The largest yacht ever built in Avigliana, and a new benchmark for sustainable design
Some yachts can be built anywhere. Others, by their very nature, can only be born in a place where vision, engineering and craftsmanship converge. Seadeck 9, the flagship of the Seadeck Series by Azimut, belongs unmistakably to Avigliana.
At 26 metres in length, Seadeck 9 is the largest yacht ever constructed at the Avigliana shipyard and a powerful expression of Azimut’s technological and manufacturing excellence. It is the result of a long-standing industrial culture reinforced by a €50 million investment plan launched in 2023, which redesigned production spaces and workflows, enabling the construction of yachts up to 27 metres.
THE GENIUS LOCI OF AVIGLIANA
Nestled at the foot of the Alps, Avigliana represents a unique reality in global yachting. Here, Azimut manages the entire production cycle — from fiberglass and carbon processing to the finished yacht — pushing engineering solutions beyond conventional limits.
“Building boats among the mountains has forced us to rethink processes, innovate constantly and overcome challenges others never face,” says Giovanna Vitelli, Chair of the Azimut|Benetti Group. “Seadeck 9 is the result of fifty years of making the unthinkable possible.”
BACK TO NATURE, BY DESIGN
With exterior design by Alberto Mancini and interiors by Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez, Seadeck 9 is the most complete interpretation of the Seadeck Series philosophy: Back to Nature.
At the stern, the iconic Fun Island unfolds like a theatrical stage on the water. Terraces cascade across three levels, a pool mirrors the sky, and the beach platform lowers gently to the sea. Spanning over 60 square metres, this space is conceived as a social heart — vibrant, open and designed to be shared.
CONSCIOUS DESIGN INSIDE AND OUT
The interiors continue the dialogue with nature through the principles of Conscious Design developed by Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez. Every space is empathetic, calm and deeply connected to human well-being. Materials, proportions and light work together to create environments where elegance and comfort reinforce one another.
Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interiors with natural light, blurring the boundary between inside and outside. As the sea changes, the architecture responds, creating a living, sensorial experience that evolves throughout the day.
A STEP FORWARD IN SUSTAINABLE YACHTING
Seadeck 9 continues the sustainability journey initiated by the Seadeck Series. The yacht is ready to be equipped with the Volvo Penta hybrid propulsion system, underlining Azimut’s commitment to integrating technological innovation with environmental responsibility.
This forward-looking approach balances performance, efficiency and reduced environmental impact — without compromising comfort or lifestyle.
DEBUTING AT CANNES 2026
Seadeck 9 will be delivered to her owner in the summer of 2026 and will make her international debut at the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival, where she will stand as a symbol of contemporary Italian yacht design and responsible innovation.
