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Italia 1298
Designer: Matteo Polli  ·  Builder: Italia Yacht Design  ·  First built: 2015
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About the Italia 1298

Designed by Matteo Polli and built by Italia Yacht Design starting in 2015, the Italia 1298 represents a modern approach to performance cruising in the 42-foot range. This fractional sloop combines contemporary hull design with practical cruising accommodations, making it well-suited for both coastal exploration and offshore passages. The yacht's fin keel with bulb configuration and spade rudder provide responsive handling and efficient sailing characteristics, while the moderate displacement of 17,527 pounds strikes a balance between performance and comfort. With a sail area of 1,108 square feet driving the boat to a theoretical hull speed of 8.09 knots, the Italia 1298 offers spirited sailing without sacrificing stability. Construction utilizes E-glass with a vinyl/PVC core, delivering a strong yet lightweight structure that contributes to the boat's performance potential. The comfort ratio of 21.79 suggests good motion characteristics for extended cruising, while the capsize screening value of 2.11 indicates reasonable stability for offshore work, though within limits typical of modern performance-oriented designs. The 40-horsepower auxiliary engine provides adequate power for maneuvering and motorsailing in light conditions. Overall, the Italia 1298 appeals to sailors seeking a contemporary European design that blends cruising comfort with engaging sailing performance.

Core Dimensions
LOA (Length Overall) 42.58 ft / 12.98 m
LWL (Waterline Length) 36.42 ft / 11.10 m
Beam 13.65 ft / 4.16 m
Max Draft 7.22 ft / 2.20 m
Displacement 17,527.00 lb / 7,950 kg
Ballast Type Lead
Sail Area (Reported) 1,108.00 ft² / 102.94 m²
Design & Construction
Hull Type Fin w/bulb & spade rudder
Rigging Type Fractional Sloop
Construction E glass w/vinyl/PVC core
Designer Matteo Polli
Builder Italia Yacht Design
First Built 2015
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Performance Ratios
SA/Displacement Sail Area to Displacement ratio measures how much sail power a boat has relative to its weight. Higher values mean more performance and speed.
Under 14 — Heavy cruiser, slow14–18 — Cruising sailboat18–22 — Cruiser/racerOver 22 — Performance racer
 26.37
Displacement/Length Displacement to Length ratio measures how heavy a boat is relative to its waterline length. Lower values mean a lighter, faster boat.
Under 100 — Ultralight racer100–200 — Light cruiser/racer200–300 — Moderate cruiser300–400 — Heavy cruiserOver 400 — Very heavy
 161.97
Comfort Ratio Ted Brewer's Comfort Ratio predicts how comfortable a boat will feel in offshore conditions. Higher values mean a steadier, more comfortable motion in a seaway.
Under 20 — Uncomfortably rough20–30 — Acceptable coastal30–40 — Good offshore comfortOver 40 — Very comfortable offshore
 21.79
Capsize Screening Formula The USHS Capsize Screening Formula estimates offshore capsize risk. Lower is safer — values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing.
Under 2.0 — Safe for offshore2.0–2.2 — Borderline offshoreOver 2.2 — Coastal use recommended
 2.11
Hull Speed Hull Speed is the theoretical maximum speed of a displacement hull, calculated from waterline length. Most cruising sailboats reach this speed in moderate conditions. 8.09 kn
S# (Speed Number) The Speed Number (S#) is a quick performance index. Higher values indicate a faster, more powerful design relative to its size.
Under 3.0 — Slow cruiser3.0–5.0 — Average cruiser5.0–7.0 — Performance cruiserOver 7.0 — Racer
 3.88
Pounds/Inch Immersion Pounds per Inch Immersion (PPI) tells you how much weight is needed to sink the boat one inch. Useful for calculating how additional gear and stores affect waterline. 1,776.31 pounds/inch
SA/Displacement (Calc) Calculated Sail Area to Displacement ratio using actual measured sail dimensions rather than reported values. More precise than the reported SA/Disp figure. 22.35
Rig Dimensions
I (Foretriangle Height) 54.13 ft / 16.50 m
J (Foretriangle Base) 15.68 ft / 4.78 m
P (Mainsail Luff) 53.15 ft / 16.20 m
E (Mainsail Foot) 19.36 ft / 5.90 m
ISP (Spinnaker Luff) 59.00 ft / 17.98 m
SPL/TPS 16.57 ft / 5.05 m
SA Fore 424.38 ft² / 39.43 m²
SA Main 514.49 ft² / 47.80 m²
SA Total (100%) 938.87 ft² / 87.22 m²
Est. Forestay Length 56.36 ft / 17.18 m
Engine & Accommodations
Engine Type Diesel
Horsepower 40
Fuel Capacity 53 gals / 201 L
Water Capacity 87 gals / 329 L
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