ONBOARD Magazine autumn 2023

the investments the owners have made in the Livorno shipyard.
As well as underlining the fact that Benetti is quite simply The
House of Yachting.
Enjoying its 150th anniversary this year, Benetti is an Italian success
story rooted in values that harness passion for excellence and spirit
of enterprise with design capability and technological innovation.
So it’s heritage and tradition on one hand and innovation and
commitment to sustainability on the other, a winning combination
that makes Benetti the first choice for owners seeking the best
yacht for their particular cruising needs.
To celebrate this special anniversary, Benetti recently presented
the B.Yond Limited Edition, an exquisite “jewel” which enhances
the original design’s features, showcasing the craftsmanship of
the Shipyard. The B.Yond Limited Edition, spanning 40m, cleverly
distributes spaces and volumes, offering extraordinary comfort
comparable to larger megayachts. With four elegantly developed
decks, the magnificent vessel provides various relaxation areas
for guests to enjoy or from which to admire the surrounding
panoramas. The B.Yond Limited Edition offers as an option the
E-Mode Hybrid propulsion system, developed in partnership with
Siemens Energy, which optimises on-board energy consumption,
making this Voyager the most sustainable in its segment.
This innovative system offers four different operating modes,
including Full Electric which allows the B.Yond Limited Edition to
enter marine protected areas typically off-limits to motor yachts
with diesel engines, offering a unique opportunity to explore
ecologically sensitive areas while respecting the environment.
B.Yond Limited Edition is available for 12 months starting from
June 2023.
Thanks to its ongoing research in the field of innovation, a strategy
vigorously backed by Paolo Vitelli – who founded Azimut|Benetti
Group in 1985 – and now carried forward by his daughter and
Group Chair Giovanna Vitelli, Benetti continues to be a pioneer in
yacht design and a revolutionary force in the boatbuilding industry.
An undisputed protagonist in the yacht industry, in Italian enterprise
and in global change, Benetti recently consolidated its global
leadership with the innovative Oasis Deck concept, launched
in 2021, which has become a must-have on luxury yachts all
over the world. Designed by Benetti in collaboration with UK
yacht designers RWD, Oasis Deck is a brilliant solution for all
owners keen to navigate in even closer contact with the water
thanks to side wings that open out at water level, providing an
unobstructed 270-degree view. The secret to the success of
Oasis Deck is that it has anticipated trends and understands
what owners really want.
Sales figures announced by Benetti in recent months confirm
the success of this innovative solution. The yard has announced
the sale of a B.Now 72M and a B.Now 60M. Both yachts are
being built with the Oasis Deck and will be delivered in 2027.
In Benetti’s philosophy, the concept of innovation is inextricably
linked to sustainability. And thanks to ongoing programmes carried
forward by the Group’s R&D department, Benetti is able to develop
cutting-edge solutions that are also environmentally friendly. The
outcome of this research can be seen in the B.Yond line, which
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