| Main features | Italia 15.98 Standard | Italia 15.98 Shoal draft |
Model | Italia 15.98 | Italia 15.98 |
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 fiberglass vinylester with galvanized steel frame - Deck: Sandwich PVC fiberglass vinylester | GRP (glass reinforced polyester): - Hull: Sandwich PVC fiberglass vinylester with galvanized steel frame - Deck: Sandwich PVC fiberglass vinylester |
First built hull | 2014 | 2014 |
Last built hull | Still in production | Still in production |
Appendages | Keel : T-shaped keel (with bulb) | Keel : L-shaped keel (with bulb) |
Helm | Twin helm wheels | Twin helm wheels |
Rudder | Single spade rudder | Single spade rudder |
Unsinkable | No | No |
Trailerable | No | No |
Standard public price ex. VAT (indicative only) | 828000 2020 | 828000 2020 |
| Main dimensions | Italia 15.98 Standard | Italia 15.98 Shoal draft |
Overall length | 54’ 6”16.6 m | 54’ 6”16.6 m |
Hull length | 52’ 5”15.98 m | 52’ 5”15.98 m |
Beam (width) | 15’ 11”4.85 m | 15’ 11”4.85 m |
Draft | 9’ 6”2.9 m | 8’ 6”2.6 m |
Light displacement (MLC) | 34833 lb15800 kg | 34833 lb15800 kg |
Ballast weight | 12566 lb5700 kg | 12566 lb5700 kg |
| Rig and sails | Italia 15.98 Standard | Italia 15.98 Shoal draft |
Upwind sail area | 1894 ft²176 m² | 1894 ft²176 m² |
Downwind sail area | 3444 ft²320 m² | 3444 ft²320 m² |
Mainsail area | 1055 ft²98 m² | 1055 ft²98 m² |
Genoa area | 840 ft²78 m² | 840 ft²78 m² |
I iFore triangle height (from mast foot to fore stay top attachment) | 70’ 6”21.5 m | 70’ 6”21.5 m |
J iFore triangle base (from mast foot to bottom of forestay) | 17’ 7”5.36 m | 17’ 7”5.36 m |
P iMainsail hoist measurement (from tack to head) | 68’ 2”20.8 m | 68’ 2”20.8 m |
E iMainsail foot measurement (from tack to clew) | 24’ 7”7.5 m | 24’ 7”7.5 m |
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 | 3 | 3 |
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) discontinuous | Single-strand (ROD) discontinuous |
| Performances | Italia 15.98 Standard | Italia 15.98 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. | 301 ft²/T27.95 m²/T | 301 ft²/T27.95 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. | 547 ft²/T50.82 m²/T | 547 ft²/T50.82 m²/T |
| Auxiliary engine | Italia 15.98 Standard | Italia 15.98 Shoal draft |
Engine(s) | 1 inboard engine | 1 inboard engine |
Engine(s) power (min./max.) | 75 HP / 110 HP | 75 HP / 110 HP |
Fuel type | Diesel | Diesel |
Fuel tank capacity | 158.5 gal600 liters | 158.5 gal600 liters |
| Accommodations and layout | Italia 15.98 Standard | Italia 15.98 Shoal draft |
Cockpit | Closing aft cockpit with opening system | Closing aft cockpit with opening system |
Cabin(s) (min./max.) | 2 / 5 | 2 / 5 |
Berth(s) (min./max.) | 4 / 12 | 4 / 12 |
Head(s) (min./max.) | 2 / 3 | 2 / 3 |
Freshwater tank capacity | 184.9 gal700 liters | 184.9 gal700 liters |
Fridge/ice-box capacity | 74 gal280 liters | 74 gal280 liters |
Boiler capacity | 13.2 gal50 liters | 13.2 gal50 liters |
| Saloon | Italia 15.98 Standard | Italia 15.98 Shoal draft |
Saloon table length | 4’ 7”1.4 m | 4’ 7”1.4 m |
Saloon table width | 2’ 10”0.85 m | 2’ 10”0.85 m |