Benetti 52m Custom displacement

1. CONSTRUCTION
Steel hull with aluminium superstructure and teak laid decks

2. MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
Built by: Benetti
Year: 1995
Length: 52.00m (170′ 6″)
Beam: 8.90m (29′ 2″)
Draft: 3.00m (9′ 8″)
Classification: ABS Class A1 Commercial Yachting Service AMS MCA: Yes
Flag: Marshall Islands
Hull colour: White
Gross tonnage: 474 t
Net tonnage: 142 t
Displacement: 494
Designer: Stefano Natucci
Naval Architect: Benetti
Interior Designer:Terence Disdale Design Helicopter capable: Helipad-capable upper deck CAPACITIES
Speed:14/21 knots (approx)
Range:4600
Fuel capacity: 78,000 Litres (20,605 US Gallons) Water capacity: 13,000 Litres (3,434 US Gallons) Black water capacity: 11,000 Litres (2,906 US Gallons) Grey water capacity: 5,000 Litres (1,321 US Gallons) Fuel consumption:250

3. MACHINERY
Engines: 2 DEUTZ 3000 HP
Engine model: TBD 604 BV16
Engine hours: Port: 10161hrs (16-Jul-2025) Starboard: 9594hrs (16-Jul-2025)
Fuel: Diesel
Propulsion: Twin Screw
Gearboxes: ZF BW 755
Steering: Saipem
Stabilizers: Rexroth BT-2000: Searocq Fal-124
Generators: Generators rebuild with the last refit. As of 16th July 2025, Port Generator hours:1977 hrs, Starboard Generator hours: 2123 hrs
Electricity: 380/220/110 volts 50/60 Hz
Shore power: Asea 125/150 A
Air Conditioning:4 compressor Frigomar (2015) and Fan-coils Frigit
OTHER MACHINERY
Separator Sarex VGS2
Fire/ Bilge Pump Gianneschi ACM 501 Water Pump Gianneschi

4. ACCOMMODATION
Sleeps up to 12 guests across 6 well-appointed cabins, offering a highly flexible layout ideal for families, couples, or mixed charter/large groups.

Full-beam master suite on the main deck with king-size bed, lounge/office space, walk-in wardrobe, and a marble-finished en suite bathroom with his-and-hers vanities.

One large VIP cabin on the upper deck with private en suite.

Four cabins on the lower deck, two which has queen-size beds, generous wardrobe space, and private en suite bathrooms.

Another two twin cabins with additional Pullman berths ?one that is able to convert into a double bed, perfect for children or extra guests, each with en suite bathrooms and high-quality finishes

Crew quarters for up to 12 in 6 cabins located forward, with a separate crew mess and galley access for discrete, full-service operations.

Excellent guest-crew separation throughout, with dedicated circulation routes and service areas to maintain privacy and comfort

5. GALLEY & LAUNDRY EQUIPMENT
Main Galley
8x Ceramic Stowes Mareno  1x SMEG 90cm oven
1x AEG 60cm Oven  1x Mareno Grill
1x Microwave Miele Supratronic M754  1x Irimar Professional Deep Fryer
1x Panarola Toaster  1x Professional dish washer Zanussi
2x Professional Stainless Steel Fridges  1x Professional Stainless Steel Frizeers 1x Extraction 1,5mt with CO2 extinguishing system 
Lower Pantry
1x Professional Ice Maker klarstin  1 x Fruit & Vegy centrifuge Kenwood 2 x Professional milkshaker (Philips & Palson)

Upper Pantry
1x Professional dish washer Zanussi   1x Professional Ice Maker Zanussi                1x Professional Ice Crushe  1x Nespresso
2x Nespresso Cappuccino Machines  1x Electrical kettle 1x Toaster Russel Hobbs

Crew Mess
1x Dish washer Miele  1 Nespresso Machine
1x Toaster  1x Electrical kettle
2x Fridges  1x Microwave Miele
1x Professional Stainless Steel Walking Freezer + Walking Fridge

