Benetti FB 276 Metis

Metis, construction number FB276, is a 63-metre 4-deck custom megayacht penned by Giorgio Cassetta for the exterior, and furnished by English Studio Bannenberg and Rowell. Birgit Otte’s German Studio was in charge of décor. Metis was sold by Kurt Lehman, Yacht Moment, to a German owner.

Text by Roberto Franzoni

Benetti’s Metis confirms the yard’s excellency of Made in Italy in the world. At 1245gt, she is 63 metres long and 10.60 wide, and has a 3.10-metre draught. Her construction is the result of a constant interaction between the luxurious yacht’s owner, personally involved in the process, and technicians who let themselves inspired by the owner to create an unprecedented boat. They listened to his needs, met them, and carried on a careful design study to enhance the boat’s massive vertical prow and her general proportions. Metis is based on Benetti’s 63-metre platform, yet the owner’s request for an additional deck made her a one-off. The customer bought a half-built boat, and Benetti were able to satisfy his request: together with Giorgio Cassetta, they drew up an incredibly stylish solution…

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