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Astondoa - 96 GLX - For Sale

The 96 GLXbyAstondoais a 95 ft (29 m) luxurymotor yachtwithin the widermotor-yacht class, featuring a hull aligned with thefiberglass and plastic classsegment and a GRP deck. Presented with the guidance of Andrey Shestakov and the Shestakov Yacht Sales team, it balances performance, volume, and refined construction.

Selecting a 96 GLX

Choosing the 96 GLX means opting for a proven European build by Astondoathat blends a 22 ft (6.82 m) beam with a Deep Vee hull for confident handling and comfortable passages. As amotor yachtpositioned in the premiummotor-yacht classspace, it offers cruise and top speeds of 20 kn (23.02 mph) and 26 kn (29.92 mph) respectively, plus practical capacities for extended time on board. For tailored advice, Andrey Shestakov and Shestakov Yacht Sales are ready to help align the yacht with your program.

Features of the Model

Performance envelope: 20 kn cruise (23.02 mph) and 26 kn max (29.92 mph) driven by twin MTU inboard diesel engines

Dimensions for liveability: 95 ft LOA with a 22 ft beam and a 7.218 ft draft for confident coastal cruising

Naval foundation: Deep Vee hull, designed by Astondoa, for seakindly running and efficient entry

Construction: Hull in the fiberglass and plastic classcategory; deck in GRP

Practical capacity: Fuel 2,641.72 gal; water 396.26 gal; 168 GT of internal volume

Onboard accommodations: Accommodation capacity 10; sleeps 7; 5 heads; 2 crew cabins

Technical Specifications

Model: 96 GLX

Builder: Astondoa

Category: motor-yacht class/motor yacht

Hull category: fiberglass and plastic class

LOA: 95 ft (29 m)

Beam: 22 ft (6.82 m)

Draft (min/max): 7.218 ft / 7.218 ft (2.2 m / 2.2 m)

Cruise speed: 20 kn (23.02 mph)

Max speed: 26 kn (29.92 mph)

Gross tonnage: 168 GT

Engines: 2 x MTU, Inboard, Diesel

Hull configuration: Deep Vee

Hull designer: Astondoa

Hull material category: fiberglass and plastic class

Deck material: GRP

Accommodation capacity: 10

Sleeps: 7

Heads: 5

Crew cabins: 2

Water capacity: 396.26 gal

Fuel capacity: 2641.72 gal

Pricing and Ordering

Pricing, availability, and specification guidance for the 96 GLXare available on request. Contact Andrey Shestakov and the Shestakov Yacht Sales team for current options, build slots, and to arrange a private consultation tailored to your cruising plans.

Questions and Answers

Q: What type of yacht is the 96 GLX? A: It is amotor yachtpositioned within the broadermotor-yacht classsegment, designed for performance cruising and comfort.

Q: How fast does it go? A: The 96 GLX has a cruise speedof20 kn (23.02 mph)and amaximum speedof26 kn (29.92 mph).

Q: What are the key dimensions and draft? A: It measures 95 ft LOA,22 ft beam (6.82 m), with a7.218 ft (2.2 m) draft, supported by aDeep Veehull form.

Q: What powers the yacht? A: Two MTUinboarddieselengines (2 x MTU) provide reliable propulsion for the96 GLX.

Q: What accommodations are on board? A: The yacht offers accommodation capacity for 10,sleeps 7, with5 headsand2 crew cabins, providing flexible arrangements for owners, guests, and crew.

Owner Experience Review

Owners and charter managers describe the 96 GLXfromAstondoaas a versatile platform for family cruising, Mediterranean itineraries, and weekend entertaining. Listings and charter write-ups repeatedly highlight the voluminous interior with a full-beam master reached by a private stair and four cabins accommodating roughly 8–10 guests. On deck, the large flybridge and social areas—wet bar, sunbathing and dining zones, a generous swim platform, and often a jacuzzi or tender garage—make it a natural host boat, and the model has been run commercially by operators such as the documented M/Y GRACE.

Underway, the deep-V, planing hull carries a CE Class B offshore rating, with commonly published performance around a 20-knot cruise and 26–27 knots at the top. Owners on forums specifically call out stabilization comfort—“The seakeeper in the Astondoa is much better.” Operationally, many examples are powered by twin MTU 16V2000 M91s (~2,000 hp each); an example listing for GRACE shows roughly 3,660 engine hours, and owners should plan for the high service and potential in-vessel overhaul scope typical of this machinery. Surviving boats often show refit histories (e.g., repaint ~2015, interior refit ~2017 with subsequent upgrades), and buyer discussions note complete service records and a generally solid Astondoabuild and finish.

Pros and Cons

Family- and charter-ready layout with a full-beam master (private stair) and four cabins for about 8–10 guests.

Expansive flybridge and deck spaces for entertaining, often featuring a wet bar plus sunbathing and dining areas.

Deep-V planing hull with CE Class B offshore rating and commonly published ~20 kn cruise and ~26–27 kn top speeds.

High operating and overhaul costs for twin MTU 16V2000 M91s, with in-vessel rebuilds reported as significant projects.

Many examples carry refit histories (e.g., repaint ~2015, interior refit ~2017), so owners should plan for periodic upgrades.

Some boats have commercial charter use and engine hours (e.g., ~3,660 h on an example listing), warranting careful survey and service-record verification.

Comparison with Other Models

Model	LOA	Beam	Draft	Speed (Cruising/Max)	Gross Tonnage
96 GLX	95' 0" (29 m)	22' 0" (6.82 m)	7' 3" (2.20 m)	20 kn / 26 kn	168
66 Flybridge	67' 0" (20.55 m)	17' 0" (5.28 m)	14' 9" (4.50 m) – 16' 5" (5 m)	23 kn / 30 kn	-
82 GLX	78' 0" (24 m)	20' 0" (6.20 m)	-	18 kn / 28 kn	95
100 Century	100' 0" (30.48 m)	22' 0" (6.88 m)	19' 5" (5.92 m)	22 kn / 26 kn	-
82	87' 0" (26.54 m)	20' 0" (6.18 m)	5' 11" (1.80 m)	-	-
66 Fly	66' 0" (20.22 m)	17' 0" (5.28 m)	15' 4" (4.67 m)	28 kn / 32 kn	-
AS5	57' 0" (17.58 m)	16' 0" (4.93 m)	14' 9" (4.50 m)	-	-
Topdeck 63	63' 0" (19.20 m)	18' 0" (5.49 m)	18' 1" (5.50 m)	20 kn / 27 kn	-
110 Century	109' 0" (33.50 m)	23' 0" (7.09 m)	19' 5" (5.92 m)	18 kn / 21 kn	-
677 Coupe	67' 0" (20.42 m)	16' 0" (5.03 m)	10' 8" (3.25 m)	25 kn / 34 kn	-