AURORA - Ferretti Yachts FOR SALE

AURORA arrives on the scene as a standout chance to secure the sole Ferretti 1000 on the market in North America. Powered by upgraded MTU M96L engines covered through 2028, this luxury planing motor yacht presents a flexible five-stateroom arrangement, a generous beach club with tender garage, and a flybridge flowing directly into the broad foredeck. With VAT and U.S. Duty settled, she is keenly priced, superyacht-caliber and charter-ready, and ranks among the freshest flybridge yachts in her segment.

Overview & key features

Designed by IdeaeItalia, AURORA’s contemporary interior is a study in refined comfort and elegant proportion. A rare five-cabin configuration crowns an on-deck master suite with a forward, centerline king and full-beam ensuite with his-and-hers sinks, while four beautifully appointed guest cabins below accommodate up to ten guests in privacy and style. Crew spaces are notably generous, with berths for up to five across three cabins, ensuring seamless service for both private cruising and charter. This thoughtful planning earned the yacht the Best Layout award at the 2021 World Yachts Trophies in the 19.5–24 m category, a testament to its functional, human-centered living environment. Penned by Filippo Salvetti, the exterior lives up to the promise: an expansive flybridge flows directly to the bow lounge, creating an ideal circulation for entertaining or relaxation across multiple outdoor zones, while a large aft beach club with tender and jet ski garage invites effortless days on the water. Dual stabilization—Seakeeper gyros complemented by at-rest fins—delivers exceptional comfort both underway and at anchor.

Upgraded MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines with low hours propel her to a 27-knot top speed and a composed 24-knot cruise, with US duty paid and VAT settled for compelling value to both American and international buyers. Few comparable offerings exist on the market, and fewer still combine this pedigree, performance, and suite of premium features. Charter-ready and based on a platform renowned for high charter demand, this Ferretti 1000 is an astute selection for owners wishing to offset operating costs. Key highlights include US duty paid status; upgraded MTU M96L power with low hours and an extended warranty running until 2028; an innovative beach club; dual stabilization with two Seakeepers and zero-speed fins; a garage for both tender and jet ski; a 27-knot top speed with a confident 24-knot cruise; a five-stateroom layout with space for five crew; vast exterior deck areas; and a contemporary interior conceived for sophisticated living.

Machinery

Power comes from twin MTU 16V 2000 M96L engines rated at 2600 hp each, turning through ZF 3070 V gearboxes with a 2.520:1 ratio. Engine hours as of June 2025 are approximately 630 on the port side and 631 on the starboard. Comfort is enhanced by a dual stabilization suite comprising two Side-Power SPS 92B fin stabilizers and two Seakeeper SK9000 gyros. Close-quarters control is assured with hydraulic Sidepower bow and stern thrusters, while precise, reliable handling flows from a BCS hydraulic steering system with dual rams and electro‑pneumatic Hydrotab trim tabs. All systems are monitored via NAVIOP through the integrated displays.

Her performance spectrum is versatile and efficient. At maximum speed, she reaches 27 knots with fuel consumption around 210 gallons per hour, a range of approximately 226 nautical miles, and engine speeds of 2150–2250 rpm. In typical cruising mode, she runs at 20 knots burning about 178 gallons per hour for an estimated 268‑nautical‑mile range at 1850–1950 rpm, while an economical profile at 15 knots returns roughly 130 gallons per hour and a range near 366 nautical miles at 1550–1650 rpm.

Generator & auxiliary systems

Electrical autonomy is secured by two Kohler 32 kW generators, showing approximately 1158 hours to port and 1164 hours to starboard as of June 2025, delivering 120/240‑volt output with an efficient consumption of about 5 gallons per hour. Shore power connectivity includes a 480‑volt three‑phase 60 Hz feed or two 208‑volt three‑phase 60 Hz feeds, with automatic restart protection. Two modular A.N.G. 50 kVA shore power converters, new in 2023, and twin Glendinning shore cords with a full suite of adapters provide flexible global compatibility. The DC system is supported by four Faam 12‑volt batteries for main engine starting, dedicated Faam 12‑volt generator start batteries, and a house bank of twelve Faam 2‑volt cells, all maintained by twin Mastervolt 24‑volt/75‑amp chargers.

Tank capacities

Long-range practicality is underwritten by generous tankage: approximately 2,378 US gallons (9000 литров) of diesel fuel, 349 US gallons (1320 литров) of fresh water, and a Searecovery Aquamatic watermaker rated at 1400 gallons per day. Waste management is equally robust, with grey water at about 87 US gallons (329 литров), black water at roughly 174 US gallons (658 литров), and a combined waste water capacity near 261 US gallons (988 литров).

