Benetti Sell 2 Megayachts Over 100m

Benetti have been the worlds largest producer of megayachts over 24m (78ft) in length for 14 consecutive years have just revealed they have burst into the over 90m (295ft) megayacht sector revealing the advanced state of production of a 90m megayacht and the double sale of two megayachts over 100m (328ft) in length.

The two new megayachts will be built at their Leghorn facilities, well known for their size, technology, and available construction slots where 14 over 50m long megayachts are currently under construction.

Megayacht Global will update all of our readers regarding the progression of the work on these megayachts over the coming months.

Benetti Launch 3rd Classic Supreme 132

The third Benetti Classic Supreme 132 (BS003) has been launched. Following the customary preliminaries, the megayacht was launched in a ceremony witnessed by everyone who had participated in its outfitting and construction during recent months, including Benetti technicians, workers, and staff.

Arcon Yachts also collaborated on the production of this 40m (132ft) megayacht, which will be delivered in April 2014. It is the third Benetti Classic Supreme 132 that has been launched in less than two years. BS003 is part of the Benetti "Class Range", a line of composite displacement megayachts from 93 to 145 feet.

She has all the classic line's and typical features of a Benetti but with added unique touches like the "classic-modern" interior and the stunning two-toned gray hull and white superstructure. Her exteriors are designed by Stefano Righini, with interiors by Francois Zuretti.

She measures 40.20m (132ft) in length and has a beam of 8.18m (27ft). Ten guests will be accommodated in 5 cabins, plus room for the crew. She is equipped with two MTU 12V2000 M72 (1080 kW)@2.250 rpm motors enabling her to reach maximum speed of 15.5kts.

Benetti Yard News

MY Zehava

Benetti launched the 7th Delfino 93 "Zehava" in November. Measuring 28m (92ft), Zehava will be delivered April 2014 and then remain in the Mediterranean for her owners to enjoy. She has a full custom interior and the exterior concept and design are by Stefano Righini. The owner has made a significant contribution to the interiors, participating in all the design phases and working closely with the Benetti technical team. The sundeck is one of the areas which best reflects the owner’s personal style as it's equipped with a large, theatrical mosaic tub that comfortably accommodates 4/5 people. Zehava can accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins, plus room for the crew. It is equipped with two MTU 8V2000 M72 (720 kW) motors enabling it to reach maximum speeds of 14kts.

MY Soy Amor

The technical launch and delivery of the 3rd Crystal 140 built to date "Soy Amor" was officially held on December 14, 2013 in a private ceremony with the owner in attendance. The exterior concept and design are by Stefano Righini, while the contemporary styled interiors are by Benetti's technical department. Her key features include a backlit marble waterfall in the main foyer, a fireplace in the upper saloon and a garage with side door amidships that frees up space for a large beach area at the stern.

F-125

The first hull of the fast displacement line "F-125" arrived in Viareggio at end of November. The new model which premiered at the Cannes Boat show in September 2013, is scheduled for delivery in June 2015. All the "Fast Displacement" megayachts will be equipped with the new, revolutionary D2P Displacement to Planing keel combining the performance of a planing keel with the comfort and quiet of a displacement one. An interesting concept that we are looking forward to seeing on the water in 2015.

Benetti Introduce 47m "Panthera"

The FB502 M/Y "Panthera" is the second yacht in the 500s series. The first one, FB501 "Imagination", was introduced in 2010 and the third one, FB503 is scheduled for delivery spring 2014. The 500-series megayachts are constructed at Benetti's Livorno boatyard and are 100% aluminium, 47m (154ft) in length and 8.8m wide. They will be able to get to a maximum speed 24kts and cruising speed 22kts.

Panthera will be a fast and comfortable megayacht with a sleek exterior styling. Her clean lines and large tinted oval windows blend perfectly with the metallic silver colour of the exterior, that give her a some what stealthy appearance. One of the key features added by the owner that give Panthera a contemporary interior style is the large fashion photos hung throughout the yacht's main areas. The photos are black and white, colour, large, small, framed, unframed and portray female international models and actresses.

