Capoforte SX200 San Marco: Venice-inspired special edition marks 100th boat

Capoforte has marked the production of the 100th SX200 with the SX200 San Marco, a special edition inspired by Venice. It made its world debut at the Genoa International Boat Show, with the SX200, SQ240, CX240 Summer Edition and CX280.

The idea came from Rosario Alcaro, CEO of the Aschenez Group, which also includes the Invictus Yacht and Marcopolo brands. The company describes the SX200 as the starting model in the Capoforte range and one of its most successful.

The ruby-red hull is the defining feature, and Capoforte says the colour recalls the velvet of the palazzi overlooking the Grand Canal. Below the waterline the hull is entirely black, inspired by the lagoon after dark. Instead of polished stainless steel, the metalwork has a bronze finish intended to evoke traditional Venetian metalwork.

The deck keeps the standard SX200 layout but with upgraded materials. Skai® backrests are paired with seating in a high-end fabric, a mix that Capoforte says draws on contemporary interior design and custom yachting. The helm console is made from Hi-Macs® with a black marble-effect finish, an engineered surface chosen for its durability in a marine environment and a nod to the marble of Venetian architecture.

Capoforte puts the SX200’s success down to versatility. The bow and stern areas can each be set up as sunpads or living spaces, used separately or combined into one large, open area. An offset helm station gives direct access between bow and stern while leaving room along the side for a grill unit, and there is generous storage.

The SX200 takes outboard power of up to 150hp, which the company says allows it to comfortably exceed 30 knots, with a cruising speed of 20 knots balancing comfort and fuel efficiency. Capoforte adds that the hull is designed to handle more demanding conditions safely.