Benetti has unveiled a fresh range of superyachts, starting with the 65-metre B.Loft 65M. First showcased at the Monaco Yacht Show, the initial renderings depict a minimalist design with unbroken lines of full-height glazing across the upper decks.
The shipyard claims that this new series is set to 'revolutionize' the onboard experience, featuring lofty four-metre high ceilings inspired by the 'airy layouts' of urban residential spaces. Giorgio Cassetta of Cassetta Yacht Designers is responsible for the design, which includes a cabana-style beach club with fold-out wings for panoramic ocean-front access.
A glass-bottom pool allows natural light to penetrate the beach club from the main deck, which houses a multifunctional 120-square-metre al fresco area that can be enclosed upon the owner's request. The upper deck also boasts four-metre high ceilings, creating a lobby that is 'longer and more spacious' than usual for yachts of similar size.
This space is further enhanced by a skylight with a secondary pool above, a winter garden, and foldable balconies elsewhere on the vessel. Accommodation is provided for 12 guests in six cabins, with an additional nine cabins for 13 crew members. Key specifications include a 10.6-metre beam and a 5,000-nautical-mile range at 10 knots.
Benetti indicates that the B.Loft 65M is positioned as the intermediate model in the series, with plans for at least one smaller and one larger yacht to follow. This announcement comes on the heels of a recent financial update from Azimut-Benetti Group, revealing an order book of €2.6 billion with deliveries scheduled until 2030.
