The Ferretti 1000: When 1,800 Square Feet of Interior Becomes Your Floating Estate
Ferretti 1000 turns 1,800 sq ft of interior (plus 1,400 sq ft exterior) into a 98'10" floating estate—five staterooms, full‑beam main-deck m…
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 98' 10" (30.13 m) |
| Beam | 22' 4" (6.81 m) |
| Draft | 7' 6" (2.29 m) |
| Displacement | 216,053 lbs (98,000 kg) |
| Engines | Twin MTU 16V 2000 M86 (standard) / Twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L (optional) |
| Fuel Capacity | 2,378 US gal (9,000 L) |
| Water Capacity | 349 US gal (1,320 L) |
| Cabins / Heads | 5 (Guest) + 3 Crew |
| Max Speed | 28 knots (optional) / 24 knots (standard) |
| Cruise Speed | 24 knots (optional) / 20 knots (standard) |
Source: Spec & Photos courtesy of Ferretti. Specs verified by Tony Smith, USCG 100 Ton Master, on August 10, 2026.
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Quick Verdict
- 1,800 square feet of interior volume with 1,400 square feet of exterior space delivers more usable area than most 110-footers with traditional layouts
- Twin MTU M96L engines push 28 knots top speed and 24 knots cruise, which is 3 to 4 knots faster than competing Italian builds in this size class
- Main-deck master suite spans full 22-foot 4-inch beam with side windows, eliminating the compromise most sub-100-footers force between layout and natural light
Our Take
The Ferretti 1000 is the most honest boat the builder has launched in a decade. The hull is proven, the engines are bulletproof, and the systems are straightforward. This is not a boat that's trying to reinvent anything. It's a boat that takes 50 years of Italian boatbuilding and applies it to a size class that most buyers are afraid to touch. The build quality is solid, the fit and finish are consistent, and the engineering is conservative. You're not getting cutting-edge technology, but you're also not getting a science project.
This boat is for the owner who has been in the 70 to 85-foot range and realized they need more space without more complexity. If you're running the boat with a crew of three, this is one of the easiest boats in the class to operate. If you're running it yourself with occasional help, this is one of the few boats in the class that makes sense. The layout is practical, the performance is predictable, and the systems are serviceable anywhere in the world. This is not a boat for the owner who wants to impress the dock. This is a boat for the owner who wants to use it.
The resale market is the weak point. Ferretti yachts in this size range depreciate faster than Benetti or Sanlorenzo, but slower than Azimut or Princess. You're looking at a 10 to 15 percent hit in the first year, followed by 5 to 7 percent annually. The key is to buy the boat with the right options and maintain it properly. A well-kept Ferretti 1000 will sell in 90 to 120 days. A neglected one will sit for a year. If you're planning to keep the boat for five to seven years, the depreciation is manageable. If you're planning to flip it in two years, you're going to lose money.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How big is the Ferretti 1000?
98 feet 10 inches (30.13 m) LOA on a 22'4" (6.81 m) beam, with a 78'8" hull length and a 7'6" (2.29 m) draft. Unladen displacement is 98,000 kg (216,053 lbs), rising to 111,000 kg laden.
It is the flagship of the Ferretti Yachts flybridge range. Above this you are into the group's other marques rather than a larger Ferretti Yachts.
What is the difference between the Ferretti 1000 and the 1000 Skydeck?
The upper deck, and nothing else that Ferretti publishes. The 1000 Skydeck replaces the open flybridge with an enclosed, glazed lounge — every published dimension, capacity, engine option and speed is identical between the two boats.
So the choice is genuinely about how you live rather than what you get: an open deck you use for four months of the year, or a climate-controlled room you use for twelve. In Florida summers and Mediterranean shoulder seasons that is a real question.
How fast is the Ferretti 1000?
With the optional MTU 16V 2000 M96Ls the Ferretti 1000 makes 28 knots and cruises at 24. On the standard M86s it is 24 knots with a 20-knot cruise.
That is a four-knot spread at both ends, the widest in the large end of the range — and on a 98-tonne hull it is the difference between a boat that keeps up with the flybridge fleet and one that does not.
How many cabins does the Ferretti 1000 have?
How much fuel does the Ferretti 1000 carry?
2,378 US gallons (9,000 litres) of fuel and 349 gallons (1,320 litres) of water — the same tankage as the 940.
Water is worth a second look there. At 349 gallons for 20 people aboard, the 1000 carries less water than the 860's 370 despite being ten feet longer. Plan on the watermaker doing real work.