| Main features | Italia 12.98 Standard | Italia 12.98 Shoal draft |
Model | Italia 12.98 | Italia 12.98 |
Version | Standard | Shoal draft |
Hull type | Monohull | Monohull |
Category | Offshore cruiser-racer sailboat | Offshore cruiser-racer sailboat |
Sailboat builder | Italia Yachts | Italia Yachts |
Sailboat designer | ||
Country | Italy | Italy |
Construction | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Sandwich PVC E-glass vinylester with carbon fiber reinforcements - Deck: Sandwich PVC E-glass vinylester | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Sandwich PVC E-glass vinylester with carbon fiber reinforcements - Deck: Sandwich PVC E-glass vinylester |
First built hull | 2015 | 2015 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production |
Appendages | Keel : T-shaped keel (with bulb) | Keel : T-shaped keel (with bulb) |
Helm | Twin helm wheels | Twin helm wheels |
Rudder | Single spade rudder | Single spade rudder |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | No | No |
EC design category iThe CE design category indicates the ability to cope with certain weather conditions (the sailboat is designed for these conditions)A: Wind < force 9, Waves < 10m B: Wind < force 8, Waves < 8m C: Wind < force 6, Waves < 4m D: Wind < force 4, Waves < 0,5m | A | A |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 358800 2020 | 358800 2020 |
| Main dimensions | Italia 12.98 Standard | Italia 12.98 Shoal draft |
Overall length | 42’ 7”12.98 m | 42’ 7”12.98 m |
Hull length | 41’ 4”12.6 m | 41’ 4”12.6 m |
Waterline length | 36’ 5”11.1 m | 36’ 5”11.1 m |
Beam (width) | 13’ 7”4.16 m | 13’ 7”4.16 m |
Draft | 7’ 5”2.25 m | 6’ 5”1.95 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 17527 lb7950 kg | 17527 lb7950 kg |
Ballast weight | 5291 lb2400 kg | 5291 lb2400 kg |
Ballast type | Cast iron fin with lead bulb | Cast iron fin with lead bulb |
| Rig and sails | Italia 12.98 Standard | Italia 12.98 Shoal draft |
Upwind sail area | 1109 ft²103 m² | 1109 ft²103 m² |
Downwind sail area | 2120 ft²197 m² | 2120 ft²197 m² |
Mainsail area | 614 ft²57 m² | 614 ft²57 m² |
Genoa area | 484 ft²45 m² | 484 ft²45 m² |
Rigging type | Sloop Marconi 9/10 | Sloop Marconi 9/10 |
Mast configuration | Keel stepped mast | Keel stepped mast |
Rotating spars | No | No |
Number of levels of spreaders | 2 | 2 |
Spreaders angle | Swept-back | Swept-back |
Spars construction | Aluminum spars (carbon fiber spars as an option) | Aluminum spars (carbon fiber spars as an option) |
Standing rigging | Single-strand (ROD) | Single-strand (ROD) |
| Performances | Italia 12.98 Standard | Italia 12.98 Shoal draft |
Upwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. Upwind: under 18 the ratio indicates a cruise oriented sailboat with limited performances especially in light wind, while over 25 it indicates a fast sailboat. | 278 ft²/T25.86 m²/T | 278 ft²/T25.86 m²/T |
Downwind sail area to displacement iThe ratio sail area to displacement is obtained by dividing the sail area by the boat's displaced volume to the power two-thirds.The ratio sail area to displacement can be used to compare the relative sail plan of different sailboats no matter what their size. | 532 ft²/T49.46 m²/T | 532 ft²/T49.46 m²/T |
Displacement-length ratio (DLR) iThe Displacement Length Ratio (DLR) is a figure that points out the boat's weight compared to its waterline length. The DLR is obtained by dividing the boat's displacement in tons by the cube of one one-hundredth of the waterline length (in feet).The DLR can be used to compare the relative mass of different sailboats no matter what their length: a DLR less than 180 is indicative of a really light sailboat (race boat made for planning), while a DLR greater than 300 is indicative of a heavy cruising sailboat. | 165 | 165 |
Critical hull speed iAs a ship moves in the water, it creates standing waves that oppose its movement. This effect increases dramatically the resistance when the boat reaches a speed-length ratio (speed-length ratio is the ratio between the speed in knots and the square root of the waterline length in feet) of about 1.2 (corresponding to a Froude Number of 0.35) . This very sharp rise in resistance, between speed-length ratio of 1.2 to 1.5, is insurmountable for heavy sailboats and so becomes an apparent barrier. This leads to the concept of "hull speed".The hull speed is obtained by multiplying the square root of the waterline length (in feet) by 1.34. | 8.09 knots | 8.09 knots |
| Auxiliary engine | Italia 12.98 Standard | Italia 12.98 Shoal draft |
Engine(s) | 1 inboard engine | 1 inboard engine |
Engine(s) power | 40 HP | 40 HP |
Fuel type | Diesel | Diesel |
Fuel tank capacity | 58.1 gal220 liters | 58.1 gal220 liters |
| Accommodations and layout | Italia 12.98 Standard | Italia 12.98 Shoal draft |
Cockpit | Open aft cockpit | Open aft cockpit |
Cabin(s) (min./max.) | 2 / 3 | 2 / 3 |
Berth(s) (min./max.) | 6 / 8 | 6 / 8 |
Head(s) (min./max.) | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
Freshwater tank capacity | 95.1 gal360 liters | 95.1 gal360 liters |