Launched in April 2022, Benetti describes the 36.8-metre Motopanfilo 37M yacht, Eh² as, “a yacht suspended in time.” Eh² is the second hull in the series designed to meet the needs of the contemporary yacht owner, while evoking memories of the best nautical traditions.
Photo: Ocean IndependenceEh² features exterior design by Francesco Struglia Design with naval architecture from PierLuigi Ausonio Naval Architecture. “The new Benetti Motopanfilo may be unashamedly modern in its design, but its roots are firmly anchored in times gone by, in an era brimming with creativity and vitality,” says her builder Benetti. 
Photo: Ocean IndependenceThe design brief for the Motopanfilo was simple, “The idea was to renew the aesthetics of the previous Classics in a contemporary formula that evoked the history of the Benetti shipyard,” recalled designer Francesco Struglia. “She is designed to win the love of owners with simplicity and consistency.”
The relaxed interior of Eh² comes from the boards of Lazzarini & Pickering, who have opted to create a light and breezy atmosphere. “The Motopanfilo interiors shall not resemble those of a house, but those of a boat” commented Claudio Lazzarini.
Eh² boasts an open-plan main saloon with sumptuous sofas and a large dining table for up to 10 guests. The space benefits from plenty of natural light, thanks to the extensive use of glass used to amplify her sea views.
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Eh² accommodates up to 10 guests in five beautifully appointed staterooms, including a spacious owner’s stateroom on her main deck. Her light-flooded full-beam master suite boasts an ensuite bathroom as well as a study area.
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The remaining staterooms of Eh² include four double staterooms, one of which is a convertible twin. These spacious staterooms all include ensuite bathrooms, and appear much larger than you would expect for a 298 GT yacht.
Her exterior areas are just as impressive as her interior and offer the perfect spot for entertainment and relaxation. Her main deck aft is home to a large alfresco dining table, protected from the elements by her hardtop cover.
The flybridge deck ofEh² allows guests to soak up the sun with plenty of sumptuous sunbeds, while her beach club is equipped with an extendable platform, which allows for direct access to the sea.
In terms of performance, Eh² is powered by twin MAN engines that provide her with a top speed of 18 knots. Eh² is currently available for charter with Ocean Independence starting at €155,000 weekly.