Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Benetti Yachts B.Century 75M 2023 vs Benetti Yachts FB268 M/Y Seasense Seasense 2017 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Benetti Yachts B.Century 75M 2023 vs Benetti Yachts FB268 M/Y Seasense Seasense 2017 comparison sits squarely in the category of decisions where specs alone won't tell the whole story — intended use, storage, and long-term ownership costs all factor in.
The power gap is worth calling out. Rated to 1 380 hp, the Benetti Yachts FB268 M/Y Seasense Seasense 2017 has a 30-hp advantage over the Benetti Yachts B.Century 75M 2023's 1 350-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load. Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Benetti Yachts B.Century 75M 2023 carries 39 626 gallons versus 34 342 gallons in the Benetti Yachts FB268 M/Y Seasense Seasense 2017. On a lake day that's negligible, but for coastal cruising or long reservoir runs the extra range matters.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Benetti Yachts B.Century 75M 2023 is rated for 75 passengers, while the Benetti Yachts FB268 M/Y Seasense Seasense 2017 caps at 67. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Benetti Yachts B.Century 75M 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Benetti Yachts B.Century 75M 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 75 passengers and at 246,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Benetti Yachts FB268 M/Y Seasense Seasense 2017 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 67 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail246.10 ft
Length overall - Detail220.00 ft
Length - Feet246.1
Length - Feet220
Length overall - Meters75.01
Length overall - Meters67.06
Length overall - Inches2953
Length overall - Inches2640
Beam - Meters12.53
Beam - Meters10.82
Beam - Inches493
Beam - Inches426
Draft [max] - Detail11.20 ft
Draft [max] - Detail10.50 ft
Draft [max] - Meters3.41
Draft [max] - Meters3.2
Draft [max] - Inches134
Draft [max] - Inches126
Displacementnot available
Displacement2491224.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal39625.8
Fuel tank capacity - Gal34342
Fuel tank capacity - Liters149999.9
Fuel tank capacity - Liters129998.55
Engine makeCAT
Engine makeCAT
Engine modelC3512E
Engine model3512C HD
Horsepower1350 hp
Horsepower1380 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeCAT
Engine 2 Engine MakeCAT
Engine 2 Engine ModelC3512E
Engine 2 Engine Model3512C HD
Engine 2 Horsepower1350 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower1380 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Performance
Cruising speed12
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Cruising speed measurenot available
Maximum speed16
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed measureknots
Maximum speed measurenot available
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity25
Sleeping capacity14
Water capacity7925
Water capacity1585
Boat typePower
Boat typePower