She has four decks the lower, main, upper, and sun deck. The lower deck is dedicated to the guest cabins which include a full beam VIP cabin with a double bed, walk-in closet and an ensuite bathroom. Another two double guest cabins with an ensuite bathrooms also occupy this level. The garage which is situated aft can hold both a tender and a jet ski and has a large door opening onto a large stern swimming platform nearly 10m2.

On the main deck you will find the main saloon, pantry and the owner's suite towards the bow. The owner's suite is full beam cabin with a spectacular view towards the bow which has access to a private exterior lounge. The cabin also has a spacious office, walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom with Bisazza mosaics.

The upper deck has a large exterior area at the stern with couches and a covered skylounge. It also has a second VIP cabin, the captain's cabin, and the bridge. Towards the bow there is a second area dedicated to open air living with enormous sunpad in the middle. The upper deck skylounge is one of the Panthera's really special areas. It includes a fully equipped media room with lounge couches and a 46 inch movie screen. It can also be transformed into a disco with strobe lights, LEDs and a sound system that includes a high-end vintage turntable.

Whyko Company Sign BSD 105

The Italian yacht brokerage company Whyko have announced the signing of a new contract for the construction and delivery of a new BSD 105 (32m) which is part of the Benetti Sail Division. The 105 is magic blend of your classical rounded stern which originally created the unique Benetti styling and a modern superstructure styling.

The new owner and his family have full intention to make the new megayacht a home away from home as she is being designed with world exploration and traveling in mind. She will be powered by two 735Kw (1,000 Hp) engines which will allow her to reach a maximum speed of 14 knots. She will also have a range of 3,000nm at 10kts and 1,900nm at a cruising speed of 12.7kts.

She will be delivered to her new owner in the spring of 2014 and we will bring your the report of her launch and delivery in the spring.

Benetti's New Fast Displacement is Born

Benetti took central stage at the Cannes Boat Show yesterday when they announced the new addition the F-125 model in their new fast displacement line to round out their Class Range. The new fast displacement line of composite yachts built by Benetti in the Viareggio boatyard already includes the F-140 which was introduced last year. With this new line Benetti intended to tap into the strong yet relitivly unexplored semicustom megayacht market.

Benetti CEO Vincenzo Poerio says, "Many of our clients have requested faster, more versatile, and efficient boats, while maintaining the same level of comfort and customisation found in our existing yachts. The new fast displacement line is designed precisely in response to these requests, and it rounds out our current offering in the Class Range. We haven't just created a new series; we have invested time and resources - combining the Benetti's 140 years of experience in super yachts with the technological know how of Azimut Benetti Group - to create a new way of heading out to sea."

The two Fast Displacement models were developed by Benetti in collaboration with the Azimut Benetti Group Research Centre, which has designed an extremely innovative hull geometry exclusively for the new range. The Fast Displacement yachts are equipped with a revolutionary new "D2P" Displacement to Planing hull. The new D2P hull has been equipped with a wave piercer bulbous at bow, which allows for an increased cruising efficiency (less resistance to forward motion) of up to 30% compared to a conventional megayacht hull.

The F-125 just like her older sister the F-140 has had her sporty exterior designed by Stefano Righini and her interior designed by British design studio Redman Whitely Dixon. Although the interior is full customisable for the owners, Redman Whitely Dixon have provided three different layout options: Sea, Land and Air. Sea will be modern and light filled bringing the outside in. Land will be more classic with the use of darker warm woods and Air will be the most contemporary with creative open spaces. She will be able to accommodate 10 guests in 5 cabins and will be able to reach a maximum speed of 22kts without putting any strain on the engine.

56m Benetti FB261 Up In Flames

Photo Credit: Il Tirreno Livorno

Devastating news for the Benetti yard today as the 56m (184ft) Benetti project number FB261 caught fire this morning August 20th at around 11.30am as she was sitting at the dock at the Benetti facility in Livorno Italy. Bannenberg & Rowell had just completed her interior and she was expected to be on display at the Monaco Yacht Show next month. Thankfully its been reported that no one was aboard or injured when the fire broke out. We are now awaiting a statement from Benetti as to the extent of the damages and will keep you up to date as soon as the news comes in.