Ancillary equipment

Climate control and airflow are comprehensive, with a Dometic system delivering 210,000 BTU of cooling through twenty-one Dometic Condaria air handlers. Two raw‑water pumps by SCOT PUMP FLORIDA (model 35064J‑1) and a CALPEDA NM10AE/R circulation pump keep the loop efficient and quiet.

Freshwater production and delivery come via a Searecovery Aquamatic 1400 watermaker rated at 1400 gallons per day, a Gianneschi domestic water system, UV filtration for added purity, and hot water from two ARISTON VELIS heaters (model VLS EVO 80 EU).

Waste handling is clean and modern with a PLANUS 24‑volt freshwater flush system serving eight heads, a HeadHunter Marine sewage treatment plant installed in 2024, and a GIANNESCHI 24‑volt grey‑water transfer pump rated at 0.45 kW.

Fuel polishing and protection are ensured by PARKER RACOR filtration—two filters per main engine (four total) and one per generator (two total).

Further appointments include a dramatic underwater lighting array of sixteen OCEAN LED E3 fixtures and a KAHLENBERG P449‑12 air compressor operating on 24 volts.

Safety & security equipment

Safety is paramount, with two six‑person Eurovinil life rafts, fifteen adult life jackets, and the full suite of offshore signaling—EPIRB, flares, and visual distress signals—backed by navigation and anchor lights in full compliance with COLREGs ’72. Powerful ACR searchlights with pan/tilt control cut through darkness when required.

Fire protection is comprehensive: an Inim Electronics detection panel links smoke and heat sensors throughout all accommodation and machinery spaces; a MarineFire SRL fixed system protects the engine room; and ten portable extinguishers stand ready. A seawater firefighting station resides in the starboard aft locker, with alarms duplicated at both helm stations, while a Gianneschi 24‑volt fire pump feeds hydrants forward and aft. Ventilation shutdown and extraction are handled by two Gianneschi 24‑volt blowers/extractors.

Security is reinforced by an Alhua CCTV suite with six cameras networked in GPS, a FLIR infrared night‑vision camera with pan and zoom, and a safe in the main cabin for valuables.

Communication

Onboard communications are turnkey and charter‑ready, featuring KVH satellite service, high‑speed Starlink complemented by Pepwave networking, a Pepwave cellular system for redundancy, and two fixed Simrad VHF units for crisp, reliable ship‑to‑ship and ship‑to‑shore contact.

Navigation equipment

From the flybridge helm, navigation is anchored by an integrated SIMRAD suite: a NAC3 autopilot with OP12 control ties seamlessly into two NSO16 EVO3S multifunction displays that handle GPS and chart plotting, with SIMRAD HALO radar rated to 72 miles. Fish finding and seawater temperature are presented through the MFDs, while depth and speed are displayed both on the MFDs and a SIMRAD IS42. Comms at this station include a SIMRAD NRS‑1 VHF with HS100 handset, and ground tackle precision is ensured by a Quick CHC1203 chain counter.

In the wheelhouse, redundancy and scale increase with a 4‑inch Urania compass, another SIMRAD NAC3 autopilot with OP12 control integrated to four NSO24 EVO3S MFDs handling GPS and charts, a second SIMRAD HALO 72‑mile radar, fish‑finding and seawater temperature through the displays, depth and speed via the MFDs and SIMRAD IS42, a SIMRAD NRS‑1 VHF with HS100 handset, and a QUICK CHC1203 chain counter.

Additional electronics include a SIMRAD NAIS500 AIS transceiver, a SIMRAD NSS16 EVO3S positioned in the crew mess for status and route awareness, Starlink internet with a Pepwave cellular modem, a NETGEAR router/Wi‑Fi network switch, and full NAVIOP vessel monitoring displayed through the MFDs with engine instrumentation integrated via the NAVIOP backbone.

Deck equipment

Ground tackle and handling systems are engineered for effortless operation with twin vertical electric Lofrans windlasses controlled locally and remotely, two traditional polished stainless steel anchors of 105 kg each, and 250 feet of galvanized chain on each side. Six mooring lines and eight fenders stand ready at all times. On the aft deck, twin electric Lofrans warping winches serve port and starboard, while two Quick 24‑volt winches in the garage handle tender movements. Boarding and shore access are refined by a Quickstep accommodation ladder in stainless steel and fiberglass and an Amare hydraulic passerelle in stainless steel and teak. The powered tender‑garage door and the hydraulic swim platform—both by Mecaer Aviation Group, the latter finished in fiberglass with teak—transform days at anchor. The swim platform features a telescoping stainless steel ladder, underwater lighting with two fixtures at the transom and seven per side for a total of fourteen, a fresh‑water washdown, and a starboard‑side deck shower.

