Bespoke power catamarans Cape Town
Designing the future of luxury at sea
We design and build bespoke watercraft, from concept to launch, for those who demand more.
The 370 Luxury Shuttle off Cape Town
40Knots
More precision, more beauty, more meaning.
Led by marine architects and powered by engineering excellence, 40Knots crafts vessels where every line, every detail and every decision is driven by purpose.
This is luxury in motion: crafted by hand, built to endure, and made to leave a mark.
About 40KnotsBuilt with purpose
The fleet
In production
370 Luxury Shuttle
37 foot semi-custom inter-island sea shuttle
Created to transform island transfers from a necessity into a highlight.
Explore the 370
On the horizon
57 ft Power Cat
For bespoke charter or a private sanctuary at sea
She was never built to simply float. She was built to command the sea.
Register early interest
The 370 Luxury Shuttle, in figures
- 12 Guests, seated in contemporary elegance
- 28-30kn Cruising speed, with responsive handling
- Up to 30% Less drag, from lift-generating foils
- Up to 30% Lower fuel consumption
Our approach
We build fewer boats. On purpose.
Each one is handcrafted with precision and pride, not just to meet expectations, but to exceed them. Every vessel reflects our care for the craft and our belief that the ownership journey should feel as considered as the design itself.
Because for us, it's never just about performance. It's about the thrill of command, the quiet luxury of ownership, and the lasting experience of a boat that was built for you.
Meet the team behind the craft
The spark
"I need a fast, elegant ferry to move charter guests between islands."
A former client in the Caribbean asked. In August 2024 the first 370 Shuttle launched, custom-built for a private airport transfer service in the British Virgin Islands.
The conception of the 370On the water
See her run
Enquiries
Start a conversation about your build.
An island shuttle, a private charter, or a craft shaped entirely around you. Tell us what you have in mind.