The photos are credited to the Il Tirreno Livorno news website. And for more information please follow their link:  Il Tirreno

Photo Credit: Il Tirreno Livorno

Benetti 55m "Ocean Paradise"

Benetti just released pictures of their recently launched 55m (180ft) "Ocean Paradise". She will make her anticipated debut at the Monaco Yacht Show 2013 that runs from the 25th - 28th of September. She is built in aluminium and steel on a tried and tested Benetti platform, yet she oozes innovation especially in the interior design and partitioning.

The owner, a dynamic young businessman from Singapore was always closely involved throughout the design and build phases. Minamilist, but never cold, and always connected to the sea were some of the guidelines given by the owner for the development of Ocean Paradise. The guidelines were followed with innovative features such as the combination of transparent and opaque materials to bring the outside in or create a contemporary look and feel inside.

There are four guest cabins that are all located on the lower deck, with access from a central hall that's connected to the main deck foyer. Each cabin has its own spacious bathroom and views of the sea are guaranteed by the large portholes. The owners master suite is located in the traditional place forward on the main deck and stretches across from port to starboard. It includes an expansive bathroom and side balcony areas seen in the picture below.

Light was also of primary importance when designing and constructing Ocean Paradise, as special attention was spent on gaining natural light by incorporating ample windows and a crystal skylight. Artificial light was added using temperature controlled colour lighting to match the natural light. With the importance of natural light you get a some what Zen like feeling and this is only increased as you will find a number of Zen gardens throughout her decks. This addition will create a relaxed and tranquil atmosphere for the owner and guests as they enjoy their home away from home.

Some other features include the oversize swimming pool with waterfalls on the upper deck, a gym, a mini bar with DJ set up. She is one to look out for at the Monaco Yacht Show in September.

Benetti Celebrate 140th Anniversary

Lorenzo Benetti

Benetti is one of the oldest builders of luxury motor yachts in the world. Established by Lorenzo Benetti in 1873, the company began life building wooden boats used for local and international trade. After the death of Lorenzo, his two sons Gino and Emilio took over the management of the shipyard. They changed its name to Fratelli Benetti and quickly built up a reputation that extended far beyond the Mediterranean.

After the second world war, with the disappearance of commercial sailing vessels built from wood, Benetti changed direction and began producing pleasure craft made from steel. Then in the early 1960s the boatyard produced its first luxury megayachts. Since 1980 the fleet has included big megayachts in the 30m to 60m range and beyond, including the famous 86m "Nabila".

In 1985 the shipyard was acquired by the celebrated Turin based boat builder Azimut Yacht, which brought in new management and transformed Benetti into the modern, technologically advanced shipyard we know today.

Benetti has a time honored tradition in yacht building and after abandoning wood, they were one of the first to realise the potential of composite materials for the production of megayachts, as early as the 1960s they made the transition from metal boats to the steel and aluminium.

 
Today Benetti use these materials, alone or combined, to design and build fully custom displacement and semi-displacement megayachts from lengths of 93ft to 90m plus. These yachts capture the owner's idea of what a yacht should be, while retaining the Benetti family feeling that is a natural expression of the finest Italian style and elegance. This is what has made Benetti a world leader and an Italian luxury yacht icon.

Over the years the shipyard has grown and changed. Once the Fratelli Benetti shipyard was famous for building three masted wooden schooners for commercial use. Today Benetti's megayachts turn heads at the world's most famous and exclusive marinas.

"This year will not only be the 140th anniversary of Benetti, it will be also the 10th anniversary of the acquisition of the Livorno Shipyard bought from the Orlando family. We plan a dense calendar of events culminating next June in Portofino with a very exclusive weekend together with our clients from all over the world. Owners don't come to us to buy a ready made yacht, but to construct one together with us in order to fully express their personality and live a genuine rapport with the sea. Clients who approach us with ideas and expectations that are a challenge and a continuous stimulus and when we meet their brief and make every detail perfect with no concessions to compromise, their success becomes ours. This level of quality and passion are the only route to our next 140 years of success". comments Ing Vincenzo Poerio, Benetti’s CEO.

