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AB 78

$1,331,066 Listed price: €825,000

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Grabau International

82 Gosport Street , Hampshire
Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9BD
United Kingdom
+44(0)1590 673715

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Make AB
Model 78
Year 2007
Condition Used
Price €825,000
Type Power
Class Motor Yacht
Length 23.15 m
Fuel Type Diesel
Hull Material Composite
Location Dénia, Alicante, Spain
Tax Status Tax Paid
LOA 23.15 m
Length at Water Line 18.15 m
Beam 5.56 m
Max Draft 1.1 m
Min. Draft 1.1 m
Displacement 40000 kg
Engine Type Inboard
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model C-32
Fuel Type Diesel
Engine Year 2007
Power 2000 hp
Drive Type Jet Drive
Engine Location Port
Engine usage (hours) 2190
Engine Type Inboard
Engine Make Caterpillar
Engine Model C-32
Fuel Type Diesel
Engine Year 2007
Power 2000 hp
Drive Type Jet Drive
Engine Location Starboard
Engine usage (hours) 2190
Joystick Yes
Maximum Speed 40 kn
Cruising Speed 25 kn
Range 300 nmi
Covers
  • Bimini Top
Electrical Equipment
  • Shore power inlet
  • Generator
  • Inverter
Electronics
  • Depthsounder
  • Log-speedometer
  • TV set
  • Navigation center
  • Plotter
  • Autopilot
  • Radio
  • Compass
  • CD player
  • GPS
  • Cockpit speakers
  • VHF
  • Flat screen TV
Inside Equipment
  • Seakeeper
  • Dishwasher
  • Bow thruster
  • Washing machine
  • Electric bilge pump
  • Oven
  • Manual bilge pump
  • Microwave oven
  • Air conditioning
  • Electric head
  • Hot water
  • Refrigerator
  • Fresh water maker
  • Battery charger
Outside Equipment/Extras
  • Teak cockpit
  • Cockpit shower
  • Electric winch
  • Teak sidedecks
  • Hydraulic gangway
  • Liferaft
  • Cockpit cushions
  • Cockpit table
  • Swimming ladder
  • Hydraulic swim step
Designer Studio Arnaboldi / AB Yachts
Builder AB Yachts
Guest Cabins 3
Crew Cabins 1
Guest Heads 3
Crew Heads 1
Fuel Tanks 5000 litres
Fresh Water Tanks 1000 litres
Holding Tanks 2
Hull Shape Planing
Windlass Electric Windlass

Description

Spectacular and stylish Italian motor yacht, powered by two twin 2,000hp Caterpillar diesels with jet drive propulsion and a luxurious 3-cabin plus crew interior layout. Professional maintained and benefitting from substantial recent refit and upgrades. Available for immediate sale.


FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:


Stunning Italian yacht crafted in collaboration between AB Yachts and Studio Arnaboldi Naval Architecture.

Refitted in 2021 and recently upgraded again in 2025, this AB 78 combines speed and elegance with sleek lines, spacious layouts, and refined materials. The saloon is bathed in natural light thanks to the skylight design, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.


The yacht offers a separate crew area with ensuite facilities, a stern garage, and additional bow storage.


ZAZZAZU is part of the renowned AB 78 series built between 2005-2015; a stunning Italian yacht crafted in collaboration between AB Yachts and Studio Arnaboldi Naval Architecture combining speed and elegance with sleek lines, spacious layouts, and refined materials. Capable of reaching speeds of up to 40 knots thanks to her powerful 2,000 hp engines and MJP waterjet propulsion. Her expansive exterior decks and generous sundeck areas offer ample space for relaxation and enjoyment at sea, while below decks her saloon is bathed in natural light thanks to the skylight design, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere and she comfortably accommodates seven guests in 3 ensuite cabins, plus 2 crew in a separate cabin with dedicated bathroom with shower. 


Refitted in 2021 and recently upgraded again in 2025 with in excess of Euro 250,000 invested, ZAZZAZU is Spanish-flagged and licensed for charter, with Spanish ITB inspection valid until 30 July 2027. 


