Alia launches 43m Ximena
Alia Yachts has launched Ximena, a 43-metre raised pilothouse yacht, at its Antalya shipyard. The full-custom hull touched water for the first time and is now being readied for sea trials ahead of delivery to the US market; the project is currently listed with Felix Sowerbutts of Christie’s International Real Estate, and some reports also identify a Miami-based client as the buyer.
The launch marks the debut of this specific raised-pilothouse platform from Alia. Ximena joins the yard’s production line in Antalya and will proceed to commissioning and performance testing before handover; the programme reflects Alia’s ongoing expansion of custom and semi-custom offerings for North American owners.
Omega Architects’ aggressive profile and pelican bow
Exterior lines are by long-term partner Omega Architects, who defined a streamlined, assertive profile for the new series. A distinctive pelican’s-bill bow is a prominent visual and hydrodynamic element, intended to convey forward motion while integrating with the yacht’s overall low-slung silhouette.
Omega’s approach for Ximena draws on prior collaboration with Alia — notably a 30-metre displacement motor yacht completed in 2013 for the shipyard owner — and sets the tone for a series that prioritises sporty appearance and clear visual identity across multiple decks.
Yodezeen interiors, guest suites, crew and amenities
Interior design was executed by Yodezeen, a Miami-based studio founded by two Ukrainian designers and regarded as a recent entrant to the industry. The main saloon features sliding glass doors on both sides to encourage cross-ventilation and a seamless flow between interior and exterior living areas, consistent with the owner’s Florida and Caribbean-inspired brief for al fresco living.
Accommodation includes a forward master stateroom on the main deck, featuring a walk-in wardrobe, as well as four guest staterooms on the lower deck. The lower deck also houses accommodations for seven crew members, a gym, and a side-loading tender garage. Lounging and sunbathing spaces are distributed across the aft deck, foredeck, and sundeck, while the raised pilothouse level provides a jacuzzi and bar area for onboard entertainment.
Sea trials, FDHF performance and delivery to US market
Naval architecture was completed by Van Oossanen, which specified its Fast Displacement Hull Form (FDHF) for Ximena to pair with the vessel’s shallow draft. Key characteristics of the hull form — such as a fine entry, a relatively shallow transom, and a spray rail at the bow — are intended to improve fuel efficiency at cruising speeds, preserve strong top-end performance, and allow competitive performance with modest installed power.
Propulsion comes from twin MTU Tier III 16V 2000 M96L engines, giving a top speed in excess of 22.6 knots and a quoted range of about 3,200 nautical miles at 12 knots. With sea trials forthcoming and delivery planned to the US, Ximena expands Alia’s current workload, joining seven other projects under construction at the yard, including its 65-metre flagship model.
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