140 years of history, close to 300 boats built, over 300,000 sqm of production facilities at six shipyards in Italy (Viareggio, Livorno and Fano) and 34 megayachts currently under construction at present including a 90m show they are truly a world leader in the superyacht industry.

Benetti Innovation, Two New Designs

These two new designs by Benetti Innovation have been produced by Eidsgaard Design. The combination of the design skills from Eidsgaard Design and the build quality from the Benetti yard is set to bring something really special to the superyacht industry as seen in the images of the 70m (230ft) and 90m (295ft) below.

70m

70m

The key to this design is the centralised service core, huge interior volume and a distinctive exterior styling. The exterior is designed to look sleek and purposeful with wing-like deck lines separating the fore and aft sections of the yacht. The upper deck is capped with what looks like your classical funnel but actually provides a sheltered dining area for up to 12 guests.

The owners stateroom is a massive 154sqm and the saloons are even greater standing at 190sqm. One unique feature is the dedicated gym and spa area with its own hull side opening. The well planned service core allows crew to pass throughout the yacht without disturbing the owner and guests.

90m

90m

The 90m takes on a similar styling to her smaller 70m counter part, with those wing-like deck lines that separate the fore and aft of the yacht. She features a magnificent 200sqm double height main saloon, a 6.5m swimming pool, cinema, spa and an owners cabin that spans across a staggering 179sqm.

Her  most unique feature is the double height main saloon that's interconnected with the grand central staircase at the heart of the yacht. As with the 70m the service core has been modified to allow crew to pass throughout the yacht without disturbing the owner and guests.

These two designs are modern and full of sleek character and at Mega Yacht Global we are looking forward to seeing their progression into the future.

Benetti Classic Supreme 132 "Petrus II"

Classic Supreme 132

"Petrus II" is Benetti's new pride and joy and also the first hull in the new Classic Supreme range. She is due to make her US debut at the Miami Boat Show 2013 which runs from the 14 - 18 February. The perfect Valentines day gift for your loved one, taking them to see this beautiful megayacht at the show.

She measures 40.24m (132ft) in length and has a maximum beam of 8.28m (27ft). The owner's suite with a terrace, a double Jacuzzi (both forward on the upper deck and on the sun deck) and the open air exterior stairways are just a few examples of this new model's innovations and features. Full height windows on the main and upper deck supply the interior decks with natural light and give the exterior a more sporty profile.

Petrus II's interior was designed by Francios Zuretti, in collaboration with the yards internal design team and her interior furnishings are of natural oak enriched with handmade leather. As always Benetti's interiors are completely customizable.

Her sun deck boasts 100 square meters of space including one of her jacuzzi's for her guests to relax in and enjoy. Her other jacuzzi is located forward on the upper deck. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining on the upper aft deck and then retire inside to the sky lounge for a game of cards at the card table or a drink at the bar. The sky lounge has full height windows which give exceptional views out over the surrounding area.

The owner's full beam suite forward on the main deck features a walk-in wardrobe, office and an extendible private terrace. The guest accommodation is located below on the lower deck and include, two VIP cabins and two twins.

Another Benetti Concept Design

The Benetti design and innovation section have produced yet another amazing and modern concept design. This time Palomba Serafini Associati design studio came up with this innovative design named project "Jolly Roger".

"We started from the idea of  high-powered car of the sea. Aristocratic and futuristic. An automotive dna that is in the structures, which release the decks from visual obstruction by giving back the relation with nature and the sea. Finally, large windows and a long deck that looks like a terrace overlooking the water."

The large open decks lighten the volume and allow the incorporation of large floor to ceiling windows throughout, reinterpreting the element of power typical of Benetti. A long suspension deck at the bow becomes a living and social space. The owner has the luxury of an entire floor at his disposal on the top deck, a privileged position that allows him to look at the sky through a removable cover. The inspiration came from the automotive sector, as her lines remind you of a high powered super car.

