April 24, 2026
The Ferretti 800: When Italian Design Meets Real-World Utility
Ferretti 800 pairs Italian design with real-world utility: an 80ft flybridge offering 31-knot performance (optional 1800hp), four-cabin priv…
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Expert Review, Technical Specifications & Market Analysis
The Essentials
| Feature | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 80' 3" (24.47 m) |
| Beam | 19' 5" (5.91 m) |
| Engines | Twin MAN V12 1550 (standard) / Twin MAN V12 1800 (optional) |
| Cabins / Heads | 4 (Guest) + 3 Crew |
| Max Speed | 31 knots (optional) / 27 knots (standard) |
| Cruise Speed | 27 knots (optional) / 24 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
- Optional 1800 hp MAN V12 engines deliver 31 knots top speed and 27-knot cruise, outperforming most competitors in the 75-85 foot class without sacrificing range or efficiency
- Four guest cabins plus dedicated crew quarters with independent access create true separation between service and guest areas, a layout advantage over single-level competitors like the Azimut 80
- Full-beam flybridge with 19-foot span and partial hardtop coverage provides the largest usable outdoor entertaining space in its class, with better sun protection than open flybridge designs
Our Take
The Ferretti 800 represents a mature approach to flybridge design. The build quality is consistent with what we have seen from the Cattolica yard over the past decade—solid laminate work, clean engine room layout, and attention to detail in the joinery. The optional 1800 hp MAN engines are the right call if you are buying new. The performance delta between the standard and optional power is significant enough to justify the cost, especially if you are running the boat in open water where speed and range matter. The straight-shaft drive system is more serviceable than pods and better suited to the way most owners actually use these boats.
This boat is for the buyer who has already owned a 60- to 70-footer and knows exactly what they need more of. It is not for the first-time buyer stepping up from a 50-foot express. The operational complexity, crew requirements, and running costs are real, and they do not go away just because the boat is beautiful. If you are planning to use the boat 30 to 40 days per year with rotating guest groups, the four-cabin layout and crew separation make sense. If you are planning to use it ten days per year, you are better off chartering.
The resale market for Ferretti in this size range is stable but not exceptional. The brand has strong recognition in Europe and the Mediterranean, which helps if you are selling internationally. In the U.S. market, you are competing with Azimut, Princess, and Sunseeker in the same size class, all of which have comparable resale demand. Maintenance costs are predictable if you stay on top of service, but deferred maintenance on a boat this size gets expensive quickly. Budget accordingly, and do not skip the survey..
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ferretti 800 a new model?
Yes — the current 800 is one of three models Ferretti flags as new in its Flybridge range. It replaced an earlier 800 that measured 81'1" (24.71 m) on a 20'7" beam and ran MTU 12V 2000 M94s.
The two are easy to confuse in brokerage listings. The current boat is 80'3" on a 19'5" beam with MAN V12s. If a listing quotes 81 feet and MTU power, you are looking at the previous generation.
What is the Ferretti 800's draft and displacement?
Ferretti does not publish draft, displacement, fuel or water capacity for the current 800, and we would rather leave those rows blank than fill them with an estimate.
What the yard does publish: 80'3" (24.47 m) LOA, 77'2" hull length, and a 19'5" (5.91 m) beam. If you need the missing figures for a slip or a bridge clearance, ask us and we will get them from the yard rather than guess.
Ferretti 800 vs 860: which should I buy?
Buy the 800 if you want crew living aboard; buy the 860 if you want speed and volume. The 800 carries three crew berths to the 860's two, despite being eight feet shorter.
The 860 answers with 88'5" LOA, a 20'5" beam, 1,849 gallons of fuel and 31.5 knots on the optional MAN V12 2000s — the fastest large boat in the line. It is the better boat on paper. The 800 is the better boat to staff.
How many cabins does the Ferretti 800 have?
Four guest cabins plus three crew. That crew count is the most interesting number in the Ferretti range, because it is more crew accommodation than the larger 860 or 940 offer — both of those carry two.
If you intend to run with a captain and a stew living aboard, the 800 supports that at a shorter length and lower price than anything above it. Crew berths, not LOA, is the spec that decides what owning one of these boats actually feels like.
How fast is the Ferretti 800?
With the optional MAN V12 1800s the Ferretti 800 makes 31 knots and cruises at 27. On the standard V12 1550s it is 27 knots flat out with a 24-knot cruise.
That is quick for an 80-footer with three crew berths aboard. The four-knot gap between engine packages is the same trade the rest of the range offers: real money up front and at every fill, for time saved on longer legs.