La Spezia-based shipyard Antonini Navi has announced that construction has begun on the first 44-metre SUY 135 superyacht.
Currently in-build at the shipyard’s facility in Italy, the Sport Utility Yacht, has been designed by Fulvio de Simoni, with naval architecture from Studio Arrabito. Constructed in steel, Moravia Yachting has been appointed Central Agent for the sale of the SUY 135 yacht.
The displacement SUY 135 yacht has been designed with exploration in mind and boasts an internal volume of approximately 480 GT. Her naval architecture, engineering, and internal arrangement enable owners to completely tailor both the internal and external configuration to suit their preferences.
“Exactly like an SUV in the automotive world, the SUY offers the opportunity to experience the vessel with no limits,” explained Aldo Manna, Partner and Sales Director of Antonini Navi. 
“The idea was created to allow the owner and his guests to enjoy their yacht at 360°, being able to have toys, amenities, tenders, and any other means suitable for the many sporting and recreational activities that the sea and its places can offer.”
The proposed interior layout of the SUY 135 yacht features a main and upper deck connected via a raised deck with a short staircase. She can comfortably accommodate up to 10 guests across a five stateroom configuration, which includes a 56 square-metre owner’s suite on the main deck.
The four remaining guest staterooms, all with ensuite bathrooms, are situated on the lower deck, while separate accommodation on the lower deck sleeps the captain and five crew. Other configurations are also offered by the shipyard, which include a gym suite and spa/sauna, and different stateroom configurations.
"We are delighted to have this cooperation with Antonini Navi, a brand born under the flag of Gruppo Antonini, the historical Italian builder with over 70 years' experience in naval construction,” commented Alessandro Diomedi, Sales Broker at Moravia Yachting.
“For over four years, Antonini Navi has been building hulls for other major names in luxury yachting and the launch of their own superyacht line has already seen encouraging commercial results. We are proud to represent the Antonini SUY series.” 
The SUY 135 yacht boasts spacious exterior decks, including a 40 square-metre veranda with a sheltered alfresco dining area. Her 35 square-metre beach club includes a transom Jacuzzi, while a second is situated on the sun deck, alongside a bar counter, dining table and sunpads.
“It’s an interesting and innovative concept with big volumes and great capacity to carry large water toys whilst, at the same time, a special attention is given to the yacht owner’s privacy and lifestyle, added Alessandro Diomedi.
In terms of propulsion, the SUY 135 yacht has a range of 4,000nm at her economical 10 knot cruising speed and a top speed of 16 knots, with zero-speed stabilisers ensuring elevated levels of comfort.
The first unit of SUY 135 is already under construction, with an estimated delivery date of 2026.