Laundry
3 x Miele Washing Machine  3 x Miele Dryer Machine

6. COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
Sat Sailor 9000  Sat internet Intellian V85NX
Inmarsat 3C Furuno Felcom15 with DSC distress, TT3617A Navtex Equipment Furuno NX500
2-way VHF for survival craft Navico Axis 30 GMDSS Radar Furuno FAR-2117
2x Vhf Radio Furuno FM8800S  Solas Surveys SSAS – Anti-piracy alarm
1x Vhf Radio Furuno FM8800S in the Crew Mess
Floatfree Satellite EPIRB make model Jotron Tron60SGPS Sart Radar Transponder make model ACR/Pathfinder Pro AIS Furuno FA- 170
2 Starlinks internet system onboard
Radar Furuno FAR-2805 Series GPS Furuno GP-150
MF Radiotelephone Thrane &Thrane Sailor 6301 MF/HF DSC with radio telex and MF/HF Radio DSC Controller, and Message Terminal Display Thrane &Thrane sailor 60061x Vhf Radio Furuno FM8800S in the Crew Mess

7. NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT
Magnetic Compass C-PLAT  Satellite Compass Furuno
Gyro Compass Sperry Marine Navigat 100  Radar Furuno FAR-805 Series 2 GPS Furuno GP-150
Auto Pilot C-Plat Navipilot V  Emergency 180° Turn C-Plat
Charter Plotter Ray Marine A12 Touch Screen with Central Med Charts
Hand Free Interphone with three stations Fwd, Aft, Engine
Air Compress Horn Command  Automatic Fog Signal System Kockum Sonics
Internal Emergency Communicator (power free) Vingtor VSP
Steering Gear Pump control and Emergency display
Bow thruster Controller Hydromarine Instaimed S.A.
Electronic Main Engine Throttles Rexrot
CCTV monitor FURUNO ECDIS 3100 – 22” 
Watchkeeper Net-Logic Master Unit with 2 repeaters
3 Icom Portable VHF  12 Icom Intercom Walkie Tookie
2 Binoculars, Plastimo and Bushnell                                                                 Time Zen Navigator touch-screen 21”Handspree                                           Lenovo PC

8. ENTERTAINMENT EQUIPMENT

Distribute Ubiquiti WiFi System available in every deck and every Cabin, with Fast 4G Internet Access, Backup Satellite Internet Access, Port Ethernet Internet Access.
Upper Salon: Samsung 65” 4K Smart TV with Samsung Sound bar and Subwoofer, with access to 6TB movie collection (upgradable). Sonos Music System with Spotify Premium Connection and 1TB local music Library

Main Saloon: Samsung 50” 4K Smart TV with Samsung Sound bar and Subwoofer, with access to 6TB movie collection

Owner Cabin: Samsung 40” 4K Smart TV with Samsung with Onkio/Tannoy home theatre system and Sonos Music System, with access to 6TB movie collection

4 x Guest Cabins:
Samsung 22” Smart TV with access to 6TB movie collection
2 x Apple iPad
4 x Samsung 7” Tablets  2 x Samsung 10.1” Tablets 1x 42” LCD TV

9. TENDERS & TOYS
Onboard Tender: Bombard Sunrider 650 RIB with 1 x 130hp Toys:
• 2 E-foil
• 2 Seadoo Spark 2 seater
• 1 Slide
• 1 Pool with Jellyfish Net
• 2 Inflatable Dock
• 2 Paddle Boards
• 2 Double kayaks
• Towable toys
• 5 Brompton bikes
• 4 Electric scooters
• WaterSki, wake board and knee boards

10. DECK EQUIPMENT
Anchor Windlass 2 x and AFT Warping Capstans 2x by Officine Nanni Viareggio
Boat Crane overhead travelling crane on main deck for 2 Tender
Passerelle Sanguinetti hydraulic 7mt Aft Gangway, full swinging to the Starboard Side
Anchor Chains 2 x 6 Length (27,5mt) of certified 19mm Anchor’s Chain
Davits 2 Sanguinetti 500KG on the Helipad for the Jet skies
Jacuzzi with heating and filter system
Inox Swimming Ladder  10 Aere Fenders
Mooring Lines  1 Air Compressed Bottle with n.1 GAV and n.1 air regulator

