Launched in 2024 and now the first AB 130, Effe is an evolution of the AB 125 series and the AB 120 Beach model, integrating AB’s signature design language with fresh ideas for outdoor living and performance.
A key feature of Effe is her innovative, expandable beach club. The twin stern wings deploy to create a 100-plus-square-meter terrace right at the water’s edge—a standout in her size range. This beach area flows directly into the aft cockpit and the 50-square-meter main saloon, creating an excellent indoor-outdoor space designed for socializing, dining, or unwinding. The saloon onboard the superyacht offers floor-to-ceiling windows for 360-degree sea views and an “open-roof” configuration that invites guests to dine under the stars.
An adjustable sea-view pool on the aft deck adds to the appeal, with the ability to cover or uncover the pool as needed. The flybridge offers another alfresco area for relaxing or entertaining, further enhancing the yacht’s outdoor lifestyle focus.
Effe’s float-in garage can house a 4.6-meter tender, two Jet Skis, Seabobs, and inflatable toys, ensuring plenty of options for watersports and fun on the water. The floodable design of the garage streamlines launch and retrieval, making it an efficient addition to the active, on-the-water ethos of the yacht.
Effe has been fully customized inside to suit her owners’ preferences. The design offers a flexible layout that can accommodate both large social gatherings and more intimate, private moments. AB Yachts’ in-house team worked closely with the owners of the motor yacht, described as experienced yachtspeople who had a clear vision for the yacht’s functionality and aesthetic.
The yacht’s sporty lines and aggressive stance are matched by impressive performance figures: powered by triple MTU engines and waterjet propulsion, she reaches speeds exceeding 40 knots and maintains a cruising range of 450 nautical miles at 35 knots. A shallow draft of just 1.3 meters enhances her versatility, making her equally capable of anchoring close to shore or gliding at high speed across open water.
AB Yachts Build Context and Future
The AB 130 is part of a growing series from AB Yachts, which currently has multiple units in production across its 17.7 to 42-meter range.
Among them is the fourth yacht in the AB 80 series, launched in May 2025 and undergoing sea trials. Measuring 25.4 meters, she features a sporty planing hull by AB Yachts and sleek exterior styling by Acube Design. With triple MAN V12 2,000hp engines and waterjet propulsion, she can reach blistering speeds of up to 54 knots, cruising comfortably at 45 knots with a 300-nautical-mile range. Inside, the yacht for sale offers accommodation for up to eight guests in four suites and is designed to balance high-speed performance with a relaxed onboard lifestyle.
The delivery of Effe - the first AB 130 - reaffirms AB Yachts’ focus on performance, lifestyle-focused design, and customized builds. Part of the Next Yacht Group alongside Maiora and CBI Navi, AB Yachts has been building fast, distinctive yachts tailored to discerning owners since its founding in 1992.
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