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AB Yachts’ Speedy Superyacht

• By Diane M. Byrne
• April 22, 2022

Dating back to its founding 30 years ago, AB Yachts has focused on high-performance yachts equipped with water jets. Given that AB Yachts is an Italian shipyard, that emphasis on speed comes packaged with sleek styling. The builder continues to add larger models, and when it launched Hull No. 1 of its 100-foot AB 100 series in 2016, it announced a 52-knot top-end speed. Other semicustom maxis existed in this size range, but none clocked on the radar gun quite like this one did. Advances in engine technology and lightweight construction have since allowed the shipyard to make the yacht even faster. The same series is now reportedly capable of a 54-knot maximum speed.

Which wasn’t enough for one particular customer—or for AB Yachts.

Together, they created the AB 100 Superfast, with what the yard says is a 59-knot maximum velocity and a cruising speed of 53 knots. This makes the AB 100 Superfast not just the fastest boat in the builder’s range but also a boat that’s faster than most, if not all, other yachts of its size from any shipyard. In fact, the AB 100 Superfast’s top speed is about 25 knots higher than that of other high-profile maxis in the 100- to 110-foot range.

The owner and shipyard shared the belief that an invitation to customize a semicustom yacht should indeed mean customization. AB Yachts allows clients to tailor exterior styling and interior design, and the AB 100 Superfast differs from its predecessor in several ways. The avid cruiser wanted to take his personal bond with the sea to a higher level. “That was the key goal that we interpreted in the interest of our owner,” says Gennaro Candida De Matteo, the CEO of AB Yachts’ parent company, Next Yacht Group.

The first hint is seen in the AB 100 Superfast’s profile, which has more glass than the AB 100. Along the main deck, the glass is nearly sole-to-ceiling, complemented by glass insets in the lowered bulwarks. The dark tint lends the illusion that the glass wraps uninterrupted from one side of the yacht and around to the other. Belowdecks, the small oval ports are gone, replaced with two long stretches of glass to port and starboard.

Aft, like any large yacht, the AB 100 Superfast has a table and settee. The setup seems unassuming enough for enjoying alfresco meals or the spirited ride. But at the press of a button, both the table and the settee’s backrest lower to ensure that the owner and his guests truly have uninterrupted views when they’re seated inside the open-plan main deck. (On a related note, the owner opted to increase the perception of volume inside by eliminating the bulkhead between the helm and dining area.) A similarly lowering settee backrest is on the flybridge too.

Two more cruise-enhancing surprises are at the waterline. The first: The yacht has a nearly full-beam settee nestled against the transom, providing the ultimate front-row seat to the swimming and water-toy action. Consider it a permanent open-air beach club. The second surprise is how the toys launch.

“This is one of the most interesting features of this boat,” De Matteo says. At the press of a button, the backrest rises up to reveal the garage. The transformer-type swim platform rises too, so a RIB or other toys can slide directly into the water.

When peace and quiet are what the owner and his guests want, they can retire belowdecks, where there are accommodations for eight. This owner chose two twins, a VIP and a full-beam master stateroom. While some maxi opens look and feel tight below, the AB 100 Superfast doesn’t—even with its 22-foot-3-inch beam being comparable to that of slightly larger maxis from other builders. Adding to the owner’s comfort, a port within the picture window in his stateroom opens.

Even with the emphasis on his own enjoyment, the owner and AB Yachts didn’t overlook the practical needs of the four-person crew. For example, stairs by the inside helm—which the owner designed with the shipyard to achieve an automotive-type look in carbon fiber and leather—lead directly down to the Corian-outfitted galley and crew mess. The laundry area is right here as well. The foredeck leisure area, meanwhile, has significant stowage beneath the equally sizable sun bed.

Most people who end up seeing the AB 100 Superfast cutting across the horizon will probably consider the yacht to be a maxed-out maxi. Yes, it is an unabashedly fast yacht—and one of the fastest superyachts in the world to boot. But from the American walnut soles and furnishings to the view-enhancing features and re-imagined use of space, the AB 100 Superfast also reflects a clear, custom vision.

One that just happens to be capable of nearly 60-knot speeds.

