2009 Benetti 121

Basic Details

Type: Twin Screw Displacement Motor Yacht

Year: 2009

Builder: Benetti

Max Speed: 16 knots

Cruising Speed: 13 knots

Designer: Stefano Righini

LOA: 121’1” (36.9m)

Waterline Length: 101’8” (31.0m)

Construction: GRP

Beam: 26’ (7.9m)

Draft Max: 7’5” (2.25m)

Displacement: 259 tons

Half Load Displacement: 226 Tons

Net Tonnage: 89

GRT: 299 tons

Crew: 7

Guests: 11 in 5 Cabins

Hull: BC120

Flag: Malta

Class: ABS 

Hull & Superstructure Construction

Hull and deck are entirely built in GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) with combination of foam core sandwich and single skin construction. Superstructure is built in GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) with a cored sandwich structure.

Above the keel double bottom tanks are constructed as an integral part of the hull structure such as: 

·        Water tanks

·        Fuel tanks

·        Sanitary tank

Exterior swimming platform, main deck and upper deck are planked with Burma teak. 

Capacities

Cruising Speed: 13 knots

Top Speed: 16 knots

Range: 3,300 nm at 12 knots

Fuel capacity: 44,000 litres

Water capacity: 8,200 litres

Grey Water: 1,786 litres

Black Water: 2,974 litres

Clean Oil: 540 litres

Dirty Oil: 540 litres 

Fuel Consumption

100% - 2390 RPM – 2 x 294 L/H – 15.7 knots

80% - 2150 RPM – 2 x 200 L/H – 15 knots

60% - 2000 RPM – 2 x 150 L/H – 14.5 knots

50% - 1850 RPM – 2 x 120 L/H – 13.8 knots

40% - 1500 RPM – 2 x 63 L/H – 12.3 knots

35% - 1350 RPM – 2 x 45 L/H – 11.2 knots

Machinery

Engines: 2 x MTU 2000 M91 1,500 HP (1119 KW)

Port Engine hours: 4,029 (W5 Completed in 2019)

Starboard Engine hours: 4,012 (W5 Completed in 2019)

Fuel: Diesel

Propulsion: Prop Shaft

Gearboxes: ZF Marine transmission, ZF3351

Steering: 2 x BCS 8.6ltr Pressure 78bar

Stabilizers: Zero Speed – Naiad Stabilizers VTNM 525

Generators: 2 x 80kw (Kohler Power systems / John Deere Engines 80EF0ZD/6068TFM76)

Port Generator Hours: 12,148 (10,000 hour rebuild in 2019)

Starboard Generator Hours: 12,541 (10,000 hour rebuild in 2019)

Electricity: Cantalupe electric system

Shore power: 2 x transformers 440/220 volts

Batteries: Gel batteries, deep cycle with easy maintenance

Chargers: Mastervolt

Air conditioning: Condaria 3 compressors 144,000 BTU x 3 Fan coil

Water makers: Idromar MC9 Duplex 18,000l/day 2 x 380

Fuel separator: Alfa Laval

Waste treatment: Hamann system

Toilets: Tecma / Jet

Sewage System: Ecomar

Bow thruster: Naiad Hydraulic

Exterior Equipment

Windlasses Capstans: Muir

Anchors: 2 x Galvanized steel High Holding Power HHP

Gangway: Telescopic 2 stages, length 4.5m with a walking width of 600mm

Transom Door: 1 x hydraulic doors opening downwards

Electrical System

The electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures, etc. and its installation are in accordance with the Classification Society (A.B.S) rules. The electrical system installed is to the requirements of the Classification Society (A.B.S) and consists of a 220 VAC / 3 phase / 50 Hz system and a 24 VDC system.

