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RHINO: A 55M Benetti Where Volume Really Matters
When 55 Metres Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
David has spoken many times about the importance of gross tonnage when comparing yachts, and RHINO is a very good example of why. Two yachts can be almost identical in length and yet offer completely different amounts of usable space. RHINO's 710 GT and 9.6-metre beam immediately put her towards the more voluminous end of this size range.
That becomes apparent as soon as you start moving through the yacht. Corridors are generous, guest areas don't feel compromised and the principal rooms have the proportions you might expect to find on something considerably longer.
Katia described RHINO as a Benetti designed to offer a great deal of volume without becoming excessively long. That is an important distinction. Length has consequences when it comes to berthing, operating and manoeuvring a yacht, so creating this amount of space within 55 metres has genuine practical value.
When 55 Metres Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
David has spoken many times about the importance of gross tonnage when comparing yachts, and RHINO is a very good example of why. Two yachts can be almost identical in length and yet offer completely different amounts of usable space. RHINO's 710 GT and 9.6-metre beam immediately put her towards the more voluminous end of this size range.
That becomes apparent as soon as you start moving through the yacht. Corridors are generous, guest areas don't feel compromised and the principal rooms have the proportions you might expect to find on something considerably longer.
Katia described RHINO as a Benetti designed to offer a great deal of volume without becoming excessively long. That is an important distinction. Length has consequences when it comes to berthing, operating and manoeuvring a yacht, so creating this amount of space within 55 metres has genuine practical value.
When 55 Metres Doesn't Tell the Whole Story
David has spoken many times about the importance of gross tonnage when comparing yachts, and RHINO is a very good example of why. Two yachts can be almost identical in length and yet offer completely different amounts of usable space. RHINO's 710 GT and 9.6-metre beam immediately put her towards the more voluminous end of this size range.
That becomes apparent as soon as you start moving through the yacht. Corridors are generous, guest areas don't feel compromised and the principal rooms have the proportions you might expect to find on something considerably longer.
Katia described RHINO as a Benetti designed to offer a great deal of volume without becoming excessively long. That is an important distinction. Length has consequences when it comes to berthing, operating and manoeuvring a yacht, so creating this amount of space within 55 metres has genuine practical value.
Built Around the Way a Yacht Is Actually Used
One of the descriptions used during the walkthrough was “fit for purpose,” and it is probably one of the better ways of explaining RHINO.
Large spaces are impressive, but they aren't necessarily useful. What matters is whether the yacht works when there are 12 guests on board, crew are moving around them, meals are being served, tenders are being launched and people want to use different areas at the same time.
RHINO feels as though those considerations were part of the thinking from the beginning. The guest areas are substantial without creating awkward circulation, there are several places for people to gather or separate, and the yacht doesn't depend on one spectacular space to make an impression.
That practicality sits behind a very recognisable Italian pedigree. RHINO was delivered by Benetti in 2016, with exterior design by Stefano Natucci and interiors by François Zuretti. She has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and forms part of Benetti's 55M Steel Custom series.
Built Around the Way a Yacht Is Actually Used
One of the descriptions used during the walkthrough was “fit for purpose,” and it is probably one of the better ways of explaining RHINO.
Large spaces are impressive, but they aren't necessarily useful. What matters is whether the yacht works when there are 12 guests on board, crew are moving around them, meals are being served, tenders are being launched and people want to use different areas at the same time.
RHINO feels as though those considerations were part of the thinking from the beginning. The guest areas are substantial without creating awkward circulation, there are several places for people to gather or separate, and the yacht doesn't depend on one spectacular space to make an impression.
That practicality sits behind a very recognisable Italian pedigree. RHINO was delivered by Benetti in 2016, with exterior design by Stefano Natucci and interiors by François Zuretti. She has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and forms part of Benetti's 55M Steel Custom series.
Built Around the Way a Yacht Is Actually Used
One of the descriptions used during the walkthrough was “fit for purpose,” and it is probably one of the better ways of explaining RHINO.
