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Belassi & Besnati

Written by The Jetlemen | 3.8.2026

When AUSTRIAN MARINE ENGINEERING MEETS Italian Design  

The marine industry evolves through partnerships that combine complementary expertise. Some companies master design. Others push the boundaries of engineering. When both disciplines come together with a shared vision, the result is more than a new product, it is a new benchmark.

The collaboration between Besnati and Belassi represents exactly that philosophy: Italian craftsmanship and yacht design combined with Austrian high-performance marine engineering to create a new generation of compact jet-powered tenders.

Two Companies. One Shared Vision.

Although coming from different backgrounds, Besnati and Belassi share remarkably similar values.

Both companies believe that exceptional products are not created through mass production, but through passion, engineering excellence and attention to every detail.

Founded by entrepreneur Davide Besnati, Besnati was created with a clear ambition: to rethink the role of the luxury tender. Instead of being viewed as a simple accessory to a yacht, a tender should become an extension of its owner's personality, combining aesthetics, exclusivity and driving excitement into a single product. This vision is reflected in the Hurlo 325, whose automotive-inspired design language and extensive customization possibilities redefine expectations within the luxury tender segment.

At Belassi, the philosophy has always been different from conventional marine propulsion manufacturers. Rather than developing engines as isolated components, Belassi engineers complete marine powertrain solutions designed for OEM boat builders seeking maximum performance, reliability and simplified integration.

This common mindset made the collaboration a natural fit.

A Performance Tender Deserves a Performance Powertrain

Creating a premium tender capable of delivering a genuine high-performance experience requires much more than horsepower.

It demands a propulsion system that is:

  • compact enough for limited installation space,
  • lightweight to preserve hull dynamics,
  • reliable under continuous high loads,
  • and engineered as a complete integrated package.

This is precisely where Belassi's expertise comes into play.

Over years of development, Belassi has engineered a family of compact turbocharged Marine Power Units (MPU) capable of delivering up to 400 hp while weighing only 118 kg, offering one of the highest power-to-weight ratios in the marine industry.

Unlike traditional marine engine suppliers, Belassi offers a complete plug-and-play powertrain ecosystem including:

Marine Power Unit (MPU), Jet Pump, Drive shaft, Intake system, Electronic controls,  CAN Bus architecture and  Engine management software. This complete systems approach significantly reduces engineering complexity for OEM builders while accelerating development and integration.

Technical Specifications

Overall length 332 cm
Beam 180 cm
Dry weight 450 kg
Hull material GRP (Glass Reinforced Plastic)
Engine Belassi 330 Turbo
Power output 330 hp / 242 kW

 

Discover the Belassi Marine Power Unit

Whether you're developing a luxury tender, a compact jet boat, a high-performance personal watercraft or an advanced USV platform, Belassi delivers complete marine powertrain solutions engineered for performance, reliability and seamless integration.

Explore the Belassi Marine Power Unit and discover how a complete plug-and-play propulsion system can accelerate your next marine project.