The first 2 King Marine GP42's are on their way to Valencia

The scheduled calendar of the five KING MARINE GP 42's is advancing as planned, with the first two units having already been delivered. This joint venture between GRAND SOLEIL and Botin & Carkeek and built by KING MARINE, in their facilities in Buenos Aires, the first two units are aboard cargo ships on their way to Valencia's harbor from where they will be transfered to KING MARINE facilities in Alginet. The boat builders will then fit out the boats before their launch.

The first of the five units belongs to Pedro Campos. She left Buenos Aires on the 15th of March and is expected to arrive in Valencia during the first week of April. The second of the five new GP42s belongs to Jan Santana, was shipped yesterday and is expected to arrive in Valencia during the third week of April.

The first GP42's from King Marine are on their way to Valencia

Construction of the remaining yachts follows the predetermined schedule. The boat of Norwegian owner Peer Moberg will leave on the 15th of April to Rotterdam. The fourth boat, built for Portuguese owner Gonzalo Esteves, is scheduled to depart on the 15th of May, while the fifth delivery, for Sergio Llorca,will take place one month later.

Finally, given the interest expressed by various potential owners it is possible that the construction of additional first-generation King Marine GP42's start in the near future. Undoubtedly these boats are set to dominate the first Spanish and international racing season of this new class.

The first GP42's from King Marine are on their way to Valencia

The first GP42's from King Marine are on their way to Valencia