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The Next Yacht Group brand has revealed photos of its AB 95 following the appearance of the 50-knot superyacht at the Cannes and Monaco shows.
AB Yachts, part of Italy’s Next Yacht Group, has shared photos and details of its AB 95, which exhibited at the 34th Monaco Yacht Show following the model’s world premiere at the Cannes Yachting Festival. The yacht is notable for its top speed of 50 knots, boosted by 6,000hp from three 2,000hp MAN V12 engines operating with two MJP steerable waterjets and an MJP central booster.
The 28.45m flybridge motoryacht has a 6.8m beam and features exterior design by Archea Associati. The sleek styling includes a reverse windshield on the main deck, home to the yacht’s only helm station, and a flybridge with a low windshield that benefits aerodynamics.
The AB 95 incorporates some of the styling and features of the 43-knot AB 110, whose second hull exhibited with the AB 95 at both Cannes and Monaco.
Marco Casamonti, Creative Director of Archea Associati, said: “With the AB 95, we wanted to evolve the legacy of our AB 110 project, continuing a journey that unites tradition and innovation. The result is the fusion of AB Yachts’ 30-year expertise in yachting with our studio’s know-how in architectural and design projects, giving life to a yacht that incorporates the most advanced engineering solutions, with top-quality materials and finishes.
“A timelessly elegant yacht, perfectly balanced between design and functionality, performance and comfort, the new AB 95 is designed for those who demand high sporting performance on the open sea without compromising on the premium quality of interior and exterior spaces that seamlessly flow into one another. We are proud of this project, which represents a perfect synthesis of the past, present and future of our nautical vision.”
The AB 95’s fully equipped beach area includes an integrated sea-facing sofa and a garage that can house a 4.5m tender and a jetski. The flybridge can be accessed from the cockpit by two external carbon staircases and is helm free, meaning the whole top deck is dedicated to socialising, with sunbathing areas fore and aft of two seating areas on both sides.
On the main deck, the saloon includes a lounge to starboard and a dining table to port, while forward is a black-lacquered galley that also serves as a cocktail bar. The lower deck includes two full-beam suites and two guest cabins, as well two cabins for four crew. The interiors are elevated by premium materials such as teak parquet flooring, Italian leathers, integrated LED strips and light-toned ceilings.
