Patrone 45' ConvertibleA gozzo for longer voyages

Jan-Ole Puls

 · 28.09.2026

The first boat in the series is painted red.
Photo: Patrone
The Italian shipyard Patrone is now also building its 45-foot Gozzo with a closed deckhouse. The 14-metre-long convertible has a saloon, two cabins and a galley below deck. The boat made its debut in September 2026 at the Cannes Yachting Festival.

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The boat differs from the 45’ Open unveiled in 2024 primarily in terms of its design. The shipyard in Cisano sul Neva envisages it as a cruising yacht for extended stays in the Mediterranean. It was designed by Tommaso Spadolini. The first vessel features a paint finish in ‘Mosto’, a dark red reminiscent of grape juice. The deck is made of Eco-Teak, whilst Patrone can supply real wood on request.

Propulsion and Manoeuvring

Two Volvo Penta IPS 600 units power the convertible. It can be manoeuvred easily even in tight harbours using a joystick, and comes with a digital anchoring system and an autopilot. The console features two Garmin displays, and the driver’s seat is electrically height-adjustable. New to the Patrone is the Quick Gyro X13, which is designed to dampen roll whilst underway and at anchor.

Cockpit

In the cockpit, the owner has a choice. The first option features a central sofa that can be converted into a sleeping area. In the second, you sit along the side walls, which allows for greater freedom of movement and, according to the shipyard, is primarily intended for anglers. The Besenzoni electric gangway retracts completely into the stern when not in use.

Salon and galley

The centrepiece of the interior is a dinette with a wraparound bench seat. It serves as a dining area and can be converted into a sleeping area, providing up to six berths in total. The fittings are made of bleached and glazed oak.

On the ‘Patrone’, the galley is located below deck for the first time, leaving the aft deck completely unobstructed. Large side windows and an opening onto the saloon bring light and views into the kitchen. According to the shipyard, the induction hob, oven, Miele dishwasher and large fridge are all designed to household specifications.

Cabins

The first model features an owner’s cabin with a double bed and a VIP cabin with two single berths, which can be pushed together on request. A striking feature is the large hull windows, which Patrone first introduced on the 100-foot model. In both the cabins and the saloon, they provide natural light and views of the water.

Equipment for longer cruises

For stays of several days on board, there is a water desalinator, two air-conditioning units and a generator, which means the boat does not need to rely on shore power. The boat is certified to CE Category B for coastal voyages.

Technical Specifications

  • Fuselage length: 12.40 m
  • Overall length: 14.00 m
  • Width: 4.40 m
  • Draught: 1.15 m
  • Displacement: 14 tonnes
  • Sleeping places: 6 (4+2)
  • Fuselage material: GRP
  • Deck: Eco-Teak (teak optional)
  • Interior fittings: Bleached and glazed oak
  • Engine: 2x Volvo Penta IPS 600
  • Drive: Pod drive with joystick
  • Stabilisation: Quick Gyro X13 (220 V)
  • Air conditioning: 2x Frigomar 12,000 BTU
  • Generator: Paguro 14 kW
  • CE category: B
  • Design: Tommaso Spadolini

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Jan-Ole Puls

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Ole Puls was born in Schleswig in 1999. He quickly swapped the football pitch for the Schlei and grew up sailing a wide variety of dinghies and tall ships. From his grandfather's self-built wooden opti and a Europe to a 49er and an X362 Sport, there was a lot to choose from. After leaving school, Puls decided to train as a boat builder at the high-tech shipyard Knierim Yachtbau in Kiel in 2016. He successfully completed his training in 2020 and stayed at the shipyard as a bachelor. In 2022, he decided not only to build boats, but also to test them. Since then, he has been working for Delius Klasing Verlag in the Test & Technology section of BOOTE magazine. The training he received and the eye for detail and quality of workmanship he acquired help him immensely today. Even though he is a regatta sailor with heart and soul, he feels right at home on motorboats and enjoys separating his professional and private lives and yet combining them. Because we all know one thing: there is simply no better place to be than on the water.

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