Bluegame BGX83: Flagship crossover with superyacht charm

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· 23.09.2026

Expanded dimensions: With the 26-metre-long BGX83, Bluegame presents a model combining superyacht charm with Zuccon’s signature styling.

Open-plan design: Views open out onto the beach club from the upper or lower deck. The continuity of the sightlines creates a sense of unexpected spaciousness.

Beachclub with the starboard wing extended. Opposite, a crane has been integrated into the ship’s side.

Cockpit featuring a bespoke sofa and three ‘Mirto’ folding chairs.

The seating area on the sun deck becomes a dining area.

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Bluegame’s new flagship boasts a full-beam owner’s cabin, adjoined by a spacious beach club. The BGX83 gives the impression of being on a much larger yacht, and with its sleek silhouette, it stands in contrast to classic flybridge designs.

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A text by Norman Kietzmann

Size is not an absolute truth. It is, at times, more of a feeling that can have a decisive influence on perception. This is precisely what happens on board Bluegame’s new BGX83. It is the longest in the crossover yacht segment, which was launched in 2019 with the BGX73 and expanded in 2020 to include the BGX63. The extra metres are noticeable. More volume, more spaciousness – certainly. But the result goes far beyond the extra 10 to 20 feet gained. The Italians have optimised the available space to such an extent that it feels as though you are on a yacht that effectively doubles its length of just under 26 metres.

“The BGX83 embodies the full realisation of our crossover vision and is the ultimate expression of the ‘X’ concept, which we were the first to develop years ago. With this yacht, we offer a genuine superyacht experience on an 83-foot platform that combines radical design, exceptional comfort and a deep, authentic connection to the sea,” says Carla Demaria, CEO of Bluegame.

It is particularly clear what is meant by this in the aft section. The beach club is designed as a spacious open-air lounge. It features a hydraulically operated bathing platform that can be raised and lowered, and is further widened by a fold-out wing on the starboard side. Opposite, a crane with a lifting capacity of 800 kilograms extends from the side of the vessel – a feature adopted from Sanlorenzo’s SX series. Its proximity to the water makes this spot the focal point of life on board. The beach club acts as a hinge – it bridges the transition from the sea to the interior spaces, which extend over two levels.

The beach club as a link between two levels

The highlight: the beach club is situated between the main deck and the lower deck. The latter houses an aft lounge – a living area that feels more intimate than the one on the spacious main deck. The split-level design stems from a suggestion by Luca Santella. In 2004, the Italian Olympic sailor founded the yacht brand Bluegame, which has been part of the Sanlorenzo Group since 2018 and is headquartered in Ameglia, not far from La Spezia. Now head of product strategy, Santella found the perfect ‘partner in crime’ in the firm Zuccon International Project to bring the concept to fruition with panache.

In contrast to conventional construction methods, where the decks are stacked on top of one another like layers of a cake, the different levels are interlocked. The view can sweep from both the upper and lower decks towards the beach club, and vice versa. The continuity of the sightlines creates an unexpected sense of spaciousness. The spaces are visually connected, yet they define zones with their own distinct qualities, strung together like pearls on a thread.

Three manuscripts, one concept

This is precisely where the third creative figure comes into play: the Milanese architect, designer and Sanlorenzo Art Director, Piero Lissoni, has designed the interior of the first BGX83 and – just as with his previous yacht designs – has deliberately moved away from classic nautical conventions. He isn’t spinning sailor’s tales, but rather brings the elegance and openness of a loft to the water. Contemporary design defines the interiors. In the main saloon, two sofas from B&B Italia’s ‘Saké’ collection (designed by Piero Lissoni). Their arrangement is asymmetrical. Only the sides facing the cockpit have upholstered, slightly slanted armrests, whilst the other sides, facing the freestanding bar, remain unpadded. The ‘Borea’ side tables (also by Piero Lissoni for B&B Italia) echo the colours of the sea with their dark blue tops made of enamelled lava stone.

