Exploring the Alluring AB Yachts 120: A New Standard in Luxury Yachting
The AB Yachts 120 "Wraith" sets a new standard in luxury yachting with its aggressive design, expansive atrium, and innovative features.
As an expert in the yacht industry, I have the privilege of witnessing remarkable engineering and luxury on the high seas, and the AB Yachts 120 exemplifies these elements with charismatic flair. Boasting an aggressive exterior and an airy, splendid atrium, this yacht pushes the boundaries of what one might expect from a sports-fly model.
The latest from AB Yachts is a stunning 121-foot vessel, Wraith, powered by triple 2,600 MTU diesels paired with water jets, allowing a breathtaking 45-knot maximum speed. This yacht’s standout feature, its expansive atrium, is a design often reserved for superyachts exceeding 164 feet. Yet, here it sits, offering guests a nearly celestial experience with its ceiling glass extending from the helm’s windshield, enhancing the light-filled ambiance.
The Wraith’s interior is an orchestration of airy spaces, highlighted by the intriguing descent to the staterooms, where a sculpture-like polished stainless-steel handrail guides guests to a two-level TV lounge — a rarity for yachts of this size. The clever use of space continues as the atrium lounge, delivering a lavishness that leans more toward superyacht elegance rather than its category constraints.
On deck, Wraith champions open-air leisure in lieu of traditional setups. The aft is a celebration of outdoor life, replacing the conventional swim platform and beach club with an open-air lounge adorned with a sizable U-shaped settee and cocktail tables. With the bulwarks folding down, this transforms into a broader expanse, suiting both leisure and adventure with space for lounges or water toys.
Notably, the aft main deck shuns the typical dining cockpit, favoring sun pads that morph into a cozy twin sunbed with a hot tub nestled between. This architectural decision enhances the flow from salon to the water's edge, where 1,100 square feet of leisure space spark connections with nature.
Beneath the luxury, practicality finds its place. The swim platform is a technological marvel, rising and adapting for various usages, including revealing a tender garage with a 15-foot RIB and additional toys. This ingenuity is mirrored on the foredeck with a secondary garage hidden beneath a hatch.
The allure of the Wraith doesn't stop indoors; alfresco living finds its peak at the flybridge. It’s crafted to be a social haven from day to night, with sun pads flanking ends and flexible seating encouraging midday conversations or sunset cocktails. At nightfall, it transforms into a theater under the stars.
Simple yet sophisticated maneuvers are at your fingertips with joystick controls, a staple offering from AB Yachts, alongside water jets propelling the yacht to an impressive 40-knot cruise, reaching ranges beyond many competitors.
As the owner contemplates stargazing over the atrium’s glass ceiling, it encapsulates the essence of luxury yachting: innovation meeting indulgence. The potential for even more transformative yachting experiences looms on the horizon.
