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AB Yachts - AB 145 - For Sale

Built by AB Yachts, theAB 145is a high-performancemotor yachtwith a lightweightfiberglass and plastic hullengineered for thrilling speed and efficient cruising. For guidance on acquisition and configuration, contact Andrey Shestakov and the team at Shestakov Yacht Sales.

Selecting a AB 145

Choosing the AB 145means prioritizing speed, space, and shallow-water access. With a planing hull, a 32-knot cruising speed (36.83 mph) and up to 42 knots (48.33 mph) at the top end, it delivers fast passages. The 146 ft (44.57 m) LOA and 26 ft (8 m) beam create impressive volume for guests and crew, while the 4.101 ft (1.25 m) draft expands your cruising grounds. As a trueMotor YachtfromAB Yachts, it blends performance and contemporary Italian execution.

Features of the Model

Triple MTU inboard diesels provide confident acceleration and sustained high-speed cruising.

Planing hull design by AB Yachtsemphasizes performance and efficiency.

GRP deck and a fiberglass and plastic hullfor strength-to-weight benefits.

Sleeps up to 10 guests with 6 heads and 6 crew berths for versatile operations.

Backed by Shestakov Yacht Sales and broker Andrey Shestakov for seamless purchase and after-sale support.

Technical Specifications

Model: AB 145

Builder: AB Yachts

Category: motor yachts

Subcategory: Motor Yacht

Hull category: fiberglass and plastic yachts

Hull configuration: Planing

Hull material: fiberglass and plastic

Deck material: GRP

Length overall (LOA): 146 ft (44.57 m)

Beam: 26 ft (8 m)

Max draft: 4.101 ft (1.25 m)

Cruising speed: 32 kn (36.83 mph)

Max speed: 42 kn (48.33 mph)

Gross tonnage: 338

Engines: 3 × MTU, Inboard, Diesel

Hull designer: AB Yachts

Sleeps: 10

Heads: 6

Crew berths: 6

Pricing and Ordering

For current pricing, availability, and to discuss build and configuration options for the AB 145, speak with Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate specifications, inspections, and documentation to ensure a smooth purchase experience.

Questions and Answers

What type of yacht is the AB 145?

It is a performance motor yacht, classified as aMotor Yacht, built byAB Yachts.

How fast does it go?

The yacht has a cruising speedof 32 kn (36.83 mph) and amaximum speedof 42 kn (48.33 mph).

How many guests and crew can it accommodate?

It sleeps 10guests, has6 heads, and provides6 crewberths for professional operations.

What are the construction and hull details?

The yacht features a fiberglass and plastic hullwith aplaningconfiguration and aGRPdeck.

How do I purchase or order one?

Contact Andrey ShestakovatShestakov Yacht Salesto review availability,pricing, and next steps, including viewings and due diligence for theAB 145.

Owner Experience Review

Owners gravitate to the AB 145byAB Yachtsfor its ability to cover miles at true superyacht pace without fuss. Published sea‑trial figures point to an around 37–38‑knot cruise and approximately 42–43‑knot maximum, and press notes add that even at maximum speed the boat moves quietly and smoothly. The shallow draft of roughly 1.25–1.3 m and MJP waterjets translate to confident maneuverability and access to anchorages that deeper, propeller‑driven 44 m yachts often skip, while zero‑speed stabilizers meaningfully improve comfort at anchor.

For family coastal cruising and guest entertainment, the platform is set up like a light‑filled apartment afloat: a full‑beam owner’s suite on the main deck with large windows and a fold‑down balcony/private terrace, five en‑suite guest staterooms for ten, and a generous main salon. Outside, the flybridge is a true hosting space with dining for up to twelve, a bar, and sunbeds, complemented by foredeck sunbathing and an aft‑deck beach‑club feel. Shallow‑water access and a large garage/chase‑tender arrangement make watersports and tender operations straightforward, and AB 145has been presented and sold as coded for charter.

Running a high‑performance yacht of this caliber is a professional exercise. Propulsion comes from three MTU 16V2000 M94s driving MJP waterjets; MTU supports a global service network with defined service intervals, and the waterjets require OEM spares and specialist servicing in line with manufacturer schedules. Brokerage/spec sheets note one example run by a permanent crew with “professional maintenance,” implying routine OPEX is significant; the upside is a well‑laid‑out engine room with a dedicated ops space and good access designed for maintenance and survey work.

Pros and Cons

Published around 37–38‑knot cruise and 42–43‑knot max, with press noting quiet, smooth running even at top speed.

Shallow draft and MJP waterjets improve maneuverability and open up shallow anchorages versus prop‑driven peers.

Live‑aboard and hosting features: full‑beam main‑deck owner’s suite with fold‑down balcony, five en‑suite guest cabins, and expansive flybridge/foredeck/aft‑deck spaces.

Routine OPEX is significant, with specialist crew/contractors typically used per brokerage/spec notes.

MJP waterjets require OEM spare parts and specialist servicing to manufacturer schedules.

Triple MTU 16V2000 M94 propulsion has defined service intervals that owners must plan via the MTU network.

Comparison with Other Models

Model	LOA	Beam	Draft	Speed (Cruising/Max)	Gross Tonnage
AB 145	146' 0" (44.57 m)	26' 0" (8 m)	4' 1" (1.25 m)	32 kn / 42 kn	338
145	146' 0" (44.60 m)	4' 0" (1.25 m)	27' 3" (8.30 m)	37 kn / 42 kn	338
Nautilus 13 DLX	13' 0" (3.96 m)	6' 0" (1.96 m)	-	-	-
Oceanus 21 VST	21' 0" (6.50 m)	8' 0" (2.69 m)	-	-	-
Nautilus 15 DLX	15' 0" (4.57 m)	6' 0" (2.06 m)	-	-	-
Mares 12 VSX	12' 0" (3.66 m)	6' 0" (1.83 m)	-	-	-
AB 68'	67' 0" (20.65 m)	15' 0" (4.80 m)	3' 3" (1 m)	33 kn / 43 kn	51
AB 116	116' 0" (35.36 m)	24' 0" (7.60 m)	13' 8" (4.17 m)	35 kn / 40 kn	218
AB 100	100' 0" (30.50 m)	22' 0" (6.80 m)	4' 11" (1.50 m)	48 kn	110