Daily Nautica went on board this high-powered yacht during the Monaco Yacht Show. The Fast & Furious is a 44.6 metre yacht by AB Yachts on sale, managed by the charter company Yachting Partners International, a knowledgeable mix of power, comfort and aggressiveness. Delivered in 2016, today it is one of the highest performing vessels in boating, created for speed lovers and for those wanting to travel quickly from port to port.

“Fast & Furious – shares sales broker, Matt De Matteis with DN – is a unique superyacht which can maintain impeccable stability even at high speeds. With three MTU engines, it comfortably sails ate 37 knots and reaches a maximum speed of 42 knots.” Compared to the competition, its cruising speed surpasses the average of 21.79 knots, and the maximum speed of 23.16 knots.

The interior is decorated in high quality wood with neutral and warm tones, making it one of the most elegant yachts in the sporting category. Fast & Furious can accommodate up to 10 passengers in five spacious cabins, including a master suite with retractable balcony. The exterior has been designed for maximum relaxation and entertainment, with areas including the forward sun deck to the aft beach club, complete with an elegant bar and a party deck. On the lower deck, passengers can enjoy the gym and an office space. Fast & Furious also has water toys and two tenders including a Williams Jet Tender.

AB Yachts

AB Yachts, along with Maiora, is part of the Next Yacht Group, and a leader in the sporty range. AB Yachts’ philosophy has always been to use the latest in  modern technology in building the hulls, using materials like advanced composites, resins, carbon fibre and Kevlar, building light, resistant and high performing yachts. Starting with smaller vessels, the shipyard has created a range of luxury models in series and semi-custom, with lengths ranging from 17.70 to 42 metres, also creating designs for superyachts up to 60.96 metres. Next Yacht Group, along with Maiora, want to bring the highest level of experience to liveability and comfort on board, and with AB Yachts the excitement of speed on the water in absolute safety.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS – FAST & FURIOUS

Cruising Speed: 70.4kph / 38kn
Maximum Speed:: 77.8kph / 42kn
Engines: 3x MTU (16V 2000 M94) 2,600hp diesel engines
Hull: Single hull
Launch: 2016
Builder: AB Yachts
Designer: AB Yachts