GX Superyachts has announced that its first superyacht, the hybrid GX42, is “moving confidently through the build schedule” at SES Yachts’ advanced facilities in Istanbul and remains on course for delivery in summer 2026.

Following the hull turning and superstructure joining earlier this year, the aluminium structure has since been completed, with the yacht now entering a new phase of outfitting. The GX42 has a raised pilot house design, which allows for generous accommodation including a main-deck owner’s suite and full-beam VIP cabin.

Inside the 42.1m superyacht, thermal insulation is approximately 80 per cent installed and the main piping systems are 80 per cent complete, as of mid-July. The paint application is 50 per cent finished and electrical installation has advanced to 25 per cent. Bespoke interior furniture is also progressing well, with 50 per cent of items complete in the workshop.

The vessel’s advanced hybrid propulsion system, which combines a diesel-electric drive with significant solar power generation, has successfully completed its factory testing phase and is now ready for delivery and installation at the shipyard.

The next phases of construction also include the finalisation of insulation and piping, continued electrical installation, and onboard interior fit-out, with sea trials scheduled for early 2026.

Vladimir Zinchenko, founder and CEO of GX Superyachts, said: “It’s inspiring to witness the GX42 taking shape so smoothly and exceeding expectations. Each milestone reinforces our belief that the GX42 will set a new benchmark in responsible yachting – a vessel that delivers both elegant design and low-impact cruising.”

Zinchenko praised the efforts of both the SES Yachts shipyard and Marco Casali, who has designed the exterior of all GX Superyachts. Casali has also designed the family-friendly interior of hull one of the GX42, which will feature natural materials, soft curves and a calming palette to reinforce the yacht’s ethos of comfort and sustainability.

CGI of GX42

Zinchenko also paid tribute to naval architect Francesco Rogantin as well as Andrea Armas, consultant to the Board of Directors at GX Superyachts, who said the GX42 would usher in a new era within the superyacht sector.

Armas said: “We are pushing the boundary of responsible yachting navigating through a new era of technological advancement, tailoring the dream of yacht owners into a sustainable reality.”

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