Italian shipyard Tuxedo Yachting House has entered the superyacht market with the launch of the Ceccarelli Collection. The first model in the series is the 40-metre Ceccarelli 40, a full-aluminium yacht designed for full customisation.
The project brings together a fully Italian design team. Francesco Paszkowski leads the overall design. He worked with Margherita Casprini on the interiors and Sebastian Martinez on the exterior details. NAMES developed the naval architecture. The Ceccarelli 40 is now exclusively for sale with TWW Yachts. Construction will begin once the yacht is sold.
A family legacy in aluminium yacht building
The yacht takes its name from the shipyard’s founders and owners, Francesco and Laura Ceccarelli. Their family has worked with aluminium yacht construction for generations. Since launching in 2020, Tuxedo Yachting House has built yachts up to 19.8 metres. The Ceccarelli 40 marks the brand’s first step into the superyacht sector.
Their father, Aldo Ceccarelli, previously owned Cantieri Navali Lavagna, now part of The Italian Sea Group’s Admiral Yachts. He was among the first Italian builders to adopt aluminium construction in the early 1980s.
“With this yacht, we wanted elegant and timeless lines,” said Francesco Ceccarelli. “At the same time, we focused on modern technology, high quality and clear design identity.”
Full-custom approach
Tuxedo Yachting House will build the Ceccarelli 40 entirely in aluminium. The shipyard says this allows greater freedom in construction because the process does not require moulds. The yacht follows a full-custom concept. The exterior design remains fixed, but owners can fully customise the interior layout and style. The current layout only shows one possible option.
“We build yachts around the client’s wishes,” said Laura Ceccarelli. “Each yacht should reflect the owner’s personality.”
Contemporary exterior design
The Ceccarelli 40 features a low-profile design with a plumb bow and clean lines. Paszkowski introduced architectural elements to set the yacht apart from others in its size range. Interior materials extend into exterior areas, including wood detailing at the main deck entrance. This approach creates a stronger connection between indoor and outdoor spaces.
“The design follows a contemporary style,” Paszkowski explained. “The stern plays a key role and remains highly recognisable at sea and in port.”
The stern includes open bulwarks to improve line handling during docking. Automotive-inspired elements appear along the sides, with structures that extend beyond the beam.
Interior layout and accommodation
Guest areas span all decks. These include a foredeck lounge and sunpads beneath the wheelhouse. Interior styling by Casprini focuses on a balanced and elegant look. The design prioritises comfort and visual continuity between interior and exterior spaces.
The yacht offers an internal volume of around 400GT. The main deck includes a saloon with lounge seating and a crew galley on the port side. The aft deck provides additional lounge space. The upper deck skylounge features formal dining and seating. The sundeck includes areas for sunbathing and outdoor dining beneath a T-top.
Accommodation suits 10 guests in five en suite cabins. The full-beam master suite sits forward on the main deck and spans the yacht’s 8.5-metre beam. Four guest cabins sit on the lower deck. These include two doubles and two twins. Crew quarters accommodate up to eight crew, including a captain’s cabin next to the wheelhouse.
Performance and propulsion
The Ceccarelli 40 offers a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots and a draught of 2.2 metres. The yacht uses a semi-displacement hull. Engineers optimised the hull through CFD analysis to balance speed and efficiency.
The standard propulsion system includes twin diesel engines with shaft-line drive and fixed-pitch propellers. The design focuses on onboard comfort and efficiency. The platform can also support a hybrid propulsion system with battery packs.
“We aimed for speeds above 18 knots with moderate power,” said Francesco Rogantin, founder of NAMES.
Tuxedo Yachting House is based in Lavagna, Italy. Due to the yacht’s size, construction will take place at another Italian facility, which the shipyard has not yet announced.
