Ferretti 740 (2009-)

Brief Summary

The Ferretti 740—the builder’s replacement for its 731—is an aggressive, stylish answer to those who would lie low and go slow. The builder calls it “The Master of Elegance.” Not many would argue with that, but with a top speed in excess of 30 knots, she will be able to hit all of the hot sports along the Cote d’ Azure in a matter of a few hours. Perhaps just as important is the news that the financial bumps in the road that the builder experienced have been ironed out through a combination of debt restructuring and new investment, and the word we get from insiders is that all is steady as she goes with the company slimmer than before, but selling boats. The new Ferretti 740 seems to be a sign of that new vigor.