The Ferretti 1000 Skydeck: When 1,800 Square Feet of Interior Becomes Your Floating Office
Ferretti 1000 Skydeck converts 1,800 sq ft of main-deck space into a usable floating home: a climate-controlled, glass-enclosed upper lounge…
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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 main-deck interior is 15-20% more volume than the Azimut Grande 32M or Princess Y85 in the same length class
- Enclosed Skydeck upper lounge adds year-round usability that open flybridge competitors can't match in summer heat or rain
- 28-knot top speed with optional MTU M96L engines is 3-4 knots faster than most semi-displacement yachts at this displacement
Our Take
The Skydeck isn't a styling exercise. It's a functional response to how people actually use large flybridge yachts in variable climates. Ferretti's execution is solid—the glass enclosure integrates cleanly, the HVAC system handles the load, and the structural engineering doesn't compromise the hull's performance characteristics. The optional M96L engines are worth the upcharge if you're running Bahamas or Mediterranean routes where weather windows matter. Build quality is consistent with Ferretti's recent output, which means good but not flawless. Expect minor fit-and-finish items at delivery that the dealer will address.
This boat makes sense for a specific buyer: someone who wants flybridge versatility without sacrificing comfort when conditions deteriorate. If you're comparing this to the standard 1000, the Skydeck adds roughly 15 percent to the purchase price for a layout that doubles your usable entertaining space in shoulder seasons. That math works if you cruise more than three months per year. If you're a summer-only owner, save the money and buy the standard flybridge. The Skydeck's profile is taller and less traditional, which will matter to some buyers and not others. Know your priorities before you commit.
The 1000 Skydeck will hold value relative to its peer group—Azimut Grande 32M, Sunseeker 100, Princess Y95—because it offers differentiated utility in a segment where most boats are iterative. Maintenance costs are in line with twin-MTU 16V platforms, meaning high but predictable. Parts availability through Ferretti's dealer network is strong in primary markets. This is a seven-to-ten-year hold boat, not a flip. If you're buying to use it hard and keep it long, the Skydeck delivers on its premise. If you're buying for resale in three years, the unique layout introduces risk that the standard 1000 doesn't carry..
Official Ferretti Premiere: Inside the Ferretti 1000 Skydeck
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Ferretti 1000 Skydeck Photo Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who should buy the Skydeck instead of the standard 1000?
Anyone whose cruising season runs longer than four months, or whose summers are too hot to sit on an open deck. That is the entire decision.
In practice Florida owners choose it for July and August air conditioning, and Mediterranean owners for the shoulder seasons at either end of summer. If your best days are spent outdoors in good weather with the breeze on you, the open flybridge of the 1000 is still the better boat.
Is the Ferretti 1000 Skydeck bigger than the 1000?
No. Both are 98 feet 10 inches (30.13 m) LOA on a 22'4" beam, with identical draft, displacement, fuel and water capacity.
The Skydeck's enclosed upper deck occupies the same footprint as the standard boat's open flybridge. What changes is that the space is glazed and climate-controlled rather than open to the weather — more usable days per year, less of the open-air feel some owners buy a flybridge for in the first place.
How fast is the Ferretti 1000 Skydeck?
28 knots flat out with a 24-knot cruise on the optional MTU 16V 2000 M96Ls; 24 and 20 on the standard M86s. Identical to the 1000, because the hull and propulsion are identical.
The packages are specified by engine designation, so when you compare listings, match the M96L or M86 designation rather than a horsepower figure.
What is the Ferretti 1000 Skydeck?
The 1000 Skydeck is the Ferretti 1000 with its open flybridge replaced by an enclosed, glazed upper lounge — a space Ferretti describes as sheltered and usable year-round.
Every other published figure is identical: 98'10" LOA, 22'4" beam, 7'6" draft, 98,000 kg unladen, the same MTU 16V 2000 engine options, the same 28-knot top end, the same five cabins and three crew. You are choosing a deck, not a different boat.
How many cabins does the Ferretti 1000 Skydeck have?
Five guest cabins and three crew, rated for 20 people aboard — the same as the standard 1000.
The enclosed upper deck does not cost you accommodation. It is built in place of the open flybridge, on the same footprint, so the guest and crew layout below is unchanged.