Designed by Matteo Polli and built by Italia Yacht Design starting in 2015, the Italia 1298 represents a modern approach to performance cruising in the 42-foot range. This fractional sloop combines contemporary hull design with practical cruising accommodations, making it well-suited for both coastal exploration and offshore passages. The yacht's fin keel with bulb configuration and spade rudder provide responsive handling and efficient sailing characteristics, while the moderate displacement of 17,527 pounds strikes a balance between performance and comfort. With a sail area of 1,108 square feet driving the boat to a theoretical hull speed of 8.09 knots, the Italia 1298 offers spirited sailing without sacrificing stability. Construction utilizes E-glass with a vinyl/PVC core, delivering a strong yet lightweight structure that contributes to the boat's performance potential. The comfort ratio of 21.79 suggests good motion characteristics for extended cruising, while the capsize screening value of 2.11 indicates reasonable stability for offshore work, though within limits typical of modern performance-oriented designs. The 40-horsepower auxiliary engine provides adequate power for maneuvering and motorsailing in light conditions. Overall, the Italia 1298 appeals to sailors seeking a contemporary European design that blends cruising comfort with engaging sailing performance.
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What is the Italia 1298's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Italia 1298 has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 26.37. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Italia 1298's comfort ratio?
The Italia 1298 has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 21.79. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Italia 1298 safe for offshore sailing?
The Italia 1298 has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 2.11. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Italia 1298?
The theoretical hull speed of the Italia 1298 is 8.09 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Italia 1298 weigh?
The Italia 1298 has a displacement of 17,527.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 42.58 ft.
Who designed the Italia 1298?
The Italia 1298 was designed by Matteo Polli, first built in 2015.