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
- 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.
Design
- Exterior: Stefano Righini
- 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.