It's Friday afternoon in Bimini. The forecast called for scattered showers, but you're not scrambling to close side curtains or relocate guests below. You're sitting under 400 square feet of covered terrace, watching the weather roll through while your group stays dry, comfortable, and connected to the water. This is the Infynito 80's entire value proposition in one moment. Ferretti didn't just add a hardtop. They reimagined how an 80-footer handles real-world cruising conditions across four seasons. The result is a yacht that prioritizes usable outdoor space over raw speed, sustainable systems over fuel burn, and layout flexibility over cookie-cutter cabin counts. It's not the fastest boat in its class. It's not trying to be.
Who It's For
The Infynito 80 is built for owners who cruise more than they dock. If your typical season includes shoulder months in the Bahamas, summer in New England, or extended Mediterranean charters, this boat makes sense. The covered forward terrace isn't a styling exercise. It's functional architecture that extends your outdoor season by 60 days.
This is also the right boat if you're transitioning from owner-operator to part-time crew. The four guest cabins plus two crew quarters give you the option to bring help without sacrificing guest accommodations. The galley-down layout keeps service discreet. The crew quarters are properly separated, not an afterthought in a converted lazarette.
If you're comparing this to a Sunseeker 88 or an Azimut Grande 27 Metri, understand the trade. Those boats are faster and flashier. The Infynito 80 is quieter, more efficient, and designed for people who spend 100 nights aboard instead of 20.
Design & Layout: The Terrace Changes Everything
The defining feature is the forward terrace, sheltered by an extension of the superstructure. It's not a foredeck with a Bimini. It's a fully covered, climate-protected outdoor room with seating for eight, direct access from the salon, and enough headroom to stand without ducking. In practice, this becomes your primary living space from April through October.
The main deck is one continuous flow. Salon to dining area to galley to aft cockpit, all on the same level. No steps. No barriers. When you're hosting six couples for a weekend, this layout eliminates bottlenecks. The galley is below on the lower deck, which keeps cooking smells and prep work out of sight but still accessible via a dedicated staircase.
The lower deck offers four guest cabins. The full-beam master is amidships with a king berth, separate shower, and twin sinks. Two VIP cabins forward mirror each other with queen berths. The fourth cabin has twin singles, which converts to additional storage or a gym if you're not filling every berth. Crew quarters are aft with independent access, a small galley, and a head. It's tight but functional for two.
The flybridge is larger than most 80-footers, with a full wet bar, U-shaped seating, and a hardtop with integrated solar panels. Ferretti's F.S.E.A. system stores solar energy in 14 lithium batteries, which powers hotel loads at anchor without running generators. In real terms, that's silent overnights and lower fuel costs on long passages.
Performance: Fast-Displacement Hull, Not a Planing Boat
The Infynito 80 uses a semi-displacement hull designed by Filippo Salvetti. With the standard twin MAN V8-1200 engines, you'll cruise at 15 knots and top out around 20 knots. Opt for the V12-1400 package, and cruise speed rises to 17 knots with a 22-knot max. These are not planing speeds. This is a fast-displacement design optimized for efficiency, not sprint performance.
Ferretti publishes no fuel-consumption figure for the Infynito 80. Capacity is 2,113 gallons — considerably more than a flybridge Ferretti of the same length carries, which is the point of the line. For context, that's Fort Lauderdale to the Abacos with reserves, or Antibes to Sardinia without refueling. The hull form also delivers a softer ride in beam seas compared to hard-chine planing hulls. You're trading top-end speed for comfort and range.
The optional V12 engines add 200 horsepower per side but also increase displacement and fuel consumption. Unless you're regularly running 300-mile legs, the V8 package is the smarter choice. The performance difference is marginal. The fuel savings are not.
Ownership Conversation: Crew vs. Owner-Op
At 78 feet and 158,000 pounds, the Infynito 80 sits on the edge of owner-operator viability. You can run this boat with two people if you're experienced and willing to handle docking, systems management, and provisioning. The bow thruster and joystick controls make close-quarters maneuvering manageable. The engine room is accessible and well-labeled. But this is not a casual weekend boat.
Most owners in this class bring crew for extended trips. A captain and steward/deckhand will cost $120,000 to $150,000 annually, plus benefits and travel. Add insurance, dockage, maintenance, and fuel, and you're looking at $400,000 to $500,000 per year in operating costs. That's before major refits or unexpected repairs.
The alternative is fractional crew. Hire a captain for delivery and complex passages, then run the boat yourself in familiar waters. This reduces annual crew costs to $40,000 to $60,000 but requires you to stay current on systems and navigation. It's a middle path that works if you're logging 60 to 80 days aboard per year.
Resale on Ferretti models has historically been stable in the 75- to 85-foot range. Expect 10 to 15 percent depreciation in year one, then 5 to 7 percent annually for the next five years. The Infynito line is new, so long-term resale data doesn't exist yet. But Ferretti's build quality and dealer network provide better support than boutique builders.
Where to Start
The Infynito 80 is the right boat if you value covered outdoor space, efficient cruising, and layout flexibility over raw speed. It's not the flashiest option in its class, but it's one of the most thoughtfully designed. If you're spending real time aboard, that matters more than a 25-knot top speed.
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