Large spaces are impressive, but they aren't necessarily useful. What matters is whether the yacht works when there are 12 guests on board, crew are moving around them, meals are being served, tenders are being launched and people want to use different areas at the same time.
RHINO feels as though those considerations were part of the thinking from the beginning. The guest areas are substantial without creating awkward circulation, there are several places for people to gather or separate, and the yacht doesn't depend on one spectacular space to make an impression.
That practicality sits behind a very recognisable Italian pedigree. RHINO was delivered by Benetti in 2016, with exterior design by Stefano Natucci and interiors by François Zuretti. She has a steel hull and aluminium superstructure and forms part of Benetti's 55M Steel Custom series.
Six Staterooms, but Not Six Equal Compromises
RHINO accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, and the arrangement makes good use of the available volume.
The Owner's Stateroom is positioned on the main deck and runs full beam. Importantly, it isn't simply a large bedroom. There is also a private office, giving the owner somewhere to work without having to use one of the yacht's communal spaces. For an owner spending extended periods aboard, that can be considerably more useful than another decorative seating area.
The lower deck is particularly interesting because it includes three VIP staterooms. That creates a very different guest dynamic from the more common arrangement of one large VIP and several noticeably smaller cabins. When several couples are travelling together, having three substantial VIP cabins gives the accommodation considerably more flexibility.
Together with the remaining guest accommodation, the layout reaches six staterooms without making the yacht feel as though cabins have simply been squeezed in to increase the number.
Six Staterooms, but Not Six Equal Compromises
RHINO accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, and the arrangement makes good use of the available volume.
The Owner's Stateroom is positioned on the main deck and runs full beam. Importantly, it isn't simply a large bedroom. There is also a private office, giving the owner somewhere to work without having to use one of the yacht's communal spaces. For an owner spending extended periods aboard, that can be considerably more useful than another decorative seating area.
The lower deck is particularly interesting because it includes three VIP staterooms. That creates a very different guest dynamic from the more common arrangement of one large VIP and several noticeably smaller cabins. When several couples are travelling together, having three substantial VIP cabins gives the accommodation considerably more flexibility.
Together with the remaining guest accommodation, the layout reaches six staterooms without making the yacht feel as though cabins have simply been squeezed in to increase the number.
Six Staterooms, but Not Six Equal Compromises
RHINO accommodates 12 guests in six staterooms, and the arrangement makes good use of the available volume.
The Owner's Stateroom is positioned on the main deck and runs full beam. Importantly, it isn't simply a large bedroom. There is also a private office, giving the owner somewhere to work without having to use one of the yacht's communal spaces. For an owner spending extended periods aboard, that can be considerably more useful than another decorative seating area.
The lower deck is particularly interesting because it includes three VIP staterooms. That creates a very different guest dynamic from the more common arrangement of one large VIP and several noticeably smaller cabins. When several couples are travelling together, having three substantial VIP cabins gives the accommodation considerably more flexibility.
Together with the remaining guest accommodation, the layout reaches six staterooms without making the yacht feel as though cabins have simply been squeezed in to increase the number.
An Interior That Hasn't Stood Still
RHINO's interior was originally designed by François Zuretti, but what Katia saw during the walkthrough wasn't an interior that had simply been preserved since 2016.
The yacht has continued to evolve, with substantial work carried out over the years and further interior upgrades in 2024 and 2026. This is important because there is a difference between maintaining a yacht well and continuing to invest in her. RHINO appears to have benefited from both.
One detail that particularly caught Katia's attention was the backlit travertine. It is used to create warmth and texture rather than simply becoming another expensive material on a specification sheet. Along with the polished woods, lighting and detailing elsewhere, it gives the yacht an identity of her own.
But what Katia kept returning to wasn't one particular piece of marble or furniture. It was the overall condition. She described RHINO as being kept immaculately, and that is often one of the most revealing things when viewing a yacht of this age. The design tells you what the shipyard created. The condition tells you what happened afterwards.
An Interior That Hasn't Stood Still
RHINO's interior was originally designed by François Zuretti, but what Katia saw during the walkthrough wasn't an interior that had simply been preserved since 2016.
