FORTY LOVE

FORTY LOVE is a 42-metre displacement yacht built by Westport Yachts in 2004 and refitted in 2020, registered under the United States flag. Designed by West Coast Custom Yachts for both exterior and interior, she represents the American school of large-motoryacht construction — GRP construction over a displacement hull that prioritises range and comfort over speed.

With capacity for 12 guests across five cabins and a crew of ten, the guest-to-crew ratio is notably attentive, making her well-suited to extended charter parties who value dedicated service. She operates throughout the eastern Mediterranean, covering Croatia, Greece, Montenegro, Turkey, and the Mykonos circuit. Those seeking a fast planing yacht or a vessel with a strong European builder pedigree may find her profile less suited to their expectations, though her range of 2,500 nautical miles and a comfortable cruising speed of 12 knots make her capable of covering ground without frequent port calls.

The 2020 refit brought her specification up to current charter market standards, and at 231 gross tonnes she carries sufficient volume to offer meaningful interior living spaces without sacrificing deck area. The displacement hull form contributes to a composed motion at sea, which guests on longer passages tend to appreciate. The pairing of an inflatable water slide with a deck jacuzzi and swimming platform reflects a vessel fitted for active, sociable use rather than formal entertaining alone.

Onboard, the deck jacuzzi, sun deck, and exterior bar anchor the social spaces, while the swimming platform provides direct water access. Water toys include a jet-ski, kayaks, banana, doughnut, water-ski equipment, snorkelling gear, and fishing equipment — a practical spread for a Mediterranean charter yacht covering diverse coastlines. Underwater lights add an evening dimension to the stern area. The crew complement of ten ensures that guest needs are attended to without the vessel feeling overstaffed.

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