Benetti reveals 40m B.Neos motor yacht concept
Benetti introduced the 40-metre B.Neos motor yacht concept at the Cannes Yachting Festival, presenting a design that draws directly from the proportions and quiet operation associated with sailing yachts. The project signals a deliberate move toward technological innovation and a different aesthetic approach within Benetti’s lineup.
The B.Neos is a 40-metre concept shown on the Cannes stage, named from the Greek word néos — “new, young and fresh” — to underline its intent as a contemporary offering. Benetti positions the model as both technological and unconventional, built around hybrid propulsion to broaden owner choices and onboard experiences.
This concept is targeted at buyers seeking functionality and modern systems rather than maximum internal volume. Benetti frames B.Neos as an effort to attract a new generation of owners by prioritising efficiency, silence and a restrained design language.
Sailing-inspired exterior by Malcolm McKeon Studio
The exterior was developed by UK-based Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, a studio with a strong portfolio in sailing yachts. Public renderings highlight clean lines: a plumb bow, a low-profile superstructure, large glazing bands and pronounced overhanging aft decks that convey the sleeker proportions typical of sailing vessels.
Those design choices deliberately move away from the conventional race for cubic metres, favouring reduced visual mass and refined proportions. The approach also supports quieter operation at anchor when paired with the hybrid propulsion layout specified for the concept.
Hybrid propulsion and minimalist interiors for new buyers
Benetti describes the B.Neos as adopting hybrid propulsion to achieve quieter operation, particularly when stationary, and to enhance onboard comfort and efficiency. Francesca Muzio of FM Architettura is responsible for the interiors, which Benetti characterises as minimalist yet welcoming, with an intelligent distribution of space focused on practical use rather than excessive volume.
Giovanna Vitelli, chair of the Azimut|Benetti Group, frames B.Neos as a forward-looking concept that imports sailing yacht qualities into a motor yacht platform — sleek proportions, acoustic comfort at anchor and an essential interior philosophy distinct from the ornate excess sometimes found in the market. The initiative aligns with Benetti’s strong orderbook: 45 superyacht projects are currently under construction or on order, and the group has projected revenues of €1.5 billion for the close of 2025, a roughly 15% increase year-on-year.
B.Neos represents Benetti’s attempt to blend sailing-derived proportions and hybrid propulsion with a restrained interior concept aimed at a newer owner profile. The project sits within a busy production pipeline and reflects the builder’s strategy to expand its technical and design reach while maintaining commercial momentum.
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