Trueline sets sights on global growth with Italian-designed CX Series

Launching the concept of a new yacht is an exciting but uncertain event. However innovative the design and talented the team, the Champagne corks can’t truly fly until market reactions are known.  

China-based Trueline chose the recent Cannes Yachting Festival to showcase the first two models in its CX Series of power catamarans. Reactions from prospective owners and potential industry partners confirmed Trueline’s hopes. The CX36 and CX32 were noted for their distinctive and fluid lines, timeless aesthetic, open layouts and generous living spaces – all things that Trueline and its designers prioritised. 

“The entire project is driven by the search for functionality,” says Michele Stefano, head of exterior design at Italian-based MiLa.b Yacht Design & Engineering, who collaborated on the CX Series with Trueline. “This approach allows us to create something timeless. Every line sculpted on the hull and every proportion of the hardtop is designed to have a practical use, resulting in an aesthetic that will remain current for years.”  

The height of style

One of the greatest assets of the CX Series was also one of the biggest design challenges. Trueline’s brief for excellent liveability meant the height of the internal living areas had to be “outstanding” – particularly for a boat under 10 metres in length. As the Italian designers wanted to maintain a low, sleek, sporty exterior profile, they had their work cut out. Achieving the desired aesthetics along with ultimate usability of space on board required “millimetre-precise” expertise and constant collaboration with the shipyard, according to Stefano. He goes on to say that achieving optimal proportions resulted not just in aesthetically appealing lines but also in lower aerodynamic resistance and an optimised centre of gravity. “The elegance of the design actively contributes to the boat’s performance,” he says. 

The Italian touch

Along with an unusually sporty profile for a multihull of this size, the real difference is felt inside. “The use of lightweight materials and the obsessive study of volume allowed us to use linings and upholstery on all internal surfaces,” says Laura Bertoli, head of interior design at MiLa.b. “Anyone going below deck immediately perceives the quality and atmosphere of a much higher-category boat.” The obsession with tailoring and detail reflects the Italian heritage of the yachts’ designers, and owners are further able to specify colours, unique accents and customised finishes. 

Another essential design feature is the seamless connection between interior and deck spaces. “It’s a boat designed for guests to experience the sea and outside environment, with the comfort and stability only a catamaran can offer,” says Bertoli. She points to cabin access via companionway hatches, enabling the main deck to be a single, uninterrupted area dedicated to outdoor living from the aft swim platform all the way to the bow lounge. 

The combination of beauty, functionality and quality of life on board resonated with visitors at Cannes, giving Trueline and its Italian design team every confidence to be optimistic for the future of the CX Series. 

Following the introduction of the CX32 and CX36 models at Cannes, Trueline is focused on the rapid global expansion of its power catamaran series. Find out more