Marinariello is not a “Farr 39” as often erroneously described. It is Farr Yacht Design project #277, built in 1992 by the Cookson shipyard in New Zealand, commissioned by the Florentine notary Sergio Galgani. A cutting-edge IMS 40, it was a precursor to the subsequent project #336, which defined class standards for the following decade.

After sailing through New Zealand waters, Marinariello arrived in Italy and soon became a protagonist on the Adriatic racing circuits. Since 2000, with Carlo De Bona, the boat has been a regular at the Lignano Sabbiadoro championships. In 2008, it underwent an initial refit with the addition of a longer bulb. In 2010, a shipwreck during the Trieste–San Giovanni in Pelago–Trieste race marked a new turning point: the bulb was lost, the mast broken into three parts, and the electronics destroyed. But it wasn’t the end: the boat was completely restored, with the installation of the original bulb and a new mast, this time from a Farr 40.

In 2021, the boat was entrusted to Francesca De Bona, who, with an initial group of friends, sought to return it to the sea. The initial refit, though limited to aesthetic work, was not enough. In 2022, there was another forced stop due to equipment failure. But it was at this moment of greatest difficulty that a new force coalesced: a team of professionals and experts believed in the boat’s potential and, above all, in Francesca’s passion.On August 28, 2022, at the Italian Offshore Championship, Marinariello took third place in the Racing Class (Group B). The result is one of the best in the hull’s long history. A few days later, Marinariello Yachting ASD was born, with the goal of creating a mixed crew that brings together amateur sailors and champions in an inclusive project.

Today, Marinariello is more than just a boat: it is a story, an idea of authentic sailing, and an inclusive sporting project that has already proven its human and competitive value. Above all, it is a unique opportunity for those who wish to become an active part of its rebirth. The current owners are looking for one or more partners—owners, entrepreneurs, or enthusiasts—who want to enter into co-ownership of the boat, support the team during the restoration phase, and ultimately contribute to building a new sporting, social, and educational cycle. For information, a technical dossier, or to evaluate a co-ownership proposal, contact us at: marinariello12999@gmail.com or write to the Classic Boat editorial team.