Amalfitano review
Yacht · 28 ft (9 m) · Amalfi
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Key specs
- Builder
- Nautica Esposito
- Model
- Positano Sole
- Length
- 28 ft (9 m)
- Guests
- 8
- Cabins
- 2
Verdict
A compact Mediterranean day yacht with classic gozzo-inspired lines, a single 320 hp setup, and practical electronics. The published specs are inconsistent across listings, so the exact configuration should be verified, but the platform looks well suited to coastal cruising rather than extended overnight use.
Pros
- +Classic Italian styling with a compact 28 ft footprint
- +Single 320 hp diesel layout should be straightforward to run
- +Autopilot and GPS improve ease of coastal handling
- +Air conditioning and Wi‑Fi add comfort for day charters
Cons
- −Public listings conflict on year, cabin count, and capacity
- −Overnight livability is limited in the listed 1-cabin/2-berth version
- −Performance data is sparse and varies by source
- −Not ideal for buyers needing clear, fully verified factory specs
Nautica Esposito’s Positano Sole 28 sits in the traditional Italian motorboat category, with the proportions and deck-focused layout expected of a 28-footer built for coastal use. Public listings describe a 2023–2024 boat around 8.6 m long with a single 320 hp engine, but the exact configuration is not consistent across sources, so the model should be checked carefully before purchase or charter.
On the water, the single-diesel setup should deliver sensible cruising performance and manageable operating complexity rather than outright speed. The reported inclusion of autopilot and GPS is a useful advantage for island-hopping and short passages, and the hull size suggests easy berth access and relatively simple close-quarters control.
Comfort depends heavily on which specification is correct. Some listings show one cabin and two berths with no real overnight emphasis, while the user-provided spec indicates two cabins and eight guests; in practical terms, the boat reads more like a day-yacht or short-stay cruiser than a larger liveaboard. Air conditioning and Wi‑Fi are meaningful comfort additions, but value is strongest only if the final build spec, capacity, and equipment match the advertised package.
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