Built: 2013
Length: 36.20 metres
Beam: 7.5 metres
Draught: 1.5 metres
Maximum speed: 55 knots
Cruising speed: 44 knots
Cost: POA
Italian-based Fipa Group sure knows a thing or two about fine aquatic engineering. The company’s AB Yachts division has just welcomed the latest model in a range of cruisers, an AB 116 named Ecrider.
This vessel is something of a sports car of water vessels, starting with the sleek, grey silhouette that cuts through the water at a top speed of 55 knots (or a cruising speed of 44 knots). The interior design epitomises Italian sophistication, with an airy and minimalist floor plan that accommodates up to 16 people comfortably — the master cabin lives up to its name with its separate lounge, bathroom and sleeping areas.
Ecrider is all about keeping you entertained: if the weather outside is a little overcast you can always unwind in the downstairs saloon, which doubles as a private cinema. But, for those days when there is nothing but sun and sky, head to the impressive aft deck, which incorporates al fresco dining (just adjust the sliding ceiling) with a vast swimming deck. If you can be tempted to leave the comforts of your sophisticated surroundings, the yacht also has a tender and jetski at the ready.
