A late-stage 55.2-meter build from Admiral is now on the market with near-term delivery, serious range, and the kind of flexible design that suits both private life and charter reality.
There is a moment in every new build when the dream turns tangible. For Hull 4 of Admiral’s S-Force 55 series, that moment has arrived. The hull and superstructure are already joined and available for inspection at the Admiral yard in Massa Carrara. In a market where top yards are quoting multi-year waits, a 20-month delivery from contract is not a footnote. It is the headline.
The S-Force 55 is an all-aluminum, semi-displacement platform engineered for long passages without giving up everyday usability. Power comes from twin 1,901 hp Caterpillar engines for a 3,500 nautical mile range at 10 knots, a 16.5-knot cruise, and an 18-knot top speed. That balance suits an owner who values reach and rhythm over record books. Aluminum keeps weight in check and customization open. On board, the quiet shiver of chilled air and the soft thud of teak under bare feet tell the same story as the numbers.
Inside, The Italian Sea Group’s in-house team proposes two interior schemes, both grounded in neutral tones and rare materials. Floor-to-ceiling glazing draws the sea right up to the seating. The main deck hosts a convertible dining salon that shifts from formal meal to informal lounge without drama. Up top, an asymmetrical upper deck lounge adds character and flow. Think textured fabrics you can actually live with and light that moves across pale surfaces as the day turns. The plan accommodates 12 guests across six staterooms, with a main deck owner’s suite and office, VIP and additional guest cabins below, and quarters for 11 crew. That staffing is not excess. It is what makes service feel invisible.
The exterior is designed for the way people actually use boats. Two aft decks manage the daily cadence of breakfast shade, late lunch breeze, and long-evening dinners without fuss. The sundeck carries the leisure hits of modern yachting: jacuzzi, gym, bar, massage bed, and a clear patch of teak that becomes a dance floor when the playlist turns up. At water level, a beach club with shaded sunpads and custom swim access puts you close enough to hear the slap of small waves against the hull. Forward, a touch-and-go helipad transforms into an open-air cinema, a sun lounge, or a winter terrace with an optional fireplace. The glow of an actual flame at sea is a small luxury that reads as both modern and timeless.
Commercial compliance options are already selected, which matters. It means less friction if an owner wants to charter from day one. Sistership GECO has become a charter staple, a useful proof-of-concept for the series. In the current market, where running costs meet lifestyle flexibility, the ability to toggle between private cruising and revenue-generating weeks is pragmatic rather than mercenary.
Culturally, this yacht sits in a clear moment. Buyers want pace without the petrol guilt of extreme speed, space that moves from family use to friends’ weekends, and some theater without bling. The S-Force 55 formula is not radical, but it is on trend in the best sense. Long-legged range at a sensible speed. Light-filled interiors that feel residential rather than hotel. Entertainment zones that work as hard midday as they do at midnight. The absence of a disclosed asking price keeps the conversation focused on value, not sticker shock.
For those who care about process as much as product, the late-stage build status reduces risk. You can see the joined structure, walk the decks, feel sightlines and headroom. Yet there is still time to choose an interior path and define the finer points. That is a sweet spot many owners hope to find and rarely do.
Listed with Northrop & Johnson brokers Gabriele Modica Ragusa and Wes Sanford, Hull 4 reads as a considered answer to how people actually use a 55-meter yacht in 2025. It is a vessel shaped by experience, not wish lists. If you want the idea of yachting in two years, look elsewhere. If you want the experience in roughly 20 months, this is the call.
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