Overview
About this vessel
The Y8 Calabash is an 80ft carbon sailing yacht that pairs sleek, minimalist design with superyacht-level comfort, yet remains easy to handle with a small crew.
Crafted with Surge-Projects / Javier Jaudenes, she showcases a clean, contemporary aesthetic while offering lightweight performance and effortless cruising.
This performance cruiser combines a wide stern, aft-set mast, and carbon construction to deliver high-speed potential, excellent sailing performance, and easy handling in all conditions.
The award-winning interior by David Thulstrupp and the YYachts Design Team is bright, elegant, and minimalist, combining natural materials with lightweight structures for a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere.
S/Y Calabash is currently located in Mallorca and ready to sail.
Exterior
The Y8 Calabash features a sleek, minimalist exterior defined by clean lines and a contemporary, understated aesthetic. Built entirely in carbon, she combines lightweight construction with high performance and effortless handling.
Her wide stern and aft-positioned mast enhance both stability and sailing performance, while the flush teak deck offers a spacious, uncluttered environment for safe and easy movement.
The cockpit is designed for comfort and socialising, with generous seating, flexible dining arrangements, and optional shade from a fixed bimini.
Overall, the exterior perfectly balances performance, elegance, and functionality—true to the YYachts philosophy of simplicity and refined design.
Interior
The Y8 Calabash offers a bright, open interior with panoramic wrap-around windows, creating a seamless flow between indoor and outdoor living.
The main salon is designed as a clean, open space with defined lounge and dining areas. A generous sofa to port and armchairs to starboard provide a comfortable seating area, while the dining space features bench seating and a freestanding table.
The full-beam master cabin is centered around a queen-size island bed, with ample storage and a spacious en-suite bathroom including a separate shower.
Guest cabins aft on both port and starboard sides offer twin berths, storage, and private en-suite bathrooms.
Crew accommodation is located aft, featuring two bunks, its own bathroom, and direct access from both the cockpit and galley.
The galley is modern and fully equipped, with high-quality finishes, generous refrigeration, and practical storage throughout.
Layout
On deck
The Y8 Calabash features a spacious aft cockpit with twin helm stations and ample seating for socializing and dining. The wide, flush teak deck provides safe, uncluttered movement forward to the foredeck lounging area.
Below deck
The open-plan salon is centrally located with a lounge area to port and armchairs to starboard, and a dining area with bench seating and a freestanding table. The full-beam owner's cabin is forward with an en-suite bathroom, while two guest cabins are aft on port and starboard, each with en-suite facilities. The galley and separate crew quarters are aft, with dedicated access to both cockpit and salon for smooth service.
