The Ceccarelli family, a historic name in Italian and international nautical excellence, presented this morning—at the exclusive On House Milano venue—a new range, the Ceccarelli Collection, which will include a new 40‑meter superyacht.
This new aluminum jewel is the result of a synergy with Francesco Paszkowski Design, which led the design, in collaboration with architect Margherita Casprini for the interiors and the first-time collaboration with Sebastian Martinez for the exteriors.
The naval architecture is by Francesco Rogantin’s Names Studio.
From its launch in 2020, Tuxedo Yachting House to the launches of the Tuxedo White and Tuxedo Blue collections, this new model represents the natural evolution of the shipyard and, at the same time, a return to the origins of a family that has always been a key player in the construction of large vessels.
“With this new yacht, our goal,” says Francesco Ceccarelli, Founder and Co‑CEO of Tuxedo Yachting House, “was to maintain traditional and elegant lines while ensuring the use of cutting‑edge technologies, the utmost attention to the details that define our DNA, high quality, and immediate recognizability in terms of aesthetics and design.”
The founders proudly recall being among the first Italian shipyards, back in 1982, to build aluminum boats—and they have continued to do so ever since.
“Today, just as back then,” comments Laura Ceccarelli, Founder and Co‑CEO of Tuxedo Yachting House together with her brother Francesco, “we build exactly what the client desires, because our yachts, by definition, must be the representation of their personality, which is why they feature a very high level of interior customization.”
Designer Paszkowski sought to create architectural elements distinct from those currently on the market—bringing interior materials outside as well, such as the wood elements at the entrance of the main deck, allowing the two environments to interact more seamlessly.
“The shapes of the new Ceccarelli 40 provide solid references from my own design approach,” confirms designer Francesco Paszkowski. “A contemporary style, with my usual focus on designing the stern, which must be a strongly recognizable element whether the yacht is at sea or docked.”
Simple lines, therefore, but rich in detail: the elaborate ceiling design; the stanchions supporting the upper deck that integrate with the coamings leading to the hatch; the hatch itself with an inserted glass panel to provide interior light; the enlarged aft cable‑passage area to facilitate line handling through the hollowed‑out end of the bulwark, improving functionality during mooring operations.
Forward, the care and elegance continue with a lounge area beneath the wheelhouse, offering a sunbathing space and a storage compartment featuring design cues inspired by the automotive world, where the color schemes give the superyacht a well‑balanced feel.
The wheelhouse features an inclined windshield facing the stern, giving it a sleek, low profile, with folds and facets integrated into the rollbar that extend beyond the beam of the yacht to create a kind of a “spoiler effect”—a distinctive element when viewing the yacht from the bow, echoing the DNA of the historical vessels built by the Ceccarelli family.
The interior layout, curated by architect Margherita Casprini of Studio Paszkowski, is deliberately traditional while offering spaces that are modern, balanced, soft, and elegant, ensuring a coherent and harmonious dialogue between exterior and interior design.
Studio Names was responsible for the naval architecture, basic design, and part of the detailed engineering, including structural, systems, and mechanical design.
“For the Ceccarelli 40” comments Engineer Francesco Rogantin, “we envisioned a semi-displacement hull, optimized through in-depth numerical hydrodynamics studies (CFD) in order to achieve top speeds exceeding 18 knots while maintaining a relatively modest installed power.”
The standard propulsion system features two diesel engines in a shaft-line configuration, with thrust bearings and high-efficiency fixed-pitch propellers to maximize onboard comfort. The project has also been designed to allow for the possible installation of a hybrid propulsion system with battery packs.
The new Ceccarelli 40 represents the continuity of a prestigious tradition and a significant evolution in terms of design, technology, and sustainability—positioning itself as a new benchmark in the 40‑meter superyacht segment.
The Milan event was also the occasion to announce the partnership with TWW Yachts A Monaco-based company with offices in all the main European yachting hubs, specializing in yacht sales and purchases, charter services, and new build projects, as well as yacht management, crew management, and technical support. The collaboration includes the role of Central Agent for the exclusive sale of the new superyacht.
