Tuxedo Yachting House Enters Superyacht Market with 40m Aluminium Ceccarelli 40
Tuxedo Yachting House has introduced the Ceccarelli Collection, a new series of full‑aluminium yachts, beginning with the 40‑metre Ceccarelli 40. The project brings together an Italian design and engineering team led by Francesco Paszkowski, with interiors by Margherita Casprini, exterior styling by Sebastian Martinez, and naval architecture by NAMES. The model is listed for sale, with construction scheduled to begin upon contract signing.
Named after the shipyard’s owners, siblings Francesco and Laura Ceccarelli, the Ceccarelli 40 marks the brand’s transition into the superyacht segment and reflects the family’s long history in aluminium yacht construction. Their father, Aldo Ceccarelli, formerly owned Cantieri Navali Lavagna—now part of Admiral Yachts—and was an early adopter of aluminium hulls in the 1980s.
“Our aim was to retain traditional, elegant lines while integrating advanced technologies, exacting craftsmanship, and a distinctive aesthetic,” said Francesco Ceccarelli.
As with all Tuxedo Yachting House vessels, the Ceccarelli 40 will be built entirely in aluminium, allowing full customisation without the constraints of moulds. While the exterior lines are fixed, the interior layout is fully custom, with the current arrangement serving only as a sample design. “We build exactly what the client envisions,” noted Laura Ceccarelli. “Our yachts must reflect their owner’s personality.”
Exterior renderings show a low‑profile, icy‑blue silhouette with a plumb bow. Paszkowski incorporated architectural elements to create stronger continuity between indoor and outdoor spaces, including wood detailing that extends to exterior areas. The stern features open bulwarks for improved line handling, while several design cues draw inspiration from automotive styling, such as spoiler‑like side structures.
Guest areas span all decks and include a foredeck lounge beneath the wheelhouse. While full interior visuals have not yet been released, Casprini describes the style as traditional yet modern, with a focus on soft, balanced forms and seamless spatial flow.
With an internal volume of 400GT, the yacht’s layout includes a main‑deck saloon, an upper‑deck skylounge with formal dining, and a sundeck equipped for sunbathing and alfresco dining. Accommodation is provided for 10 guests across five en‑suite cabins, including a full‑beam main‑deck master suite and four lower‑deck guest cabins. Crew quarters accommodate up to eight, with the captain’s cabin positioned near the wheelhouse.
The standard propulsion package features twin diesel engines paired with high‑efficiency fixed‑pitch propellers to maximise comfort. The platform is also engineered to support a hybrid system with battery packs. According to NAMES founder Francesco Rogantin, the semi‑displacement hull was optimised through CFD analysis to achieve top speeds above 18 knots with comparatively modest power.
Due to its size, the Ceccarelli 40 will be constructed at an alternative Italian facility, which has yet to be disclosed.
