Cantiere delle Marche built the RJ Class 130 as a 40.5-metre steel and aluminium explorer that carries the yard’s long-range philosophy into a larger, more voluminous platform. Francesco Paszkowski drew her exterior, giving her the purposeful profile and glazed bulwarks that mark the RJ line while adding the presence that comes with an 8-metre beam and a 387-tonne full-load displacement. The twin MAN D2862LE435 engines, rated at 882 kW each, drive her to 14.5 knots, and at a 9-knot passage speed her 57,760 litres of fuel return a transatlantic range of 5,500 nautical miles.
Five cabins accommodate ten guests, with a full-beam owner’s suite and clearly separated guest quarters on the lower deck. Seven crew in four cabins run the yacht without crossing guest areas, a layout suited to long seasons far from a home port. Electric zero-speed stabilisers hold her steady under way and at anchor, while the deep displacement hull and 2.50-metre draught keep her composed in open water.
Classed by RINA and built to order in Ancona, the RJ Class 130 is a genuine ocean yacht for owners who want range, volume and the freedom to shape the interior to a personal brief. She sits above the 35-metre RJ 115 in the range and shares the same proven engineering approach.
Length
40.50M
Beam
8.00M
Draft
2.50M
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
10
Cabin
5
Crew
7
Cruise Speed
12.8KT
Max Speed
14.5KT
Fuel
57760L
Range
5500NM
Engine
2 x MAN D2862LE435 (882 kW each)
Naval
Hydro Tec
Exterior
Francesco Paszkowski
Interior
Francesco Paszkowski Design
New Starting From
€24,000,000
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Twin MAN D2862LE435 engines rated at 882 kW each drive the RJ Class 130 to a maximum of 14.5 knots and a sustained 12.8-knot cruise at 1,800 rpm. The displacement hull is optimised for efficiency rather than sprint speed, and the figures bear that out: 57,760 litres of diesel give a range of 5,500 nautical miles at 9 knots, which puts ocean crossings comfortably within reach. Reintjes WAF 444 gearboxes with a 4.000:1 ratio transfer power smoothly, while 85 kW bow and stern thrusters handle close-quarters work in a marina. Two 70 kW Kohler generators carry the hotel load, and electric zero-speed fin stabilisers keep roll motion in check both under way and at rest. A urea-based exhaust treatment system, with 2,890 litres of tankage, keeps her within current emissions limits.
Francesco Paszkowski shaped the RJ Class 130 around the same design language as the rest of the RJ line, with proportions that look capable under way and refined at anchor. The profile runs from a raked bow through glazed bulwarks that lighten the visual mass of the superstructure, and the open stern folds down onto a beach club at the waterline. Three outdoor living areas are spread across the sun deck, the upper aft deck and the main aft deck, each set up for a different use from private sunbathing to group dining. The 8-metre beam gives generous side decks and foredeck space, so guests and crew move safely at sea, and the large window openings in the aluminium superstructure draw daylight deep into the interior. This is a yacht drawn for long passages, with sheltered spaces and secure walkways that suit a vessel built to cross oceans.
The RJ Class 130 accommodates ten guests in five cabins. The full-beam owner’s suite sits forward on the main deck, with panoramic windows, a walk-in wardrobe and a private bathroom, kept well apart from the guest cabins on the lower deck. Four guest cabins below include doubles and twins, each with an en-suite and individual climate control. Seven crew are housed in four cabins in the forward section, with a dedicated mess and galley that operate independently of the guest areas. The 8-metre beam and 4.15-metre depth give the interior real width and height, so the accommodation feels proportionate to the yacht’s length rather than tight. As with every CdM, the layout and finish are developed with the owner, so the interior reflects an individual brief rather than a fixed catalogue specification.
The main salon is the social heart of the yacht, with a lounge forward and a dining area aft that opens onto the main deck terrace through wide glass doors. The upper deck carries a sky lounge and an outdoor area for entertaining with long views over the water. The sun deck is a private retreat with sunpads, a spa pool option and a bar, sheltered by the hardtop. At the stern, the transom drops to form a beach club that connects the interior to the sea and serves as a base for watersports, while the tender garage stows the yacht’s toys out of sight. The engine room offers standing-height access around both mains, which keeps maintenance straightforward on long cruises. Every space is planned to stay comfortable at sea as well as at anchor, in keeping with a yacht built for extended passages.
Cantiere delle Marche builds each RJ Class 130 to order at its yard in Ancona, on Italy’s Adriatic coast. The production model allows significant customisation of layout, materials and equipment while keeping the structural consistency of a proven hull. Classification under RINA covers structural integrity, machinery and safety systems to international standards. The 2.50-metre draught keeps a wide choice of anchorages open across the Mediterranean and Caribbean, while 6,520 litres of fresh water with watermaker support allow extended self-sufficient cruising. Black and grey water tankage meets environmental rules in sensitive waters. The first RJ Class 130 was delivered in 2021, and that operational experience informs each new build, which reduces the risk that comes with commissioning an untested design. For an owner who wants an ocean-capable explorer with genuine volume and a bespoke interior, she makes a measured and practical case.
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