The swim platform itself carries teak decking, port and starboard transom steps up to the aft deck, a large aft‑facing lounge cleverly built into the top of the powered garage door, and a tender garage with additional storage. The aft deck welcomes with a large teak dining table and bench‑style seating, stairs to the flybridge, a docking station tucked beneath the port‑side steps, engine‑room access via a large centerline hatch or from the starboard side deck, and a separate crew entry to port. Side decks run along both sides of the superstructure to the bow, where a recessed sun pad crowns steps up to a built‑in seating area with powered high/low dinette tables, flanked by the windlasses and hatches for the chain locker and storage. The flybridge, reached from port or starboard aft‑deck stairs or the pilothouse sliding door, arranges convivial spaces with loose lounge chairs aft; a forward‑starboard wet bar with two refrigerators, an ice maker, and a sink; a flatscreen TV on a powered lift; a port‑side dining area with a teak table seating ten; a forward‑starboard helm with two helm seats, full engine controls and electronics; two additional pilot chairs to port; and walk‑around decks leading directly to the bow and foredeck.

Audio / visual entertaiment

Entertainment is immersive and intuitive, starting with a KVH TracVision satellite TV system paired with DirecTV receivers and a new Sonos system installed in 2024. The salon centers around a slim Samsung 75‑inch LCD/LED display accompanied by a Sony Blu‑ray player and Apple TV, while the master stateroom adds its own Samsung TV and Apple TV. Every guest cabin features Samsung televisions with Apple TV units, and the flybridge boasts a Samsung TV on a powered lift with Apple TV for open‑air cinema. In the crew lounge and cabins, LG TVs with Apple TV keep downtime enjoyable. Audio zones are driven by Fusion components—BT/SAT/Tuner sources on the aft deck, flybridge, bow, and galley, with BT/SAT/Tuner in all guest accommodations and BT/Tuner/Aux stereos in the crew lounge and cabins—while an RTI control app on an iPad in the salon streamlines the entire experience.

Galley & domestic equipment

A professionally specified galley by Miele and premium brands supports culinary ambition at sea: a four‑burner electric induction cooktop, a full‑size Miele oven with integrated convection, and a Miele microwave streamline preparation, while a Miele dishwasher handles cleanup. Cold storage includes a Samsung stainless steel side‑by‑side refrigerator/freezer, an ice maker with door dispenser, and an ISOTHERM refrigerated drawer, joined by a Summit wine chiller for proper bottle service. Waste is compacted neatly with a KRÜSHR unit. Daily rituals are elevated by a built‑in Miele coffee/espresso bar. Up top, the flybridge serves with an ISOTHERM ice maker and two additional ISOTHERM refrigeration/freezer units, complemented by a Magma Monterey II grill for alfresco cooking. A Miele washer/dryer set sits forward of the galley for domestic ease.

Tender and watersport equipment

Days on the water are supported by a 14‑foot Williams tender delivered in 2022, complemented by snorkeling gear, curated beach equipment, and a Yamaha jet ski—everything required for effortless adventure from the beach club.

Accommodations

Guest and owner spaces welcome up to ten guests across five cabins, with up to five crew accommodated in three cabins, in a layout designed for privacy and flow. On the flybridge level, a raised pilothouse is accessed via a sliding door from the flybridge or by port and starboard stairways from the main aft deck; it features a well‑sited helm station and a raised dinette with table for watch‑keeping and passage planning.

The main deck opens with a large, airy salon: an L‑shaped sectional to port with two accent chairs and a central coffee table faces a starboard‑aft entertainment center with TV. Forward lies a formal dining area centered on a stone table with ten designer chairs. The galley, forward to port, offers stone countertops, abundant storage, and a powered partition that closes to separate culinary activity from the salon and dining. A steward’s pantry with laundry adds service flexibility, and a starboard day head is positioned for guest convenience. The on‑deck owner’s suite is reached via the starboard companionway just forward of the dining room and begins with an entry seating area and a walk‑in closet. The forward, centerline king‑size bed is flanked by built‑in cabinetry to port and starboard, with a port‑side vanity/desk and wood flooring that runs throughout. A full‑beam ensuite bath completes the suite with his‑and‑hers sinks.

Below, two forward guest cabins to port and starboard each provide two single berths convertible to a king, a storage locker/closet, carpeting, and a private ensuite with head, shower, and sink. Aft, two additional guest cabins to port and starboard each feature a king‑size bed, storage locker/closet, carpeting, and a private ensuite with head, shower, and sink.

Crew quarters are all the way forward, accessed down the stairwell forward to port of the galley, and include a comfortable crew lounge, a starboard captain’s cabin with a full‑size bed, desk, and ensuite, and two twin crew cabins with lockers sharing a well‑appointed ensuite.

Special equipment & other features

Beyond the comprehensive specification, thoughtful upgrades elevate daily life aboard, including a black water treatment center for environmentally responsible operation and a specialized setup for towing a tender—ideal for extended cruising where flexibility matters most.