B.Yond 37M
| LOA approximately 37 m (119 ft 9 in) | |
| Beam 8.6 m | |
| Interior volume close to 400 GT (secondary sources) | |
| Steel hull, aluminium superstructure | |
| Type | hybrid-electric displacement explorer, Benetti's first |
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| Propulsion | twin MAN V12 diesels plus electric hybrid, four E-modes |
| Exterior design Stefano Righini, naval architecture Pierluigi Ausonio (P.L.A.N.A.) | |
| First units afloat from 2022 | |
Benetti's first hybrid explorer
The B.Yond 37M marks a real departure for Benetti, which built its reputation on displacement motoryachts rather than expedition boats. Here the yard took its steel-and-aluminium know-how and pointed it at range and quiet running, with the ability to sit at anchor in remote water for long stretches. The result reads as an explorer in intent while keeping the proportions and interior volume of a conventional Benetti. It gave the brand a credible entry into a category that had long been dominated by northern European yards.
What sets the boat apart is its hybrid propulsion package, which Benetti developed around flexibility rather than headline speed. The yard quotes four electric cruising modes, running from silent operation on batteries alone to an extended-range setting where the main engines drive electric motors, with single-engine cruising in between. Benetti has cited a reduction of around 24 per cent in fuel and emissions against a comparable conventional system. That figure, paired with the explorer packaging, is the core of the pitch.
A white steel hull with purpose
The exterior carries the signature of Stefano Righini, a long-standing Benetti collaborator, with naval architecture by Pierluigi Ausonio's studio. The lines are cleaner and more upright than the yard's Mediterranean cruisers, with a tall bow and a substantial superstructure that signals the boat's ocean intent. A white steel hull under an aluminium superstructure keeps the look restrained rather than aggressively rugged. The beam of 8.6 metres gives the yacht a planted, stable stance on the water.
Deck space was a clear priority in the layout, with room for a large tender garage able to swallow several craft and toys. Owners gain generous outdoor areas across the decks for a boat of this length, including an upper deck with wide views. The design keeps the explorer language legible without tipping into the heavily industrial look some rivals prefer. It is an expedition yacht styled for an owner who still wants elegance at the quay.
Benetti's first hybrid explorer trades outright speed for quiet running and genuine reach.
Volume where it counts
Inside, the B.Yond makes the most of a hull that carries close to 400 GT in a sub-40-metre package. The interior volume is unusually generous for the length, which lets Benetti offer full-height spaces and wide social areas on the lower and main decks. The finish follows the yard's house standard rather than a stripped-back expedition aesthetic. Owners can specify the interior character to suit either a warm classical scheme or something more contemporary.
The lower deck houses features aimed at long, self-sufficient cruising, including a walk-in wine cellar and a cold room for provisioning. That storage matters on a boat designed to stay away from marinas for weeks at a time. The upper deck offers a near-panoramic outlook, useful both under way and at anchor in scenic water. The whole arrangement treats the interior as a place to live for extended periods rather than a weekend base.
The case for going hybrid
The engineering story sits in the battery and drivetrain package, which is offered with a choice of battery bank sizes. Silent operation on batteries alone suits early mornings and quiet anchorages, where a running generator would otherwise break the calm. Single-engine and extended-range modes let the crew trade speed for economy on longer passages. The system is built for owners who value quiet and reach over outright pace.
Underpinning all of this is a conventional Benetti displacement hull in steel, rated to cross oceans. Twin MAN diesels provide the muscle, with the electric layer sitting alongside them rather than replacing them. Fuel and water capacities are sized for genuine autonomy between stops. The hybrid layer is the differentiator, though the boat would still work as a capable long-range cruiser without it.
Who the B.Yond suits
The B.Yond 37M speaks to a buyer who wants explorer capability without stepping up to a 50-metre steel giant. It offers the psychological permission to plan remote itineraries while keeping running costs and crew numbers in check for the size. The hybrid angle also appeals to owners who care about the environmental profile of their cruising. Early hulls have already reached the water, which gives buyers a proven product rather than a render.
In market terms the boat carved out fresh ground for Benetti in the compact explorer segment. It competes with a small field of hybrid and expedition yachts in the high-30-metre range. For an owner already loyal to the Benetti name, it removes the need to look outside the yard for a go-anywhere boat. That combination of pedigree and purpose is the model's strongest card.
