What does Motopanfilo mean?

It refers to the classic Italian motor yachts, or navette, of the mid-twentieth century, a genre Benetti helped define. The modern Motopanfilo reinterprets their low, elegant profile and details, such as a bronze ribbon that recalls a mahogany cap rail, on a contemporary platform.

How large are Motopanfilo yachts?

The Motopanfilo 37M measures about 36.9 meters and has been built in series since 2021. The Motopanfilo 45M, at about 44.6 meters, was unveiled at the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show, and its first hull is due for delivery in 2027.

What is the Veranda Deck on the Motopanfilo 45M?

It is a main-deck design that opens the salon on three sides onto a balcony overlooking an aft-deck infinity pool. Benetti describes the 45M as the first production yacht to carry the feature, which blurs the line between the interior and the open deck.

Benetti Motopanfilo 37M & 45M for Sale

Benetti Motopanfilo

Motopanfilo revisits the elegant Italian navette of the 1960s, with low sheerlines and a sense of occasion, and pairs it with the space and systems of a contemporary yacht.

BuilderBenetti

TypeDisplacement motor yachts in a classic navetta style

LengthAbout 37–45 meters

DesignerFrancesco Struglia with Benetti (37M exterior); RWD (45M exterior); Lazzarini Pickering (interiors)

Introduced2021, with the first Motopanfilo 37M

The Motopanfilo

The first Motopanfilo 37M was launched in Viareggio in July 2021 and made its debut at Cannes that September. It was built in composite on a displacement hull, and Benetti has continued the 37M in series from the Viareggio yard.

At the 2023 Monaco Yacht Show Benetti added the Motopanfilo 45M, with exterior design by RWD. The first hull is under construction for delivery in 2027. Both sit comfortably alongside the yard's heritage, described on the Benetti builder page.

Design

A bronze ribbon along the superstructure recalls the varnished mahogany cap rails of classic yachts. On the 37M, a spiral staircase winds around a central mast to the upper deck, an observation deck sits above the hardtop, and a beach club opens at the stern. Interiors by Lazzarini Pickering favor wood, curved ceilings and natural light.

The 45M introduces the Veranda Deck, which opens the main salon on three sides onto a balcony above an aft-deck infinity pool. It is the first time Benetti has brought the concept to a production model.

Models and sizes

Motopanfilo 37MAbout 36.9 meters, accommodating ten guests, with twin MAN engines and a range suited to long passages.
Motopanfilo 45MAbout 44.6 meters, the larger model with the Veranda Deck, first delivery planned for 2027.

Benetti Motopanfilo yachts for sale

There may be no Benetti Motopanfilo in the current Reel Deal Yachts selection. Daniel can search the wider market for you, including yachts that are not publicly listed.

Discuss a Benetti Motopanfilo →

Buying a Benetti Motopanfilo

Pre-owned Motopanfilo yachts are, for now, 37M hulls from 2021 onward. They are relatively new, but still deserve a thorough survey of the composite structure, machinery and the finishes that give the model its character, from exterior brightwork to the joinery around the staircase.

Buyers drawn to the look should also consider how they will use the yacht: the 37M suits relaxed Mediterranean cruising at displacement speeds. Daniel's guide to buying a yacht covers each step.

Owning and selling a Benetti Motopanfilo

Motopanfilo appeals to buyers who value design and heritage as much as volume, and that emotional pull supports interest when a yacht comes to market. Well-kept exterior finishes, full service records and a clear warranty history make a real difference.

Daniel presents a Motopanfilo with photography that does justice to its profile, after a private valuation grounded in sister-ship comparables. More on his approach is on the Benetti seller page.

All Benetti yachts and models