 

Benetti "Four Aces" Sold

The iconic 56m (183ft) Benetti 'Four Aces' has just been sold by IYC in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Now that is what we call a nice Christmas present. She was built in 2005 and went through a major refit in 2010.

Her interior and finish is one of the finest ever delivered by Benetti. A dream yacht from bow to stern and every detail of Four Aces has been thoroughly executed. Her light and airy feeling is created by the open plan main saloon and dining room, with her most noticeable feature being her striking entrance with staircases to the wheelhouse or guest accommodations below.

The full beam master stateroom is located forward on the main deck, with the owner’s gym situated forward with large vertical windows for fantastic views. There are 5 guest staterooms with a very large VIP cabin located on the wheelhouse deck to starboard. There is one twin and three king staterooms located on the lower deck, all en suite.

Benetti's of Tomorrow

Another amazing concept design from Benetti's design innovation program which involves 16 international design firms and 27 projects. The program was set up to develop new design concepts for Benetti's custom yachts from 50m up to 90m+ in order to evolve Benetti's design and to offer their clients a wide range of new projects.

Vincenzo Poerio CEO of the Megayachts Business Unit commented "Evolving the design, the style and the family-feeling imprinted on Benetti yachts by 140 years of history is as an ambitious task. But as tireless devotees of novelty, evolution and challenge, we had no alternative. Then again, looking ahead and anticipating the market has always been encoded in Benetti's DNA. This is why we have decided to assign this challenge to the world’s most reputed yacht designers. Almost twenty firms of architects worked on dozens of designs concepts for new yachts in the 50m to 90m+ meter range, offering possible new directions and interpretations for the future design of our mega-yachts. Excellence breeds excellence".

The 16 international design firms:

• Axis – Horacio Bozzo Design 
• Bannemberg & Rowell 
• Marco Casali 
• Cor D Rove
• Luiz De Basto 
• Luca Dini 
• Eidsgaard Design 
• Cristiano Gatto 
• Evan K Marshall 
• Studio Massari 
• Nauta Design 
• Neo Design 
• Prima Design 
• PS+A Palomba Serafini 
• Quarto Stile 
• Design Studio Spadolini

The above design is by Luca Dini Design in Italy and measures 72m (236ft) in length. Luca Dini took the typical external superstructure lines of Benetti as starting point and around this they developed the design of the yacht. The innovative stern includes two decks and can be closed for privacy through an electrically aluminium venetian blind. The drawings and inspiration was taken from the skyscrapers where the glass is used to reject heat and the glass embedded terraces are retractable, where they designed the full height glass side (seen in the video below). The overall exterior look of the yacht is powerful and sporty with sinuous and soft lines with the interior designed by Stefano Ricci.

News From The Benetti Yard

The latest news from the Benetti Yard for October and November includes the 63m FB265, the Tradition Supreme 108 and the fifth Benetti Delfino 93 'Zaphira'.

The 63m FB265

This 63m (207ft) Megayacht, currently under construction at the Livorno yard, made her first appearance last October when moved to the outfitting area of the yard. She won't be seen again until her official launch in 2014. The giant new steel hull with aluminum superstructure was created by the in house design team, and is the second largest Benetti currently in production (the largest is the FB262, a 90m (295ft) Megayacht, scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2015). The new design is similar to 'Nataly' (FB252), with the addition of another deck. The interior has four levels, and will be powered by twin Caterpillar engines, giving her a top speed of 16.5kts, with a 16kts cruising speed.

Tradition Supreme 108

The new Tradition Supreme 108 (BK001), recently transferred to the outfitting area of the yard, follows the path of the successful Tradition 105. Designed by Stefano Righini, the 32.98m (108ft) Tradition Supreme 108 has a composite structure, and for the first time in the history of the Benetti Class range, the sun deck, roll-bar and hard top are constructed using fiberglass-carbon composites, creating a considerably lighter, and stronger deck structure. Her three decks give a considerable increase in living space and on board comfort.

