The sailing superyacht Elettra, built by Perini Navi in 1987 for the personal use of the firm’s founder, Fabio Perini is now on sale for €2.3 million.

The 24.4 metre craft was one of the first ever built by the shipyard, which ushered in a new era of elegance for large yachts that could still be handled by a small crew.

Petite compared with Perini’s greatest achievement, the Maltese Falcon, Elettra can more than hold her own at the annual Perini Navi Cup in Sardinia.

Originally christened the Marina the yacht has a Kevlar – composite hull and kicks out a crusing speed of 10 knots.

With accommodation for seven guests and three crew members Elettra recently benefited from a total refit of all sailing systems undertaken by Perini Navi and has been the subject of constant upgrades and improvements over the years.

The interior remains an icon of classic maritime style, refreshingly bereft of all the over-decorated touches one finds on today’s floating behemoths.

Via Jameslist