Custom LineThe first Saetta 128 takes to the water

Martin Hager

 · 10.10.2026

The exterior was designed by Matteo Sassone and Veronica Yien of SY Design. For the design studio, the Saetta 128 marks its first collaboration with Custom Line.
Photo: Custom Line
Custom Line, a brand belonging to the Ferretti Group, celebrated the launch of the first Saetta 128 in Ancona. The 39.80-metre semi-planing yacht, designed by Matteo Sassone and Veronica Yien of SY Design, combines a dynamic silhouette with comfortable interiors and can reach speeds of up to 22 knots. Three units have already been sold.

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The first Custom Line Saetta 128 has been launched at the Ferretti Group’s superyacht shipyard in Ancona, Italy. The three-deck yacht, just under 40 metres long, marks the start of a new model series. The exterior was designed by Matteo Sassone and Veronica Yien of Studio SY Design. For the design studio, the Saetta 128 represents its first collaboration with Custom Line. The interior design is by ACPV Architects Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel, led by Chiara Massarani. The Custom Line Atelier provided support with the bespoke detailing.

‘Perfect Mood’ in chocolate and mocha

The interior concept is called ‘Perfect Mood’ and features a subtle, warm colour scheme. Lacquered surfaces in shades of chocolate and mocha are combined with walnut and maple wood. Light-coloured Sivec marble and ivory-coloured wallpaper with a three-dimensional texture provide contrasting accents. The choice of materials and colours is designed to create an atmosphere that is both elegant and cosy. Generous windows on all three decks establish a close connection with the surroundings.

Five cabins for up to eleven guests on the Saetta 128

With an interior volume of 290 GT, the Custom Line Saetta 128 can accommodate up to ten guests in five cabins. An additional Pullman berth allows the capacity to be extended to eleven people. The owner’s suite is situated at the forward end of the main deck. It features a separate dressing area and an en-suite bathroom. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the cabin with natural light and offer unobstructed views of the sea. Four further guest cabins are situated on the lower deck. These include three VIP suites and an additional guest cabin.

Spacious outdoor areas spread over three decks

One of the key features of the design is the open-plan living areas. The 33-square-metre cockpit on the main deck serves as a central hub for meals, socialising and relaxation. On the upper deck, the 20-square-metre skylounge is adjoined by a 40-square-metre terrace. The combination of these two areas creates a spacious indoor and outdoor space.

In the bow area, guests have access to a further lounge measuring 25 square metres. It features a U-shaped sofa with built-in storage compartments and a sunbathing area. Optionally, a wellness area with a whirlpool can be installed here. The sun deck measures around 30 square metres. Freely arranged furniture and sun loungers allow owners to customise the space and use it flexibly.

22 knots top speed

Power is provided by two MTU 16V 2000 M96L diesel engines. Each engine produces 1,940 kilowatts. According to the shipyard, this enables the Custom Line Saetta 128 to reach a top speed of 22 knots. Its cruising speed is 19 knots. The yacht also complies with IMO Tier III emissions standards. An SCR system is designed to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by up to 70 per cent.

Technical Specifications

CharacteristicInformation
Overall length39.80 m
Maximum width7.69 m
Gross Tons290
Drive2 × MTU 16V 2000 M96L
Engine power1,940 kW each
Maximum speed22 knots
Cruising speed19 knots
Guests / Crew10, or 11 if applicable / 6

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Martin Hager

Martin Hager

Editor in Chief YACHT

Martin Hager is editor-in-chief of the titles YACHT and BOOTE EXCLUSIV and has been working for Delius Klasing Verlag for 20 years. He was born in Heidelberg in 1978 and started sailing at the age of six, in an Opti of course. This was soon followed by 420s, Sprinta Sport and 470s, which he also sailed on the regatta course with his brother. His parents regularly took him on charter trips through the Greek and Balearic Islands. Even at a young age, it was clear to him that he wanted to turn his passion for water sports into a career. After graduating from high school and completing an internship at the Rathje boatbuilding company in Kiel, it was clear that he did not want to become a classic boatbuilder. Instead, he successfully studied shipbuilding and marine engineering in the Schleswig-Holstein state capital and focused on yacht design wherever he could. His diploma thesis dealt with the “Testing of a new speed prediction method for sailing yachts”. In 2004, the superyacht magazine BOOTE EXCLUSIV was looking for an editor with technical and nautical background knowledge, a position that was perfect for Martin Hager. The application was successful and a two-year traineeship was arranged. After twelve years as an editor, the editorial team changed and he took over responsibility for BOOTE EXCLUSIV as editor-in-chief in 2017. After long-time YACHT editor-in-chief Jochen Rieker moved to the role of publisher, Martin Hager also took over the position of editor-in-chief of Europe's largest sailing magazine YACHT, which is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, at the beginning of 2023. When he's not working on topics for the two water sports titles, Martin Hager likes to go out on the water himself - preferably with kite and wingfoil equipment or on a little after-work trip across the Alster.

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