The yacht has continued to evolve, with substantial work carried out over the years and further interior upgrades in 2024 and 2026. This is important because there is a difference between maintaining a yacht well and continuing to invest in her. RHINO appears to have benefited from both.
One detail that particularly caught Katia's attention was the backlit travertine. It is used to create warmth and texture rather than simply becoming another expensive material on a specification sheet. Along with the polished woods, lighting and detailing elsewhere, it gives the yacht an identity of her own.
But what Katia kept returning to wasn't one particular piece of marble or furniture. It was the overall condition. She described RHINO as being kept immaculately, and that is often one of the most revealing things when viewing a yacht of this age. The design tells you what the shipyard created. The condition tells you what happened afterwards.
An Interior That Hasn't Stood Still
RHINO's interior was originally designed by François Zuretti, but what Katia saw during the walkthrough wasn't an interior that had simply been preserved since 2016.
The yacht has continued to evolve, with substantial work carried out over the years and further interior upgrades in 2024 and 2026. This is important because there is a difference between maintaining a yacht well and continuing to invest in her. RHINO appears to have benefited from both.
One detail that particularly caught Katia's attention was the backlit travertine. It is used to create warmth and texture rather than simply becoming another expensive material on a specification sheet. Along with the polished woods, lighting and detailing elsewhere, it gives the yacht an identity of her own.
But what Katia kept returning to wasn't one particular piece of marble or furniture. It was the overall condition. She described RHINO as being kept immaculately, and that is often one of the most revealing things when viewing a yacht of this age. The design tells you what the shipyard created. The condition tells you what happened afterwards.
The Exterior Spaces Have Their Own Purpose
With 710 GT available, it would have been easy for RHINO to concentrate almost entirely on her interior. Fortunately, she doesn't.
The exterior areas are spread across the decks rather than relying on one enormous space. The upper deck provides a substantial setting for alfresco dining and entertaining, allowing guests to spend an evening outside without necessarily moving all the way to the sundeck.
The sundeck itself has a different character. There is a bar and Jacuzzi, plenty of space for relaxing and an area that can be used for exercise. It gives guests somewhere to spend the day rather than simply being another dining location.
At water level, the beach club changes the experience again. On a yacht designed for extended cruising, having a dedicated space close to the sea makes a considerable difference once the yacht is at anchor.
This is where the “fit for purpose” description starts to make even more sense. Instead of repeating the same function on every deck, RHINO provides different spaces for different parts of the day.
The Exterior Spaces Have Their Own Purpose
With 710 GT available, it would have been easy for RHINO to concentrate almost entirely on her interior. Fortunately, she doesn't.
The exterior areas are spread across the decks rather than relying on one enormous space. The upper deck provides a substantial setting for alfresco dining and entertaining, allowing guests to spend an evening outside without necessarily moving all the way to the sundeck.
The sundeck itself has a different character. There is a bar and Jacuzzi, plenty of space for relaxing and an area that can be used for exercise. It gives guests somewhere to spend the day rather than simply being another dining location.
At water level, the beach club changes the experience again. On a yacht designed for extended cruising, having a dedicated space close to the sea makes a considerable difference once the yacht is at anchor.
This is where the “fit for purpose” description starts to make even more sense. Instead of repeating the same function on every deck, RHINO provides different spaces for different parts of the day.
The Exterior Spaces Have Their Own Purpose
With 710 GT available, it would have been easy for RHINO to concentrate almost entirely on her interior. Fortunately, she doesn't.
The exterior areas are spread across the decks rather than relying on one enormous space. The upper deck provides a substantial setting for alfresco dining and entertaining, allowing guests to spend an evening outside without necessarily moving all the way to the sundeck.
The sundeck itself has a different character. There is a bar and Jacuzzi, plenty of space for relaxing and an area that can be used for exercise. It gives guests somewhere to spend the day rather than simply being another dining location.
At water level, the beach club changes the experience again. On a yacht designed for extended cruising, having a dedicated space close to the sea makes a considerable difference once the yacht is at anchor.
This is where the “fit for purpose” description starts to make even more sense. Instead of repeating the same function on every deck, RHINO provides different spaces for different parts of the day.
