SHERIDAN, WYOMING – March 4, 2026 – Custom Line has unveiled the Navetta 35, a new made-to-measure motor yacht designed to make cruising feel calmer, brighter, and more comfortable—especially for people who love long days on the water but don’t want to feel boxed in. The first unit is currently under construction at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona, and the concept leans heavily into wide open spaces, natural light, and a strong connection between inside and outside living. In practical terms, this is about how life onboard actually feels: easier movement, more privacy when you want it, and more “together” areas when you don’t.
A New Navetta Built Around Liveability and Light
Custom Line positions the Navetta 35 as a distillation of Italian design and engineering combined with the shipyard’s construction know-how, and it’s meant to expand the brand’s displacement offering under 270 GT. Even if most readers will never step onto this exact yacht, the underlying direction is very relatable: people want boats that feel less like machines and more like places to live—sunlight, airflow, comfort, and the kind of layout that supports real downtime.
The project comes from collaboration between the Strategic Product Committee chaired by Piero Ferrari and the Ferretti Group Engineering Department, with exterior styling by architect Filippo Salvetti and interior design by ACPV ARCHITECTS Antonio Citterio Patricia Viel. That matters because the design emphasis isn’t only “pretty lines.” It’s also about the everyday experience: how spaces connect, where the eye goes, and whether the yacht feels open or cluttered.
Three Decks, Five Cabins, and a Social Flow That Makes Sense
The layout spans three decks and is designed for conviviality, with over 300 square metres of interior and exterior spaces. Accommodation is set for 10 guests in five cabins: a master suite on the main deck and four cabins on the lower deck, with one cabin that can be fitted with a Pullman bed. Crew areas are also clearly defined, accommodating up to six crew members, including the captain’s cabin with private bathroom on the Upper Deck, plus additional crew cabins and support spaces.
From a lifestyle angle, this split is important: the yacht is designed to support the “private sanctuary” feeling for owners and guests, while still keeping service and operations practical. The best boats aren’t only luxurious—they also feel smooth and well-managed, because the layout is coherent.
A Staircase Concept That Tries to “Disappear”
One of the most interesting design decisions is how the Navetta 35 handles vertical movement between decks. The interior design process focused on maximising functional use of space, and it introduces an innovative staircase concept intended to deliver fluid spaces while keeping privacy high.
There is no external staircase aft on the main deck, which the release says translates into a more generous and liveable main deck layout. Inside, the staircase in the main salon is positioned on the starboard side behind a reflective surface, concealing its location aft of the dining area. The result is described as a bright hallway leading naturally toward the master suite in the bow, with the lower section of the staircase only partially visible through an elegant parapet. Put simply: it’s trying to keep the “infrastructure” of the yacht from visually dominating the atmosphere.
Sun Deck Wellness, Sky Lounge Views, and Glass Everywhere
The lifestyle headline here is not speed. It’s the feeling of being immersed in open space and natural light. The design makes extensive use of glass, including floor-to-ceiling glazing on the main and upper deck salons, intended to create a fluid connection between interiors and exteriors and keep the yacht bright and airy.
On the Upper Deck, the yacht features interconnected spaces including a 44-square-metre panoramic cockpit with a dining area seating 10 and a full-beam lounge, plus a 23-square-metre fully glazed sky lounge designed to maintain an ongoing dialogue with the outside world. At the bow, a sunset lounge adds sea-facing sofas and a solarium.
The 58-square-metre Sun Deck is designed as an open-air wellness experience, with a shaded central area configured as either a Lounge or Sky Bar, a sunset solarium at the bow, and an optional panoramic spa pool in the stern surrounded by sun pads. This is the part that feels most “real life”: it’s basically set up for long afternoons that drift into sunset without anyone wanting to go inside.
Interior “Moods” and Furniture That Keeps the View Open
The interior concept leans into maximum customisation, and it introduces different stylistic “moods” that shape the atmosphere. Light Mood uses pale natural shades like ivory, beige, and caramel, paired with white lacquered wood panelling and textured fabrics to create a warm, bright environment. Contrast Chocolate Mood is positioned as more assertive, using dark brown leather, bone-china lacquering, and Grigio Alpi stone surfaces for a structured elegance. Contrast Oyster Mood aims for a refined balance between pale woods, dark leather, and tone-on-tone fabrics for a timeless, understated setting.
A notable detail is the freestanding furniture designed by Antonio Citterio and custom made, raised from the floor to accent a feeling of weightlessness and preserve an unobstructed view through the glazing. The concept here is emotional as much as aesthetic: if your eyes can travel out to the horizon easily, the whole space feels calmer.
Emissions, Equipment, and Long-Voyage Practicality
The project is set up for installation of an SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) system stated to cut NOx emissions by 70%, aligned with IMO Tier III regulations. There’s also a stern garage designed to accommodate a tender up to 5 metres and a jet ski. Optional equipment includes a McIntosh audio system intended to support premium-quality sound across the yacht’s areas.
On stability, the standard version includes two Sleipner fin stabilizers, with optional Seakeeper gyroscopic stabilizers (NG18 and NG26). For range and power, standard engines are two 1,400 HP MAN V12 units offering a range of up to 1,800 miles in economy mode, with an option to install two 1,622 HP CAT C32 units that deliver a top speed of 16 knots (preliminary data). The full-load draught of 2.2 metres is positioned as opening access to sheltered bays and shallow waters like those found in the Caribbean.
3 Ways This Matters for Real Onboard Life
- More natural light and glass-heavy design can make long cruising days feel less confined and more restorative.
- Layout choices (privacy, social zones, and “hidden” circulation) tend to reduce friction when hosting guests for days at a time.
- Optional wellness and comfort features (spa pool option, stabilizers, audio) point toward yachts being treated as full lifestyle spaces, not just transportation.