Her specification highlights include:

    3-cabin, 3-heads plus crew accommodation layout

    Metallic silver painted Aramat composite hull with GRP superstructure

    Teak laid decks, cockpit and bathing platform

    Twin Caterpillar C-32 V12 2,000hp diesel engines with MJP waterjet propulsion and auto-trim

    Bowthruster

    ARG gyroscopic stabiliser

    Newly replaced battery systems and Victron chargers and inverters

    Onan 13.6kw and 11.00kw generators

    Alamar 200lph reverse-osmosis watermaker

    Furuno NavNet plotter screens

    Simrad autopilot system

    Galley appliances with induction hob, microwave oven, dishwasher, fridge and freezer

    Washing machine

    Tecma fresh water flush electric heads

    Condaria 90,000BTU reverse-cycle air-conditioning system

    Satellite TV system

    Tender garage suitable for Williams 205 JetTender (not included in sale)

    Wet bar in cockpit with fridge

    Electric opening hardtop above saloon area

    Retractable aft bimini

    Hydraulic retractable passarelle

    Powered retractable swimming ladder


RECENT REFIT HISTORY


2025 

    New ARG250T Gyro stabilizers - July 2025 

    New Watermaker - September 2025

    Engine service - June 2025

    Generators full service - September 2025

    Antifouling (Selfpolishing) - June 2025 

    New Jet Hydraulic pump to port 

    New Hydraulic PTO system 

    Water separator service

    Drive system service 

    New batteries 

    New Anodes 

    Handrail service - September 2025

    New audio bow exterior speakers

    New Chargers

    New Inverter

    New Display EKrano 

    New navigation armchair leather upholstery

    New stern stairs teak floor

    New exterior fridge 

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CONSTRUCTION


CE Conformity: 

    Our understanding is that ZAZZAZU is CE certified for Category A – Ocean

    Examined by RINA in 2007 with maximum capacity of 16 persons 


Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:

    Kevlar and Fiberglass (ARAMAT™) composite hull offering robustness and durability while enhancing impact resistance

    GRP superstructure

    Metallic silver painted

    Teak laid cockpit, platform and sidedecks


MACHINERY


Engine & gearbox:

    2x Caterpillar C-32 V12 twin-turbo-charged diesel engines supplying approx. 2,000h each at 2,450 rpm 

    Fresh water engine cooling via raw water intakes and heat exchangers

    Digital engine monitoring displays at helm

    Electric gear/throttle controls


Maintenance & Performance:

    Engine hours: approx. 2,190 as of September 2025

    Date of last engine service: 2025

    Cruising speed: approx. 25knots 

    Maximum speed: approx. 40 knots 

    Fuel consumption: approx. 200 l/h per engine @ 20Knt  

    Range: approx. 300NM @ 20knt cruising speed 


Propulsion & Steering:

    2x MJP 2x450CSU waterjet propulsion system  

    Date of last Jet service : 2025

    Propulsion System with Auto-Trim and Joystick control

    Hydraulic steering system 

    24vDC electric bow thruster


Stabilisers:

    ARG Tohmei 250T-1 Anti Rolling GYRO - 2025


ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS


Voltage systems:

    24vDC domestic services with 220vAC via shore power, generators or inverter


Battery Banks:

    8x 24vDC Ritar battery banks for services– 2025

    4x 12vDC Ritar RA 12-134 134 Ah Starter battery banks for engines– 2025

    2x 12vDC battery banks for JET – 2025

    2x 12vDC starter battery banks for generators – 2025


Charging & Inverters:

    Victron 24V 8000VA 200Amp Quattro Battery Charger Inverter – 2025

    24V Victron Smart Charger 24V/25Amp/1+1 Output - 2025

    2x Victron Lynx Distributor M10 1000 - 2025

    Victron Lynx Shunt M10 - 2025

    12V Victron Smart Charger 12V 30Amp 3 Outputs - 2025

    24V/12V Victron Blue Smart Charter with Bluetooth connecting – 2025

    Victron Ekrano systems display - 2025


Alternators:

    2x Engine-mounted alternators 


Generator:

    Onan MDKBR (2008, 2006 model) generator, 50Hz, 48A, producing 11.0 kW @1500 rpm

    Generator hours: approx. 5,890 hours as of September 2025

    Date of last Service – 2025

    Onan MDKBR (2012) generator, 115/230V, 152/76A, producing 13.6 kW @1500 rpm and 16.18 kW @1800 rpm.

