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The Kumbra 43 will be the new flagship of the Spanish shipyard Kumbra Yachts. A sporty design, smart home technology, and a layout focused on maximum livability are the key features of this new boat. It is scheduled to debut at Boot Düsseldorf 2026 and is imported into Italy by Love Boat Servizi Nautici.
The Kumbra shipyard has built its identity over time around a precise concept: to combine the boldness of sporty lines with functional sophistication. Born with the goal of offering boats that were extensions of the owner’s personality, the brand has consolidated over the years a recognizable DNA of bold profiles and attention to every detail. Today, that evolutionary path touches a new apex with the launch of the Kumbra 43, the family’s “big brother” and the fleet’s new flagship.
The Kumbra 43 does not betray its origins, but elevates them to a new dimension. The exterior lines maintain the yard’s family feeling, but accentuate the sporty vocation through a descending stern profile that is both fluid and aggressive. The distinctive element is the balance between protection for the occupants and openness to what surrounds the boat: the hardtop, for example, is designed to offer shelter without compromising the feeling of freedom, integrating into the superstructure with a continuous feature.
Life on board has been rethought by emphasizing space and “connection” with the sea. The stern platform in the inboard version is particularly extended and serves as a true terrace on the water, while the double sun deck configuration fore and aft ensures distinct relaxation areas for every moment of the day. Practicality is combined with aesthetics even in the most technical details, such as the six storage compartments for fenders in the bow, which are integrated so as not to soil the clean design. Particular is the midship table arrangement, which occupies almost the entire beam and is “served” by two opposing benches.
Below deck, the design goal is to make the owner feel at home. Large windows flood the rooms with natural light, again creating an airy environment and giving visual continuity with the horizon. The interior layout maximizes the available volume: in addition to the large double bed in the bow, a separate sofa towards the stern has been included, adding versatility to the sleeping area. Completing the interior is a separate bathroom with a modern design. Overseeing it all is technology: advanced home automation systems and state-of-the-art instrumentation make navigation intuitive and utilities management immediate, confirming the Kumbra 43’s vocation to be a boat that is as high-performing as it is welcoming.
Kumbra 43 will be powered by two inboard engines or three outboard engines with maximum power up to 1,200 hp, for 42 knots of top speed.
TECHNICAL DATA SHEET – Kumbra Yachts 43
Overall length: 13.35 m
Width: 3.99 m
Draught: 0.80 m
Displacement: 11.5 t (without engines)
Fuel reserve: 1,200 l
Water reserve: 300 l
Price: from 636,000 euros
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Federico Lanfranchi
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