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ABVIOS is a 121’ (37m) tri-deck motor yacht delivered by Benetti in 2012, with exterior styling by Stefano Righini and interiors by Francois Zuretti. Built in GRP to ABS/AMS classification, she offers both transoceanic range and refined Italian craftsmanship.
Her wide 25’ 5” beam provide excellent volume with expansive salon and deck areas for entertaining and five well-appointed staterooms for up to 10 guests (including a full-beam main deck owner’s suite). Accommodations for 7 crew ensure tailored service onboard. From the panoramic main salon to the private guest quarters below, ABVIOS blends timeless design, proven performance, and long-range cruising comfort.
The Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
Refit completed in 2022, 2024, and 2026
Full repaint completed in 2024
Maintained in pristine condition
Never chartered
2026: 15-year Class Survey completed
• Name: M/Y ABVIOS
• Builder: Azimut Benetti S.p.A., Italy
• Model: Benetti 12• Name: M/Y ABVIOS
• Builder: Azimut Benetti S.p.A., Italy
• Model: Benetti 121 Classic
• Year: 2012
• Hull Number: BC127
• Official Number: 918213
• Type: Twin-screw diesel motor yacht; survey describes semi-displacement and displacement
• Length Overall: 36.57 m / approx. 120 ft
• ITC Length: 31.48 m
• Beam: 7.786 m / approx. 25 ft 7 in
• Moulded Depth: 3.93 m
• Moulded Draft: 2.27 m / approx. 7 ft 5 in
• Gross Tonnage: 299 GT
• Net Tonnage: 89 NT
• Hull and Superstructure: Glass-reinforced plastic (GRP), gelcoat finish
• Classification: ABS A1 Yachting Service, E, AMS; MCA LY2 compliant
• Registry: Cayman Islands, Certificate of British Registry
2023–2024 | MB92 La Ciotat, France – Major Refit
Major servicing of both MTU main engines and ZF gearboxes.
Major servicing of both Kohler generators.
Complete hull, superstructure and deckhead repainting.
Underwater hull preparation and antifouling.
Window replacement programme by Viraver.
Installation of three new Climma air-conditioning chillers.
Naiad stabilizer servicing and bow-thruster maintenance.
Propeller and shaft inspections, vibration analysis and sea trials.
Teak deck repairs, sanding and replacement in selected areas.
Interior upgrades, including new wood flooring in selected guest cabins and corridors.
Electrical, navigation, fire-detection and hydraulic system servicing.
2025 | Varadero Valencia, Spain – Deck & Interior Refurbishment
Extensive teak deck repairs and replacement in selected areas.
Deck levelling, sanding and stair refurbishment.
Grey-water piping replacement and tank maintenance.
Galley structural-floor repairs and interior wood-floor refinishing.
Interior carpentry, joinery and bathroom repairs.
Servicing and certification work for liferafts and fire extinguishers.
MTU control-system electronic repairs and testing in Nice, France.
2026 | Amico Loano, Italy – Hull & Mechanical Maintenance
Underwater hull maintenance and new antifouling application.
Propeller and shaft treatment with Propspeed.
Replacement of Naiad bow-thruster pod.
Hydraulic line flushing, refilling and testing.
Sea-valve overhauls and pressure testing.
Sea-chest cleaning and zinc-anode replacement.
Teak deck, sundeck and capping-rail refurbishment.
MTU electronic control and wheelhouse display repairs.
2026 | MB92 Golfe-Juan, France – ABS 15-Year Special Survey (Ongoing)
Hauled out October 5, 2026, for scheduled ABS survey programme.
Hull structure, shafts, rudders, bearings and propeller inspections planned.
Stabilizer, sea-valve and tank inspections scheduled.
Main engine, generator, gearbox and electrical system examinations planned.
Safety equipment, steering and operational testing included.
Target completion: Mid-December 2026, subject to survey findings and ABS approval.
• Twin MTU 12V 2000 M72 diesel engines
• Power: 1,080 kW per engine at 2,250 rpm (approx. 1,448 hp each)
• Total Rated Power: 2,160 kW (approx. 2,896 hp)
• Port Engine Hours:5698
• Starboard Engine Hours:5698
• Twin inboard shaft propulsion
• Sub-cavitating propellers
Generators and Electrical• Two Kohler 80EOZD generators, 80 kW each
• 12/24V DC system
• 220/380V AC, 100A, 50Hz, three-/single-phase system
• Atlas shore power converter
Capacities• Fuel Capacity: 42.859 mÑ / 42,859 liters / approx. 11,322 US gal
• Freshwater Capacity: 7.694 mÑ / 7,694 liters / approx. 2,032 US gal
• Black Water Tank: 2.815 mÑ / 2,815 liters
• Grey Water Tank: 1.786 mÑ / 1,786 liters
Guest Accommodation and Interior• Five guest cabins, each with ensuite head
• Main deck salon with dining area
• Adjacent galley
• Upper salon with bar area
• Two day heads
• Owner stateroom
• Guest staterooms / VIP cabin referenced in survey
• Openable skylights referenced in owner accommodation
• Interior wood veneer and upholstered furnishings
Crew and Service Spaces• Three double crew cabins with ensuite heads
• Captain cabin adjacent to wheelhouse, with ensuite head
• Crew mess
• Laundry area
• Dumbwaiter referenced in survey
Deck, Exterior and Amenities• Main deck exterior areas
• Bridge deck aft seating area
• External staircase connecting main and bridge decks
• Forward deck lockers
• Wheelhouse with port and starboard side doors
• Garage / lazarette spaces
• Passerelle referenced in survey
• Upper salon and bridge deck access
Navigation, Monitoring and Safety Equipment• Wheelhouse CCTV monitoring system and port/starboard cameras referenced
• FLIR camera referenced
• Satellite communications system including Mini-C referenced
• Cantalupi ship monitoring system referenced
• Fire/smoke detection system
• Bilge sensor/alarm system
• Emergency lighting system
• Emergency handheld VHF referenced
• MCA Class A medical kit referenced
Technical Systems• Main HVAC system and air handlers
• Freshwater watermaker referenced
• Black water treatment system
• Hot water boiler
• Main engine exhaust and cooling systems
• Bilge and seawater pumps
• Hydraulic systems
• Anchoring and mooring systems
DisclaimerThe Company offers the details of this vessel in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information nor warrant the condition of the vessel. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. This vessel is offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice.
ABVIOS 121' BENETTI
This listing is courtesy of the BoatWizard MLS and may be centrally listed with another broker. It is offered as a convenience by David Walters Yachts to its clients and is not intended to convey representation of a particular vessel.
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