2014 Italia 15.98, EUR 495.000,-

Uniquely available brokerage example of the award-winning Italia 15.98, with 4-cabin, 2-heads layout, complete with B&G and Garmin instrument pack, full optioned, lightly used, and ready to sail.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

From the board of Matteo Polli Yacht Design and Studio Spadolini, and with build to the very highest standards from Adria Sail and Franco Corazza, NESSUN DORMA was launched in 2014. Winner in line hours at the ARC+ 2023, NESSUN DORMA is now available for sale as her owner are looking to move on to other projects.

Her specification highlights include:
4-cabin, 2-heads interior layout finished in teak
GRP foam sandwich hull construction
Teak laid side decks
Electric drop-down transom/bathing platform
2.90m draft T-keel with Weldox blade and lead bulb
Jefa steering with composite helm wheels
Harken Performa electric winch package
Carbon fibre bowsprit
Karver furlers for Code 0 and staysail
Fully-battened mainsail
Volvo D2-75 engine with saildrive gearbox and MaxProp 4-bladed propeller
MaxPower retractable bowthruster
Onan generator
Victron inverter and charger
24vDC electrics
520w solar panel array
Spectra Newport 60lph watermaker
B&G navigation package with Zeus plotters, 4G radar, AIS and mast-repeaters
Webasto reverse-cycle air-conditioning
Fridge and freezers
Electric heads
Fusion Bluetooth stereo system
Sprayhood and bimini

MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:

Designed to cover long distances. In the design of Italia 15.98 the tradition of the great ocean going fast cruisers is reborn and updated to the latest hydrodynamics. “True Bluewater” best describes Italia 15.98, conceived to cruise long distances, combining performance, comfort and timeless style, with the guarantee of safe arrival even under the harshest conditions.

Italia 15.98 is a project by Matteo Polli, Italia Yachts chief designer, in collaboration with the yacht designer Tommaso Spadolini. It is a complete all-round boat with the performance you would expect from a fast cruiser. Seagoing boat behaviour, yet classic and original lines.

Italia 15.98 is design to let you live well on board while sailing. Development of the excellent hull that characterizes the smaller sister Italia 13.98, Italia 15.98 earns the internal hull volume and livebility on deck without substantially increasing the wet surface.

The hull has flared sections with knee high and deep deadrise at the bow. The shape allows a variable stern waterline length, limited with low wind, stretches dynamically with increasing speed.
Very cared are the aspects related to comfort at sea, with careful study on the longitudinal trim and symmetry of the volumes while heeled as well as in the concentration of the weights as much as possible to limit the tendency to pitch.

About construction quality. The hull and deck are made of sandwich with biaxial and unidirectional glass fabrics impregnated with vinylester resin. In the central part of the boat the structure consists of a grid of galvanized steel stringers and floors, to ensure a high resistance to concentrated loads. The structural frame is designed to constitute a closed structural ring, able to distribute in an optimal manner efforts on the hull and deck and to withstand the large loads from the keel, mast and rigging.

PRESS REVIEW:

From supercars and pointy shoes to novel pasta shapes, Italian design is lauded the world over. But it can lack practicality – there’s no room for the kids in a Ferrari, Gucci heels are terrible off-road and linguine simply translates to sauce on your shirt. This new Italia Yachts model is as true to this generalisation as it is to its patriotic name.

Conclusion:
This is a sexy design that sails as beautifully as she looks and is soundly built. But, by trying to offer something for everyone, Italia Yachts has introduced a problem whereby, in the Italian way, aesthetics have won over practicality. Cockpit benches are totally inadequate for protection and, in an effort to be simple, the cockpit layout is too complicated for a typical cruising couple.

So the question is: how important is an aft cabin? If only Italia had made the coamings higher, the best of both worlds might still be available. But like driving an Alfa or wearing a sharp Italian suit, this yacht is more about how it makes you feel.

