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Custom Line Navetta 42
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Benetti Oasis 40M

By Carl Richardson
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Italy is delivering some exceptional 40m moments, perfectly illustrated by these two serious semi-custom superyachts. The Benetti Oasis 40 and Custom Line Navetta 42 are both tri-deck designs of very similar dimensions and loaded with style, space and a very useful 4000nm of range at displacement speeds. 

On paper delivering the same level of interior space and design, these two yachts display their three decks and five cabins quite differently. Ultimately, it’s hard to look beyond Benetti’s excellent and awe-inspiring Oasis stern design, but we shall try.

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At a Glance

Custom Line Navetta 42

Status
In Production
2018 - Present

Benetti Oasis 40M

Status
In Production
2020 - Present
Custom Line Navetta 42 illustration
41.8m  

Beam 8.1m

Draft 2.33m

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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12 Guests

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10 Guests or 12 is Optional  

5 Cabins

9 Crew

Benetti Oasis 40M illustration
40.8m  

Beam 8.5m

Draft 2.05m at Full Load

LENGTH : BEAM Ratio

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12 Guests

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10 Guests or 12 is Optional  

5 Cabins

9 Crew

Performance

As semi-displacement designs, these two Italian yachts are more focused on the displacement than the semi, with smooth, long-distance cruising. The headline figures are a top speed of 16 knots and 4000nm at 12knots for the Benetti and 18knots and 3700nm at 10knots for the Custom Line. The Benetti has the far larger fuel tanks at 45,000lt (9,899gal) to 37,000lt (8,139gal) suggesting the difference in range is more to do with fuel capacity than a particular design trait. 

So far, so straightforward, but while the Benetti offers just the one, apparently very adequate, engine installation, with a pair of V12 MAN 1400hp engines, the Navetta offers no less than six options. Buyers can choose from twin 1450hp, 1700hp, 1800hp MTUs, or 1400hp, 1600hp and 1800hp Caterpillars. Range and cruising speed will be less affected by your choice than top speed, so it really is a matter of which engine manufacturer you prefer. 

The Benetti’s ability to cruise for long distances at a higher speed is a definite advantage, knocking serious time off a passage.  

  • Cruising Speed

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  • Benetti Oasis 40M
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  • Top Speed

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  • Benetti Oasis 40M
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Range

Fuel Capacity

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  • Benetti Oasis 40M

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Interior

Nowhere is the ‘same but different’ design theory felt more keenly between these two yachts than when you enter the interiors. Both have a main and upper salon with adjoining decks. The Navetta’s extra length perhaps not feeling as evident as the Benetti’s slightly wider beam. What is very much obvious are the different styles at play, the Benetti main salon is full of open spaces and curves, including two wonderful arcs of seating that merges with similarly circular doors to the aft deck. The Custom Line is more typically linear with rows of cabinetry and facing sofas. Both salons are flanked by full-height glass with side deck doors, the Custom Line having a fold-down balcony off the dining area. On the upper deck, the Benetti width is again felt, with a large skylounge with a bar, dining area and lounge.

Custom Line Navetta 42, Interior Custom Line Navetta 42, Interior
Custom Line Navetta 42
Benetti Oasis 40M, Interior Benetti Oasis 40M, Interior
Benetti Oasis 40M

Accommodation

The design of Benetti creates a true superyacht stateroom for the Owner, the cabin and lounge enjoying separate zones, leading forward to a full-width dressing room and en suite beyond, it is a design that will make 60m yacht Owners envious.

The Navetta is more traditional in its layout with the cabin and lounge sharing what is an excellent suite and the en suite forward. 

An interesting difference in design, the Navetta uses the entranceway to its Owner’s cabin for storage and a study area, whereas the Benetti closes off the outboard section, creating a gym, although it could be used as a study, perhaps?

Both yachts then lay on four, customisable guest cabins below decks, all ensuite and of a very good size with two clear VIPs. 

As crew-operated yachts, the Benetti makes room for eight crew berths in four cabins, a mess and galley, the Custom line has six berths along with a mess and galley. Both yachts have proper captains cabins on the upper deck, aft of the helm.   

Custom Line Navetta 42, Accommodation Custom Line Navetta 42, Accommodation
Custom Line Navetta 42
Benetti Oasis 40M, Accommodation Benetti Oasis 40M, Accommodation
Benetti Oasis 40M

Helm Station

There are a few moments where the Benetti Oasis 40 not only transcends this Head-to-Head but also every other 40m on the market. The helm is one of those moments. Walking into the Oasis 40’s helm station is like entering yachting future. A central throne-like smart seat is set before floor-to-ceiling glass and a wraparound control pod with two screens at eye level and three above. Visibility is off the scale, only matched by the thrill of the design. Kirk is perhaps the only other Captain to have enjoyed such a fantastic helm.

