The Arcadia A80 represents a defining moment for the Naples-based shipyard, introducing a raised pilothouse configuration to the A line for the first time. At 23.98 metres, she delivers the spatial generosity of a significantly larger yacht through intelligent layout and a beam of nearly seven metres carried well aft.
Hot Lab’s exterior and interior design centres on the connection between sea and sky. Floor-to-ceiling glass panels dissolve the boundary between the saloon and the surrounding water, while a solar-panel array integrated into the superstructure generates up to 4.3 kW of clean energy for onboard systems. Her shallow 1.69-metre draft lets owners tuck into anchorages that deeper-hulled yachts cannot reach, protecting the seabed while opening up a wider cruising range.
Five cabins accommodate ten guests overnight, with a full-beam master suite on the main deck and four additional staterooms below. A dedicated crew area for four ensures discreet, professional service. On deck, the 80-square-metre upper deck is the social centrepiece: an open-air living room that flows naturally from the helm station aft to a sunbathing area forward.
Twin Volvo Penta IPS 1200 engines in standard configuration push the A80 to 19 knots, with a 16-knot cruise that prioritises efficiency from the 8,000-litre fuel reserves. Winner of the 2025 World Yachts Trophies for Best Layout, this is a yacht designed around the way owners actually live on the water.
Length
23.98M
Beam
6.95M
Draft
1.74M
Volume
131GT
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
10
Cabin
5
Crew
4
Cruise Speed
16KT
Max Speed
19KT
Fuel
8000L
Range
850NM
Engine
2 x Volvo Penta IPS 1200
Option 1
2 x Volvo Penta IPS 1350
Naval
Arcadia Yachts
Exterior
Hot Lab
Interior
Hot Lab
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€6,195,000
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Twin Volvo Penta IPS 1200 engines deliver a top speed of 19 knots in standard trim, rising to 20 knots with the optional 1350-horsepower upgrade. Her cruising sweet spot sits at 16 knots, where the semi-displacement hull finds its most efficient attitude and the 8,000-litre fuel tanks stretch range considerably. The IPS pod-drive system brings advantages beyond propulsion: joystick docking, reduced vibration, and lower noise levels under way compared with conventional shaft installations. A draft of just 1.69 metres is notable for a yacht of this displacement, keeping favourite anchorages accessible while protecting sensitive marine environments, a core Arcadia principle. The integrated solar panel array contributes up to 4.3 kilowatts, powering hotel systems at anchor and reducing generator hours during quiet evenings in the bay.
Hot Lab’s exterior language is one of discipline. The A80’s profile sits low to the water, with a continuous window band running almost the full length of the main deck, flooding the saloon and master cabin with natural light. Above, the raised pilothouse adds a commanding helm position without the visual bulk of a conventional flybridge. The superstructure roof carries Arcadia’s signature solar panels, finished flush for a clean silhouette. Aft, a fold-down swim platform creates a genuine beach club at water level. The widebody hull carries its nearly seven-metre beam well forward, giving the foredeck a generous lounge area rarely found on yachts under 25 metres. Teak decking, stainless-steel hardware, and a muted colour palette across the standard specification keep the exterior elegant without resorting to visual complexity.
Step inside the A80 and the first impression is light. The glass-heavy architecture that defines Arcadia’s fleet reaches its fullest expression here, with panoramic windows in the saloon offering uninterrupted views from a single, open-plan living space. The full-beam master suite occupies the main deck forward, its windows extending almost to the waterline. Below, four additional cabins, a VIP and three doubles, share a total of ten berths with ensuite facilities throughout. Ceiling heights are generous for the class, and Hot Lab’s interior treatment favours natural materials, light timbers, and a neutral palette that lets the seascape do the decorating. The two-cabin crew quarters forward are entirely self-contained, ensuring guest privacy from the first morning to the last evening.
The upper deck is the A80’s party trick. At 80 square metres, it rivals open-air spaces found on yachts ten metres longer, with room for a dining table, deep sofas, a wet bar, and a forward sun pad. Transition from the sheltered saloon to the aft cockpit to the upper deck is fluid, with no awkward steps or pinch points. The saloon itself doubles as a formal dining area when weather drives the party indoors, and the galley, positioned amidships on the main deck, serves both zones with equal ease. At water level, the stern platform opens out to become a bathing area connected directly to the sea. Arcadia designed every social zone to work whether the yacht carries two owners or a full complement of ten guests and four crew.
Built in Naples by a yard with fifteen years of semi-custom experience, the A80 carries Italian craftsmanship throughout her construction. The GRP hull and superstructure keep displacement at 78 tonnes fully loaded, contributing to the yacht’s shallow draft and efficient fuel consumption. Volvo Penta IPS propulsion simplifies servicing, with accessible pod drives and a well-documented maintenance schedule. Standard equipment includes a generator, air conditioning, watermaker, and bow thruster. The yacht is CE Category A certified for ocean passages, giving owners confidence for Mediterranean crossings and beyond. At her price point, the A80 competes with production flybridge models from Northern European yards, but offers a distinctly Italian design philosophy and the environmental credentials that increasingly matter to today’s buyers. She is a yacht that rewards those who value substance over speed.
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