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Set 42174 Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht
Technic

LEGO® Emirates Team New Zealand AC75 Yacht

This Technic set recreates the AC75 foiling catamaran raced by Emirates Team New Zealand in the America's Cup. At 964 pieces it sits in the mid-range of Technic builds, with no minifigures included. Black, red, grey and blue elements shape the slim hull, foils and twin sails.

Set number
42174
Year
2024
Pieces
964
Minifigures
0
Theme
Technic
Different parts
181
What can I build with it?

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Parts list 181

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Spare parts (22)

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Description

Building a racing yacht, not a toy boat

The set focuses on the AC75's distinctive silhouette: a narrow hull, angled foils and two sails that together define the model's profile. Rather than chasing scale accuracy in every dimension, the design captures the boat's proportions well enough to recognise the real Emirates Team New Zealand yacht. With 964 pieces the build stays manageable in length, but the slender structural sections demand careful, patient assembly. It suits builders who enjoy technical subjects beyond the usual Technic vehicles, trucks and cranes, and who like sailing or America's Cup racing as a theme.

No motors, just mechanics

Unlike many larger Technic sets, this yacht has no motorised or pneumatic functions. The hull and rigging rely on standard connectors, pins and beams, put together to stay light and rigid at once, echoing how a real racing hull is engineered. Some parts of the model move, including the sail angle, so the finished build is not entirely static. Builders used to powered Technic vehicles will find this a change of pace, closer to a display model than a functional machine, though the tight, angular sections still test fine motor skills.

Colours and parts count

181 unique elements keep the build varied despite the moderate total piece count. Black and light bluish grey form the structural base, while red and blue accents on hull and sails echo Emirates Team New Zealand's livery. The parts list on this page shows exactly which elements appear and how often, useful for anyone tracking down a replacement piece or wanting to study a particular section of the build. Fans of Technic connectors will also spot pieces worth reusing in their own creations beyond this specific model.

Who this set suits

This is a set for Technic builders drawn to sailing and technical shapes rather than classic play sets. With no minifigures, the finished yacht works as a display piece on a shelf or desk. Its 964 pieces make it a reasonable step up from entry-level Technic kits without reaching the scale of the largest, motorised flagship models. Anyone following the America's Cup gets an added connection to a real, currently competing boat, which sets this model apart from more generic vehicle builds in the same range.

FAQ

Does this set include any motorised functions?
No, the AC75 yacht is built entirely from standard Technic parts, without motors or pneumatics.
Are there any minifigures in the set?
No, the set contains no minifigures; the model itself is the focus.
How big is the finished model?
No official dimensions are given, but with 964 pieces and 181 unique elements it builds into a mid-sized Technic display model, noticeably larger than an entry-level set.

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