37m Benetti VIRTUE Reduced by $630,000 to $6.495m

Burgess revises the asking price of VIRTUE

Burgess is now advertising the 36.6-metre Benetti motor yacht VIRTUE at $6.495 million, following an asking-price reduction of $630,000 from the previously quoted $7.125 million. The latest figure is displayed in the broker's live sales particulars for October 2026, while some older syndicated yacht listings have not yet caught up. The change offers a fresh opportunity for buyers looking at established Italian-built motor yachts in the 35-to-40-metre segment.

A reduction to an asking price should not be interpreted as a concluded sale, evidence of distress or proof of a yacht's technical condition. The marketing figure can change again, and the amount eventually agreed in a sale is normally private unless the parties disclose it. Burgess continues to show VIRTUE as a yacht for sale, with the vessel presented in Florida as the autumn Fort Lauderdale show period approaches.

A Benetti Classic 120 with Italian styling

VIRTUE is a 36.6-metre Benetti Classic 120 built in 2008 and recorded as refitted in 2024. Her exterior design is attributed to Stefano Righini, with interiors by François Zuretti. The published beam is around 7.9 metres and her gross tonnage is 299, placing the boat in a different operational bracket from much larger steel-hulled displacement yachts despite the volume available aboard.

GRP construction was used for both the hull and superstructure. The yacht's more traditional motor-yacht profile includes enclosed guest decks and a large sundeck rather than the low, open appearance of a sports yacht. This is an established class with a specific layout and engineering approach. Buyers should consider how that approach fits their preferred cruising profile instead of comparing yachts only by overall length and first impressions of interior finishes.

Guest accommodation across five cabins

The official Burgess specification describes accommodation for up to 12 guests in five cabins. These include a full-beam master suite, a VIP suite, one additional double cabin and two twin cabins with supplementary berths. The arrangement may suit owners hosting extended family groups or charter-style parties who want separate sleeping spaces, though approved occupancy and the precise berth configuration should always be reviewed before a voyage.

Seven crew are listed for the yacht. Their accommodation and the separation of working spaces from guest areas are important when evaluating a vessel built to deliver professional service. An owner conducting long voyages needs enough personnel and infrastructure for navigation, engineering, food service and deck work. The published capacities describe the broker's current presentation and do not remove the need to inspect the relevant safety certificates and general arrangement plan.

A saloon designed for formal entertaining

VIRTUE's main saloon combines sofas and armchairs with a forward formal dining area. The broker describes a dining table sized for ten and an adjoining wet bar, with furnishings in a traditional luxury-yacht style. Large interior social spaces can be especially useful for guests moving between warm coastal cruising and ports where outdoor weather is less predictable.

The aft deck also provides an alfresco dining area, while the sundeck carries a Jacuzzi, sunpads, shaded seating and space for exercise equipment. Owners should inspect access routes and available shelter during a physical visit rather than relying on the photographic presentation alone. Any outdoor feature brings maintenance requirements and may affect the practicality of operating the yacht in different sea states or climatic conditions.

Twin MTU engines and the cruising profile

Burgess lists twin 2,000-horsepower MTU diesel engines and a quoted cruising speed of around 13.5 knots, with 15 knots as a maximum speed. This performance suggests an emphasis on comfortable displacement-style passage making rather than extremely high-speed travel. Advertised speeds are reference figures and depend on loading, hull condition, weather and maintenance. Fuel use and practical range should be verified from the yacht's logbooks and current technical evidence.

Naiad zero-speed stabilisers are included in the equipment presentation, intended to reduce rolling under certain operating conditions including at anchor. A prospective buyer should ask for the latest documentation on fin gear, control systems and hydraulic installations. Equipment names in a sales brochure do not reveal remaining service life or performance during a prolonged voyage. An experienced surveyor and supervised sea trial can help examine those issues.

Recent maintenance and refit details

The vessel is listed with a 2024 refit and further technical work identified in the broker's sales materials. Burgess reports that the generators were completely rebuilt and reset to zero hours in October 2025, that stabilisers were rebuilt during 2025 and that a new air-conditioning plant and exhaust elbows were installed that year. Navigational electronics are described as having been renewed in 2024.

The report also states that an engine-service programme associated with the 5,000-hour QL3 interval has begun. A buyer should confirm which tasks have been completed, which remain under way and whether documentation supports each claim. A recent refit can improve convenience and confidence, but invoices and test results distinguish a genuine technical upgrade from more limited cosmetic work. Mechanical and electrical surveys remain necessary even where a yacht is presented as carefully maintained.

A pricing move ahead of the Florida season

The new $6.495-million asking figure is $630,000 below the prior $7.125-million advertisement. That change represents approximately 8.8 per cent of the earlier asking price, a meaningful adjustment for a purchaser considering the total budget for acquisition and near-term refit work. Burgess lists the boat among its Benetti offerings and includes her in materials for the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026.

Price changes across the brokerage sector do not all have the same cause. They may arise from shifts in seller expectations, time on market, seasonal opportunities or differences between the available yachts being compared. No such specific motivation is established by Burgess's public listing in this case. The confirmed development is a revised asking price; any speculation about the owner's financial position or urgency would be inappropriate.

Due diligence remains central to a purchase

Interested buyers should obtain current sales particulars from Burgess and establish exactly what equipment, tenders and inventory are included at the reduced price. Useful next steps include examining the vessel's classification and flag documentation, reviewing maintenance records, understanding tax and registration implications, and commissioning independent inspections. The yacht's advertised condition is a starting point for those enquiries, not a professional survey conclusion.

The combination of Benetti heritage, five guest cabins, recent reported maintenance work and a lower asking price may attract purchasers looking for a traditionally styled cruising yacht. Whether VIRTUE offers suitable value depends on her actual condition, cruising plans and future running costs. Until a sale is independently confirmed, she remains a 36.6-metre yacht publicly marketed by Burgess at $6.495 million, not a completed transaction at that figure.