RAFFLES - AY78 Flybridge - For Sale

The AY78 FlybridgebyRAFFLESis a contemporarymotor yachtbuilt on a robustfiberglass and plasticplatform, pairing confident performance with refined comfort. Shestakov Yacht Sales, led by broker Andrey Shestakov, is ready to guide you through selection and purchase.

Selecting a AY78 Flybridge

Choosing the AY78 Flybridgemeans prioritizing balanced capabilities: a 78 ft (23.77 m) length overall and 20 ft (6.1 m) beam provide volume for up to 8 guests, while a practical 1.6 m (5.249 ft) draft broadens your cruising options. At a 19-knot cruising speed and up to 25 knots maximum, thismotor yachttransitions smoothly from efficient passages to swift hops between destinations. With 4 heads, a dedicated crew cabin (1) and up to 3 crew berths, service and privacy remain well organized on board.

Features of the Model

• Design pedigree: hull by Frederic Bonnet; interiors by Stefano Caruso.
• Propulsion: twin Volvo Penta inboard diesel engines for reliable, serviceable power delivery.
• Structure: fiberglass and plastichull with FRP decks for strength-to-weight efficiency and low maintenance.
• Practical capacities: 1,320.86 gal fuel and 184.92 gal fresh water support serious time aboard.
• Measured volume: 56 GT provides generous interior space planning.

Technical Specifications

• Model: AY78 Flybridge
• Builder: RAFFLES
• Category: motor yacht
• Hull material: fiberglass and plastic
• Deck material: FRP
• Hull configuration: Full DisplacementPlaning Hull
• LOA: 78 ft (23.77 m)
• Beam: 20 ft (6.1 m)
• Draft (max): 5.249 ft (1.6 m)
• Cruising speed: 19 kn (21.86 mph)
• Maximum speed: 25 kn (28.77 mph)
• Gross tonnage: 56 GT
• Engines: 2 x Volvo Penta, Inboard, Diesel
• Accommodation: up to 8
• Heads: 4
• Crew: 1 cabin, 3 berths
• Fresh water capacity: 184.92 gal
• Fuel capacity: 1,320.86 gal
• Hull designer: Frederic Bonnet
• Interior designer: Stefano Caruso

Pricing and Ordering

To discuss pricing, build slots, and current availability for the AY78 Flybridge, contact Andrey Shestakov at Shestakov Yacht Sales. Our team will coordinate specifications, options, and delivery timing to align with your cruising plans.

Questions and Answers

Q: What is the typeof theAY78 Flybridge? A: It is amotor yachtwith a durablefiberglass and plasticconstruction.

Q: What are the performancefigures of theAY78 Flybridge? A: Cruising speed is19 kn (21.86 mph)and maximum speed is25 kn (28.77 mph).

Q: How many guests and crewcan theAY78 Flybridgeaccommodate? A: Accommodation is forup to 8guests with4 heads, plus1 crew cabinwith3 crew berths.

Q: Who are the designersbehind theAY78 Flybridge? A: Hull design byFrederic Bonnetand interior design byStefano Caruso.

Q: What enginespower theAY78 Flybridge? A: TwoVolvo Pentainboard dieselengines provide propulsion, supported by a1,320.86 galfuel capacity.

Owner Experience Review

Owners looking at the AY78 FlybridgebyRAFFLEStend to prioritize family cruising and social time on deck. Broker and press materials consistently point to a four-cabin layout for up to eight guests, with a roomy salon and a full-beam master, plus crew quarters. The flybridge, aft deck and bow lounge are the heart of the experience—one press line sums it up well: “the fly becomes your living room, the aft deck your dining room, and the bow lounge your sunset theater.” Interior finishes are described as modern Italian, with leather, high‑gloss wood and brushed‑metal accents, and there are notes about flexible interior customization.

On the water, published specs describe a planing hull and an IPS pod option with twin Volvo Penta D13 (IPS1350), yielding an indicated cruising speed around 19–20 knots and a top near 25–26 knots, appropriate for the class and listed 56‑ton displacement. Fuel and water capacities (about 5,000 L and 700 L, respectively) position the boat for longer coastal trips rather than outright high‑speed runs. While this paints a clear picture of the intended use case, it is worth noting that independent, long‑term owner reports on heavy‑sea handling and day‑to‑day serviceability have not surfaced publicly as of May 24, 2026.

From an ownership standpoint, expectations align with a modern IPS setup: standard Volvo Penta/IPS service items such as pod service, transom seals and cooling‑system maintenance, along with typical systems found in this size range (bow thruster, trim tabs, hydraulic tender lift). However, no independent commentary was found on engine‑room access, recurring maintenance costs or multi‑season reliability—most available information comes from listings, spec sheets and first‑look press.

Pros and Cons

• Four-cabin layout for up to eight guests suits family cruising.
• Social deck plan—flybridge, aft deck, and bow lounge—encourages weekend entertaining.
• 5,000 L fuel and 700 L water capacities support longer coastal trips.
• Geared toward extended cruising rather than high-speed runs.
• No independent, long-term owner reports on seakeeping or maintenance costs are publicly available.
• IPS1350 pod drives add scheduled pod and seal service to ownership planning.

Comparison with Other Models