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PHOTOS: Jeff Brown According to Greek mythology Metis was one of the Titans. She was a daughter of Oceanus and Tethys, and the first wife of Zeus. Metis further became the goddess of wisdom, prudence, and deep thought. It is a perfect name for one of the latest beauties built by Benetti. Indeed, this 207-footer (63-meter) isContinue Reading
While fiberglass dominates the megayacht market beneath the 500-gross-ton mark and corresponding LOAs, Benetti believes metal still holds appeal. In fact, it believes so-called small superyachts pursuing long-range cruising beyond the norm call for steel hulls and aluminum superstructures. The Benetti B.Yond series, whose first model is the B.Yond 37M, targets like-minded yacht owners. ItContinue Reading
Earlier this year, Benetti accomplished an important first. It was a first not just for the shipyard, but for any megayacht builder around the world. It launched the third of three yachts that each exceeded 100 meters LOA, all within 100 days of each other. First came Benetti FB277, in December. Next up was Benetti FB272 inContinue Reading
UPDATE, SEPTEMBER 11, 2019: Two additional Oasis 40M megayachts have sold. Both see delivery next summer. Of note, hull number three is going to an Azimut Grande 35 Metri customer. Read on for our original article. Tim Ciasulli knows a thing or two about boats, and speed. He holds four world speed records inContinue Reading
The owner of Bacchanal has a lot in common with most megayacht owners. First, he just stepped up to this bigger boat, which launched on August 2. Second, and of special importance to him and Benetti, he is a repeat customer for the shipyard. The 154-foot (47-meter) Bacchanal is the successor to a Benetti ClassicContinue Reading
Summertime is prime vacation time. That means it’s also prime celebrity spotting on superyachts time. Here are just five of the famous folks who have enjoyed the luxurious cruising lifestyle over the past several months. James Packer. The Australian businessman has long enjoyed cruising. While he has been awaiting his new Benetti, he spent timeContinue Reading