Antonini Navi has announced a new collaboration with Sculli Studio for the 28-metre full expedition yacht, XPD88. The new project will be built alongside the 40-metre UP 40 platform which is currently under construction at the La Spezia shipyard in Italy.
Photo: Antonini NaviThe XPD88 yacht is the first project of a new line of explorers designed by Mauro Sculli's architecture studio. The custom project is inspired by the creativity of architect Mauro Sculli and is designed to meet the specific needs of the owner. Sculli Studio specialises in the design of high-end expedition yachts and has collaborated with some of the most important shipyards around the world.
Photo: Antonini Navi“Antonini Navi proves it has a winning business formula,” said Simone Antonini, the shipyard’s CEO. “The XPD88 completes and realises the promise we made at the launch of the shipyard, which included the production of full custom yachts, entirely made-to-measure.” 
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Photo: Antonini NaviThe XPD88 yacht is made entirely of steel and is characterised by generous volumes with a striking style and a beam of 8.5-metres. The owner of the XPD88 will have a dedicated deck with well-defined and distinct paths for the crew to offer maximum privacy for guests onboard.
Photo: Antonini Navi“The XPD88 is an ambitious and atypical project with a strong personality,” commented Aldo Manna, partner and sales manager at the La Spezia shipyard. “My long experience in the construction and sale of explorer and expedition yachts in northern Europe has guided me to make an active contribution to the development of the project, along with our engineering department and Mauro Sculli, the architect.”
Photo: Antonini Navi"Furthermore, this new project is the result of the creativity of a designer who was introduced to us by the client and with whom we have never worked before, reflecting the great flexibility of Antonini Navi.” 
Photo: Antonini NaviThe XPD88 is offered with three propulsion solutions, in addition to the traditional diesel one. One of which is a diesel-electric hybrid engine, promoting environmental sustainability and long-term economic benefits.
Photo: Antonini Navi“The XPD88 will open up a new market for Antonini Navi, that of metal pleasure boats, which have seen exponential growth in recent years, especially abroad. I am confident this project will be the first of a long series,” concluded Aldo Manna.
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