The 15.98 is designed to encourage yachtsmen to spend more time at the wheel when sailing offshore. If you are searching for a yacht with looks and performance that can take you long distance and don’t mind sacrificing a bit of cockpit comfort, she’s extremely hard to beat.

Toby Hodges, Yachting World

Beautiful. It may be subjective, but looking at the new flagship of the Venetian shipyard is the first adjective that comes to mind. The proportion of the lines, the skilful mix of ancient and modern, the many chiaroscuro that enrich the deckhouse... And then there are those characteristic signs, such as the three portholes or the design of the stern, which identify and accentuate the much-sought-after family feeling. It is impressive how, in such a short time, this active Italian shipyard has managed to create an immediately recognizable line. In fact, looking at the 15.98 it is immediately clear that we are dealing with an Italia Yachts. But equally evident are the giant steps in terms of proportions and refined details, which give the new flagship a strong and personal character, differentiating it from the rest of the range. A character that owes much to the contribution of the well-known designer Tommaso Spadolini, years of experience in the world of megayachts but also a great passion for sailboats. A character that is also found in the project in general: the 15.98 is significantly "more boat" than its younger sisters.

Sail Republic


SPECIFICATIONS
CONSTRUCTION

RCD Status:
Our understanding is that the vessel complies with the European Union Recreational Craft Directive and is categorised A – Ocean.

Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
Hull and deck are GRP sandwich with a variable density PVC core.
Outer layers are biaxial and unidirectional glass fibres impregnated with vinylester resin.
A single structural frame, bonded internally reinforces the hull spreading the mast, keel and rigging loads.
Hull and superstructure are finished in gelcoat
Teak laid side decks, cockpit sole and cockpit bench seating in the cockpit

Keel & Rudder:
The keel has a reverse “T” configuration with the blade made of Weldox 700 and torpedo casted in lead with 3% antimony. The geometry has been designed using modern flow simulation software which allowed to obtain a very efficient wing despite of a shallow draft.
The rudder blade is laminated with biaxial / unidirectional reinforcements and PVC core on female moulds. The rudder stock is made of aluminum. The stock bearings are self- aligning.

MACHINERY

Engine & gearbox:
Volvo Penta D2-75 4-cylinder 75hp diesel engine
Freshwater engine cooling via raw water intake and heat exchanger
Saildrive gearbox - Diaphragm replaced 2023
Single lever throttle/gear control
Service & Maintenance:
Engine hours – approx. 2,000 at the time of the listing

Propulsion & Steering:
Max Prop 4-bladed folding propeller
Twin wheel Jefa steering system with composite 100cm helm wheels.
MaxPower 24vDC retractable bowthruster

ELECTRIAL SYSTEMS

Voltage systems:
24vDC primary domestic system with 12vDC starting circuit and 220vAC via shorepower, generator or inverter

Battery Banks:
10x 24vDC 110Ah maintenance free services batteries joined in parallel and series to supply 550Ah @ 24vDC – 2024
1x 12vDC 70Ah engine crank battery – 2024
1x 12vDC generator crank battery – 2024

Generator:
Onan 3,5kw 220vAC diesel generator

Alternator:
12vDC 115Ah engine mounted marine alternator with built-in charging sensor
24vDC Mastervolt secondary alternator

Charger and Inverter:
Victron Multiplus II automatic battery charger with inverter - 2025

Solar Panels:
4x 130w Solbian solar panels mounted on the bimini

PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS

Fresh Water:
Pressurised fresh water supply via 24vDC pressure pump
Hot water produced by engine-driven calorifier or via immersion heater element in 50 litre well-insulated hot water tank.

