

Auckland, New Zealand – Propspeed®, the industry leader in underwater, biocide-free foul-release coatings, announced today that its premium foul-release coating system for propellers and running gear, Propspeed, has been selected by renowned Italian boatbuilder, Bellini Yacht, for use across the Astor model lineup.
As part of the partnership, Propspeed will be a factory standard across the entire Astor 58 range in 2026, as well as the new Astor 68, set to debut at next year’s Cannes Boat Show. Propspeed will also be available as an option for the Astor 36.
“Bellini Yacht and its vessels have become synonymous with exceptional quality in Italian boatbuilding,” said Davide Burrini, EMEA Sales Director, Propspeed. “We’re proud to partner with Bellini to keep the Astor model lineup protected below the waterline with Propspeed. We’re confident that Astor owners will appreciate not only the protection, but the increase in performance and efficiency Propspeed brings to their vessels.”
“For the Astor line, we seek partners who share our values of continually striving for excellence and reliability, and the pursuit of top performance,” said Battista Bellini, CEO, Bellini Yacht. “Propspeed is the ideal solution to ensure protection and efficiency below the waterline. We are pleased to integrate this technology into our models, another step forward in offering our owners a superior boating experience.”
Bellini Yacht is a company of the Bellini Group, founded in 1960 in Clusane d'Iseo, on Lake Iseo. Bellini is one of the most prestigious names in the Italian and international nautical landscape. The Astor 36 model, followed by the larger Astor 58, are expressions of elegance, contemporary design, and advanced technology.
About Bellini Yacht
Bellini Yacht is a company of the Bellini Group, listed since 2022 on the Euronext Growth Milan segment. Founded in 2023, it specializes in the design, manufacturing, and commercialisation of boats under the Bellini brand. Bellini Yacht embodies the symbiosis between functionality, spatial rationality, and the purity of minimal design. Bellini boats represent the meeting point between refined aesthetics, top-quality materials, and cutting-edge technological solutions.
Bellini Yacht is planning the series production of its boats in collaboration with Brunello Acampora and Norberto Ferretti, with a product range that will cover vessels up to 24 meters. The first models created by Bellini Yacht are the Astor 36 and Astor 58, launched in 2024 and 2025, respectively. Bellini Yacht vessels will also be complemented by prestigious names in art and design, further consolidating the brand as a symbol of excellence and innovation.
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