Detailed Evaluation & Buyer Recommendation
Ferretti Yachts 850 2021 vs Ferretti Yachts 860 2023 — Same Brand, Different Boat
The Ferretti Yachts 850 2021 vs Ferretti Yachts 860 2023 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 2 000 hp, the Ferretti Yachts 860 2023 has a 100-hp advantage over the Ferretti Yachts 850 2021's 1 900-hp ceiling — enough to notice on acceleration and at cruising speed, particularly with a full passenger load.
For family outings this is probably the sharpest distinction between the two. The Ferretti Yachts 860 2023 is rated for 26 passengers, while the Ferretti Yachts 850 2021 caps at 25. If you're regularly pulling extended family or a group of friends onto the water, the extra seats on the Ferretti Yachts 860 2023 could be the deciding factor.
Bottom line: Choose the Ferretti Yachts 860 2023 if your priority is putting more people on the water — it handles 26 passengers and at 88,5 ft it has the deck room to back that rating up comfortably. The Ferretti Yachts 850 2021 is the smarter pick if you want a lighter, easier-to-trailer boat rated for 25 that costs less to run day-to-day.
Measurements / Dimensions
Length overall - Detail85.00 ft
Length overall - Detail88.50 ft
Length - Feet85
Length - Feet88.5
Length overall - Meters25.91
Length overall - Meters26.97
Length overall - Inches1020
Length overall - Inches1062
Beam - Meters6.27
Beam - Meters6.25
Beam - Inches247
Beam - Inches246
Draft [max] - Detail6.50 ft
Draft [max] - Detail6.10 ft
Draft [max] - Meters1.98
Draft [max] - Meters1.86
Draft [max] - Inches78
Draft [max] - Inches73
Displacementnot available
Displacement158733.00 lbs
Engine and Drivetrain
Engine makeMAN
Engine makeMAN
Engine modelV12
Engine modelV12
Horsepower1900 hp
Horsepower2000 hp
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel typeDiesel
Drive typeinboard
Drive typeinboard
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine MakeMAN
Engine 2 Engine ModelV12
Engine 2 Engine ModelV12
Engine 2 Horsepower1900 hp
Engine 2 Horsepower2000 hp
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Fuel TypeDiesel
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Engine 2 Drive Typeinboard
Fuel tank capacity - Galnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Gal1849
Fuel tank capacity - Litersnot available
Fuel tank capacity - Liters6999.22
Operational Info
Sleeping capacity13
Sleeping capacity1
Boat typePower
Boat typePower
Water capacitynot available
Water capacity37
Performance
Cruising speednot available
Cruising speed27
Cruising speed measurenot available
Cruising speed measureknots
Maximum speednot available
Maximum speed32
Maximum speed measurenot available
Maximum speed measureknots