Our Workshop
Where Craft Meets Precision — San Fernando, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Two Factories in San Fernando
We operate two production plants in San Fernando, Buenos Aires — a river town approximately 30 km north of downtown Buenos Aires near the banks of the Río de la Plata. Together, they represent 2,733 m² of covered production space with 40+ production staff.
Lamination Plant — Abra Nueva 1175
- 📐 1,423 m² covered area
- 👷 12 production personnel
- 🏗️ Maximum hoist height: 7 meters
- ⚙️ Maximum hoist capacity: 12 tonnes
- 🔧 Expert handling of oversized parts
Finishing Plant — Alsina 674
- 📐 1,310 m² covered area
- 👷 28 production personnel
- 🏗️ Maximum hoist height: 7 meters
- ⚙️ Maximum hoist capacity: 6 tonnes
Inside the Yard
Technical Office
Our in-house engineering team brings together naval engineers, an industrial designer, and a naval architect specialized in lamination processes. They are experts in 3D modeling, computer-aided manufacturing, structural analysis, and computational fluid dynamics.
Software: Rhino, AutoCAD, Maxsurf, ANSYS, SolidWorks, RhinoCam, V-Ray
CNC Capabilities
Our CNC operations produce precision components that ensure repeatability and accuracy across production runs:
- ▸ Plugs
- ▸ Molds
- ▸ Core parts
- ▸ Prototypes
The Build Process
From bare mold to sea trials — every step happens in-house
Mold Prep
Surface preparation, gelcoat application, and mold conditioning
Lamination
Vacuum infusion or hand layup of hulls, decks, and structural components
Assembly
Hull joining, bulkhead bonding, and structural integration
Systems
Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and propulsion installation
Joinery
Interior cabinetry, furniture, and finish carpentry in cherry wood
Paint
Fairing, priming, topcoat application, and antifouling
Rigging
Mast stepping, standing rigging, running rigging, and deck hardware
Sea Trials
Engine commissioning, sail testing, systems verification, and performance checks
Delivery
Final inspection, documentation, owner orientation, and handover
Our People Are Our Greatest Asset
40 Grados Sur employs 45 to 50 people. Our team includes laminators, carpenters, electricians, mechanics, painters, riggers, and quality control specialists.
Many of our core craftsmen have been with us for 14 or more years — they joined when production started in Argentina and have built every generation of the Antares 44. This continuity of experience is rare in boat building and directly translates to consistent quality.
Our team knows our boats intimately. They understand the tolerances, the sequences, the details. That institutional knowledge cannot be replicated — it is earned through thousands of hours of hands-on work across dozens of hulls.
Frequently Asked Questions
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From precision mold-making to final fit-out, every stage reflects decades of composite construction expertise.