Power Punch

The AB 100 Superfast gets its head-turning performance from triple 2,600 hp MANs with water jets. The AB 100, by comparison, had three 1,900 hp MANs and water jets. Kevlar and carbon-fiber construction keep weight down, part of the shipyard’s practice across its models.

American Success Story

While AB Yachts’ American clients are similar to European counterparts in being attracted to speed, the AB 100 series’ 4-foot-3-inch draft has more specifically led to sales stateside. Clients who regularly cruise between South Florida and the Bahamas need the shallow-water access.

Next Yacht Group’s Next Move

GB Investment Holdings, which has interests in artificial intelligence and luxury properties, is AB Yachts’ parent company. It named its yachting division Next Yacht Group to reflect a future focus. It plans to leverage its AI and resort knowledge to improve the yachts and customer experiences.

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Breathe the word “Superfast” in the company of any red-blooded car aficionado, and it’s guaranteed to conjure-up images of Ferrari’s classic 500 Superfast from the ‘60s and, more recently, the thundering V-12-engined 812 Superfast.

So, if you’re Italy’s AB Yachts and you’re looking to name your fastest, most thrilling yacht ever—the 68-mph, 7,800-horsepower, AB 100—you could do worse than christen it “Superfast.”

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The Viareggio-based yard—part of the NEXT Yacht Group—created this first AB 100 Superfast for a European client who, according to AB Yachts’ head of sales Giacomo Benelli, had an all-consuming passion for going fast. Very fast. So instead of the typical three 1,990-hp MAN diesels that come with the regular AB 100, he opted for a trio of 2,600-hp MTUs. The result; a pedal-to-the-metal top speed of 59 knots, or 68 mph, and a still-speedy 58-mph cruising speed.

The 100 has a cool swim platform with a section that lifts to launch and retrieve the tender.  Courtesy AB Yachts

And as with the “standard” AB 100, the Superfast delivers all that thrust through triple water jets from Sweden’s Marine Jet Power.  A single joystick controls the jets, which are configured with steerable outer units and a fixed, central thruster.

One impressive claim from AB is that at a cruising speed of around 50 knots, the Superfast’s fuel burn is slightly less than it is at 25 knots. According to Benelli, it’s all down to the design of the 100’s slippery, semi-displacement hull, and the efficiency of the MJP waterjets and MTUs.

“We’ve been building fast yachts since 1992, and for those 30 years, the only type of propulsion we’ve used is the water jet,” says Benelli. “The Superfast also draws just over four feet, which is perfect for the shallow waters of the Bahamas.”

The interior has a contemporary open design, with large windows.  Courtesy AB Yachts

They also offer real benefits in handling. Like some oversized jet-ski, the Superfast can turn on a dime and—amazingly—stop virtually in its own length, almost from top speed, by reversing the thrust.

The hull itself is constructed from vacuum-bagged GRP with carbon fiber reinforcement in key areas, and adhesives developed for the aerospace industry.

While the Superfast is based closely on the design of the original AB 100, its development coincided with a major redesign of the series. The key changes included the addition of oversize, almost full-length hull windows and sole-to-ceiling salon windows.

The 100-footer has three 2600-hp engines connected to waterjets that deliver speed and maneuverability.  Courtesy AB Yachts

AB’s in-house engineers and designers also came-up with a clever design for the swim platform and beach club.

Mounted on a four-link, pantograph-style hydraulic mechanism, the oversize center section of the swim platform can cantilever upwards, revealing a tender and toy garage. With the platform in its raised position, it also makes one awesome diving board.

The new hull layout also focuses on providing plenty of sunning and lounging areas. From the oversized rear cockpit, with its almost full-width sofa and sun pad, to the huge forward deck with its vast cushions and U-shaped sofa and table, it’s a sun lover’s dream.

The space-age helm is much in keeping with the boat’s speed.  Courtesy AB Yachts

There are also tanning beds up on the top deck flybridge. But lowish stanchion rails might make it precarious for kids, and the lack of shade would be a problem in the mid-day sun.

One major focus with this new Superfast is its emphasis on open indoor/outdoor living. Huge glass doors between the salon and back deck, fold away completely to connect the two areas. And, at the request of the owner, the usual partition between the salon and the helm was removed to open up the entire living and dining space.

“Everything is on one level, so there’s an easy flow throughout the boat,” says Benelli.

