ITALIA 9.98
Specifications
Hull
| LOA | 33.79 ft |
| LWL | 32.74 ft |
| Beam | 11.61 ft |
| Draft | 6.23 ft |
| Displacement | 9,921 lb |
| Material | 32’ 8”9.98 m |
| Hull speed1.34·√LWL | 7.7 kn |
Rig & Sails
| Iforetriangle height | 44.95 ft |
| Jforetriangle base | 13.71 ft |
| Pmainsail luff | 42.98 ft |
| Emainsail foot | 15.75 ft |
| FLforestay | 13.7 ft |
| Mainsail | 673.7 sq ft |
| Jib (100%) | 344.44 sq ft |
| Spinnaker | 968.75 sq ft |
Accommodation
| Cabins | 1 |
| Berths | 6 |
| Heads | 1 |
| Water | 29.1 L |
| Fuel | 15.9 L |
| CE category | About139 000€(2020) |
About the ITALIA 9.98
Mains sail: 38m2 Jib area: 32m2 Spinnaker area: 90m2
The Italia 9.98 is a modern cruiser designed by Matteo Polli and built by Itlaia Yachts, with production records indicating a start year of 2015. As a fractional sloop with a displacement of 9921.0 lb, it offers a balanced blend of performance and comfort, though specific total hull counts remain unverified in the source data.
- Best for:
- This vessel suits coastal cruisers and performance-oriented sailors who prioritize a responsive helm and modern fractional rigging, as evidenced by the high prevalence of North sails and Garmin electronics upgrades in the owner reports.
- Bluewater capability:
- With a Capsize ratio of 2.16 and a D/L ratio of 126.2, the Italia 9.98 is primarily designed for coastal and inshore cruising rather than heavy bluewater passage-making, given its moderate displacement and fin keel configuration.
- Comparables:
- Comparable boats include the Beneteau First 33.7 and the Nauticat 33, as they share similar fractional sloop rigs, beam widths around 11.61 ft, and target the same market of active weekend cruisers seeking modern ergonomics.
Performance
ORC Performance Data(15 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° | 5.1 | 6.1 | 6.8 | 7.1 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 |
| 60° | 5.5 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| 75° | 5.8 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 7.7 | 7.9 | 8.1 |
| 90° | 6.0 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 7.8 | 8.2 | 8.4 | 8.7 |
| 110° | 5.8 | 6.9 | 7.4 | 7.9 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.6 |
| 120° | 5.5 | 6.7 | 7.3 | 7.8 | 8.3 | 8.8 | 9.8 |
| 135° | 5.0 | 6.2 | 7.0 | 7.5 | 8.0 | 8.5 | 9.7 |
| 150° | 4.2 | 5.3 | 6.3 | 7.1 | 7.5 | 7.9 | 8.9 |
| Beat VMG | 3.3 | 4.0 | 4.6 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 |
| Run VMG | 3.6 | 4.6 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 6.8 | 7.3 | 8.1 |
Pricing
We don't have market pricing data for the ITALIA 9.98 yet. If you own one, help other buyers — what did you pay for it? Reports build a community price estimate over time.
Estimated Cost of Ownership
Based on 33.79ft LOA. Actual costs vary by condition, usage, and local rates.
Known Issues & Pre-Purchase Inspection
6 reported issues across 5 systems for the ITALIA 9.98, compiled from owner reports in sailing forums and owner-association material.
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