Italian shipyard Vittoria Yachts has celebrated a major construction milestone on the build of its Velcoe 32 RPH. The hull, which began construction on speculation last year, has now been turned and will be joined to the superstructure in the coming weeks.

First revealed at the 2021 Cannes Yachting Festival, the 32-metre (104-foot) raised pilothouse model is under construction in Adria, just south of Venice, and is on track for a 2024 delivery.

The design comes from Hydro Tec engineer Sergio Cutolo and the yacht is being built in aluminium alloy and stainless steel. Top speeds will be 20 knots powered by twin MAN D2862 engines.

According to the yard, the lines are “fierce and contemporary” with the design “inspired by fast patrol vessels”. The project has been designed with a low-profile wheelhouse and raised gunwales to create a “masculine” look, while the plumb bow lends the yacht additional volume on the interior.

Accommodation is for ten guests in five cabins comprising a main deck owner’s suite, two VIP suites and two twin cabins located on the lower deck. Crew quarters for a team of six are found forward.

The yacht has a maximum beam of 7.2 metres (23-foot), and the design team has ensured that this space has been used efficiently – particularly in the full-beam owner’s cabin, which also benefits from large windows and overhead details that give the impression of extra space.

The model has numerous al fresco living opportunities, with the yard…