30.23m Benetti ENDLESS SUMMER Lists at €2.79m After 2025 Special Survey

A Benetti Tradition joins a new brokerage fleet Northrop & Johnson has added ENDLESS SUMMER, a 30.23-metre Benetti Tradition 100, to its sales portfolio with an asking price of €2,790,000. The announcement was issued on 9 November 2026 and names Deniz Kaymaz as the yacht's representing broker. Delivered in 2006, the yacht combines an established Italian design with the kind of accommodation normally expected from a fully crewed motor superyacht. The company points to substantial work completed in 2022 and 2023, together with a special survey undertaken in 2025. The current news is a new central-agency listing, not confirmation that a sale has been agreed. The asking price is public, but the yacht's eventual transaction terms, if any, remain unknown.

A model with a long history in the superyacht market Benetti's Tradition 100 series belongs to an earlier generation of semi-displacement motor yachts that emphasised volume, guest privacy and practical cruising. The design is associated with exterior styling by Stefano Righini and interiors by François Zuretti. Some of the yacht's appeal lies in that recognisable heritage, which differs from more recent interiors organised as uninterrupted open-plan spaces. A production-model name cannot be treated as a complete account of the individual yacht, however. ENDLESS SUMMER has been used, maintained and updated through successive years, and its present specification may differ from other hulls in the series. Buyers should review current documents and survey records rather than rely on generic model descriptions.

Four guest cabins provide a flexible arrangement The yacht accommodates up to nine guests in four staterooms. Her principal suite occupies the forward main deck and is described as having a king-size bed, walk-in wardrobe, panoramic views and a marble bathroom with a bathtub. On the lower deck, a full-beam VIP with its own access is joined by a double cabin and a twin with an additional Pullman berth. The arrangement can work for an extended family or a private group with different needs, but guest capacity alone is not evidence of charter certification. A buyer intending commercial operations must determine the yacht's current registration, safety status and crew requirements from the applicable documents rather than inferring approval from the marketing brochure.

A main-deck owner's suite shapes daily life aboard Positioning the owner on the main deck places the primary accommodation close to shared living areas while providing a more private position than a lower-deck cabin might offer. That can make a difference during longer cruises, particularly for owners who spend significant time aboard. Large windows and generous bathroom facilities may help the space feel residential, but marine engineering still determines how successfully it functions. Ventilation, water supply, drainage and the condition of sanitary equipment are all important. A marble bathroom can be attractive and comparatively heavy, so any proposed alterations should consider the original structural and weight assumptions. The owner needs more than an appealing photograph to judge how the suite will operate.

Timber and neutral finishes preserve the yacht's character The broker describes mahogany panelling and a warm, traditional interior palette, updated with neutral furnishings and soft finishes. Recent changes reportedly include replacement carpeting, curtains, salon furniture, lighting and entertainment systems. Such work can make a yacht feel substantially fresher without changing its underlying layout. The difference matters to purchasers because a decorative refit may improve comfort while leaving older machinery or engineering arrangements in place. In ENDLESS SUMMER's case, the published works extend beyond decoration, but a buyer should still request an itemised list. Understanding the scope of upgrades helps distinguish genuine capital improvements from routine maintenance and determines where future investment may be required.

A dining room for eight beside the main saloon The yacht's main salon connects to a formal dining area for eight guests, according to the broker's current description. That creates a conventional division between relaxation and meals, which some owners find more comfortable than an entirely flexible single room. The main-deck arrangement may also affect crew movements between the galley, dining table and aft deck. The efficiency of service depends on circulation, storage and the ability to move safely while the vessel is underway. Buyers who anticipate entertaining a full complement of nine guests should ask how the dining arrangement works for that group and whether any supplemental seating is available. These small practical questions often influence whether a yacht suits its owner's programme.

Outdoor dining occupies the bridge-deck aft area On the exterior, ENDLESS SUMMER offers a bridge-deck dining space with seating for eight, a full-service bar and lounge facilities. Above, the sundeck has a Jacuzzi, sunpads and shaded areas. More space is available on the aft main deck and foredeck. The configuration allows guests to use different levels according to weather and the time of day. Nevertheless, an exterior bar, Jacuzzi and adjustable shade are systems as well as amenities. Water treatment, pumps, electrical equipment, fittings and any moving structures need routine inspection. Buyers should verify which pieces of equipment and furniture are included in the sale and whether the current condition matches the brochure photographs.

The stern garage carries a named tender The broker identifies a 4.20-metre Novurania tender among the yacht's advertised equipment, together with watersports items housed in the stern garage. The garage door lowers to form a swim platform, connecting storage with practical access to the water. A listed tender may be valuable because a buyer can assess a known size and handling arrangement rather than planning an entirely new installation. Still, the inventory must be checked when negotiations begin. The tender's registration, engine condition and service history may be separate from those of the mothership. The safe handling of a garage door or platform also depends on properly maintained machinery and operational procedures understood by the crew.

