Construction Progress on 39.8m Custom Line Saetta 128
Construction is underway on the 39.8-metre, tri-deck Custom Line Saetta 128, which will be the shipyard’s largest vessel in its planing line. The project is presented by the yard as a “new made-to-measure prototype in the Saetta line,” signalling both a step up in scale for the range and built-in scope for owner-specific customization.
Work is progressing through the shipyard’s planing-hull production sequence with outfitting and systems installation now the primary focus. The hull form and superstructure prioritise an aerodynamic profile and expansive glazing; these exterior elements are intended to balance performance with onboard visibility and interior natural light as the build moves toward finishing stages.
Design Collaboration: SY Design, Ferretti, ACPV Architects
The Saetta 128’s exterior was developed in collaboration with Bologna-based SY Design, marking the first time the shipyard has worked with that studio. The architecture was handled internally by the Product Strategy Department led by Piero Ferrari together with the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, while the interior architecture and styling were entrusted to Milan-based ACPV ARCHITECTS with strategic input from the in-house Custom Line Atelier.
The model’s name — Saetta, Italian for “arrow” or “lightning” — reflects the emphasis on streamlined form and performance. Ferretti Group chief commercial officer Giordano Pellacani framed the project as part of a deliberate move to raise standards of well‑being, liveability and personalisation for Custom Line owners, with the Saetta 128 intended to extend the successful Saetta range while maximising its strengths.
Layout, Amenities and Performance: Speed, Suites, Decks
The Saetta 128 is a true tri‑deck arrangement with several dedicated entertainment and relaxation areas. The upper deck features a sky lounge with a closed saloon of about 20 m² that opens onto a 40 m² stern terrace; forward on the main deck is a 25 m² bow lounge that can be fitted with a Jacuzzi. Additional sunbathing areas are provided on the sundeck and on the lower aft deck; the swim platform sits adjacent to a garage sized to carry a Williams DieselJet 565, a jet ski and multiple water toys.
Accommodation is for up to 10 guests. The 37 m² master suite occupies the forward portion of the main deck, while three VIP cabins and one guest cabin are located below deck. Propulsion is provided by twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines (2,638 hp), giving a top speed of 22 knots and a cruising speed of 19 knots. The vessel will be fitted with trim interceptors for ride control and offers gyroscopic stabilisers as an option.
Customisation, Market Position and Delivery Timeline 2026
The yard positions the Saetta 128 as a made‑to‑measure prototype, explicitly designed to allow owner-specific customisation across interior finishes, deck layouts and equipment fit‑out. Two predefined interior “moods” illustrate the range of possible appointments: a Classic Mood featuring oak woods, linear-pattern wallpapers and restrained surfaces, and a Perfect Mood with fine walnut, maple parquet, white Sivec marble, ivory three-dimensional wallpaper and lacquered tones in chocolate and mocha.
Launch and delivery are scheduled for 2026, after which the vessel will enter final sea trials and owner acceptance processes. In summary, the Saetta 128 represents a deliberate up-scaling of Custom Line’s planing range, combining a stretched tri‑deck layout, distinct exterior styling and configurable interiors; the next steps are completion of outfitting, system commissioning and on‑water testing ahead of handover.
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