1993 Puglia 45.99m Steel Displacement Motor Yacht, 5 Cabins, Refit 2018, Otranto

Delivered in 1993 following construction commencing in late 1990, this approximately 46-metre Puglia motor yacht is a distinctive proposition for buyers seeking a substantial displacement vessel with long-range capability, robust mixed-metal construction and practical three-deck living. Naval architecture and exterior design are by Gerhard Gilgenast, while Kerry Alabastro created the interior.

Built with a steel hull, aluminium superstructure and teak decks, the yacht combines traditional superyacht construction with a flybridge configuration and generous onboard volume. She was refitted in 2018 and is presently offered in Otranto, Italy, under the Malta flag.

Design, Construction and Exterior Areas

The yacht is described in the principal particulars as 45.99 metres, while other supplied information places her at approximately 46.67 metres. This dimensional variance should be reconciled against the current registration, class documentation and general arrangement. Her displacement hull is engineered around comfortable, efficient cruising rather than high-speed operation.

Three principal deck levels and a flybridge provide flexible spaces for outdoor dining, entertaining, observation and relaxation. Teak decking adds a traditional luxury finish, while the yacht’s robust steel and aluminium construction supports serious cruising. Buyers should inspect the steel hull, aluminium superstructure and interfaces between dissimilar metals for coatings, corrosion protection and structural condition.

Accommodation and Interior

Up to 10 guests are accommodated across five cabins, with an additional Pullman berth identified in the detailed arrangement. The guest layout comprises a full-beam main-deck owner’s suite, two double cabins and two twin cabins. The owner’s main-deck location provides privacy and separation from the lower guest accommodation.

Kerry Alabastro’s interior is intended to complement the yacht’s classic exterior character and substantial volume. The salon, dining areas, guest accommodation and circulation spaces provide the foundation for comfortable longer stays aboard. The exact condition and current specification of furniture, joinery, appliances, entertainment systems, air conditioning and hotel services should be confirmed during inspection.

Crew accommodation supports up to 10 personnel across five cabins. This allows a professional complement appropriate to a yacht of this size and provides the operational capacity required for extended private cruising or other authorised use.

Machinery and Long-Range Operation

Twin Caterpillar 3508 DITA diesel engines, each producing 773 hp, deliver a combined stated output of 1,546 hp through twin screw propellers. The conventional shaft-driven arrangement is well suited to the yacht’s displacement cruising profile.

Maximum speed is stated at 15 knots and cruising speed at approximately 12 knots. At an economical speed of 9 knots, her reported range is approximately 4,000 nautical miles. Fuel capacity is stated as 18,228 US gallons, offering substantial autonomy for extended passages. Actual consumption and range should be verified through operational data and sea-trial findings.

Engine hours, serial numbers, overhaul and servicing records, gearbox details, shafts, stern gear, propellers, generators, electrical distribution, stabilizers, thrusters, batteries and shore-power systems should be independently documented. Freshwater, waste, bilge, fire, air-conditioning and fuel-transfer installations also warrant detailed technical inspection.

2018 Refit and Condition

The 2018 refit contributes to the yacht’s market position, but buyers should request the exact scope of work, refit invoices, yard reports, equipment warranties and any classification documentation. A refit date alone does not establish the current condition of individual machinery or hotel systems.

A professional condition survey, valuation survey, haul-out and sea trial are recommended. The steel hull should be checked using appropriate thickness measurements, with attention paid to tanks, bilges, structural areas, coatings and past repairs. The aluminium superstructure, teak decks, underwater hull, antifouling, shafts, propellers, rudders and appendages should also be inspected.

Registration, VAT and Sale Process

The yacht is identified as Malta-flagged, but the registration certificate, title, ownership history, encumbrances, classification and statutory certificates should be independently verified. The supplied information does not establish whether VAT has been paid or included in the asking price. Buyers should obtain documentary confirmation of the tax and customs position applicable to their ownership structure and intended cruising area.

The sale agreement should identify the yacht using her verified official particulars and clearly list all tenders, equipment, furnishings, spare parts, tools and safety inventory included. Deposit, survey, sea-trial, escrow, delivery, title transfer, taxes, fees, insurance and relocation obligations should be set out in writing.

Enquire About This Long-Range Puglia Yacht

With a steel displacement hull, approximately 46 metres of length, Gilgenast design, Kerry Alabastro interiors, five guest cabins, accommodation for 10 guests and 10 crew, twin Caterpillar propulsion and a stated 4,000-nautical-mile economical range, this Puglia motor yacht offers an appealing foundation for an owner seeking classic character and serious cruising ability. Contact KaterBlue for the full specification, asking price, 2018 refit records and viewing arrangements in Otranto.