Bluegame brings smaller luxury yachts to a private Rapallo event
Bluegame will present its 16.57-metre BG54 and new 20-metre BG64 during an appointment-based exhibition at Porto Carlo Riva in Rapallo, Italy. The event, organised alongside parent brand Sanlorenzo, ran on 9–11 October and returns for a second period on 16–18 October 2026, making it a current opportunity to compare two luxury yachts below the 24-metre threshold.
Rather than a conventional public boat-show programme, the exhibition is designed around booked private viewings and sea trials. The organisers list the BG54, BG64 and larger BGX83 alongside a selection of Sanlorenzo models, but the BG54 and BG64 are the most directly relevant options for owners looking at compact, independently operated yachts.
The confirmed dates and models come from Sanlorenzo Yachts UK's official event notice, and interested visitors are invited to arrange appointments through the company's team. Attendance lists and sea-trial arrangements can change, so buyers should confirm the availability of the particular yacht they wish to inspect.
BG54 pairs 16.57 metres with wide waterside living
Bluegame's BG54 takes an unconventional approach to an owner-sized motor yacht, with a sheltered cockpit that preserves all-round views and a bow area designed for both sunbathing and socialising. Its relatively generous 4.85-metre beam creates usable main-deck space while still giving owners the practical considerations of marina width and access associated with a mid-size yacht.
The manufacturer offers either two or three guest cabins, with a full-beam principal suite an important feature for a vessel of this length. The aft platform and waterside areas are intended to accommodate swimming and tender handling without forcing every activity into the enclosed saloon.
The official specification lists twin Volvo Penta IPS propulsion choices and a fuel capacity of 1,800 litres. Bluegame quotes a top speed around 35 knots for specified configurations, but anyone comparing boats should ask for the actual sea-trial figures of the vessel on display rather than treating a brochure maximum as guaranteed.
BG64 adds length without abandoning Bluegame's design language
The newer BG64 measures 20.00 metres and extends the same style of relaxed interior–exterior connection to owners who want additional volume. Its plan can be configured with two or three cabins, while the open cockpit, adaptable upper deck and aft leisure space are central to the manufacturer's approach.
Bluegame describes a stern layout with a lateral opening terrace and equipment intended to support tender and watersports use. Those choices are especially relevant for cruising families, but proper stowage, loading limits and safe movement around the aft platform should be checked aboard the finished boat.
According to the official Bluegame specifications, published technical data include a 5.30-metre beam, twin Volvo Penta IPS 1050 engines and a 3,000-litre fuel capacity. The yard lists a maximum speed of approximately 28 knots, a different performance profile from the smaller BG54 that reflects the choice between more accommodation and outright pace.
The BG64 made its world debut at Cannes in September 2026, so the Rapallo event is an opportunity for further private viewings rather than a second world launch. The fact that both boats can be considered at one location gives visitors a useful chance to compare practical differences in circulation, space and machinery.
How to make the most of a private yacht viewing
For a buyer moving up from a fast weekender, time at the helm and a walk through the engine spaces can reveal aspects of yacht ownership that showroom photographs conceal. Handling with twin IPS pods, sightlines alongside, tender arrangements and manoeuvring in a confined harbour deserve particular attention.
The other question is whether the cabin plan suits real family life over several days aboard. Guest privacy, sufficient refrigeration, laundry arrangements, safe deck access and opportunities for quieter conversation all matter when deciding between two and three cabins.
The private format allows prospective owners to examine details with a builder representative without the distractions of a busy international exhibition. However, any actual sea trial still depends on suitable weather, arrangements and the conditions agreed by the organiser.
The image accompanying this article comes from Sanlorenzo Yachts UK's official BG54 gallery and depicts the actual model, rather than a rendering of a future yacht or an unrelated larger Sanlorenzo. The Rapallo exhibition is confirmed for the October weekends; no new sale, price or delivery has been announced as a result of it.