Power comes from twin Caterpillar C18 engines Northrop & Johnson lists twin Caterpillar C18 diesels, a cruising speed near twelve knots and a maximum around fifteen knots. The broker reports an approximate range of 1,900 nautical miles at ten knots, illustrating the distinction between quoted cruising speed and the speed used to calculate long-range endurance. That range is conditional on fuel, loading, reserves and environmental conditions. A buyer should not assume the yacht can travel the figure at maximum speed or with no margin for bad weather. Current machinery data, operating logs and fuel consumption are more useful for passage planning than a single brochure line. The engines are part of a complete propulsion and hotel-services arrangement that should be surveyed together.

Stabilisation can improve comfort underway and at anchor Naiad Marine stabilisers are identified as part of the equipment package, intended to provide comfort when the yacht is moving and, where configured, while stationary. A stabiliser's usefulness depends on correct operation and maintenance, as well as sea state and hull motion. A yacht at anchor may still experience movement that affects guest comfort, particularly when swell enters an otherwise sheltered bay. Owners should review the precise model fitted, its age and any major servicing. The presence of stabilisers does not guarantee that uncomfortable rolling will be eliminated under all conditions. Their hydraulic and control equipment should be included in the technical survey and in the long-term maintenance plan.

The 2022–2023 programme addressed more than appearance Reported upgrades include air-conditioning and fire-detection work, machinery servicing, teak repairs and the replacement of cushions and awnings. These are different categories of investment, each with its own documentation requirements. A new fire-detection system, for example, may require testing and approval according to the vessel's operating status. Machinery servicing should be supported by invoices and recommendations from the technicians involved. Teak repairs may vary from localised maintenance to more substantial deck work. A prospective owner should establish what was changed, who carried out the work and whether any further corrective action has been identified. An announcement describing improvements is useful, but a verified maintenance record provides stronger evidence.

A 2025 special survey is a noteworthy detail The broker says ENDLESS SUMMER completed a twenty-year special survey in 2025. A special survey can involve a broad examination of structure and systems, depending on the applicable class and rules, but the public listing does not provide the survey report itself. Its date and scope should therefore be confirmed with the yacht's documentation. Buyers should check whether the relevant class or statutory certificates remain current, whether survey recommendations have been closed and whether any changes are required for the intended flag. The existence of a special survey can be important context for an older superyacht, yet it does not remove the need for an independent pre-purchase survey conducted for the buyer.

Market context for a €2.79 million listing An asking price below three million euros may bring a fully crewed Benetti Tradition within the search range of owners comparing yachts built in different periods. The apparent value of enclosed space and accommodation must be weighed against operating expenditure and future maintenance. A thirty-metre yacht can have significant crew, insurance, fuel, berthing and repair costs irrespective of a relatively modest purchase figure. Owners should not assume that a low asking price translates into inexpensive ownership. The budget should reflect how often the yacht will cruise, which regions it will visit and how much capital work may be needed. The asking figure is a commercial starting point, not a guarantee of the yacht's eventual cost.

An older yacht offers a known arrangement Buying ENDLESS SUMMER can allow the purchaser to inspect a completed vessel and evaluate real spaces, machinery and access arrangements without waiting for a new-build delivery. The trade-off is that much of the structural and technical configuration has already been fixed. A buyer seeking a dramatically different beach club, propulsion system or accommodation arrangement could face extensive work. A well-chosen older yacht may be more rewarding when its existing design already suits the owner. The current listing highlights a classical guest layout, updated interior and specified technical work. An informed buyer will compare these qualities with the costs and complexities of substantial further modification.

A new listing rather than a reported sale The 9 November news is that Northrop & Johnson has taken on ENDLESS SUMMER for sale, represented by Deniz Kaymaz, at an advertised €2,790,000. The brokerage identifies a 30.23-metre Benetti Tradition 100, built in 2006 and arranged for up to nine guests, with recent refit work and a 2025 special survey. These are meaningful facts about the yacht's current marketing. They do not establish the purchaser's identity, a pending contract or a final transaction value. Superyacht Guide will treat later developments as separate news only when supported by a fresh primary-source announcement. For now, the yacht joins the market as an established Benetti with a documented programme of improvements.

Primary source: Northrop & Johnson official ENDLESS SUMMER new central-agency listing dated 9 November 2026.

Photo: Northrop & Johnson 9 November 2026 official ENDLESS SUMMER press image, actual Benetti Tradition 100 yacht. Official source image.