De Antonio D60: A Buyer's View of the New Flagship
The De Antonio D60 is the largest yacht yet from the Barcelona-based builder, which began in 2012 with the 7 m D23 and has grown steadily, passing through the D50 in 2021. Here is what the published information says, and what I would check before relying on it.
What the D60 is
Trade coverage describes the D60 as the builder's new flagship: an 18.5 m hardtop motor yacht with a beam of 5.20 m and a draught of about 1.01 m. The signature De Antonio feature continues, with the outboard engines hidden under the aft sun-pad rather than hanging on the transom.
The standard power is reported as four Mercury V10 Verado engines of 400 hp each, with four V12 Verado engines of 600 hp as an option. With the larger engines, a top speed of up to 46 knots is quoted, and the same data sheet mentions a cruising speed of around 30 knots, though its wording on that line is unclear. Those are reported figures, not my own measurements, and real numbers depend on load, sea state and set-up.
Layout and use
The yacht is described as certified for up to twelve people. There are two layout options: two cabins with four berths, or three cabins with six berths, each with a two-berth crew cabin forward. The owner's stateroom sits midships with an en-suite shower and a walk-in wardrobe, and the galley is on the lower deck. On the main deck, opening windows connect the saloon to the outside.
Where the sources disagree
The published information is not fully consistent, which is common with new models. One article describes a 2025 debut but is dated 2026, and the speed line of its data sheet is ambiguous. Other listings and brokers may quote different figures, so I would treat the builder's own specification, not a listing or article, as the reference.
What this means for buyers
- Ask for the builder's current specification in writing, including the engine option, fuel capacity and layout, and make sure the yacht you are shown matches it.
- Decide on the engines early. The 400 hp and 600 hp options change cost, fuel use and performance. Ask what range you can expect at the speed you will actually cruise.
- Think about where it will live. At 18.5 m it needs a suitable berth. In Dubai, check availability and the tariff before you commit to a yacht.
- Plan servicing. Four outboards means four engines to maintain. Ask who services them locally and how quickly parts arrive.
- Sea trial it. Numbers on paper are a starting point; how it feels at your cruising speed is what counts.
If the D60 is on your shortlist, tell me how you plan to use it and I will help you compare it fairly with the alternatives.
