Mylius Yachts and Carkeek Design Team Up on Performance Cruiser

The new Mylius M72 is a 72-foot carbon-fiber performance cruiser from Mylius Yachts and Carkeek Design, blending racing pedigree with refined interiors. Courtesy Mylius Yachts

Construction is underway on the Mylius M72, a 72-foot carbon-fiber yacht designed by Carkeek Design and built by Mylius Yachts in Podenzano, Italy. The yacht promises a rare balance: regatta-level performance combined with refined interiors for extended cruising.

Intended for sailors who want to race competitively without giving up onboard comfort, the M72 is being billed as a new standard-setter in the performance cruiser category.

Designer Shaun Carkeek, whose work includes some of the world’s most competitive racing yachts, collaborated closely with the Italian shipyard. The M72 features aggressive racing lines with an inverted bow, a wide stern, twin rudders, a lifting keel, and 1,000-liter water ballast tanks. Built entirely from prepreg carbon fiber, the hull is optimized for stability and speed, even with a small crew.

The sail plan reinforces the racing focus, with a nearly 30-meter Hall Spars carbon mast, running backstays, and a complete inventory that includes a square-top main, J2 jib, Code 0, and A3. Owners will also be able to specify smaller sails for cruising.

While the deck is laid out for efficiency and crew movement during maneuvers, Mylius also emphasized versatility. Options include a sunbathing area aft, a retractable bimini, a removable cockpit table, and a swim platform at the transom.

Inside, Mylius partnered with Studio Parisotto + Formenton Architetti to create a modern, customizable interior. The proposed layout includes three cabins, each with a private head, a spacious dinette, and a fully equipped galley. Smooth surfaces and soft curves contribute to the boat’s contemporary feel, while owners can choose materials, fabrics, and colors to suit their preferences.

“Today there is no other 72-foot yacht like this on the market,” said Francesco Bianchi of Mylius Yachts. “Full carbon boats of this size with lifting keel and water ballast are usually designed exclusively for racing and left empty inside. With the M72 we wanted to create a yacht that delivers exceptional performance together with refined, comfortable interiors. It is for sailors who do not want to choose between the adrenaline of racing and the pleasure of cruising.”

The first hull is already in an advanced stage of construction, with delivery expected after final customization by the new owner.

M72 Specifications

• Length overall: 22.24 m
• Beam: 6.2 m
• Displacement: 23.5 t
• Draft: 3.9 m / 5.7 m
• Upwind sail area: 366 sqm
• Code 0: 281 sqm
• A3: 480 sqm

For more details, visit mylius.it.

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