Discover Italia Yachts 20.98 - 66' Mini Maxi

The new Italia Yachts 20.98 is the first Mini Maxi design of the brand. By the hand of Maurizio Cossutti, it merges the brand's philosophy of yachts that can sail in the lightest breezes while being safe and easy to control in the strongest. Adding the latest in design and construction including resin-infused vacuum hull and deck, carbon fiber structural supports, and technologies such as a fiber optic load sensing network laid into the hull laminate during construction. The IY20.98 project is collaborating with many partners, including B&G, Volvo, and Allspars, in order to produce an incredible product. IY20.98 is designed to be sailed by owners, and easy to sail by guests as well, thanks to all controls coming back to the helms and systems set up in a logical and safe manner. In regatta configuration, winches at the mast allow crew forward to control halyards. In addition to its voluminous living interior, there are two crew cabins under the cockpit deck, in order to allow the crew to relax during all modes of operation vs the traditional bow cabin that is virtually inaccessible while at sea. Several interior layouts are available including a charter version. In keeping with the brand's promise of 'Design to Sail', the IY20.98 is designed to be luxurious and as easy to operate as desired by the owner. The hull features a single rudder that is in line with the keel and above the plane, protecting it from damage while at anchor or at sea from floating debris and gaining better performance through the less wetted surface, a problem that has long plagued twin rudder designs. Two keel options are available, with a 12.5' fixed or lifting 8.5'-13.5' design to enable entrance into shallow water harbors. To request further information please contact: Erik Haaland Italia Yachts USA Sales Director (410) 279-3027 erik@davidwaltersyachts.com www.italiayachts.com #italiayacht #iy2098 #designtosail #borntowin #italiayachts #davidwaltersyachts #sail #sailing