Numarine has delivered the first hull in its new 88-foot 27XP explorer-yacht series, a model that succeeds the builder’s popular 26XP platform. The launch comes ahead of the yacht’s world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September, with five units already sold and three more currently under construction.
According to Numarine, the owner of the first 27XP is a repeat customer who previously owned a 22XP and moved up in size while remaining within the yard’s explorer-yacht lineup. The yacht was delivered in Istanbul and is expected to cruise extensively throughout the Greek islands and the Aegean Sea.
Designed by longtime Numarine collaborator Can Yalman, with naval architecture by Umberto Tagliavini, the 27XP builds on the design language established across the XP range. The model retains the rugged explorer profile of its predecessor while adding interior volume, expanded outdoor living areas and greater layout flexibility.
The first hull was delivered with a four-stateroom arrangement that prioritizes exterior entertaining space and a full-beam flybridge. Owners can also opt for a five-stateroom layout that adds accommodations while maintaining the yacht’s long-range cruising capabilities.
One of the most notable additions aboard the 27XP is Numarine’s new Mk2 Super Silent Pack, developed with Sleipner. The system uses a 48-volt electrical architecture combined with a 92.8-kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery bank, solar panels and intelligent energy-management systems designed to improve efficiency while reducing noise and vibration onboard.
Power comes from twin 560-horsepower MAN diesels. Numarine reports a top speed of 13.5 knots and a range of approximately 2,200 nautical miles at 8 knots, giving the yacht the passagemaking capability expected from the XP series.
The 27XP measures 88 feet overall with a 22-foot, 8-inch beam and accommodations for up to 10 guests, depending on layout. With the first hull now delivered and additional yachts in build, the model represents Numarine’s latest step in expanding its explorer-yacht portfolio.