An unusual lounge on the swim platform.  Courtesy AB Yachts

Below decks, the owner went for a four-cabin layout with beds for 10, including a 22-foot-wide, full-beam master stateroom amidships. He also specified a below-deck galley.

Apart from gaining bragging rights, will any owner take the new Superfast to its super-fast 68-mph top speed?

Light and airy interior.  Courtesy AB Yachts

“Probably not all the time. But hitting almost 60 knots feels like you’re in a Formula 1 car. A Ferrari, obviously,” adds Benelli. “It is a lot of fun.”

But it also gets you places fast. “Portofino to St. Tropez takes less than a couple of hours. Miami to Cat Cay, Bahamas takes 45 minutes,” says Benelli. “There’s a reason we call it Superfast.”

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AB Yachts 145 Review: Space, Style and Speed

AB Yachts 145 simply flies on water, it is more spacious than we could imagine just by looking at it, and has those typical AB Yachts design features that come together in what can best be described as sensual boldness

Salon de Cannes, September 2015. AB Yachts and Maiora dealer for France, Mr. Ivan Adžić, is waiting for us on the deck of the new AB 145, ready to take us on the – privileged – test ride with a potential buyer. The water-jets take us out of the port quietly, slowly, as we’re fawning over the sunny Cannes morning. When we reach open seas, it’s time to visit the skipper and see what the 145 is all about.

AB Yachts 145 is love at first sight

Almost 45 meters in length, the hull of the new AB Yachts 145 is the main culprit for its unbelievable speed of 42 knots in an even more unbelievable silence, accentuated by our own speechlessness as we’re openly staring at the GPS displaying our current speed. The new AB 145 is an impressive 44 meters long yacht that wins you over at first sight with the amount of space it offers outdoors and in the interior.

The logical next step in the evolution of the range, it’s larger than the previous hit AB Yachts 140, with more space, more volume and more of the sensual boldness we’ve all come to expect from AB models.

Its hull and superstructure are made of lightweight materials, it’s powered by MTU engines and MJP water-jets, the hull is a deep-V planning masterpiece. The yard made it as light as it could, planing every little detail with that goal. As result, the AB Yachts 145 flies on water in total absence of vibrations and with the maximum stability in navigation.

AB 145 interior

The design combines comfort and luxury, safety and practicality, elegance and aggression, tradition and innovation. Newly designed, expanded spaces are all created to optimize the on-board experience, maximize entertainment and relaxing potential of the yacht. Especially interesting is the master suite – located on the main deck, it has a centrally placed bed and a spectacular view from the wide windows straight in front of it.

The windows span across the entire cabin wall, flooding it with natural light. Behind the sleeping area there’s a giant bathroom and a practical walk-in closet. A private staircase leads directly to the outside area, into the bow cockpit, another private space designed to allow the owner total relaxation in intimate luxury.

If you thought that was it with private spaces, you’re wrong, as the owner can choose to relax on the cute private terrace starboard off the master cabin. The main deck salon is roomy, well lit by natural light, decorated in light and colorful furniture, divided into two separate areas as desired by the owner – a spacious lounge area with sofas, and the dining area which can be completely isolated by a sliding partition.

Minimalist luxury look

Below deck there are four comfortable cabins reserved for guests (three VIP cabins and a twin bed guest cabin), all with private heads, as well as an excellently equipped gym. Light colors and lavish fabrics give the guest cabins the same minimalist luxury look seen in the master cabin and the salon.

The crew area is in no way inferior to roomy, divided into cabins and a professionally equipped and large galley, a dining area, a laundry room and a pantry.

The fly bridge is impressive in size and functionality; divided into a dining area for up to 12 and entertainment and relaxation areas with plenty sun beds, as was specifically required by the owner.

A comfortable yacht, where the owner could spend free time with family and friends, but also enjoy the open seas and high speed was what the client wanted – and what the client got. The lovely new AB Yachts 145 can be summed into three words: space, style, speed.

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The award winning 36.2m/118'9" open yacht 'Diamond' was built by AB Yachts in Italy at their Viareggio shipyard. Her interior is styled by Dutch designer design house Guido de Groot Design and she was delivered to her owner in June 2012. This luxury vessel's exterior design is the work of Marco Arnaboldi.

