AFRICAN QUEEN is a timeless Benetti Classic delivered in 2009. Her elegant and comfortable interior, along with generous versatile decks make her a true favourite on the charter market where she has built an enviable reputation.
With all the makings of an emblematic Benetti exterior, complete with immaculate teak decks and a striking dark blue hull, AFRICAN QUEEN’s tri-deck layout caters to all types of the charterer.
AFRICAN QUEEN is a timeless Benetti Classic delivered in 2009. Her elegant and comfortable interior, along with generous versatile decks make her a true favourite on the charter market where she has built an enviable reputation.
With all the makings of an emblematic Benetti exterior, complete with immaculate teak decks and a striking dark blue hull, AFRICAN QUEEN’s tri-deck layout caters to all types of the charterer. Each outside area is designed to be enjoyed in a variety of ways from the large sun pads and the plush observation seating, located on the sundeck, to the alfresco dining. Complemented by a charming seating area on the bridge deck, perfect for aperitifs under the setting sun.
The garage opens to create a large swim platform creating the ideal launchpad for the numerous watersports toys the yacht has on offer.
AFRICAN QUEEN’s interior features beautiful natural hues along with exquisite soft leathers and appealing light woods throughout. Her alluring upper deck saloon with invitingly warm sofas and the latest entertainment system.
AFRICAN QUEEN can accommodate up to 11 guests across 5 sumptuous cabins. The Master Cabin is truly remarkable, giving spectacular full 180-degree views thanks to the grand windows. Warm natural light streaming through onto the king-sized bed, are the perfect ingredients for an idyllic wake-up. Complemented by a large walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite with large rain shower, the Master cabin is the embodiment of luxurious comfort.
On the lower deck, there are four well- appointed staterooms; two VIPs and two twins, one with a pullman berth for added flexibility. All have their own en-suite with shower.
Basic Details Type: Twin Screw Displacement Motor Yacht
Year: 2009
Builder: Benetti
Max Speed: 16 knots
Cruising Speed: 13 knots
Designer: Stefano Righini
LOA: 121’1” (36.9m)
Waterline Length: 101’8” (31.0m)
Construction: GRP
Beam: 26’ (7.9m)
Draft Max: 7’5” (2.25m)
Displacement: 259 tons
Half Load Displacement: 226 Tons
Net Tonnage: 89
GRT: 299 tons
Crew: 7
Guests: 11 in 5 Cabins
Hull: BC120
Flag: Malta
Class: ABS
Hull & Superstructure Construction Hull and deck are entirely built in GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) with combination of foam core sandwich and single skin construction. Superstructure is built in GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic) with a cored sandwich structure.
Above the keel double bottom tanks are constructed as an integral part of the hull structure such as:
· Water tanks
· Fuel tanks
· Sanitary tank
Exterior swimming platform, main deck and upper deck are planked with Burma teak.
Capacities Cruising Speed: 13 knots
Top Speed: 16 knots
Range: 3,300 nm at 12 knots
Fuel capacity: 44,000 litres
Water capacity: 8,200 litres
Grey Water: 1,786 litres
Black Water: 2,974 litres
Clean Oil: 540 litres
Dirty Oil: 540 litres
Fuel Consumption 100% - 2390 RPM – 2 x 294 L/H – 15.7 knots
80% - 2150 RPM – 2 x 200 L/H – 15 knots
60% - 2000 RPM – 2 x 150 L/H – 14.5 knots
50% - 1850 RPM – 2 x 120 L/H – 13.8 knots
40% - 1500 RPM – 2 x 63 L/H – 12.3 knots
35% - 1350 RPM – 2 x 45 L/H – 11.2 knots
Machinery Engines: 2 x MTU 2000 M91 1,500 HP (1119 KW)
Port Engine hours: 4,029 (W4 Completed in 2019)
Starboard Engine hours: 4,012 (W4 Completed in 2019)
Fuel: Diesel
Propulsion: Prop Shaft
Gearboxes: ZF Marine transmission, ZF3351
Steering: 2 x BCS 8.6ltr Pressure 78bar
Stabilizers: Zero Speed – Naiad Stabilizers VTNM 525
Generators: 2 x 80kw (Kohler Power systems / John Deere Engines 80EF0ZD/6068TFM76)
Port Generator Hours: 12,148 (10,000 hour rebuild in 2019)
Starboard Generator Hours: 12,541 (10,000 hour rebuild in 2019)
Electricity: Cantalupe electric system
Shore power: 2 x transformers 440/220 volts
Batteries: Gel batteries, deep cycle with easy maintenance
Chargers: Mastervolt
Air conditioning: Condaria 3 compressors 144,000 BTU x 3 Fan coil
Water makers: Idromar MC9 Duplex 18,000l/day 2 x 380
Fuel separator: Alfa Laval
Waste treatment: Hamann system
Toilets: Tecma / Jet
Sewage System: Ecomar
Bow thruster: Naiad Hydraulic
Exterior Equipment Windlasses Capstans: Muir
Anchors: 2 x Galvanized steel High Holding Power HHP
Gangway: Telescopic 2 stages, length 4.5m with a walking width of 600mm
Transom Door: 1 x hydraulic doors opening downwards
Electrical System The electrical equipment, wiring, fixtures, etc. and its installation are in accordance with the Classification Society (A.B.S) rules. The electrical system installed is to the requirements of the Classification Society (A.B.S) and consists of a 220 VAC / 3 phase / 50 Hz system and a 24 VDC system.
