MARCOPOLO MP10

MARCOPOLO MP10 — Freedom in Motion

The MARCOPOLO MP10 is a 9.96-metre Italian-built adventure yacht conceived for owners who want the capability of an offshore boat without giving up the openness, social space and performance of a dayboat.

Developed by Roberto Delfanti Design Lab and built by 3AF Shipyard, the MP10 combines a CFD-developed double-step hull, twin high-power outboards and an unusually spacious walkaround deck. It is CE Category B, certified for up to 12 persons.

Design Philosophy

The MP10 is deliberately different from a conventional 10-metre cruiser.

Its design combines three characteristics:

Adventure — high bulwarks, protected helm, offshore Category B certification and a substantial structural frame around the engines.

Performance — a lightweight construction and CFD-developed double-stepped hull designed to provide efficiency, balance and control at speed.

Lifestyle — a very large open bow, convertible aft cockpit, folding bulwarks and a flexible interior that can change from dayboat to short-stay cruiser.

The result is a boat intended to be equally comfortable taking a family for a day on the water, carrying a group of friends offshore, or undertaking short overnight adventures.

Hull & Performance

The MP10's double-stepped hull is one of its principal technical features.

The hull was developed using CFD analysis, with the objective of balancing:

• High-speed efficiency

• Directional stability

• Reduced drag

• Acceleration

• Control in rougher conditions

The boat uses a lightweight construction incorporating recycled PET cores and honeycomb polypropylene, combined with fiberglass. This approach is intended to provide structural strength without carrying unnecessary weight.

Twin outboards

The engines are mounted within a substantial protective structural frame, which incorporates the aft safety structure and protects the propulsion installation.

The MP10 is designed specifically around twin outboards rather than being a boat that simply happens to accept them. MARCOPOLO cites the advantages as:

• Performance

• Agility

• Ease of handling

• Simplified propulsion maintenance

• More usable interior volume compared with an inboard installation

At its 2026 Düsseldorf debut, the MP10 was shown with twin 300-hp outboards.

4. Exterior & Deck

This is arguably the MP10's strongest feature.

Forward deck

The MP10 has an unusually generous open bow with:

• Large sunbathing area

• Social seating

• Deep protective bulwarks

• Wide walkaround arrangement

• Substantial storage

The bow is intended to function as a genuine outdoor living space rather than simply a foredeck used for anchoring.

Aft cockpit

The aft cockpit is highly configurable and incorporates:

• Dining table

• Sofa seating

• Convertible seating arrangement

• Sunpad capability

• Folding aft bulwarks

The fold-down bulwarks are standard, extending the cockpit laterally and creating a much more open relationship with the water.

5. Pilothouse

The MP10's central hardtop provides a protected helm while maintaining the feeling of an open boat.

Features include:

• Twin helm seats

• Protected steering position

• Large windshield

• Side access

• Opening aft section

• Hardtop protection

• Galley module behind/adjacent to the helm

The asymmetrical walkaround arrangement gives particular emphasis to the port-side passage, while the substantial hardtop protects both the helm and galley area.

6. Outdoor Living

MARCOPOLO has given the MP10 a strong emphasis on social use.

The aft seating can be configured for:

Dining → lounging → sunbathing

The aft sofa's backrest can change orientation, allowing it to function as conventional seating or contribute to the sunpad arrangement.

The exclusive Space Shell upholstery is designed to remain cooler and more comfortable when exposed to the sun.

MARCOPOLO MP12 — Built to Go Beyond

The MARCOPOLO MP12 is a 12.70-metre Italian adventure yacht developed around a very different philosophy from the conventional European cruiser. It combines the open-deck character of a large walkaround with the protection and accommodation of a cruiser, while retaining the performance and maneuverability of a triple-outboard installation.

Designed by Roberto Delfanti and built by 3AF Shipyard, the MP12 is conceived as a highly versatile platform that can transition between open and cruiser configurations, with structural modules designed to permit future conversion.

Design Philosophy

The MP12 is built around four fundamental principles:

Adventure

A high-bulwark, offshore-oriented hull, substantial exterior working areas and a protected central helm give the boat genuine all-weather capability.

Performance

The triple-stepped hull was developed using CFD analysis, with the objective of reducing hydrodynamic resistance while maintaining stability at high speed.

Versatility

The boat can be configured as an open adventure yacht or as a fully enclosed cruiser, with modular construction allowing future changes to the layout.

Comfort

Despite its adventure-boat DNA, the MP12 provides two cabins, four berths and a separate-shower bathroom, together with natural wood, premium fabrics and extensive storage.

Hull & Performance

The MP12's hull is a major part of the boat's identity.

It uses a triple-step planing hull, developed through CFD analysis to optimize:

• Water flow

• Hydrodynamic efficiency

• Acceleration

• High-speed stability

• Fuel efficiency

• Long-distance cruising comfort

MARCOPOLO states that the hull is designed to permit safe cruising at approximately 40 knots.

Triple-outboard propulsion

The MP12 can accommodate:

3 × 350 hp
A balanced configuration emphasizing performance and efficiency.

3 × 400 hp
The configuration displayed at boot Düsseldorf 2026.

3 × 450 hp
The maximum published configuration, providing a potential 1,350 hp total.

The triple-engine arrangement provides an important combination of:

• Redundancy

• Acceleration

• High-speed capability

• Precise maneuverability

• Easy engine access

• Reduced mechanical complexity compared with large inboard installations

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4. Advanced Construction

The MP12 incorporates several modern construction techniques.

Lightweight composite construction

The structural design uses:

• Fiberglass

• Recycled PET structural cores

• Honeycomb polypropylene

• Carbon fibre

The PET and honeycomb materials reduce weight while maintaining stiffness and durability.

Carbon-fibre hardtop

One of the MP12's signature features is its carbon-fibre hardtop and supporting pillars.

This provides:

• Lower structural weight

• Lower centre of gravity

• Reduced topweight

• Increased structural stiffness

• Premium appearance

The combination of carbon fibre and lightweight composite construction is particularly significant on a high-performance boat of this size.