Sessa Fly 48, a flyboat designed for tropical markets

The Italian shipyard Sessa Marine has launched the Fly 48 in the United States, a nearly 15 m flybridge cruiser specially designed for the American market and more tropical areas. Given the success of its sales, Sessa Marine is now preparing to introduce this new model in Europe.

Inspired by the F47

Following its launch in the United States, Sessa Marine introduces the F48 to the European market. This 14.9 m motor yacht with flybridge is the shipyard's latest innovation. Inspired by the Italian Sessa F47 model, the F48 offers new features for use in tropical regions. It can accommodate up to 16 passengers and 6 overnight guests. While the F47 was built in Italy, the F48 is produced in the shipyard's Brazilian factories, but retains the brand's Italian style.

The site explains: "The new Italian Sessa F47 was launched in 2022, bringing with it new features, the layout of the Fly area and improvements to the cockpit, which has gained a bar area and an "L"-shaped sofa, in addition to the interior, which has been renewed with new upholstery and materials. The F48 is a plus in terms of restyling for the American market, but we're confident that the vessel is equally suited to the European market. The trend is for us to keep only the F48 in the future."

Increased overall length

To develop even more living and outdoor space, while retaining the classic Italian design lines, the overall length has been extended by 3.5 feet. The shipyard focused on expanding the aft area, cockpit and submersible bathing platform. Another new feature is a more inviting saloon and dining area.

La Sessa Fly 48 offre une belle plateforme submersible
The Sessa Fly 48 offers an attractive submersible platform

Two kitchen layout options

Inside, the F48 is all about privacy and independence, with three cabins and two separate bathrooms, one in the owner's cabin and the other for the two guest cabins. This model offers two galley layout options. The first option is based on the original version, with an interior galley at the front of the boat, behind the windshield, while the second allows the galley to be integrated into the cockpit on the starboard side. The galley is fully equipped for cruising: sink, 4-burner hob, hood, 60 L freezer/refrigerator, microwave and waste garbage can.

La configuration standard de la Sessa Fly 48 avec la cuisine sur l'avant et le carré à l'arrière
The standard configuration of the Sessa Fly 48, with the galley at the front and the saloon at the rear

The flybridge, the heart of Fly 48 life

The flybridge is one of the boat's focal points, featuring a bar with sink, an attractive U-shaped bench seat with central table aft, and an imposing sundeck framing the helm console. A T-top is available as an option, for added protection and comfort when sailing.

Le flybridge est la principale zone de vie extérieure de la Sessa 48 Fly
The flybridge is the main outdoor living area of the Sessa 48 Fly

35 knots top speed

Two 550-hp Volvo Penta D8 IPS 700 engines power the F48, giving it a top speed of 35 knots.

Conduite sportive pour la Sessa 48 Fly
Sporty driving for the Sessa 48 Fly

Continuing the global deployment strategy

One year after its American launch, 11 models have already been sold and delivered. With production of its models in factories in Brazil and Italy, the shipyard hopes to further expand its global business. The starting price is 1,162,000 euros.

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