Simple unobtrusive deck space is then lavishly laid on around the helm, allowing it to enjoy the moment, with big side doors leading on deck and guest and crew seating set respectfully to one side.

The Navetta does a good job of reminding us what a good traditional helm looks like. Its central helm station enjoying five large screens and there is guest seating too. 

Custom Line Navetta 42, Helm Station Custom Line Navetta 42, Helm Station
Custom Line Navetta 42
Benetti Oasis 40M, Helm Station Benetti Oasis 40M, Helm Station
Benetti Oasis 40M

Deck Areas

As tri-deck yachts, both the Benetti and Custom Line are capped by an excellent sun deck, the Oasis 40 packing n the luxury with a massive bar and galley on either side of a central dining table sheltered by a hardtop. Lounging is found aft, open to the sun. The Navetta’s sun deck is massive but keeps things more simple, still with a dining area, bar and galley but with more open deck to enjoy. 

Down a level, we come to the private upper decks that run off the skylounges. The Navetta again delivers lots of space, with a sheltered dining area and open lounge further aft. The Oasis has space for a lounge, partly covered by an awning, leaving on deck dining to be more than adequately handled by the main and sun decks. 

Both yachts also create excellent foredeck lounges, proper separate decks to enjoy, particularly when in port.

Custom Line Navetta 42, Deck Area Custom Line Navetta 42, Deck Area
Custom Line Navetta 42
Benetti Oasis 40M, Deck Area Benetti Oasis 40M, Deck Area
Benetti Oasis 40M

Flybridge

A superb place to enjoy days or nights on the water, this raised deck and driving position adds another dimension to yacht ownership and the driving experience.

Custom Line Navetta 42, Fly Deck/Sportdeck Custom Line Navetta 42, Fly Deck/Sportdeck
Custom Line Navetta 42
Benetti Oasis 40M, Fly Deck/Sportdeck Benetti Oasis 40M, Fly Deck/Sportdeck
Benetti Oasis 40M

Beach Club

The Oasis name relates to the design around the stern of the 40 and its smaller sibling the 34, creating a multi-tiered deck that allows guests to luxuriate as close to the water as they wish. Effectively a complete rethink of main deck design, the Oasis turns everything through 180 degrees, so the seating is facing aft, overlooking a pool and opening up the deck with two hydraulic flanks that fold down to create extra width and deck to enjoy at rest, closing things up when underway. Not, perhaps, strictly a beach club the result is never-the-less an aft deck terrace that you might only see on 70m yachts.  

As with every other 40m yacht, the Navetta 42 cannot complete here, but it does offer guests a hydraulic terrace and useful snug, with enough space for loungers.

Both yachts have the tender garage forward, athwartships, the Benetti pushing it further along, in front of the engine bay, which is how they have managed to steal so much low-level deck space aft.        

Custom Line Navetta 42, Beach Club Custom Line Navetta 42, Beach Club
No Beach Club
Benetti Oasis 40M, Beach Club Benetti Oasis 40M, Beach Club
Benetti Oasis 40M

Compare Layouts

The overall layouts are very similar but the way the Benetti uses its space in key areas makes these yachts feel very different. The big moment is the main deck aft, where clever design changes a rarely used part of a yacht into the main attraction. But another key layout area is the crew quarters, where Benetti has worked in eight berths in four cabins.

Sun Deck

Custom Line Navetta 42

Sun Deck

 

Benetti Oasis 40M

Sun Deck

 

Upper Deck

Custom Line Navetta 42

Upper Deck

 

Benetti Oasis 40M

Upper Deck

 

Main Deck

Custom Line Navetta 42

Main Deck

 

Benetti Oasis 40M

Main Deck

 

Lower Deck

Custom Line Navetta 42

Lower Deck

 

Benetti Oasis 40M

Lower Deck

 

LIVE: Used Price Guides

Find out how much a pre-owned version of these models may cost based upon the asking prices of all yachts listed for sale globally in the last 3 years according to YachtBuyer Market Watch & our current sales listings.

Custom Line Navetta 42 Used Prices

In Production Since: 2018

  • Average Price* £15.4m
  • Price Range † £14.1m - £17m
  • Average Age 3 years
£
£
£15.4m
£14.1m
£17m
£15.4m
Navetta 42 For Sale

or Build Your Own

*Based on 6 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
†These yachts ranged from 1 - 4yrs old.


