Launched in Viareggio, M/Y Juno’s 7 is the first Class 44M unit by Benetti, designed entirely by Cassetta Yacht Designers, who handled the exterior styling, the interiors, and the decor in partnership with the Shipyard’s architects.
“This is an important moment for Benetti because the first Class 44M has touched the water. This yacht is our fiberglass flagship and represents Benetti’s excellence and tradition combined with a modern interpretation, the result of the careful work of Cassetta Yacht Designers, who have skillfully renewed the external lines and reinterpreted the style of the interiors,” commented Daniela Petrozzi, Benetti Sales Director.
The designer described the yacht as “relaxing,” reflecting the project’s original aim to create informal settings that aren’t overly artificial or sophisticated, allowing the owner and guests to enjoy ultimate relaxation and comfort. These atmospheres have been achieved through the skillful use of large transparent surfaces, such as the mirrors on the hull sides in the main lounge that reflect light and water, making the spaces even brighter.
There was also a special focus on the selection of materials. One notable feature is the troweled resin, chosen for the bathroom surfaces instead of marble, which is used exclusively on the Main Deck for the basins in the owner’s bathroom and the dayhead. The varieties of FSC-certified wood used are the result of an in-depth study: antique elm, used for the interior flooring on all decks, preserves the natural knots in the wood, with planks of different widths and lengths to utilize every part of the tree. For the walls, striped ash was carefully selected to create the ideal pattern for this yacht.
M/Y Juno’s 7 is the perfect yacht for safe, long cruises thanks to a layout meticulously designed to ensure maximum privacy and ample storage space. The yacht features four decks: the Main Deck houses the owner’s cabin, the galley, the dayhead, and a spacious lounge with direct views of the water on both sides; the Upper Deck includes the helm station and a generous interior living space that extends outdoors in the stern, along with an optional VIP cabin; the Sun Deck provides over 102 square meters of deck space, while the Lower Deck contains four guest cabins and the crew area. The beach club, designed at the water’s edge, offers a versatile and striking space, while the garage is located along the port side.
The level of soundproofing elevates this 44-meter yacht to the top of its category, featuring floating floors and bulkheads, along with flexible transmission couplings based on state-of-the-art megayacht technology, while the air-conditioning and treatment system ensures high-efficiency air circulation with six changes per hour.
The engines consist of two MAN units rated at 1,400 HP at 2,300 r/min, delivering a top speed of 15 knots and a range of 4,100 nautical miles at a cruising speed of 11 knots.