What Ten Years of Ownership Can Tell You
A new yacht should look impressive. A yacht delivered in 2016 tells you rather more.
By this stage in a yacht's life, you can begin to see how she has been treated. Maintenance, upgrades and technical investment become just as important as the original specification, particularly for a yacht of this complexity.
Katia's reaction to RHINO's condition was therefore significant. She repeatedly commented on how well the yacht had been kept and how much work had clearly gone into presenting her.
That impression is supported by the programme of work carried out over recent years. Alongside the interior improvements, RHINO has received significant technical attention, and her ABS 10-year class survey was completed in 2026.
For a buyer, that side of the story is not as immediately visible as a Jacuzzi or a beautiful Owner's Stateroom, but it is arguably much more important. Buying a yacht of 710 GT means taking responsibility for a substantial technical asset, and understanding what has happened behind the scenes during the previous ownership is essential.
What Ten Years of Ownership Can Tell You
A new yacht should look impressive. A yacht delivered in 2016 tells you rather more.
By this stage in a yacht's life, you can begin to see how she has been treated. Maintenance, upgrades and technical investment become just as important as the original specification, particularly for a yacht of this complexity.
Katia's reaction to RHINO's condition was therefore significant. She repeatedly commented on how well the yacht had been kept and how much work had clearly gone into presenting her.
That impression is supported by the programme of work carried out over recent years. Alongside the interior improvements, RHINO has received significant technical attention, and her ABS 10-year class survey was completed in 2026.
For a buyer, that side of the story is not as immediately visible as a Jacuzzi or a beautiful Owner's Stateroom, but it is arguably much more important. Buying a yacht of 710 GT means taking responsibility for a substantial technical asset, and understanding what has happened behind the scenes during the previous ownership is essential.
What Ten Years of Ownership Can Tell You
A new yacht should look impressive. A yacht delivered in 2016 tells you rather more.
By this stage in a yacht's life, you can begin to see how she has been treated. Maintenance, upgrades and technical investment become just as important as the original specification, particularly for a yacht of this complexity.
Katia's reaction to RHINO's condition was therefore significant. She repeatedly commented on how well the yacht had been kept and how much work had clearly gone into presenting her.
That impression is supported by the programme of work carried out over recent years. Alongside the interior improvements, RHINO has received significant technical attention, and her ABS 10-year class survey was completed in 2026.
For a buyer, that side of the story is not as immediately visible as a Jacuzzi or a beautiful Owner's Stateroom, but it is arguably much more important. Buying a yacht of 710 GT means taking responsibility for a substantial technical asset, and understanding what has happened behind the scenes during the previous ownership is essential.
The Machinery Behind the Yacht
RHINO is built on a steel displacement hull with an aluminium superstructure, so beneath the guest areas is a yacht designed to travel rather than simply move between nearby anchorages.
Power comes from two Caterpillar engines producing 2,365 hp each. Published figures give her a 12-knot cruising speed and 17-knot maximum speed, entirely appropriate for a yacht where comfort, volume and range are more important than outright performance.
Range is another figure that needs a little context. Fraser gives 4,000 nautical miles in its principal specification, while more detailed technical information associated with the yacht includes a longer figure under different operating conditions. As David often points out when comparing yachts, a range number is only really meaningful when you also know the speed and conditions at which it was calculated.
RHINO also benefits from stabilisation, particularly important on a yacht where guests are likely to spend significant periods at anchor. With accommodation for 11 crew, there is also the manpower required to operate a yacht of this volume properly without compromising the guest experience.
The Machinery Behind the Yacht
RHINO is built on a steel displacement hull with an aluminium superstructure, so beneath the guest areas is a yacht designed to travel rather than simply move between nearby anchorages.
Power comes from two Caterpillar engines producing 2,365 hp each. Published figures give her a 12-knot cruising speed and 17-knot maximum speed, entirely appropriate for a yacht where comfort, volume and range are more important than outright performance.