11. SAFETY & SECURITY EQUIPMENT
2x Life Raft Zodiac 25pax -Type Solas A  5xEEBD and 12 x Breathing escape devices for crew
24x Immersion Suit Ocean Safety Intrepid MK8
31x Adult Life Jackets
5x Children Life Jackets                                                                                     4x Line-Throwing Appliances                                                                            13x CO2 5Kg Extinguishers  8x Foam 9Lt Extinguishers
22x DP 3Kg Extinguisher  5 x DP 6Kg Extinguisher
1x DP 5Kg Extinguisher  2x DP 1Kg Extinguisher 1xCO2 1,5Kg Extinguishers

12. REFIT HISTORY
Overview
• Shipyard & Timeline: Underwent an 11-month refit (July 2023–April 2024) at IMS Shipyard in Toulon, France, led by architect Tommaso Spadolini with interior design by Giulia Grassi of Supernova Design Studio
• Earlier Overhaul: Previously refitted in mid 2023 at Lusben (Viareggio, Italy) over 8 months, including new systems, stabilizers, interior styling by Yachtique, and energy saving measures
Exterior & Structure
• Hull & Superstructure: Replaced select steel plates and aluminium elements. Hull repainted from the original cream to white with dark accents and stainless grills
• Deck Areas Reimagined:
-Main deck’s tender garage turned into a lounge with fold-down terraces.
-Forward sundeck added on main deck.
-Flybridge upgraded with teak flooring, shaded areas, removable/folding furniture—reinforced for helicopter ops with “H” marking
Technical & Systems
• Engine Overhaul: Both twin 2,400hp Deutz engines fully rebuilt—removed via cutting through living deck for extraction and reinstallation
• Upgraded Systems:
-Zero-speed electric fin stabilizers installed.
-Modernized generators, AC systems, LEDs, electrical and navigation systems, and onboard connectivity upgraded
-Proven enhancements brought lower noise, fuel consumption, emissions, and improved comfort
Interior Refurbishment
• Design Aesthetic: Brightened livability and family-orientation by removing built-ins, introducing modular/freestanding furniture, and using light palettes (white, ivory, oak, raffia accents, Carrara marble)
• Main Salon & Dining: Redesigned floorplan:
-Removed fixed furnishings.
-Introduced a large freestanding dining table.
-Added white onyx floor feature and color changing backlit wall.
-Mirrors installed for sea views
• Cabins:
-Added a new VIP cabin on upper deck.
-Converted lounge into convertible guest/media room.
-Owner’s suite retained but lightly refreshed
• Performance Metrics
Maintains <500GT (now 474GT), with full cruising speed around 21knots, reflecting modern performance, comfort, and technical resilience
Key Improvements Summary:
• Exterior: New profile: white hull, stainless accents, lounge/deck redesign, flybridge heli-deck
• Structure: Steel & aluminium replacements
• Engineering: Twin-engine rebuild, stabilizers, upgraded electrics & AV systems
• Interiors: Brightened, modular layout; onyx/dining, VIP cabin, improved guest flow
• Performance: Enhanced speed, efficiency, <500?GT compliance
SOLAFIDE | 52.00m | Benetti | 1995 (2023)

• Timeline & Team: July?2023–Apr?2024 at IMS; led by Spadolini & Grassi; earlier Lusben/ Yachtique work mid 2023


13. COMMENTS
Architect Tommaso Spadolini, oversaw the refit of this stunning vessel, making its return to the sea a reality. The project involved restyling the yacht’s exterior profile, completely redesigning the common areas, replacing parts of the hull plating and overhauling the engines. The work was carried out in collaboration with yacht designer Giulia Grassi from the Supernova Design studio, who handled the interior design, and IMS Shipyard in Toulon, France, which executed the refit.
YACHTIQUE, Design hub of Azimut Benetti group was responsible for all lower deck cabins, master cabin, bathrooms and exterior areas.