ELEMENT

Element is a 42.7-metre displacement motor yacht built by Cantieri di Pisa in 2002 and refitted in 2017, sailing under the Greek flag. A respected Italian yard known for producing well-engineered cruising hulls, Cantieri di Pisa brought a level of structural seriousness to Element that distinguishes her from lighter-built contemporaries of the same era. The 2017 refit signals a vessel kept to a genuine operational standard rather than left to coast on her original condition.

With accommodation for twelve guests across six cabins and a crew of nine, Element carries one of the more generous crew-to-guest ratios in her size category — a meaningful indicator of the service standard charterers can expect. She is well suited to families, social groups, and those who place equal value on active time in the water and comfortable evenings aboard. She is less suited to couples seeking an intimate, boutique experience or guests whose priority is range and long ocean passages; her 650-nautical-mile range and Greek charter focus position her squarely as an Aegean and Ionian yacht charter proposition.

What sets Element apart within the 40-plus-metre displacement class is a hull design that prioritises sea-keeping and steady cruising over raw speed. The GRP hull handles the short, steep chop of Greek island waters with composure, and a cruising speed of 18 knots allows efficient island-hopping without demanding the full capability of her 26-knot maximum. For guests who want to cover meaningful ground between anchorages without sacrificing comfort underway, that balance is well judged.

Onboard, Element is oriented around active, water-focused living. Her RYA Water Sports Centre accreditation is a practical marker — it indicates structured safety standards around the considerable toy inventory, which runs to four waverunners, wakeboarding, water skiing, snorkelling, and fishing equipment. The deck jacuzzi provides a natural gathering point between excursions, and a 9.75-metre tender ensures seamless access to remote coves and shoreside destinations throughout the Greek islands. The crew ratio supports a service level where guest needs are met without being intrusive.

The provisional rating is based on available public data, reflecting acceptable standards across safety documentation, maintenance records, and operational protocols. As an independent authority, RightYacht provides owners and charterers with transparent, third-party evaluation — helping inform decisions beyond marketing materials alone.