The Ceccarelli family has made a bashing comeback into the larger yacht market with the introduction of a new 40-metre aluminium superyacht from Tuxedo Yachting House. The model forms the first entry in the Ceccarelli Collection and moves the yard into a different league in terms of scale, well beyond its existing 44- and 54-foot craft.

While the company itself was launched in 2020 by brother and sister Laura Ceccarelli and Francesco Ceccarelli, the family name has been associated with yacht building for much longer. Their father, Aldo Ceccarelli, purchased Cantieri Navali Liguri in 1962, establishing the foundations of the family’s role within the Italian marine sector. That chapter later became closely linked with the development of the Admiral brand in the early 1980s.

For this new project, the yard brought together a familiar group of designers and engineers. The overall design has been created alongside Francesco Paszkowski Design, with interiors by Margherita Casprini. The exterior look also marks a first collaboration with Sebastian Martinez, while naval architecture has been handled by NAMES Studio under Francesco Rogantin.

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The 40-metre yacht builds on ideas first explored in the Tuxedo White and Tuxedo Blue series, but in a more ambitious format. According to Francesco Ceccarelli, the aim was to retain balanced, timeless lines while incorporating up-to-date technical solutions and distinctive detailing.

Visually, the yacht is characterised by sharp, structured lines and practical features that double as styling elements. A raked windscreen gives the wheelhouse a purposeful stance, the sundeck hardtop extends beyond the beam to provide additional shelter, and the stern has been carefully sculpted to create a strong impression both when cruising and when moored. Forward, beneath the wheelhouse overhang, there is a protected lounge and sunbath area with subtle references to automotive design.

Inside, the arrangement follows a conventional layout, though materials and finishes lend it a contemporary feel. Soft shapes and coordinated textures help link the interior with the exterior spaces, and some of the materials used outside are repeated within to create continuity. Owners are able to personalise the interior scheme to reflect their own preferences.

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From a technical standpoint, the yacht features a semi-displacement hull refined using CFD analysis to improve efficiency. The standard propulsion package consists of twin shaft-driven MAN diesel engines, providing a top speed of 18 knots. The platform has also been prepared to allow the installation of a hybrid system in the future.

Alongside the unveiling, Tuxedo Yachting House confirmed that TWW Yachts, based in Monaco, will act as Central Agent for the sale of the new 40-metre model.