If the segment of European modern style of boats sports cruisers which some call explorer was not hot enough, here comes Marcopolo Adventure Yachts from Sicilia who unveils its first two models: the MP10 picture above, and MP12 pictured below. The new Marcopolo Adventure Yachts comes from the Island of Sicily in Messina, shaped by the experience of Rosario Alcaro and the design expertise of the Roberto Delfanti Design Lab, and introduces a range that combines contemporary aesthetics, advanced technology and a strong spirit of exploration. Both models are available in day boat and more enclosed cruiser configurations. They could have been almost identical, given that they differ by only two metres in length, but the two Macropolo models display fundamentally different characteristics, further emphasised by the configurations selected for the Düsseldorf debut. The MP10 is an asymmetrical walkaround open model, favouring the port-side passageway and featuring a substantial hardtop that shelters both the helm station and the galley module. The MP12, presented in a cruiser layout, offers an interior arrangement including a second lounge, a galley module and the helm station. Both sport cruisers are powered by outboard engines, chosen specifically to boost performance, agility, and ease of handling. The MP12 can be fitted with up to three 450hp engines, while the MP10 can carry a maximum of twin 450hp outboards. Both MP10 and MP12 feature fold-down bulwarks that expand the aft deck, together with a distinctive and practical structure surrounding the outboard area, topped by a robust rollbar with integrated safety gates protecting the swim platforms. The MP12’s larger twelve meters dimensions allow for a configurable aft open space, featuring a generous sun-pad whose foldable backrest can be positioned facing the welcoming dinette, where two extendable tables allow for a substantial number of guests. Below deck, the MP12 offers a versatile layout with a configurable dinette area, a forward double berth with two large wardrobes, a bathroom with separate shower, and two aft single berths. Two comfortable side decks provide easy access to the MP12’s foredeck, thoughtfully laid out with a large sun-pad and two seats that convert it into a welcoming relaxation area. The more compact MP10 offers an aft deck with dinette sofa whose backrest can both tilt and fold down, serving either as seating for the table or convertible into a sun-pad. The MP10 also offers excellent interior accommodation for its size, with a forward dinette optionally fitted with a sofa-bed, an aft double berth, all complemented by a spacious bathroom with shower. The MP10 features a generous forward sunpad. Both Marcopolo Adventure Yachts are characterized, from a color and décor perspective, by light, airy tones below deck, while the hull and deck are finished in Steel Grey, highlighted by a wide black band along the hull. The yachts’ upholstery uses Space Shell, an innovative material from aerospace and motorsport. Its ability to limit heat transfer makes it ideal for high-contact areas like sunpads and seating. Interiors are trimmed in Dinamica, a technical, automotive-derived fabric valued for its lightness, durability, and soft touch. The hulls, developed using advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics ensure stability and balance even at high speeds: the MP10 features a hull with two steps, while the MP12 incorporates three. Construction at 3AF Shipyard uses high-quality fiberglass layers to ensure structural and mechanical strength without compromising overall lightness. On the MP12, carbon fibre is also used in the uprights and hardtop, further optimizing the balance between weight and strength. Both models reflect the brand’s focus on sustainability and efficiency, replacing traditional materials with next-generation composites. The hull structures are built from recycled PET, a thermoplastic that combines lightness, strength and reduced environmental impact. Bulkheads and selected furniture components use honeycomb polypropylene, a high-tech material derived from aerospace and automotive sectors. Its cellular structure provides both rigidity and flexibility, enhancing comfort and reducing overall weight. Every detail, from materials to hull geometry, results from precise 3D analysis of weight distribution and structural loads, with a goal to achieve the perfect balance of strength, efficiency and lightness, at the core of Marcopolo Adventure Yachts.
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