Watermaker:
Spectra Newport 400 mkii 60l/h water maker

Bilge Pumps:
2x Electric bilge pumps (keel sump and engine room)
Each shower has its evacuation pump
1x manual bilge pump

TANKAGE

Fuel:
600 litres total fuel capacity in 2 stainless steel tanks

Fresh Water:
Approx. 700 litres fresh water capacity in 2 stainless steel tanks with level gauge

Holding Tanks:
2x 15 litre black water holding tanks

NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
2x B&G Zeus 9’ colour GPS chart plotter with integrated WiFi
B&G Triton autopilot
3x Garmin display at the mast
4x B&G Triton Mk1 multi-displays in cockpit with wind, speed and depth transducers
2x Steering compasses in cockpit
B&G Radar 4G

Communications Equipment:
B&G V50 VHF with AIS

DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT

Galley:
Three-burner Techimpex gas stove with oven, protected by stainless steel guard
Double inox sink with hot & cold pressurised fresh water tap
24vDC 140 litres top loading refrigerator with drain valve
24vDC 140 litres front opening refrigerator

Heads:
2x Tecma 24vDC electric marine toilets
Hot & cold pressurised water supply with shower


Heating & Ventilation:
Webasto 220vAC reverse-cycle air conditioning systems for owners cabin and saloon
24vDC ventilation fans

Entertainment:
Fusion Bluetooth Hi-fi with internal speakers
Waterproof exterior speakers

ACCOMMODATION


Summary of Accommodation:
Up to 8 berths in four cabins, two large double aft cabins, port side bunk beds cabin and forward master cabin with head. Occasional berth on saloon settee.

Accommodation Finish:
The modern design characterized by gelcoat surfaces is studied so that it can be functional in both racing and cruising situations. Some parts, such as closets and cabinets are made of fabric.
This particular example features teak interiors
The floor is made of marine plywood finished in antislip plastic laminate.
Internal doors are equipped with thresholds and finished with technical frames in aluminium to increase resistance to hard usage.

DECK EQUIPMENT

Rig:
John Spars aluminium anodised spars
Keel-stepped mast with tapered 9/10 fractional profile and three sets of swept-back spreaders
1x19 stainless steel discontinuous standing rigging with turnbuckles – replaced 2023
Custom racks on boom to support mainsail
German mainsheet system
Ball-bearing batten cars for mainsail
All control lines led aft to companionway
Carbon fibre bowsprit with tack line
Hydraulic backstay
Dyneema halyards and sheet
Furlex sub-deck genoa furler
KF 6.0 Karver furler for the staysail and Code0
Upwind sail area: 176 sqm
Downwind sail area: 320 sqm


Winches:
4x Harken Performa 70 2-speed electric self-tailing winches

Sails:
1x Euro Sail main sail – 2023
1x CDSails main sail – 2022
1x Euro Sail furling jib – 2023
2x Cd Sails furling jib - 2022
North Sails red Gennaker with snuffer – 2023
North Sails white Gennaker - 2023
Eurosails Staysail with Karver furler – 2023
Eurosail Code0 – 2023

General:
Stainless steel twin guardwires and stanchions
Open-front stainless steel pulpit and split pushpits
Cockpit shower
Cockpit foldable teak table
Electric folding transom
Folding bathing ladder

Anchoring & Mooring:
12vDC 1700w Lofrans electric anchor windlass - 2023
25Kg Delta anchor with 100m 12mm chain – 2025
Pop-up mooring cleats
Warps and fenders

Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
Cockpit cushions
Sprayhood
Bimini
Stackpack mainsail cover with lazyjacks

SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.

8pp liferaft – to be serviced 2026
406Mhz EPIRB
Lifejackets
Fire extinguishers


VIEWING ARRANGEMENTS
Lying: Monfalcone, Italy

Available to view strictly by appointment

Office Hours Mon- Fri 0900 – 17.00
Saturday by prior appointment

For more information or to arrange a viewing please contact us.

Please Note: Due to the varying locations of our yachts, your travel time and the distances that may be involved, we recommend that you only make arrangements to view if you are actively considering purchase.

Lead Broker: Michele Antonini – Grabau International (Italia)
Tel: +39 333 74 89 281
Email: #######@grabauinternational.com