The Italia Yachts 12.98 (IY 12.98) represents a pivotal evolution in the shipyard’s "all-round" philosophy, positioning itself as a high-performance cruiser-racer designed to satisfy the competing demands of competitive ORC/IRC regattas and refined family cruising. Originally introduced around 2012 and significantly redesigned in 2021 as the "New IY 12.98," the model leverages advanced hull geometries by Maurizio Cossutti and the Italia Yachts Design Team. This vessel is characterized by its slender beam and low wetted surface area, a departure from the modern trend of ultra-wide transoms and twin rudders. By prioritizing a single, deep rudder and an unusually high aspect ratio (Length/Beam ratio of 3.33), Italia Yachts has produced a yacht that excels in light-to-moderate conditions while maintaining a "dazzling" aesthetic.
Italia 12.98 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview
- Make
- Italia
- Model
- 12.98
- Builder
- Italia Yacht Design
- Designer
- Matteo Polli
- Number Built
- Production Year(s)
- 2015 - ??
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| Source | Year | Make | Model | Price | Cabins | Heads | City | Country | Listing Date | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Market Overview
Price & Volume Trends
Monthly breakdown
| Month | Listings | Median Asking Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | 3 | $586,681 |
| Dec 2025 | 1 | $453,232 |
| Jan 2026 | 5 | $655,000 |
| Feb 2026 | 3 | $626,873 |
| Apr 2026 | 5 | $586,917 |
Median Price by Country
Listings by Country
Price Reduction Insights
14.3% of listings have had price reductions
Average discount: 13.1% off original price
| Model | LOA | Median Price (USD) | Listings | Recent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bavaria Yachts C45 | 47.34' | $346,754 | 60 | 19 |
| Beneteau First Yacht 53 | 56.17' | $818,585 | 42 | 26 |
| Pogo 12.5 | 41.01' | $341,642 | 24 | 5 |
| Italia Yachts 12.98 | $586,917 | 17 | 8 | |
| Italia Yachts 11.98 | 39.3' | $352,833 | 11 | 6 |
| Grand Soleil 44 | 47.08' | $518,353 | 11 | 6 |
| Italia Yachts 9.98 | 33.79' | $315,135 | 9 | 4 |
| Dehler Optima 98 | 32.15' | $29,756 | 5 | 2 |
| Italia Yachts 14.98 | 50.75' | $767,173 | 4 | 1 |
| Grand Soleil 45 Performance | 45.6' | $217,944 | 3 | 3 |
| Advanced Yachts 44 | 44.16' | $347,532 | 1 | 0 |
| Country | Median Price (USD) | Listings (past 12 months) | Recent (90d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | $630,270 | 5 | 2 |
| Denmark | $592,474 | 4 | 2 |
| Italy | $474,293 | 3 | 2 |
| Netherlands | $478,127 | 2 | 1 |
| United States | $655,000 | 2 | 0 |
| Australia | $823,214 | 1 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
- How much does a used Italia 12.98 cost?
- The median asking price for a used Italia 12.98 over the past 12 months is $586,917. Prices vary by condition, year, equipment, and location.
- How many Italia 12.98 sailboats are for sale?
- We have tracked 17 Italia 12.98 listings over the past 12 months, with 8 listed within the last 90 days.
- Are Italia 12.98 prices going up or down?
- The median asking price for the Italia 12.98 has increased by 0.97% over the last 3 months compared to the 12-month average.
- Where is the cheapest place to buy a Italia 12.98?
- Italy currently has the lowest median asking price at $474,293, while Australia is the most expensive at $823,214 — a 74% difference.
- Do Italia 12.98 listings get price reductions?
- About 14% of Italia 12.98 listings have had their price reduced, with an average discount of 13.1% off the original asking price.
- What are similar sailboats to the Italia 12.98?
- Comparable models include the Bavaria Yachts C45, Beneteau First Yacht 53, Pogo 12.5. See the comparison table above for pricing and availability.