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Diamond is built with a kevlar composite hull and GRP superstructure, with teak decks. Powered by 3 x diesel MTU (16V2000 M93) 2,400hp engines, she comfortably cruises at 40 knots, reaches a maximum speed of 49 knots with a range of up to 461 nautical miles from her 18,500 litre fuel tanks. Her low draft of 1.14m/3'9" makes her primed for accessing shallow areas and cruising close to the shorelines. Her water tanks store around 3,200 Litres of fresh water. She was built to RINA (Registro Italiano Navale) classification society rules.

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AB Inflatables, a renowned brand in the world of boating, offers a diverse range of inflatable boats and yacht tenders that cater to various purposes, from water sports to luxury leisure. With decades of experience, AB Inflatables has earned a reputation for producing high-quality, reliable, and innovative products. In this comprehensive review, we'll delve into the brand's history, key features, and top models, giving you all the information you need to choose the perfect inflatable boat for your boating adventures.

A Brief History of AB Inflatables

Established in 1969, AB Inflatables has been at the forefront of the inflatable boat industry for more than five decades. The company's commitment to innovation, quality, and performance has allowed it to maintain its position as a leading manufacturer in the market. Combining expert craftsmanship and advanced technology, AB Inflatables continues to produce some of the most reliable and durable inflatable boats available.

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Superior materials and construction.

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Innovative Designs

The brand's innovative designs prioritize comfort, safety, and performance. Many of its models feature deep-V hulls, providing exceptional stability and handling in various sea conditions. AB Inflatables also offers numerous customization options, allowing boat owners to personalize their vessels according to their specific requirements.

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AB Inflatables offers an extensive lineup of boats, including rigid inflatable boats (RIBs), soft-bottom inflatable boats, and yacht tenders. This wide range of options ensures that customers can find the perfect boat for their needs, whether it's for leisure, water sports, or professional applications.

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The ABJET 330 is a compact yet powerful jet tender, perfect for yacht owners with limited storage space. With its 90HP Rotax ACE engine, the ABJET 330 can reach impressive speeds, while its stable hull design ensures a smooth and comfortable ride.

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The Oceanus series, designed for leisure and professional use, provides a variety of robust RIBs that prioritize performance, durability, and practicality. These boats are perfect for day cruises, watersports, or commercial applications such as search and rescue missions.

Oceanus 24 VST

The Oceanus 24 VST is a versatile RIB that offers exceptional performance, a spacious deck, and ample storage. With its deep-V hull and powerful outboard engine options, this boat provides a smooth and stable ride, making it perfect for both leisure and professional use.

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AB Inflatables has built a solid reputation for producing high-quality, reliable, and innovative boats for a variety of purposes. With their superior materials, construction, and diverse range of models, AB Inflatables is an excellent choice for boating enthusiasts seeking a top-tier inflatable boat or yacht tender.

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Sophisticated materials and state-of-the-art build techniques. High-performance hulls and cutting-edge technology. A new approach to cruising: powerful, safe, silent, and infinitely fascinating.

DISCOVER MORE IN LESS TIME

Portofino to Saint Tropez in a couple of hours; Miami to Cat Cays in the Bahamas in 45 minutes; or Manhattan to the Hamptons in less than two hours. Our philosophy is based on performance, supported by thirty years of tradition made up of design, aircraft build techniques, exceptional propulsion technology, stabilisation, pitch attitude control system, attention to detail, and a passion for giving the owner a unique experience on board.

What our clients say about us

“We have visited many different places in a short amount of time and you can only do that with a vessel like this. It's all a matter of time. One day I was in Trieste and then in Montenegro the next ... it takes me less than an hour, with another vessel it would take almost three." A.G., owner of an AB 100.

The value of uniqueness

Every model from AB Yachts is entirely configurable, thanks to the product’s versatility and flexibility, to reflect the owner’s desired onboard lifestyle. From the organisation of exterior spaces to managing the tender and toys, all the way to propulsion, AB Yachts offers one-of-a-kind functional solutions for a unique experience at sea. Exceptional performance and onboard living solutions with the utmost attention to lifestyle: every sigle detail is carefully selected for a vessel as unique as its owner.

our performance

TOP SPEED REACHED

Lt/NM @36 knots

CONSUMPTION