The AB Yachts 116 is an open-styled motor yacht built for guests who want serious speed without giving up superyacht comfort. Built at the Viareggio yard and delivered in 2009, she pairs a sophisticated exterior by Marco Arnaboldi with an interior by Guido de Groot, a combination that has aged beautifully.
Across thirty-six metres she accommodates up to nine guests, in an owner’s cabin, two VIPs, a twin and a single, all with en-suite bathrooms, looked after by a crew of six. The open styling keeps the yacht sociable and light, with generous deck spaces for sunbathing, dining and gathering close to the water. Jet skis and snorkelling gear are aboard for the more active days.
Her real signature is performance. Three MTU engines and triple waterjets give her a top speed above forty-seven knots and an exhilarating forty-knot cruise, which is remarkable for a yacht of this size and turns a coastal passage into an event in itself. Reach a distant bay or a favourite port in a fraction of the usual time, then settle in for a swim and a long lunch.
She suits a family or group who want the rare combination of superyacht space and genuine speed in one striking open yacht.
Forty knots across thirty-six metres. Few boats this big move quite like she does.
