The Italia Yachts 13.98 is one of the most acclaimed performance cruisers of her generation, designed by Maurizio Cossutti and built with the signature Italian blend of elegance and innovation. With sleek, powerful lines, a fine entry, and balanced hull form, the 13.98 was conceived as a yacht that could dominate on the racecourse while delivering comfort and refinement for long-distance cruising.
Her reputation speaks for itself: the model won European Yacht of the Year in 2013 and was named Best Sailboat of the Year in 2016 by both SAIL and Cruising World magazines. Reviewers consistently praised the 13.98 for her exceptional upwind speed, balanced helm, and versatility — equally at home competing offshore as she is crossing oceans or island hopping in the Caribbean. With her advanced construction, ergonomic deck plan, and thoughtful interior, the 13.98 stands as a benchmark in the performance cruiser category.
This yacht made her American debut as the official show boat at the 2016 Annapolis Sailboat Show, where she immediately captured attention for her striking profile and finely crafted interior. After the show, she was delivered to her first owner and based in Miami, where she was used primarily for family cruising in the Bahamas.
In 2022, she was purchased by her current owner and after cruising in the Bahamas was relocated to Annapolis, where in 2024 and 2025 she underwent a comprehensive refit to refine her as the ultimate racer/cruiser. The upgrades included a new Quantum sail inventory, addition of inner-stays for flying stay sails while reaching and running, a new bottom by Beasley Marine, rig-out inspection and maintenance by M-Yachts, and the installation of a custom shipyard-built bowsprit. With these improvements, she successfully competed in many races on the Chesapeake as well as the Annapolis to Newport Race and Block Island Race Week, proving her pedigree under sail while retaining the style and comfort that define Italia Yachts.
Today, she presents in excellent condition, with fresh sails, upgraded systems, and a pedigree that few yachts can match. With her current owners relocating outside the United States, this Italia Yachts 13.98 is offered for sale and represents a rare opportunity to acquire a lightly used, well-upgraded, racing-optimized award-winning performance cruiser that delivers speed, safety, and elegance in equal measure.
Summary of Recent Upgrades
2025:
- Quantum racing sails (J4, stay sails, Code 0, storm jib) and Ubi Maior furlers
- Shipyard built custom racing bow sprit installed
- Rig removed, inspected and necessary maintenance by M-Yachts
- Navtech hydraulic backstay rebuilt
- Boom vang rebuilt with new hydraulic strut and lines
- Starlink mini
2024:
- 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 Broadband satelite 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 Saloon and Forward cabin
- New Racor Fuel Water Separator
