2008 BAIA Confronta

Built by Baia in 2008, M/Y LIONESS is a 21.45 m motor yacht that combines exceptional high-performance engineering with refined Italian design. This iconic Baia 70 has been comprehensively refitted between 2023 and 2025, offering buyers a rare opportunity to acquire a modern, reliable vessel with the distinctive character of a performance cruiser.

Powered by two Caterpillar C32 Acert engines rated at 1,825 HP each, LIONESS achieves an impressive cruising speed of 40 knots with a maximum speed of 52 knots. The yacht features Arneson surface drives and is equipped with bow and stern thrusters for enhanced maneuverability. Accommodation comprises three elegant staterooms for six guests, plus a generously sized crew cabin for two—a rare advantage in her category. On deck, a spacious bow sunbed invites relaxation, while an ingenious mid-ship vertical door and retractable roof transform the main deck into flexible outdoor living space. A 2024 Williams Turbojet 325 tender is housed in the dedicated tender garage.

The extensive refit has addressed every mechanical and system component: new Caterpillar engines with overhauled service batteries, upgraded electrical panels, new freshwater and waste-water piping, dual generators (including a new Whisper Power WP Piccolo10), state-of-the-art navigation and communication systems including Raymarine Axiom XL16 GPS, Quantum Q24d radar, FLIR thermal imaging, and Starlink connectivity. Interior upgrades include new teak flooring, refined galley surfaces with Corian, renewed cabinetry, new mattresses and upholstery throughout, smart entertainment systems with Sonos speakers, and full LED lighting. All safety equipment has been renewed, including two new liferafts and extended anchor chain.

Bella Yacht assists buyers throughout the acquisition process, from availability checks and yacht analysis to negotiation strategy, survey coordination, documentation, refit advice, crew, delivery and post-purchase support. Our role is to help clients evaluate this yacht with clarity, compare it with relevant alternatives and secure the best possible conditions.