ITALIA 12.98
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 42.58 ft |
| LWL | 36.42 ft |
| Beam | 13.65 ft |
| Draft | 7.22 ft |
| Displacement | 17,527 lb |
| Ballast | 5,291.1 lb |
| Material | 41’ 4”12.6 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.1 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 54.13 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 15.68 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 53.15 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 19.36 ft |
| FLforestay | 15.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 980 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 424.4 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 2,120.49 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 1 |
| Water | 95.1 L |
| Fuel | 58.1 L |
| CE category | About299 000€(2020) |
About the ITALIA 12.98
Design and styling: Laura Boscolo Meo - Italia Yacht Design Team Exterior design and render: 2 Pixel Studio CE certification: European Certification CE, craft “A” category Sail area: mainsail + gennaker: 197 m2/2120 sq.ft.
The Italia 12.98 is a fractional sloop designed by Matteo Polli and built by Italia Yacht Design, with production records indicating a build year of 2015. As the specific hull count is not definitively established in the source data, the fleet size remains unquantified, but the vessel represents a modern, performance-oriented cruising platform.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize responsive handling and modern fractional rigging, as evidenced by the prevalence of North sails and Harken hardware in owner reports.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 17527.0 lb and a capsize ratio of 2.11, the Italia 12.98 offers moderate offshore stability, though its relatively light displacement for its length suggests it is best suited for protected coastal passages rather than extreme bluewater expeditions.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include other modern fractional sloop designs from the mid-2010s that emphasize a balance of speed and comfort, such as the Beneteau First series or Nauticat models, due to similar rig configurations and displacement profiles.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(7 certificates)
Measured performance data from ORC (Offshore Racing Congress) certificates.
Polar Diagram
Boat speed (kn) vs. true wind angle. Source: ORC
Racing Ratings
Triple Number
ORC Measured
Sail Areas (ORC)
Speed Table (kn)
| TWA \ TWS | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 5.5 | 6.5 | 7.3 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.0 | 8.1 |
| 60° | 5.8 | 6.9 | 7.6 | 7.9 | 8.1 | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| 75° | 6.1 | 7.2 | 7.7 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.8 |
| 90° | 6.2 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.7 | 9.3 |
| 110° | 6.2 | 7.5 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.3 | 9.7 |
| 120° | 6.0 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.4 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 10.2 |
| 135° | 5.4 | 6.7 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 9.1 | 10.2 |
| 150° | 4.6 | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.6 | 8.1 | 8.5 | 9.4 |
| Beat VMG | 3.5 | 4.3 | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.6 | 5.7 |
| Run VMG | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.6 |
Estimated Value
Limited DataAsking price by model year
10 listings · boat years 2022–2026 · median $459,000
Each dot is one listing · hover for details · dashed red line marks the median · obvious data-entry outliers (top & bottom 2.5%) excluded.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 42.58ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
We don't have enough data on the ITALIA 12.98yet to publish model-specific findings we'd stand behind — but here's a free general inspection checklist, built from our research into what actually goes wrong on boats of this kind.
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