Italia 15.98 Sailboats for Sale & Market Overview

The Italia Yachts 15.98 represents the shipyard’s ambitious foray into the dedicated bluewater cruising market, bridging the gap between high-performance Mediterranean racers and heavy-displacement passage makers. Launched as a flagship model to capitalize on the success of the award-winning 13.98, the 15.98 was designed by the Italia Yachts Design Team in collaboration with Matteo Polli for naval architecture and Tommaso Spadolini for the interior styling. It is a yacht defined by its "all-round" philosophy, intended to provide the structural stiffness and tankage required for transoceanic crossings while maintaining the sleek, minimalist aesthetic that defines the modern Italian school of naval design. According to the official Italia Yachts 15.98 documentation, the hull is constructed using a sandwich of E-glass and PVC foam core infused with vinylester resin, a technique that ensures a high strength-to-weight ratio and long-term osmotic resistance.