ITALIA 13.98
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 47.24 ft |
| LWL | 40.88 ft |
| Beam | 14.11 ft |
| Draft | 8.2 ft |
| Displacement | 20,944 lb |
| Ballast | 7,716.2 lb |
| Material | 45’ 11”13.98 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 8.6 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Spinnaker | 2,432.64 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 2 |
| Berths | 4 |
| Heads | 6 |
| Water | 126.8 L |
| Fuel | 126.8 L |
| CE category | About382 000€(2020) |
About the ITALIA 13.98
Interior design: Emanuele Pillon CE certification: European Certification CE, craft “A” category Sail area mainsail + gennaker: 226 m2/2432 sq ft
Designed by Maurizio Cossutti and built by Italia Yachts, the Italia 13.98 is a modern cruising sloop with production starting in 2011. While the exact build count is not specified in the available data, this model represents a specific era of Italian yacht construction focused on performance cruising.
- Best for:
- This boat suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize a fractional sloop rig and a comfortable 22.28 comfort ratio for offshore passages.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a displacement of 20944.0 lb and a low capsize ratio of 2.05, the Italia 13.98 demonstrates solid offshore stability and seaworthiness for bluewater cruising.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats from this era include other Italian-built performance cruisers like the Beneteau First series or Nauticat models, which share similar fractional rigging and displacement characteristics.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(8 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 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52° | 4.3 | 5.9 | 7.0 | 7.8 | 8.1 | 8.3 | 8.4 | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| 60° | 4.6 | 6.2 | 7.3 | 8.0 | 8.3 | 8.5 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| 75° | 4.9 | 6.5 | 7.6 | 8.2 | 8.6 | 8.8 | 9.0 | 9.2 | 9.3 |
| 90° | 4.7 | 6.4 | 7.5 | 8.3 | 8.6 | 8.9 | 9.2 | 9.7 | 9.9 |
| 110° | 4.6 | 6.4 | 7.7 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 10.2 | 10.4 |
| 120° | 4.5 | 6.2 | 7.5 | 8.4 | 8.9 | 9.4 | 9.9 | 10.7 | 11.3 |
| 135° | 3.9 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 7.9 | 8.5 | 9.0 | 9.5 | 10.7 | 12.2 |
| 150° | 3.2 | 4.6 | 5.9 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 8.8 | 9.7 | 10.8 |
| Beat VMG | 2.8 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 5.3 | 5.7 | 5.8 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Run VMG | 2.8 | 4.0 | 5.1 | 6.0 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.6 | 9.4 |
Market Price
Asking price by model year
5 listings · boat years 2013–2023 · median $320,442
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Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 47.24ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Articles & Reviews
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
4 reported issues across 4 systems for the ITALIA 13.98, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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