Italia Yachts 1398 2015

The Italia Yachts 13.98 stands out as a renowned performance cruiser of its era, expertly designed by Maurizio Cossutti and crafted with a perfect blend of Italian elegance and cutting-edge innovation. Characterized by sleek lines and a well-balanced hull, the 13.98 is designed to excel on the racecourse while providing comfort for extended cruising adventures. Her accolades are impressive, having been awarded European Yacht of the Year in 2013 and recognized as Best Sailboat of the Year in 2016 by both SAIL and Cruising World magazines. Reviewers have lauded her remarkable upwind performance, balanced steering, and versatility, making her equally adept at offshore racing and leisurely island hopping in the Caribbean. With advanced construction techniques, an ergonomic deck layout, and a thoughtfully designed interior, the 13.98 sets a high standard in the performance cruiser segment. She made a striking debut in the U.S. as the featured boat at the 2016 Annapolis Sailboat Show, where her elegant profile and exquisite interior garnered significant attention. Following the show, she was delivered to her first owner in Miami, primarily used for family cruising in the Bahamas. In 2022, she was acquired by her current owner, who cruised her in the Bahamas before relocating her to Annapolis. In 2024 and 2025, she underwent significant upgrades to enhance her racing capabilities, including a new Quantum sail inventory, the addition of inner stays for flying staysails, a new bottom by Beasley Marine, and thorough rig maintenance by M-Yachts, along with a custom-built racing bowsprit. These enhancements allowed her to compete successfully in numerous races on the Chesapeake, including the Annapolis to Newport Race and Block Island Race Week, showcasing her sailing pedigree while maintaining the elegance and comfort synonymous with Italia Yachts. Presently, she is in excellent condition, featuring fresh sails and upgraded systems, with a distinguished pedigree that few yachts can rival. With her current owners moving abroad, this Italia Yachts 13.98 is now available for sale, representing a unique opportunity to acquire a lightly used, well-upgraded, racing-optimized performance cruiser that seamlessly combines speed, safety, and sophistication. Recent Upgrades Summary: 2025: New Quantum racing sails (J4, staysails, Code 0, storm jib) and Ubi Maior furlers; custom racing bowsprit installed; rig removed and maintained by M-Yachts; rebuilt Navtech hydraulic backstay; rebuilt boom vang with new hydraulic strut and lines; Starlink mini. 2024: New Quantum racing sails (J1, J2, A2); comprehensive bottom job with Marelon flush fit thru hulls and seacocks. 2023: Vesper Cortex VHF and AIS Sailor FleetOne satellite communications system with dedicated handset; Revere Eight Person Offshore Liferaft (ISO 9650-1). 2022: North Sails 3Di Main and Furling Jib; stack-pack bag for mainsail; new Dometic air conditioners and controllers in both the saloon and forward cabin; new Racor fuel water separator.

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