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The D60, the new flagship of Barcelona-based De Antonio Yachts, will be presented at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September 2025. At 60 feet long, it breaks new ground by combining technical innovation with a thoughtful use of space. Let's take a look at the major challenges facing this large outboard yacht.
Composite construction and carbon reinforcements
The D60's hull is made using vacuum infusion with extensive carbon fiber reinforcement. This technique reduces overall weight, improves structural rigidity and contributes to the boat's longevity. For builders and yachtsmen alike, however, the combined use of infused lamination and carbon reinforcements raises the question of repair and maintenance costs. This approach, inherited from racing and yachting, makes it possible to reduce displacement and maintain high performance despite multiple outboard motors.
Concealed outboard motors: advantages and constraints
The D60 is available with either 4 x 400 hp V10 or 4 x 600 hp Mercury V12 engines, all concealed behind an integrated skirt. This âeuros solution, a trademark of De Antonio âeuros, frees up on-board space and simplifies mechanical interventions. Accessibility to the engine block remains better than with an inboard propulsion system, but integration into the structure imposes ventilation and cooling constraints. For a yacht of this size, the choice of an outboard also raises questions of reliability and wear and tear in a blue-water cruising program.
Performance and cruising range
With 4 x 600 hp V12s, the D60 reaches 48 knots and 45 knots in 40 seconds. But it's the range that really catches the eye: around 300 miles at 28 knots, with a fuel consumption of 280 liters per hour, or almost 400 miles at 10 knots with less than 100 liters per hour. These figures open up a wide range of uses, from fast navigation between Mediterranean ports of call to economical long-distance cruising. The balance between top speed, fuel consumption and the volume of fuel on board remains central for shipowners.
Exterior spaces and on-board circulation
The deck layout features two distinct areas: a forward saloon convertible to a sundeck or jacuzzi, and an aft area designed to combine dining and relaxation. The hydraulic bathing platform, rare on an outboard-powered boat, makes it easy to launch a tender and provides safe access to the sea. The large aft locker for a dinghy or diving equipment reflects an effort to optimize technical volumes, all the more so on a unit equipped with four outboards.
Interior space and modularity
Inside, the D60 offers a modular saloon with mezzanine galley, a central helm station with two 19" screens, and cabins that can be configured to suit individual needs. The aft suite includes a dressing room, office and bathroom, while the bow can be converted into a double cabin or central bed. The clear separation between guest and crew areas, with independent access to the dedicated forward cabin, meets the standards of the superyacht industry. Vertical circulation through the double-height central hall enhances light and space.
A price above 2 million
The base price excluding options for the De Antonio Yachts D60 is around ?1,950,000 excluding VAT. Once options have been added and VAT included, the price can reach or exceed ?2,340,000, depending on configuration.
With the D60, De Antonio Yachts crosses a threshold in the outboard yacht segment. The combination of concealed motorization, high performance and cruising features confirms the shipyard's evolution towards larger units, without abandoning its technical identity.
