The radical design of ORC measurement artist Matteo Polli provide. For the M.A.T. 11, the Italian has further accentuated its already concise design language. At the stern, the soft chines are pulled up as far as possible - almost to the deck. As a result, the waterline is even more clearly drawn in. The hull overhang is particularly pronounced under the stern, with the rudder blade sitting very far under the boat. This is also a typical trademark of Matteo Polli's designs.
However, the M.A.T. 11 should not only score points in the ORC handicap, but also achieve good results under IRC. To this end, the shipyard can adapt the design and equipment specifically to both measurement systems and offers an optional IRC-optimised version. And of course, a boat like the M.A.T. 11 does not necessarily have to be used exclusively for racing: with its simple, but tour-ready interior, it can also be used as a sporty performance cruiser.
Uncompromisingly brushed for racing
The hull and deck as well as all additional components such as bulkheads and floor assembly are manufactured by M.A.T. Sailing as sandwich constructions made of E-glass with a PVC foam core using the vacuum infusion process. There is also a cast iron keel with a lead bomb. The yacht is supplied with tiller steering as standard, but two steering wheels are also available as an option.
When it comes to deck equipment, the yacht builders in Turkey do not want to make any compromises and have opted for a consistently regatta-orientated layout, which is particularly suitable for experienced crews. Halyards and trim lines are led aft over the deck to two winches on the companionway, where they are operated centrally. The sheets for the genoa and mainsail run to the primary and secondary winches on the coaming.
Additional winches are used if a double-guided backstay is required - for example, for the use of a powerful mainsail with a square top. However, a mainsail with a pin head remains standard. In this case, the aluminium rig from Sparcraft is trimmed with two spreaders, rod rigging and a single, central backstay. As an option, the shipyard offers a carbon fibre mast from the manufacturer Axxon Composites.
Focus on lightweight construction
In keeping with the regatta-orientated concept, the interior below deck is simple, sober and, above all, consistently weight-saving. All furniture components are made of lightweight composite materials with a foam core, as are the floorboards and berth pads. There are two cabins aft and a further cabin forward, although this is more likely to be used for sail storage in regattas. The interior is complemented by a navigation table, a simple galley with cooker and sink and a rather compact wet room.
Construction number one of the M.A.T. 11 is currently underway at the shipyard and is scheduled for completion in February 2026. The yacht builders in Izmir have not yet finalised a price.
Technical data M.A.T. 11
- Designer: Matteo Polli
- CE design category: A
- Hull length: 11.00 m
- Width: 3.80 m
- Draught: 2.05 m
- Weight: 5.3 tonnes
- Sail area downwind: 82.0 m2
- Gennaker (top): 102.0 m2
- APH (All Purpose Handicap): 535/549 s/m
- CDL (Corrected Design Length): 9,600 Class C
