With the recent launch of the 108 metre (354ft) project FB275, historic Italian shipyard Benetti has concluded the third and final chapter of giga yacht orders, which consisted of three highly unique hundred plus metre yachts. This yacht also boasts the title of Benetti’s longest yacht to date.
FB275, as the yacht is currently known, is said to include amenities such as, a gym, spa and cinema, as well as over 1,000 square metres of outdoor space spread across five decks. Thanks to the vessels 345,000 litre fuel tanks, she is capable of cruising 6,500 nautical miles at a speed of 14 knots without refueling. The yacht features a steel hull and aluminum superstructure with an impressive displacement of 3,600 tonnes. The exterior of the yacht was designed by British firm RWD.
Over the past four months Benetti has stood out with the launch of the 107 metre FB277 and 104.8 metre FB272, now the FB275 takes center stage completing this epic giga yacht trilogy. Benetti’s three 100+ metre launches is new ground for Italian shipyards who have produced few yachts in the 100 plus metre range in the past.
“The launch of FB275 marks the culmination of the first part of our Benetti Giga Season, yet at the same time, begins a new era of building giants. In the creation of these three sister yachts, we have proven that our huge investments and constant endeavor to progress has, and will, continue to pay off. I am delighted to be able to celebrate with the owners, colleagues and world’s press in this historic moment, and to give thanks to all those who contributed in the gargantuan effort to build these glorious yachts. I also offer the city of Livorno our sincere gratitude in its continuing support of all Benetti’s enterprises”. said Paolo Vitelli, President and Founder of Azimut Benetti Group.
Additional amenities of the FB275 include an observation lounge on the top deck with a circular sitting area featuring panoramic views; on the Bridge Deck, two L shaped sun pads surround a 1.5 metre fire-pit; located on the owners deck is a private living area consisting of a dinning room and seating area; the main deck benefits from the yacht’s 14.5 metre beam allowing for an impressive dinning area, seating area and swimming pool. On the yacht’s lower deck is a gymnasium and spa that benefit from a drop-down balcony that allows the owners and their guests to enjoy impressive sea views. The yacht’s interior was designed by Benetti’s talented in-house team.
FB275 is capable of carrying an astoundingly large collection of toys and tenders. The foredeck is capable of carrying two 14 metre tenders, while a 10 metre tender can be stored on the lower deck with up to 8 maxi jet skis. The yacht features a 1,500 litre refueling station for tenders as well as five cranes and two hydraulic lifts capable of lifting 15 ton tenders.
FB275 is powered by two 2880 kW MTU diesel engines that allow the yacht to achieve a top speed of 18.5 knots. Environmental considerations have also been taken into account thanks to an electric Schottel stern SPJ pump jet, which is said to provide ‘outstanding manoeuvrability’ and the ability to accomplish all electric short distance travel. The yacht’s stabilizer system, which was supplied by Naiad-dynamics, consists of four fins.
Images courtesy of: Benetti