Range is another figure that needs a little context. Fraser gives 4,000 nautical miles in its principal specification, while more detailed technical information associated with the yacht includes a longer figure under different operating conditions. As David often points out when comparing yachts, a range number is only really meaningful when you also know the speed and conditions at which it was calculated.
RHINO also benefits from stabilisation, particularly important on a yacht where guests are likely to spend significant periods at anchor. With accommodation for 11 crew, there is also the manpower required to operate a yacht of this volume properly without compromising the guest experience.
The Machinery Behind the Yacht
RHINO is built on a steel displacement hull with an aluminium superstructure, so beneath the guest areas is a yacht designed to travel rather than simply move between nearby anchorages.
Power comes from two Caterpillar engines producing 2,365 hp each. Published figures give her a 12-knot cruising speed and 17-knot maximum speed, entirely appropriate for a yacht where comfort, volume and range are more important than outright performance.
Range is another figure that needs a little context. Fraser gives 4,000 nautical miles in its principal specification, while more detailed technical information associated with the yacht includes a longer figure under different operating conditions. As David often points out when comparing yachts, a range number is only really meaningful when you also know the speed and conditions at which it was calculated.
RHINO also benefits from stabilisation, particularly important on a yacht where guests are likely to spend significant periods at anchor. With accommodation for 11 crew, there is also the manpower required to operate a yacht of this volume properly without compromising the guest experience.
The Difference Between Size and Volume
Perhaps the most interesting thing about RHINO is that none of her individual features is trying too hard to be the headline.
There are six guest staterooms, including three VIPs. There is a private Owner's office, a beach club, gym facilities, a Jacuzzi, large exterior entertaining areas and accommodation for 11 crew. The interior has been updated, the technical side has received continued investment and the yacht has completed an important class milestone.
But the real story is how all of those things fit into a yacht of this length.
That is why 710 GT matters. It isn't simply another number to add to the specification. It explains why the Owner's Stateroom can have a proper office, why three VIP cabins can work on the lower deck and why the yacht can offer substantial interior spaces without sacrificing the exterior areas.
And then there is the point that came through particularly strongly during Katia's walkthrough: RHINO has been looked after. Specifications can tell you how a yacht was built, but they can't always tell you how she feels when you walk on board years later. In RHINO's case, that may be one of her strongest arguments.
The Difference Between Size and Volume
Perhaps the most interesting thing about RHINO is that none of her individual features is trying too hard to be the headline.
There are six guest staterooms, including three VIPs. There is a private Owner's office, a beach club, gym facilities, a Jacuzzi, large exterior entertaining areas and accommodation for 11 crew. The interior has been updated, the technical side has received continued investment and the yacht has completed an important class milestone.
But the real story is how all of those things fit into a yacht of this length.
That is why 710 GT matters. It isn't simply another number to add to the specification. It explains why the Owner's Stateroom can have a proper office, why three VIP cabins can work on the lower deck and why the yacht can offer substantial interior spaces without sacrificing the exterior areas.
And then there is the point that came through particularly strongly during Katia's walkthrough: RHINO has been looked after. Specifications can tell you how a yacht was built, but they can't always tell you how she feels when you walk on board years later. In RHINO's case, that may be one of her strongest arguments.
The Difference Between Size and Volume
Perhaps the most interesting thing about RHINO is that none of her individual features is trying too hard to be the headline.
There are six guest staterooms, including three VIPs. There is a private Owner's office, a beach club, gym facilities, a Jacuzzi, large exterior entertaining areas and accommodation for 11 crew. The interior has been updated, the technical side has received continued investment and the yacht has completed an important class milestone.
But the real story is how all of those things fit into a yacht of this length.
That is why 710 GT matters. It isn't simply another number to add to the specification. It explains why the Owner's Stateroom can have a proper office, why three VIP cabins can work on the lower deck and why the yacht can offer substantial interior spaces without sacrificing the exterior areas.
And then there is the point that came through particularly strongly during Katia's walkthrough: RHINO has been looked after. Specifications can tell you how a yacht was built, but they can't always tell you how she feels when you walk on board years later. In RHINO's case, that may be one of her strongest arguments.