Ten guests can be comfortably accommodated in five cabins, an owners suite on the main deck and four guest cabins (two double and two twin) on the lower deck. As with all Benetti yachts, interior spaces are completely customizable. The twin MAN engines give her a top speed of 13.5kts, and a cruising speed of 12.5kts. The first Supreme 108 will be delivered in October 2013.

Benetti Delfino 93 'Zaphira'

The fifth Benetti Delfino 93, 'Zaphira' (BD005) was launched in October. She is easily distinguished by her magnificent blue hull and the yacht's nameplate, created by the owner himself. She has a semi displacement composite hull with an overall length of 28.5m (93ft) and a maximum beam of 7m (23ft), her external lines were designed by Stefano Righini.

She can host up to twelve guests in complete comfort, in four guest cabins (two doubles, two twins plus two pullmans) in addition to the owners suite. Two Caterpillar engines give her a top speed of 14kts, a cruising speed of 13kts, and a range of 1500nm at 12kts. She will be delivered at the end of 2012.

Axis Group Yacht Design's Project "Helios"

Horacio Bozzo from the Italian Design and Engineering Company Axis Group Yacht Design  unveiled their latest design the other month at the 2012 Monaco Yacht Show. Helios as she is called is his new 88m (288 feet) concept design exclusively for the Benetti Design Innovation Project.  

Helios represents the latest take on Horacio Bozzo's creative language: 'The aim of the project was to design a superyacht that in spite of her size still looks as a family yacht'.

She has clean, modern sleek exterior lines with an aggressive profile towards the bow giving a strong bold look. Massive superstructures have been avoided and plenty exterior spaces with relaxing areas are scattered throughout her six decks. One of her innovative features is the unusual location of the swimming platform stairs. The stairs have been shifted forward leaving an unobstructed balcony area right on the aft main deck.

She is an efficient full displacement Superyacht designed to accommodate 12+2 guests on board and 29 crew. Twin 3516B Caterpillar engines of 2525kw and controllable pitch propellers power her to achieve 18+ kts with a trans-pacific range of 6000nm.

Marco Casali Designs New Benetti Superyachts

"Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for

tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning"

From the inspirational words of Albert Einstein, Marco Casali from Too Design in Italy started his design of three innovative Superyachts for Benetti. For the Amarcord 56 design, Too Design took the historical classic lines of (yesterdays) Benetti yachts and reinterpreted them in a modern way. Principessa 72 was designed by looking at the traits of the projects over the last ten years (today) focusing on an innovative functional scheme and on the evolution of the typical lines of the Benetti yachts. Finally, they designed a yacht from the future (tomorrow) Cloud 90, but still leaving traces of the historical memory of the Benetti yard.

Amarcord 56

The Amarcord project resembles the classic Benetti lines of the 1970s with a modern twist. The owners full beam suite is located forward on the main deck and features two terraces. Two further VIP guest cabins are located on the upper deck so that guests can appreciate the magnificent views from the large windows, both of which come with fold down terraces.

The stern extrudes the lines of the upper deck so that it can feature a raised beach area with jacuzzi, which also acts as a bridge to the sea which is accessible from two side stairs opening to the stern platform. She will measure 56m (184ft) in length and will be able to accommodate 16 guests including the owners.  

Principessa 72

Marco Casali and Too Design have got this design spot on. They wanted to take the styling from the last ten years and bring it forward into the present day. When you look at the Principessa project you can see the smooth exterior lines of the yachts from the last ten years but they have emphasized the stern with the flowing deck lines. This opened up the option for a pool and lounging area on the bow.

The owners cabin is not it a traditional place, but in the heart of the yacht, in the middle deck. She will be able to accommodate four large tenders in two double garages, one forward and one aft with the possibility to transform one of them into a spa or gym. She will measure 72m (236ft) in length and will be able to accommodate 12-16 guests including the owners depending on the layout. A crew of 24 will keep her in pristine condition wherever she travels in the world.



Cloud 90

Cloud is definitely a Superyacht from the future and from looking at her you can see how Marco Casali has turned his idea into a design.

"The project idea was born from the desire to suspend a cloud above a hull

 and lock it with a giant side reinforcement taken from the Benetti heritage." 

