The second AB 80 from AB Yachts is on its way to the east coast of the United States following its launch at the end of last year. The 25.4-metre entry-level model is built entirely in composite and is capable of reaching top speeds of 55 knots.
A draught of 1.3 metres and 500-nautical-mile range means she is attuned to cruising in the Bahamas and she now joins her sistership, hull number one, named G-Five.
All areas have been custom-designed and fitted by the in-house design team. This particular model accommodates eight guests in four cabins on the lower deck including a full-beam master and VIP suite forward and two twin cabins amidships. Elsewhere, space for two crew is found in one cabin.
Highlights include a foredeck seating and sunning area, a well-equipped galley and a sundeck where guests can enjoy dining and unwinding. A large aft garage provides space for two jet skis, easily lowered and recovered from the water thanks to a slide system.
Next Yacht Group's CEO Gennaro Candida De Matteo has said the success of AB yachts in the US is the result of honing in on the specific needs of the American market. "Owners are, however, increasingly attracted also by the 'emotional' style we capture in our products: the adrenaline of speed, maximum safety and manoeuvrability even in the steepest turns, [and] a very limited draught - a crucial feature to cruise in Florida or literally 'rest the bow' on a beach in the Bahamas."
Construction is already underway on the third unit in the series alongside a larger model, the AB 120, which was sold in February 2022.
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