The 44 metre Benetti motor yacht Il’ Barbetta has been sold by Merle Wood and John Cohen at Merle Wood & Associates, with Leo Jordil at IYC representing the buyer.
Built by Italian superyacht builder Benetti to ABS class, she is one of the yard's Vision 145 series and features design by Stefano Righini. She was delivered in 2009 and recently underwent a multimillion-dollar refit.
MCA compliant, she accommodates up to 12 guests in a five cabin layout. The master suite offers an impressive 270-degree view and has ample wardrobe and storage space, and there are a further two VIP cabins with queen size beds and two twin cabins, each with Pullman berths. There are also quarters for nine crewmembers.
The well-appointed cabins have marble en suite bathroom facilities and boast on-demand film and audio through a Kaleidescape server. Her interior was designed by Bannenberg & Rowell and includes a central glass elevator and a light main saloon with stylish wooden floors in dark and light stripes.
Her aft deck is very spacious and features built-in seating, two chairs and a large table for al fresco dining. An impressive sundeck has a Jacuzzi spa tub surrounded by teak decking and loungers, a seating area and tables. Further forward is a wet bar with three stools.
Twin 1,300hp Caterpillar engines give her a cruising speed of 14.5 knots and a range of 4,000 nautical miles at 11 knots.
Il’ Barbetta was asking $14,500,000.