Benetti SpA

Benetti SpA is an Italian shipyard that constructs luxury motor yachts. The company was founded in Viareggio, Italy, by Lorenzo Benetti in 1873. Initially, the shipyard focused on building wooden boats, both commercial and fishing vessels. In the early 20th century, Benetti transitioned into constructing pleasure yachts, with a notable shift towards steel hulls in the post-World War II era. Benetti has maintained a focus on custom and semi-custom yacht production throughout its history. The shipyard became part of the Azimut-Benetti Group in 1985, following its acquisition by Paolo Vitelli's Azimut Yachts. This acquisition led to a period of expansion and modernization for Benetti, enhancing its production capabilities and market presence. Benetti has a long history of collaboration with various yacht designers and naval architects, contributing to the development of distinct yacht series and custom projects. The company's production is distributed across several facilities in Italy, allowing for specialized construction processes for different yacht sizes and types. Benetti's current production focus includes fiberglass yachts in their semi-custom series and custom steel and aluminum yachts. The shipyard has delivered hundreds of yachts since its inception, varying in size and design. Benetti has introduced various yacht series over the decades, adapting to evolving market demands and technological advancements in yacht construction. The company utilizes a range of materials, including fiberglass for smaller semi-custom models and steel and aluminum for larger displacement and semi-displacement yachts. Benetti is known for its multi-deck motor yacht designs. The shipyard's operations are headquartered in Viareggio, with additional facilities in Livorno and Fano. Benetti's market positioning is within the luxury yacht segment, catering to clients seeking both production series and fully customized superyachts.