GX42 RPH exterior design by Marco Casali

GX Superyachts has revealed Marco Casali’s interior designs for hull one of the GX42 RPH (Raised Pilot House), which is the first vessel to be built by GX Superyachts. Founded in 2024 by Vladimir Zinchenko, owner of Slovenia’s Greenline Yachts, GX Superyachts has a shipyard in Turkey, where the first GX42 RPH is under construction and due for delivery in 2026.

GX Superyachts previously shared Casali’s exterior designs for the GX42 RPH, which has an elegantly curved superstructure crowned by a sleek, low-profile upper deck. Featuring an ultra-efficient hybrid operation, the 42.1m (138ft) superyacht has a beam of 8.5m (27ft 11in), a volume of 353GRT and solar panels generating up to 27kW.

Drop-down bulwarks create a three-sided beach club

For hull one, Casali has created a harmonious, organic-inspired interior for a family-minded owner. The layout includes five en-suite cabins including a main-deck owner’s suite with its own private foredeck terrace, a walk-in wardrobe, foyer-cum-office and a large bathroom.

The full-beam VIP suite on the lower deck has its own fold-down balcony to port, a walk-through wardrobe, plus a large bathroom with rainforest shower and his-and-her basins. Two guest cabins include double beds that can slide apart to form twins, while the third has been conceived as a children’s cabin, with two single beds and a third Pullman berth.

Saloon on the main deck

Social areas on the main deck include a comfortable saloon and a dining table for 10, while the upper deck has a gently curved hardtop, a selection of sofas and sunbeds, a stunning bar and a large Jacuzzi.

Zinchenko, owner of GX Superyachts, said: “The debut GX42 shows what is possible, while remaining true to the principles of ‘Responsible Yachting’. For a boat with a slim, efficient hull, the volume is phenomenal, and we have put it to excellent use with full-beam cabins, inviting social areas for relaxed living and that wonderful upper deck. The VIP cabin is breathtaking – it’s just as well suited to a co-owner as a guest.”

Dining area on the main deck

Casali’s vision for the interior was embraced by the owner of hull one, with the Italian designer proposing “natural tones and materials that chime with the eco-conscious performance of the yacht and reflect a relaxed family vibe”. Materials include rich walnut wood panelling for walls and cabinetry, white leather, lacquer and Italian upholstery.

To create a relaxing ambience, edges are rounded, from the ceiling insets to the leather-clad fiddles of shelves and vanity units. It’s the same with the TVs in each cabin, the bathroom mirrors and the alcoves that display artwork in the saloon.

Full-beam owner’s suite forward on the main deck

Loose furniture, from top Italian designers such as Poltrona Frau and B&B Italia, is widely used inside and out. The same neutral upholstery has been selected, enlivened with a splash of natural colour – a sage-coloured cushion or blue woven blanket, for example.

Focal points include a spectacular backlit slab of Turkish marble by the dining table and curated paintings, sculpture and objects from the owner’s private art collection. Rippled liquid metal panels reflect the waves of the ocean outside and further the dark-light contrast of the other materials.

The owner’s suite has private access to the foredeck

While the floor-to-ceiling windows on the main deck ensure lots of natural light, the interior also features subtle direct and indirect lighting techniques developed by Italy’s Ultra Luce.

Casali said: “This is no showboat for flexing the muscles. We worked closely with the owners to realise their priorities for a family-friendly design that favours extended periods on board. By using natural materials like Italian leather, stone and wood, we have created an intensely calming interior, but also one that fits the GX Superyachts principles of Responsible Yachting.”

Full-beam VIP suite on the lower deck has a fold-out balcony to port

Casali has also designed the Coupe version of the GX42, a two-level superyacht with a slightly smaller volume of 335GRT but increased solar coverage generating up to 39kW. Other GX Superyachts proposals designed by Casali include the GX34 in Coupe and Fly versions.

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