The mirrored rear wall of the aft lounge serves a purpose far beyond simply creating the illusion of a larger space. It is an effective way of concealing the television – an object that Lissoni finds visually unbearable and therefore always banishes from view. Behind the mirrored wall lies the owner’s cabin, which extends 6.30 metres across the entire width of the yacht. In this sense, the aft lounge serves as a sort of antechamber or – depending on how you look at it – a private extension of the master suite. Also on the lower deck are three or four guest cabins, depending on the configuration. However, due to the additional compartment forward on the port side, the galley is relocated into the saloon. The crew, consisting of up to three members, sleeps in the bow. However, access is not via the lounge, but via a staircase directly next to the helm on the main deck. The slightly curved geometry of the staircase is striking, echoing the curvature of the windscreen.

A flybridge that is not recognisable as such

On the main deck, in the Lissoni version, the living, cooking and dining areas flow seamlessly into one another. The view extends from the cockpit through the entire interior to the helm, and from there, through the large windscreen, out onto the water. No partition wall disrupts the spatial layout, thus preserving the sense of spaciousness. This also applies to the circulation routes. In the saloon, a spiral staircase on the starboard side leads down to the aft lounge. From the cockpit, an external staircase leads up to the sun deck. The delicate, ladder-like design allows the line of sight to pass through unobstructed, which greatly enhances the panoramic effect of the saloon, which opens out onto the sea all round with large windows. The asymmetrical design leaves space for a customisable outdoor bar and a kitchen unit.

Luca Santella and Zuccon International Project have incorporated yet another surprise in the form of the sun deck. This is because, when viewed from the beach club or the bow lounge, this icing on the cake is not immediately recognisable as such. The reason for this lies in the glass walls that run along the sides, continuing the height of the low front windscreen. When three Volvo Penta IPS 1200 units accelerate the GRP semi-planing hull to an efficient speed of 28 knots and a top speed of 30 knots, it can get a bit draughty up there. With Sleipner’s optional Vector fin stabilisers, there is hardly any roll to be felt up here. Even the centrally positioned seating island, thanks to its low height, is not visible from the other deck levels or from the water’s perspective. With the cushions moved aside and the table raised, this creates a further, airy dining area. “The key point with this yacht is that we didn’t want a typical flybridge that would detract from the silhouette. That’s why everything has been deliberately kept low-profile to create an elegant appearance,” says Luca Santella, whilst the full beauty of the Ligurian coast unfolds before us on our test sail from Rapallo to Portofino. On request, the panoramic deck can also be protected by a sun awning. A hardtop version is also planned for the US market.

Teak, lava stone, design classics

What makes the BGX83 so special? “The beauty of this yacht lies in its many different possibilities. The bow area is huge and so well laid out that you can enjoy it in a wide variety of situations. Then there’s the beach club, which is connected to the cockpit and the sun deck. And inside, you have the saloon and the aft lounge, which can be air-conditioned if required. This flexibility is truly unique for a boat of this size,” emphasises Luca Santella. But Piero Lissoni’s interior design certainly plays its part in enhancing the feel-good factor. The interior design is elegant, but not ostentatious. You’ll search in vain for any bling here. Instead, natural materials create a cosy atmosphere on the water. The ceilings in the saloon are clad with the same teak strips as the floor to create a sense of spatial continuity. In the bathrooms, natural stone surfaces lend an elegant touch. The ‘Stools’ by Charles & Ray Eames (1960) and the ‘Cicognino’ side table by Franco Albini (1958) weave in classics from design history. They give the interior a cultural grounding.

“The BGX83 is the clearest statement of who we are today. The very first units were reserved by customers even before the market launch – by loyal Bluegame owners who are now embarking on their third Bluegame voyage. This level of trust and loyalty is our greatest achievement and confirms that the BGX83 is not just a flagship, but a milestone for the brand,” says Carla Demaria. Luca Santella is also pleased: “With the BGX83, we have taken the crossover philosophy to its absolute limits. We have created a real home on the water, where the boundary between inside and outside disappears. From the extendable beach club to the full-width master suite – every line is designed to deliver a superyacht experience on an 83-foot yacht.” Size is, after all, a matter of perception. And here, that perception is skilfully taken to the extreme.