Italia 11.98 Buyer's Guide
Shopping the brokerage market for an Italia 11.98 means looking at a 39-foot cruiser/racer that Italia Yachts built from 2018 as part of its Sport programme. Most used examples are the Bellissima cruising configuration, though Fuoriserie regatta boats appear as well, and ex-charter units are common. The boat’s blend of race pedigree and three-cabin comfort makes her a compelling used buy for sailors who want performance without a pure racer’s spartan interior.
Layouts on the Used Market
Owner three-cabin layouts dominate the used fleet, with two aft double cabins, a forepeak double, and two heads. The symmetrical interior places the galley to port and navigation station to starboard at equal height, with the saloon set well forward to maximize cockpit space. Ex-charter boats tend to show heavier wear in these high-traffic areas but usually retain the standard three-cabin arrangement. The Bellissima finish brings gloss white surfaces, leather upholstery, and tall lockers, while the forward berth is a modest 1.90 metres long built into the bow.
Equipment and Common Upgrades
Gennakers and asymmetric spinnakers are commonly fitted, reflecting the boat’s offwind intent, and AIS with autopilot are standard on most brokerage listings. Code zeros, symmetric spinnakers, and life rafts are often seen, as are chartplotters and hot-water systems with swim platforms. A fixed carbon bowsprit was a factory option needed to fly A-sails and is worth confirming on any candidate. Less common but seen as owner upgrades are inverters, biminis, dodgers, teak decks, and cockpit showers; a few boats carry shorthanded sailing setups. Buyers should verify the Harken winches and Spinlock stoppers are present and serviceable, as these are standard deck hardware.
What to Inspect
The deck non-slip is aggressively textured and very effective, but surveyors should note its harsh feel underfoot anchor. The interior joinery is fastened weakly and can be lifted out for regatta use; check for movement or race conversion traces in cruising boats. Below the waterline, the solid laminate along the centreline and around keel and rudder should be examined for impact, and the standard lead T-keel’s foam-filled cavities inspected for water ingress. The forward-positioned single rudder stock deserves close review for wear.
Availability and Buyer's Takeaway
These yachts typically appear in France, Lithuania, Italy, the United States, Greece, and Germany. When viewing an Italia 11.98, a short checklist helps:
- Confirm Bellissima or Fuoriserie configuration and mixed options
- Verify bowsprit presence if A-sail use is planned
- Inspect loosely anchored furniture and aggressive deck grip
- Survey keel cavities, rudder stock, and below-waterline laminate
- Check Harken and Spinlock gear plus common AIS and autopilot fit
Price & volume trends
Monthly asking-price and listing-volume trends for the Italia 11.98. The line shows the median ask each month; the bars show how many listings appeared.
Monthly breakdown · 7 rows
| Month | Listings | Median ask | Δ vs. last mo. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25 | 2 | $329,934 | — |
| Jan 26 | 3 | $336,605 | +2.0% |
| Feb 26 | 1 | $335,251 | -0.4% |
| Apr 26 | 6 | $371,705 | +10.9% |
| Jun 26 | 1 | $348,633 | -6.2% |
| Aug 26 | 1 | $346,309 | -0.7% |
| Sep 26 | 2 | $553,313 | +59.8% |
Where they're listed
Italia 11.98 listings appear across 6 countries. France has the most listings with 5 (33.3%), followed by Italy and Lithuania.
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| Italia Yachts 11.98You are here | — | $ 339,081 | 16 | 3 |
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| Dehler Optima 98 G | 32.15' | $ 21,828 | 7 | 2 |
| Italia Yachts 9.98 | 33.79' | $ 316,781 | 6 | 0 |