Rivals to Custom Line Navetta 42

Benetti Oasis 40M Used Prices

In Production Since: 2020

  • Average Price* £18.7m
  • Price Range † £17.9m - £20.4m
  • Average Age 3 years
£
£
£18.7m
£17.9m
£20.4m
£18.7m
Oasis 40M For Sale

or Build Your Own

*Based on 6 yachts offered for sale in the last 3 years.
†These yachts ranged from <1 - 4yrs old.


Rivals to Benetti Oasis 40M

Specification Data

Model Name:Navetta 42Oasis 40M
Builder:Custom LineBenetti
Range:Custom Line NavettaBenetti Oasis
Principal Characteristics
Body Type: Superyacht Superyacht
Use Types: Cruising Cruising
LOA: 41.8m 40.8m
Max Beam: 8.1m 8.5m
Draft: 2.33m 2.05m  (Full Load)
Gross Tonnage:370 GT370 GT
Displacement: 260 Tonnes  
(Full Load)		 310 Tonnes  
(Full Load)
Hull Material: GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP) GRP / Fibreglass  (GRP)
Superstructure: GRP GRP
Fuel Capacity: 37,000 Litres 45,000 Litres
Fresh Water Capacity: 4,000 Litres 8,000 Litres
Black Water capacity: 1,900 Litres 5,000 Litres
Yacht Designers
Exterior Designer: Zuccon RWD, Azimut
Interior Designer: Luca Bombassei Studio Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture
Accommodation
Guests: 10 (Optional 1 or 12) 10 (Optional 12)
Cabins: 5 5
Berths:1x King4x Double1x King3x Double2x Single
Guests Heads: 8 7
Crew
Crew:6 to 9 9
Crew Cabins: 4 (Optional 5) 5
Crew Heads: 4 5
Engines & Performance
Max Speed:18 knots16 knots
Max Range: 3,800 NM @ 10 knots 4,000 NM @ 12 knots
Engine Options:

Compare Engine Options

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Brand: Caterpillar MTU MTU MTU Caterpillar Caterpillar MAN
Model:C32 ACERT D01 - U.S. EPA Tier 3 and IMO Tier II/III12V 2000 M7212V 2000 M8612V 2000 M96C32 ACERT E02 - U.S. EPA Tier 3 and IMO Tier II/IIIC32 C ACERT C03 - IMO Tier IIV12-1400
Qty: x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2 x2
Power: 1,600 bhp (1 Kw) each
@ 2,300 rpm 1,450 bhp (1 Kw) each
@ 2,250 rpm 1,700 bhp (1 Kw) each
@ 2,450 rpm 1,800 bhp (1 Kw) each
@ 2,450 rpm 1,800 bhp (1 Kw) each
@ 2,300 rpm 1,450 bhp (1 Kw) each
@ 2,300 rpm		 1,400 bhp (1 Kw) each
@ 2,300 rpm
Max Speed: 17 knots 16.5 knots 17.5 knots 18 knots 18 knots 16.5 knots 16 knots
Cruising Speed: 15 knots   15 knots   15 knots   15 knots   15 knots   15 knots   14.5 knots  
Economic Speed: 10 knots   10 knots   10 knots   10 knots   10 knots   10 knots   12 knots  
Max Range at Full Speed: 1000 nm @ 17 knots 1100 nm @ 16.5 knots 950 nm @ 17.5 knots 850 nm @ 18 knots 850 nm @ 18 knots 1000 nm @ 16.5 knots -
Cylinders: 12 Cylinder 12 Cylinder 12 Cylinder 12 Cylinder 12 Cylinder 12 Cylinder 12 Cylinder
Bore: 135 mm -

Speeds/Ranges Are Approx. - Subject to Load, Sea Conditions & Variables.

Rivals

There are many excellent 40m tri-deck yachts on the market, if you want one to rival the Benetti Ocean 40’s deck spaces you don't have very far to look with the slightly smaller but just as dramatic Azimut Grande Trideck an interesting option, to say the least. UK builder Sunseeker's soon to be launched 42M Ocean is another to look out for, and might well have a few tricks up its stern.   

Check out the rivals for the Custom Line Navetta 42 or the Benetti Oasis 40M.

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Carl Richardson

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Carl Richardson

WRITTEN BY

Carl Richardson

Carl is a writer, editor, presenter and content creator specialising in yachting as well as men’s luxury. A former magazine editor, Carl has amassed some 20 years of hands-on experience with motorboats, testing over 350 models.

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