Custom Line Saetta 128: A 40m Planing Tri-Deck Reveal
Custom Line has released full details of the first Saetta 128, a 40‑metre planing tri‑deck currently under construction at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona. The model is scheduled for launch and delivery in 2026, and two sister ships have already been sold, positioning the Saetta 128 as a strategic extension of the Saetta family toward larger, more composed planing yachts.
The Saetta 128 remains under 300 GT, carries a 7.69 m beam, and applies planing‑hull geometry and streamlined superstructure proportions at a size where such a hull form is uncommon. Ferretti Group framed the project as a response to rising owner expectations for speed, privacy, and spatial flexibility while preserving the Saetta line’s emphasis on clean geometry and water awareness.
Collaborative Design: SY, ACPV, Ferrari & Engineering
The project is a multi‑disciplinary collaboration: Custom Line’s Product Strategy Department led by Piero Ferrari, the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, SY Design for exterior styling, and ACPV ARCHITECTS (Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel) for interiors, with support from Custom Line Atelier. SY Design founders Matteo Sassone and Veronica Yien guided the exterior intent toward motion and profile continuity, using elements such as a raked stern, screen‑printed glazing, and a central mast referencing a shark‑fin silhouette.
ACPV’s interior concept centres on a deliberate detachment from the water typical of planing yachts: architectural lightness, floating and suspended elements, and directional window and ceiling details that echo the exterior lines. Two curated interior palettes are available—“Perfect Mood,” which uses darker finishes (mocha lacquer, dark oak, walnut and maple parquet, white marble, woven leathers and fabrics), and “Classic Mood,” which favours neutral, modern materials (white Corian, oak, linear wallpapers and smoother surfaces)—both intended to create contrast without clutter.
Tri-Deck Layout, Sky Lounge, and Expanded Outdoor Living
The Saetta 128 introduces elevated open‑air living across all decks to enhance sightlines and flow between interior and exterior spaces. The upper deck contains a sky lounge and a secondary enclosed saloon of about 20 m² at wheelhouse level, which opens via sliding glass onto a 40 m² aft terrace divided into shaded and open zones, maintaining a strong sense of height and horizon.
Forward spaces include a 25 m² bow lounge with a U‑shaped sofa, integrated storage, a broad sunbathing area and an optional whirlpool. The 30 m² sundeck is arranged for private relaxation and long views, while the main deck aft deploys a 33 m² cockpit centred on a wide structural sofa built into the transom. A multipurpose lower‑deck garage accommodates two water toys (examples given: a Williams DieselJet 565 and a Jet Ski) and connects to an extended swim platform.
Performance, Range and Market Position of Saetta 128
Propulsion is provided by twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines rated at 2,638 hp each. Projected performance is a 22‑knot top speed, a 19‑knot cruising speed and an economical 11‑knot speed that yields approximately 1,000 nautical miles of range. These figures reflect the model’s brief to balance planing-hull speed with the range needed for efficient repositioning between cruising grounds.
The first Saetta 128 is now offered for sale with a price on request, and the model strengthens Custom Line’s pipeline, where 39 yachts are currently in build or on order, including multiple Saetta 106 and Navetta 30 units. With delivery scheduled in 2026, the Saetta 128 represents a notable step in scaling planing architecture upward while preserving the brand’s priorities of speed, clean geometry, and enhanced outdoor living.
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