Engines and systems
| Propulsion | Diesel-electric hybrid built with Siemens Energy: two MAN diesel engines plus electric motors that can be driven from the gensets or the mains, with a lithium-ion battery pack. Four modes - Enhanced Comfort, Extended Range, Eco Transfer and a zero-emission battery-only Eco Cruise. |
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| Speed | About 9-10 knots in eco/cruise settings, 14 knots flat out on the diesels - Asia Pacific Boating's tester called the top end modest and said the boat 'won't win races'. |
| Range | 5,000nm at 10 knots on the diesels alone; up to 8,200nm at 9 knots in Eco Transfer mode, confirmed independently by Yachting Magazine and Asia Pacific Boating. |
| Emissions | Benetti quotes roughly 24 percent lower CO2 and up to 85 percent lower NOx against a comparable conventional system, based on an assumed 1,000 annual operating hours (400 cruising, the rest at anchor). |
| Construction | Steel hull, aluminium superstructure, four decks and about 400 GT - volume Yachting Magazine compared to yachts closer to 50 metres. |
| Hybrid option cost | Yacht Buyer reports the hybrid E-Mode package as roughly a EUR 2 million option over a conventional driveline. |
What owners and crew report
A tester found the top speed unremarkable
Asia Pacific Boating's reviewer, who ran the boat, wrote that 14 knots flat out 'won't win races' and is a real trade-off for the hybrid system and the volume it buys.
Asia Pacific BoatingThe hull's working-boat look divides opinion
The same review described the profile as closer to a workboat or tug than a classic superyacht line, a deliberate choice that trades conventional glamour for interior space and range.
Asia Pacific BoatingOne owner specified extra battery capacity over garage space
On the third delivered hull, M.Byond, the owner asked for a battery pack three times larger than the standard unit for longer silent time at anchor, rather than maximising tender storage.
Boat International
What is good, and what to watch
Strong points
- Real four-mode hybrid propulsion, not a marketing badgeThe Siemens-built system gives a genuine zero-emission battery mode plus an 8,200nm extended-range setting, independently confirmed by two sea-trial reviews.
- Interior volume unusual for 37 metresClose to 400 GT and a genuine fourth deck give the boat living space closer to a 50-metre yacht, plus a rare dedicated crew deck at this length.
- A walk-in wine cellar and cold roomAsia Pacific Boating singled these out as uncommon fittings for a yacht this size.
What to watch
- Slow by superyacht standards14 knots maximum is modest next to conventionally powered yachts of similar length, a direct trade for the hybrid system and the extra volume.
- A divisive exteriorThe tall, boxy profile that creates the interior volume reads to at least one tester as closer to a workboat than a classic Benetti line.
- No exterior sundeck accessAsia Pacific Boating noted the top-deck living space is interior-only, unlike the open sundecks common on conventional yachts this size.
Practical detail
| Price | Asia Pacific Boating quotes a new-build reference price of EUR 19.7 million; Yacht Buyer lists used examples available from USD 28.5 million on the brokerage market. |
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| Hybrid option | Roughly EUR 2 million over the standard driveline, per Yacht Buyer. |
| Deliveries | First hull 'Goga' delivered 2022; hulls 003, 004, 005 and 'Never Say Never Again' (hull 001) followed through 2023. |
| Current lead time | Boat International reported the next open delivery slot at 2027 as of early 2026, a sign of strong order demand for the model. |
| Guests and crew | Four-deck layout: owner's deck, four VIP suites on the main deck, four crew cabins plus a captain's suite on the lower deck alongside the beach club, sauna and gym. |
| What is not published | Individual buyers' identities and exact specification costs beyond the quoted hybrid-package premium. |
Questions owners ask
How big is the Benetti B.Yond 37M?
LOA approximately 37 m (119 ft 9 in). Beam 8.6 m.
Who is the Benetti B.Yond 37M for?
An owner who wants credible long-range, quiet-running explorer capability in a sub-40-metre Benetti rather than a larger steel expedition yacht.
What is the Benetti B.Yond 37M good at?
Real four-mode hybrid propulsion, not a marketing badge. The Siemens-built system gives a genuine zero-emission battery mode plus an 8,200nm extended-range setting, independently confirmed by two sea-trial reviews.
What are the drawbacks of the Benetti B.Yond 37M?
Slow by superyacht standards. 14 knots maximum is modest next to conventionally powered yachts of similar length, a direct trade for the hybrid system and the extra volume.
What do owners and crew report about the Benetti B.Yond 37M?
Asia Pacific Boating's reviewer, who ran the boat, wrote that 14 knots flat out 'won't win races' and is a real trade-off for the hybrid system and the volume it buys. (Asia Pacific Boating)
Design
| Exterior | Stefano Righini |
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| Interior | Benetti (in-house) |
| Naval architecture | Benetti with Pierluigi Ausonio (P.L.A.N.A.) |
Who it is for: An owner who wants credible long-range, quiet-running explorer capability in a sub-40-metre Benetti rather than a larger steel expedition yacht.