Naval Architect
Sergio Cutolo

Meet the naval architect: Sergio Cutolo

Naval architect and marine engineer Sergio Cutolo founded the Hydro Tec engineering company in 1995. In the early 2000s, the team also transitioned into design.

To Sergio, these two disciplines form a holistic vision – and Hydro Tec is one just a handful of companies in the world to provide this integrated service. His team’s multi-professional talents and dedication to both aesthetic and functional excellence has made the company a top player in the world of luxury yacht design and engineering.

Hydro Tec design philosophy

“Hydro Tec working philosophy can be summarized as ‘Creative Naval Architecture’. Creativity means being proactive with designers and architects to find out always the best technical solutions, maximizing imagination and style.

Using our awarded holistic and creative approach, the designers and engineers go above and beyond the client’s wishes by interpreting the use, taste, and style of their dream yacht.”

About Sergio Cutolo

Born in the prominent seaside city of Napoli, Italy, Sergio’s spirit was bound to the ocean from his very first breath. His passion grew with his experiences sailing dinghies as a young boy. This evolved from the thrill of the race into a yearning to know how boats behave in water – and a drive to improve it.

Sergio founded Hydro Tec following a vibrant career working with the world’s most prestigious shipyards. He and his team have worked on yachts of every size and style, from small hobby tenders to monumental megayachts.

Hydro Tec past projects

Sagasu (48 meters)

The name Sagasu derives from a Japanese word that denotes the search for something necessary and desired. As a vessel, its Asian influences emerge in its elegant lines and seamless blend of classic and modern elements. Hydro Tec’s combination of aesthetic brilliance and technical mastery even allow the vessel to offer the functionality of a much larger yacht without exceeding the 500 gross tonnage regulatory limit.

Sagasu’s most distinctive feature is the design of its flesh hull windows, which create a suspended central island wrapped in glass. This is enhanced by the floor-to-ceiling windows and integrated chaise longue balcony of the owner’s area.

Amenities include an outdoor lounge area with private Jacuzzi, as well as a beach club with folding terraces that extend over the sea, complete with central infinity pool. The garage also houses two tenders, allowing guests to enjoy the open waters even when in port.

Dragon (79.5 meters)

With its blend of classic and current styles, Dragon feels like a modernized Renaissance for mid-1900s luxury yacht design. Its 24-meter deck uses stanchions rather than solid bulwarks to provide an unobstructed forward view for an authentic feeling of traditional sailing.

The vessel is powered by two 3,044 horsepower MTU 16V4000 M63L engines, giving it a top speed of 16.5 knots. And when drawn back to 12 knots, it reaches a maximum range of 6,000 nautical miles.

Dragon is designed to host 12 guests across 8 double cabins, as well as up to 19 crew members. Its glass-sided elevator makes it easy to travel between the 5 decks. And a pair of side-loading garages carry a 10-meter and 7.5m tender.

On this project, Hydro Tec handled exterior design, exterior deck arrangement, and naval architecture, collaborating with the Palumbo Group shipyard on engineering.

Start your custom yacht adventure

Contact Worth Avenue Yachts today to inquire about contracting with Sergio Cutolo for your custom luxury yacht design project. Or tell us your vision for your dream yacht and we’ll help you find the naval architect that best meets your needs.