The middle deck with its fully glazed partitions is one giant open plan layout, like the deck of an aircraft carrier. This gives plenty of space for the guests to make use of. The wide open spaces feature two swimming pools, one forward and one aft, both surrounded with their entertainment areas. The whole perimeter of the bridge is left free to give life to a running track of almost 200m in length, half of a Olympic running track.

The upper and distinct cloud deck is the owners private apartment which includes 360 degree views, snooker room, lounge, office and a massage area. The well-being theme flows throughout the yacht from the upper deck to the lower deck, which houses a gym and spa area for the guests. She will measure 90m (295ft) in length and will be able to accommodate 16 guests including the owners in an 8 cabin layout.

Benetti Launch New 44m 'Checkmate'

The owner of Benetti's newest launch must like a game of chess, going by the black and white color scheme and her name 'Checkmate'. She was launched at a ceremony that was held on Saturday, June 9th in the Darsena Italia Basin, an historic home of the Benetti yard. Checkmate is the 15th yacht built in the fortunate Vision line, and the top of the Class range of yachts. The owner (a well known surgeon from Washington, D.C.) and his family, together with all the Benetti staff involved in her almost two year long construction and fitting out attended the ceremony.

She will now begin a summer of cruising the Med with her new owners, and from there who knows maybe the Caribbean for the winter and then on to the East coast of the US. The combination of the finest materials for her interior and the Italian craftsmanship & design have created a yacht of pure elegance.

The CEO of the Mega-yacht division of the the Azimut/Benetti Group, Vincenzo Poerio, declared during the ceremony: 'We are particularly proud of our latest launch, the 100th fiberglass yacht built in Viareggio since 1998. This is a further demonstration of Benetti's ability to listen to the Client and interpret his specific needs; and above all, another example of a perfect blend between timeless design, world class construction, safety and an extremely high quality on-board life, both for the owner and his crew'.

Specifications

• Length: 43,6m (144ft)
• Beam: 9,26m (30ft)
• Max Speed: 15kts
• Cruising Speed: 14kts
• Range @ 12kts: 3,500nm
• Guests: 10
• Crew: 9

Benetti Launch New 121' Classic

This is Benetti's second Megayacht launch in the last 2 weeks. Last Wednesday, 16th May, the Italian yard launched their newest yacht in the 121' Classic range, this was just a few days after they launched their first yacht in the Supreme Classic 132' range, (see image at the end of the article). The launching ceremony last week for the 121' Classic was attended by the owner and his family, technical personnel, yard staff and everyone who had been evolved in the project over the last 7 months.

The 121' shows the classic and traditional lines of the Benetti Class range, while incorporating a functional internal layout giving the owners and their guests a great sense of space and freedom. Comfortable, large external areas, relaxation areas and stylish interiors are the key features of a yacht designed for long range journeys over 3,400nm.

This technical launch marks the beginning of a series of on the water testing that will take place over the next few weeks. The tests will include inspections of the hull, engines and on-board systems while finishing and outfitting will continue according to the production schedule.

Below you can see Benetti's Supreme Classic 132' that was launched a few days previous. The Supreme Classic is not just a new model to complete the Benetti Class range, it is also the first model built and outfitted in the Lucca Dockyard, the company's new 4200m2 facility.

New Benetti Tradition 105 Is Launched

The Benetti yard in Viareggio launched their 25th hull in the successful 105 tradition series on the 23rd of February. The traditional breaking of the bottle on the hull was one of the customary steps involved the launch, that was witnessed by a very proud owner and all Benetti staff who were involved in the construction over the past several months.

The Tradition 105 maintains the traditional classic lines with a completely updated new interior layout that will provide the owner and guests with the comfort and functionality that is associated with Benetti Yachts. She will be able to accommodate 10 guests in 1 owners master suite forward on the main deck, 2 double cabins and 2 twin cabins on the lower deck.

The technical launch marks the beginning of a long series of sea trials and tests that will cover the hull, the engines and the on-board systems. The outfitting of the yacht will proceed after the tests and before she is officially handed over to her new owners.