A seventh model in the Benetti Class Displacement series is in build. Actually, the first two hulls of the Benetti Mediterraneo 116 are under construction, with the first under contract.
The Mediterraneo 116 will be one of the smaller yachts in the series and bear a family resemblance to her sisters. The existing models are the Delfino 93, Tradition Supreme 108, Classic 121, Classic Supreme 132, Crystal 140, and Vision 145. The 116’5” (35.5-meter) megayacht does have subtle styling differences, with longer lines aft and bigger ports in some areas. The latter is in keeping with an ongoing trend to bring more natural light inside and allow owners and guests feel more connected to the cruising environment.
To that end, the Mediterraneo 116’s saloon has ports measuring more than 9’8” (3 meters) high, spanning much of the length of the room. The dining area just forward has opening glass doors leading out to a nice-size side deck. Staterooms have significant-size ports, too, with nearly floor-to-ceiling ones in the main-deck master and deep ones in the four guest cabins below decks. Those latter ports stop about two feet (70 cm) from the deck, just like in the master suite.
Other features sure to attract buyers include a 52-foot-long (16-meter-long) sundeck, complete with sunning, seating, and dining spots. Benetti says the standard layout for the Mediterraneo 116 includes a pool, but clients are welcome to arrange it as they wish. A dumbwaiter ensures drinks and snacks can be brought up to the skylounge swiftly and securely, into a dedicated pantry. It’s part of a rethinking of crew and guest movement by Benetti, allowing each to do as they want without interfering with the other.
Something we’re interested in seeing: the A/V and stowage area beneath the main stairway. It may sound strange to be interested in it, but it’s an arrangement other builders have used successfully for a number of years. It makes the crew’s job of changing entertainment components, for example, or troubleshooting much easier, since everything is in one easy-to-access place. The Benetti Mediterraneo 116 will carry six crew plus the captain.
The 19’7” (6-meter) megayacht will be powered by twin 1,400-hp MANs, expected to top out at 15 knots. Benetti also expects a 3,0000-nautical-mile best range at 10 knots.
Here are a few views of what the Mediterraneo 116 has in store.
Leave a Reply