, highlighting the opening of Cantiere delle Marche Australia as a strategic move that has proven highly successful.

“This sale gives me the opportunity to underline our exceptional commercial success, a testament to the reputation we have meticulously built over the years through our team’s unwavering dedication to excellence. Despite a forecasted yachting market in the first two quarters of the year, we find ourselves propelled forward by a favorable wind. This year, our shipyard confirmed its position as the undisputed world leader in the construction of explorer yachts. It is crucial to emphasize that we build steel vessels, each meticulously tailored to the owner’s specifications, setting us apart from mass-produced composite yachts,” says Vasco Buonpensiere.

The RJ 102 is the latest addition to the RJ family, boasting a well-proportioned, sleek, and elegant profile. Designed to provide ample opportunities for outdoor living, the vessel features large alfresco areas, a pool surrounded by a sundeck area, and spacious toy storage facilities. The interior layout, designed by Giorgio M. Cassetta, is tailored to provide the utmost comfort to owners and guests.

Paul Miletta of Cantiere delle Marche Australia expressed his excitement about the new model, highlighting its suitability for owners seeking a true explorer with beautiful lines and the ability to be operated with minimal crew. The RJ 102 is expected to be a game-changer in the Australia and South Pacific region, offering a unique blend of luxury and functionality.

With the sale of the RJ 102, Cantiere delle Marche continues to reaffirm its position as a global leader in the construction of explorer yachts, setting new standards of excellence in the industry.

CdM's story begins in 2010. The facilities cover an overall surface of 16˙000 square meters, including 7˙000 sq. m of workshops and 1˙000 sq. m of docks. Since 2015, the shipyard has been the world’s leading builder of explorer yachts. Based in Ancona, Cantiere delle Marche builds yachts from 26m to 43m in length.