De Antonio D60: The flagship that hides its muscle
De Antonio has never been shy about rewriting the rulebook — sleek lines, walk-around freedom, and that signature trick of hiding serious outboard power inside the hull. With the new D60, the Spanish builder doesn’t just evolve the formula… it scales it up into a full-blown flagship statement, marking its move into the 18m+ class with confidence.
At first glance, the D60 is pure De Antonio: low, clean, and aggressively modern, with a profile that feels more “Mediterranean supercar” than traditional cruiser. But the big headline is what you don’t see. Under the sunpad sit four hidden Mercury V12 600hp outboards — a setup designed to deliver the punch and simplicity of outboards, while keeping the deck aesthetics and space advantages of an inboard layout. The numbers are equally bold: over 45 knots top speed, with a low-consumption cruise around 30 knots, making it as capable on longer hops as it is for fast coastal runs.
On deck, the D60’s layout is split into three seamlessly linked zones — and it’s built for proper entertaining. The stern is a complete chill-out solarium with a table and central ice bucket: a small detail, but the kind that tells you this boat is designed around real social habits, not brochure fantasy. Midships, there’s a shaded dining terrace that comfortably hosts 10+ guests, while the bow offers multiple configurations — including the party-piece: a jacuzzi hidden beneath a sliding solarium lid.
The hardtop area is where flexibility becomes a theme. It can be fully glassed in for climate control, or opened with large side windows and sliding aft doors, turning it into an airy indoor-outdoor lounge depending on the day and season.
Below, De Antonio goes for something more architectural than expected. A mid-level galley sits between the main deck and cabins, functioning either as a separate service zone or as an integrated space via sliding openings. A loft-style central passage leads to a generous suite with a sofa, a desk, a separate shower, and a dressing room. Forward, the layout can be two cabins or one larger VIP cabin, plus a guest day-head. There’s also a two-berth crew cabin with a bathroom, accessed independently from the bow.
Verdict: The D60 isn’t just a “bigger De Antonio”. It’s a flagship that feels sharper, smarter, and properly grown-up — without losing the brand’s adrenaline edge.
Tech Talk
Length: 18.5m
Beam: 5.2m
Displacement: 20.5t
Engine: 4x Mercury V12 600hp
Fuel: 3700l
Water: 680l
For more information, contact Strand Marine Ltd on +356 2147 2337 or info@strandmarinemalta.com.
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