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Montecristo review
Sailing yacht · 85 ft (26 m) · Santa Caterina Villarmosa
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Key specs
- Builder
- Neta Marine
- Model
- Custom
- Length
- 85 ft (26 m)
- Guests
- 9
- Cabins
- 4
Verdict
Montecristo is a distinctive 26m steel-hull ketch motor sailor with solid cruising credentials, proven by its 2007 Neta Marine build, 10–13 knot power range, and stabilizers. Its appeal is strongest for guests who value character, durability, and a traditional sailing profile over modern volume or speed.
Pros
- +Steel hull and mahogany superstructure give it a classic, sturdy feel
- +Ketch rig adds sailing versatility and a more traditional cruising experience
- +Stabilizers and twin diesel engines support comfortable passage-making
- +Compact 26m size makes it manageable for Mediterranean-style itineraries
Cons
- −Guest capacity is 6 in 3 cabins, not the 9/4 configuration sometimes listed
- −Lower top speed than many newer motor yachts
- −Traditional layout may feel less spacious than similarly sized modern yachts
- −Best suited to relaxed cruising rather than performance sailing
Montecristo is a custom Neta Marine motor sailor from 2007 with a steel hull, mahogany superstructure, and ketch rig, giving it a very specific identity in the charter market. The design prioritizes robustness and classic lines over contemporary volume, and the boat’s 26m class size keeps it in the practical cruising category rather than the large-superyacht segment.
On the water, the yacht is better described as a capable cruising platform than a fast sailboat. Public specifications consistently place its powered speed around 10 to 13 knots, with twin Volvo Penta diesel engines and stabilizers helping underway comfort. The ketch configuration should appeal to guests who appreciate traditional sailing behavior, though handling and sail performance will not match lighter, more modern performance yachts.
For comfort and livability, the most reliable published configuration is 3 en-suite cabins for 6 guests with 4 crew, despite some listings showing higher guest counts or extra cabins. That makes it suitable for smaller private groups or families seeking a quieter charter profile. In value terms, Montecristo offers a niche package: character, craftsmanship, and sea-kindly cruising, but not the space efficiency or speed of newer designs.
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