Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Benetti Yachts B.Now 60M Traditional 2023 vs Benetti Yachts Classic 121 2012 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Benetti Yachts B.Now 60M Traditional 2023 vs Benetti Yachts Classic 121 2012 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 Benetti Yachts Classic 121 2012 tops out at 1 450 hp. Engine specs for the Benetti Yachts B.Now 60M Traditional 2023 aren't listed — confirm with a dealer before selecting an outboard.Fuel capacity breaks the other way: the Benetti Yachts B.Now 60M Traditional 2023 carries 21 133 gallons versus 11 227 gallons in the Benetti Yachts Classic 121 2012. 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.Now 60M Traditional 2023 is rated for 59 passengers, while the Benetti Yachts Classic 121 2012 caps at 36. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Benetti Yachts B.Now 60M Traditional 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Benetti Yachts B.Now 60M Traditional 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 59 passengers and at 196,1 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Benetti Yachts Classic 121 2012 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 36 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail196.10 ft
Length overall - Detail121.00 ft
Length - Feet196.1
Length - Feet121
Length overall - Meters59.77
Length overall - Meters36.88
Length overall - Inches2353
Length overall - Inches1452
Beam - Meters10.64
Beam - Meters8.23
Beam - Inches419
Beam - Inches324
Draft [max] - Detail9.60 ft
Draft [max] - Detail7.00 ft
Draft [max] - Meters2.93
Draft [max] - Meters2.13
Draft [max] - Inches115
Draft [max] - Inches84
Displacementnot available
Displacement520291.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Fuel tank capacity - Gal21133
Fuel tank capacity - Gal11227
Fuel tank capacity - Liters79997.07
Fuel tank capacity - Liters42498.8
Engine makenot available
Engine makeMTU
Engine modelnot available
Engine model12V2000M72
Horsepowernot available
Horsepower1450 hp
Fuel typenot available
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typenot available
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine Makenot available
Engine 2 Engine MakeMTU
Engine 2 Engine Modelnot available
Engine 2 Engine Model12V2000M72
Engine 2 Horsepowernot available
Engine 2 Horsepower1450 hp
Engine 2 Fuel Typenot available
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typenot available
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 capacity12
Sleeping capacity1
Water capacity5283
Water capacity2034
Boat typePower
Boat typePower