Ferretti 620 11111

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The galley is sleek and stylish, with a composite counter and good backsplashes, although missing any fiddles on the front edges. Included in the appliances are a Bosch four-burner cooktop, microwave, dishwasher and Isotherm refrigerator hidden behind ash paneling. Two of the counters separating the galley, as well as the counters on the facing buffet/bar, were inlaid with stitched white leather to match the seating. In my world, that would mean we were drinking only white wine, because I would slit my wrists if I discovered a circular vino rosso stain on that sumptuous Italian leather. (On second thought, I wouldn’t: Blood also stains!)



Galley stowage is of the “let’s eat out” size, and, while a large wine locker is under the helm seat forward and there is dedicated space for Ferretti glassware in the buffet, Americans may find it challenging to stash a box of Wheaties — lots of smallish nooks, no pantry. I’m told this is being addressed, so bring on the breakfast cereals.

The helm is clearly designed for a slim Italian, and most Americans will probably want the helm seat moved aft a bit so they don’t become a permanent fixture wedged between seat and wheel. Tucked under the seat console is a wine cooler (remember, white only!), and the entire dash assembly has a lovely faux suede finish.

Outboard of the helm seat is the electrical panel, and I liked the Lucite cover over the lower horizontal section to protect against spills. Our test 620 was fitted with a Furuno NavNet 3D monitor and three digital MAN engine screens, with space for more. I love the compact ZF shifters for their precision, and perhaps because they remind me of the equally precise controllers for my childhood model trains. I also give Ferretti credit for a monitoring panel that shows the yacht in profile, with tiny lights indicating any systems in use. It’s a multilingual warning of bilge pumps that are running or running lights that are not.