A very special €200,000 boat - De Antonio Yacht D33 Open

Introduced in 2015, the D33 expanded the range of Barcelona-based De Antonio Yachts beyond its original D23. Its angular profile and restrained detailing were developed with Barcelona design studio UBICA-ID. Measuring 9.80 metres overall with a 3.30-metre beam, the Open concentrates on accessible outdoor space rather than a large superstructure. The builder’s original specification gives an 8.00-metre waterline length and a displacement of 5,100 kg.

The walkaround arrangement connects seating and sunbathing areas at the bow, central cockpit and stern. Convertible tables allow the forward and central social spaces to serve different purposes during the day. A substantial aft sunpad covers the engines, with the bathing platform behind it. Published examples have a swimming ladder, freshwater deck shower and overhead sun protection, making water access and time at anchor central to the layout.

Below deck, documented Open examples provide one aft double cabin and a separate bathroom, including an electric toilet on some boats. This is accommodation for two overnight, distinct from the original builder-stated daytime capacity of ten people. The related D33 Cruiser has a different interior arrangement, with two cabins and four berths documented on later examples; its accommodation figures should not be applied automatically to the Open.

The original engine specification runs from twin 200 hp outboards to twin 350 hp units. Twin Mercury Verado 300 hp petrol engines appear on several used examples. Performance figures vary: one documented Open is listed at approximately 25 knots cruising and 33 knots maximum, while the official Ibiza distributor quotes potential maximum speeds near 44 knots depending on configuration. These figures do not establish a single performance standard for every boat.

Construction is GRP, and the design uses a V-shaped hull with spray rails. The original specification lists 550 litres of fuel, 250 litres of freshwater and a hull draft of 0.50 metres; that draft should not be confused with clearance beneath lowered outboard legs. Equipment varies between individual boats, with documented Open examples carrying a bow thruster, cockpit cover, shore-power connection and navigation electronics.

The D33 family was offered in Open and Cruiser forms, with Standard, Sport and Classy interior finish choices described at introduction. The D33 is no longer manufactured, and the current D32 is a separate model rather than a renamed D33. Existing Open boats remain in Mediterranean charter service, particularly around Ibiza and Formentera, reflecting their emphasis on sociable coastal outings and occasional nights aboard.