Navigation Equipment Integrated navigation system displaying radar, echosounder & chart plotter
3 x 19” LCD monitors in the Bridge
2 x 8.4” LCD monitors on the wings (new 2022)
2 x 10” LCD touch panel controls
1 x Radar Furuno 1954 BB, 12 Kw, 72 mg, aerial 4 ft
1 x Echosounder Furuno ETR 6
1 x Satnav GPS BB Furuno GP320
1 x Meteofax/navtex receiver Furuno FAX-30
1 x Gyro-compass system Navigat X MK2 (Rebuilt 2021)
1 x Magnetic compass C-Plath Mod
Charting plotter system: Maxsea (New 2022)
Conning Display System
Conning system data on wings
Rudder angle indicator on the naviconning for wings and pilothouse
Log/Wind/Depth/Sea temperature/Air temperature/Air pressure/GPS Multi Nmea system “Airmar”
Fleet 77 is available with Voice/Fax
1 x Autopilot Sperry Marine
Communication Equipment 1 x VHF Sailor RT 4801 DSC CL D
1 x VHF Furuno
Sailor Satcom C
Audio Visual Equipment New centralized Control4 AV system fitted throughout the vessel in 2019.
Main Saloon
1 x Sharp Aquos 42" LCD TV full HD
Sky HD sat TV receiver
Skylounge
Sony Bravia Smart TV
Sky 3D HD sat TV receiver
Apple TV
Owner’s Suite
1 x Samsung 42" LCD TV full HD
Sky HD sat TV receiver
Guest Cabins (x4)
Sony Bravia 28" LCD TV full HD
Sky Sat TV Receiver
Crew Mess
1 x Sharp TV 20” LCD
1 x Yamaha HiFi
Monitoring System The monitoring system is composed by two PLCs and two computers connected through an Ethernet network. It provides data and alarms for the following on board systems:
· Diesel generators
· Shore power
· Main engines
· Bilge and tank levels
· External doors
· Batteries
· Navigation
· Miscellaneous alarms
Domestic Appliances 4 x hobs Miele
Hood with filter Miele
Electric oven Miele
Microwave Miele
Dish washer Miele
Double stainless-steel sink
Garbage macerator ISE
Fridge/Freezer Frigomar
4 x Mini fridge (Main salon / Skylounge / Sundeck)
Barbecue (Sundeck)
Ice maker (Sundeck)
2 x Commercial washing machines Miele
2 x Commercial dryer machines Miele
Interior Accommodations Total: 11 guests in 5 cabins
Master Cabin: Main deck, full beam, King-size bed (205/190cm), with ensuite
Double Cabins: 2 x double cabins, Queen size beds: 195/160cm, with with ensuite
Twin Cabins: 2 x twin cabins with ensuite & 1 x Pullman beds, (beds 195/82cm) (extra Pullman berth (185/66cm))
Crew: 4 x crew cabins sleeping up to 7 crew
Tender 6m Yachtwerft Meyer (Chase Boat)
1 x Seadoo Spark
Description AFRICAN QUEEN is a timeless Benetti Classic delivered in 2009. Her elegant and comfortable interior, along with generous versatile decks make her a true favourite on the charter market where she has built an enviable reputation.
With all the makings of an emblematic Benetti exterior, complete with immaculate teak decks and a striking dark blue hull, AFRICAN QUEEN’s tri-deck layout caters to all types of the charterer. Each outside area is designed to be enjoyed in a variety of ways from the large sun pads and the plush observation seating, located on the sundeck, to the alfresco dining. Complemented by a charming seating area on the bridge deck, perfect for aperitifs under the setting sun.
The garage opens to create a large swim platform creating the ideal launchpad for the numerous watersports toys the yacht has on offer.
AFRICAN QUEEN’s interior features beautiful natural hues along with exquisite soft leathers and appealing light woods throughout. Her alluring upper deck saloon with invitingly warm sofas and the latest entertainment system.
AFRICAN QUEEN can accommodate up to 11 guests across 5 sumptuous cabins. The Master Cabin is truly remarkable, giving spectacular full 180-degree views thanks to the grand windows. Warm natural light streaming through onto the king-sized bed, are the perfect ingredients for an idyllic wake-up. Complemented by a large walk-in wardrobe and an en-suite with large rain shower, the Master cabin is the embodiment of luxurious comfort.
On the lower deck, there are four well- appointed staterooms; two VIPs and two twins, one with a pullman berth for added flexibility. All have their own en-suite with shower.