Navigation Equipment

Integrated navigation system displaying radar, echosounder & chart plotter

3 x 19” LCD monitors in the Bridge

2 x 8.4” LCD monitors on the wings (new 2022)

2 x 10” LCD touch panel controls

1 x Radar Furuno 1954 BB, 12 Kw, 72 mg, aerial 4 ft

1 x Echosounder Furuno ETR 6

1 x Satnav GPS BB Furuno GP320

1 x Meteofax/navtex receiver Furuno FAX-30

1 x Gyro-compass system Navigat X MK2 (Rebuilt 2021)

1 x Magnetic compass C-Plath Mod

Charting plotter system: Maxsea (New 2022)

Conning Display System

Conning system data on wings

Rudder angle indicator on the naviconning for wings and pilothouse

Log/Wind/Depth/Sea temperature/Air temperature/Air pressure/GPS Multi Nmea system “Airmar”

Fleet 77 is available with Voice/Fax

1 x Autopilot Sperry Marine 

Communication Equipment

1 x VHF Sailor RT 4801 DSC CL D

1 x VHF Furuno

Sailor Satcom C

Audio Visual Equipment

New centralized Control4 AV system fitted throughout the vessel in 2019.

Main Saloon

1 x Sharp Aquos 42" LCD TV full HD

Sky HD sat TV receiver

Skylounge

Sony Bravia Smart TV

Sky 3D HD sat TV receiver

Apple TV

Owner’s Suite

1 x Samsung 42" LCD TV full HD

Sky HD sat TV receiver

Guest Cabins (x4)

Sony Bravia 28" LCD TV full HD

Sky Sat TV Receiver

Crew Mess

1 x Sharp TV 20” LCD

1 x Yamaha HiFi

Monitoring System

The monitoring system is composed by two PLCs and two computers connected through an Ethernet network. It provides data and alarms for the following on board systems:

·        Diesel generators

·        Shore power

·        Main engines

·        Bilge and tank levels

·        External doors

·        Batteries

·        Navigation

·        Miscellaneous alarms

Domestic Appliances

4 x hobs Miele

Hood with filter Miele

Electric oven Miele

Microwave Miele

Dish washer Miele

Double stainless-steel sink

Garbage macerator ISE

Fridge/Freezer Frigomar

4 x Mini fridge (Main salon / Skylounge / Sundeck)

Barbecue (Sundeck)

Ice maker (Sundeck)

2 x Commercial washing machines Miele

2 x Commercial dryer machines Miele

Interior Accommodations

Total: 11 guests in 5 cabins

Master Cabin: Main deck, full beam, King-size bed (205/190cm), with ensuite

Double Cabins: 2 x double cabins, Queen size beds: 195/160cm, with with ensuite

Twin Cabins: 2 x twin cabins with ensuite & 1 x Pullman beds, (beds 195/82cm) (extra Pullman berth (185/66cm))

Crew: 4 x crew cabins sleeping up to 7 crew

Tender

Expression 7.7m with 300 HP Outboard (Chase Boat)

1 x Seadoo Spark

Description

AFRICAN QUEEN is a timeless Benetti Classic delivered in 2009. Her elegant and comfortable interior, along with generous versatile decks make her a true favourite on the charter market where she has built an enviable reputation.

With all the makings of an emblematic Benetti exterior, complete with immaculate teak decks and a striking dark blue hull, AFRICAN QUEEN’s tri-deck layout caters to all types of the charterer. Each outside area is designed to be enjoyed in a variety of ways from the large sun pads and the plush observation seating, located on the sundeck, to the alfresco dining. Complemented by a charming seating area on the bridge deck, perfect for aperitifs under the setting sun.

The garage opens to create a large swim platform creating the ideal launchpad for the numerous watersports toys the yacht has on offer.

AFRICAN QUEEN’s interior features beautiful natural hues along with exquisite soft leathers and appealing light woods throughout. Her alluring upper deck saloon with invitingly warm sofas and the latest entertainment system.

AFRICAN QUEEN can accommodate up to 11 guests across 5 sumptuous cabins. The Master Cabin is truly remarkable, giving spectacular full 180-degree views thanks to the grand windows. Warm natural light streaming through onto the king-sized bed, are the perfect ingredients for an idyllic wake-up. Complemented by a large walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite with large rain shower, the Master cabin is the embodiment of luxurious comfort.

On the lower deck, there are four well- appointed staterooms; two VIPs and two twins, one with a pullman berth for added flexibility. All have their own en-suite with shower.