Apreamare has chosen the 2026 Cannes Yachting Festival for the world debut of the new Gozzo 42, a model that expands the shipyard’s Gozzo range with a new flagship. The yacht will be showcased from 8 to 13 September in the Pantiero area, where Apreamare will welcome customers, dealers and the international press at a stand featuring a covered hospitality area and a private dock.

The project is the result of the collaboration between Cataldo Aprea, Marco Casali of Too Design, responsible for the exterior design, Umberto Tagliavini of Marine Design, who developed the naval architecture, and the shipyard’s Technical Department. The Gozzo 42 introduces a more contemporary design language while retaining the distinctive styling cues and family feeling that characterise the Apreamare range.

Among the main new features is a sleek hard top extending further aft to provide a larger shaded area. The design also offers, as an option, the possibility of fully enclosing the glass windscreen, improving protection and onboard comfort in all navigation conditions. The helm station has also been redesigned with an ergonomic layout and can accommodate either three 13-inch displays or two 17-inch screens.

The deck layout includes two sunbathing areas, a cockpit designed for socialising, a configurable wet bar and a stern bathing platform equipped with a tender lift. Below deck, the yacht features an owner’s cabin and, on request, a second guest cabin with twin berths and windows on both sides.

The variable-geometry hull has been engineered to accommodate either a traditional straight-shaft propulsion system or Volvo Penta IPS drives. Engine options include power ratings of up to 480 hp or the IPS 650 configuration. The declared top speed is 36 knots, while the fuel tank has a capacity of 1,200 litres.

The Gozzo 42 has an overall length of 12.80 metres, a beam of 4.20 metres and can accommodate up to 14 people. At Cannes, the new model will be displayed alongside the Gozzo 45, the flagship of the shipyard’s open walkaround range, the Gozzo 38 Cabin and the Gozzo 35, of which Apreamare has sold more than 80 units.

Apreamare’s participation in the Cannes Yachting Festival is part of the shipyard’s international growth strategy and will provide an opportunity to showcase to customers and industry professionals a product range spanning both open walkaround and cabin models.