    Generator hours: approx. 6,401 hours as of September 2025

    Date of last Service – 2025


Shore Power:

    2x 220vAC shore power connections with 220vAC sockets in interior


PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS


Fresh Water:

    Water is pressurised by 24vDC high-pressure pump systems 

    Hot & cold freshwater pressurised water supply throughout

    3x Hot water boiler tanks via 220v immersion heater element or engine-driven calorifier 


Watermaker

    Watarmaker Alamar 200 liter per hour – September 2025 


Bilge Pumps: 

    5x Electric bilge pumps – 2025

    Manual bilge pump 


TANKAGE


Fuel:

    Approx 5,000 litres fuel capacity in 5x aluminium tanks


Fresh Water:

    Approx 1,000 litres water tank capacity in 1x aluminium tank


Holding tank:

    Approx 700 litres black water holding tank capacity with remote electric pump

    Grey water tank


NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

    2x Furuno NAVnet C-MAP NT MAX GPS chart plotter displays  

    Furuno RD-30 multi-display

    Simrad AP50 autopilot system

    Steering compass


Communications Equipment:

    Furuno VHF radio system with speaker


DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT


Galley Equipment:

    Beko 220vAC 3-burner induction hob

    Miele 220vAC combination microwave oven  

    Extraction hood above hob

    Miele Stainless steel 299l Fridge & Freezer 

    Beko dishwasher  

    Coffee machine


Laundry:

    Indesit 6kg washing machine


Heads:

    Tecma carbon fibre electric vacuum flush freshwater heads in all heads 

    Carbon fibre faucets

    Separate showers with hot & cold water supply in every bathroom


Heating & Ventilation:

    Condaria 220vAC reverse-cycle air-conditioning and heating system with 90,000 output and outlets/controls in all cabins including crew areas 


Entertainment:

    Satellite TV system with twin antenna domes

    Sharp TV systems in saloon, owner’s cabin and VIP guest cabin

    Stereo systems with speakers in saloon, cockpit and bow deck areas


Lighting:

    LED lights 

    Cockpit courtesy floor LED lights

    Wall mounted Bed Spotlights for the VIP cabin and Master Cabin


ACCOMMODATION


 


Accommodation Summary: 

    3x Guest large cabins accommodating 7 guests. 

    Large full-beam amidships owner’s cabin with ensuite bathroom with shower

    VIP guest cabin forward with ensuite bathroom a

    Twin guest cabin with additional pullman berth, ensuite bathroom with shower

    Separated crew cabin aft with twin bunks and private bathroom

    Fully-equipped Galley 

    Saloon with dining table


Accommodation finishing:

    Light grey wood veneer finishes in saloon area

    Light wood veneer finishes in accommodation cabin areas

    Contrasting wenge staircases and dark walnut doors

    Carpeting throughout

    Leather upholstery

    Carbon fibre bathroom floors, WC’s and faucets


Accommodation Layout from Forwards:


VIP Guest cCabin:

    Island queen bed with side stairs 

    Deck Hatch 

    Bright wall wood 

    Air-conditioning remote control

    Top sides air-conditioning fan coil

    Audio system

    Safety Box

    Lockers and wardrobe


VIP Guest Cabin Ensuite Bathroom:

    Carbon-fibre WC, sink and bidet 

    Separate shower with settee

    Double mirrored cupboards

    Cupboards in dark wood

    Carbon floor


Twin Guest cabin:

    2x single beds

    Extra pullman bed 

    Bedside table and red leather headboard

    2x port holes

    Radio with speaker


Guest Cabin Ensuite Bathroom:

    Carbon-fiber Toilets and Sink 

    Separate shower 

    Mirrored cupboards

    Cupboards 

    Tecma carbon fibre electric WC

    Carbon floor


Bridge:

    3× navigation armchairs with leather upholstery, electrically adjustable

    Footrest


Saloon:

    Sliding Door to aft cockpit area

    Skylight large windows

    L- Shaped leather sofa to starboard

    Sofa settee to port

    Electro-hydraulic height adjustable dining table


Galley:

    Large stainless steel sink with pressurised hot & cold water tap

    Induction stove, extraction hood, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher

    Cupboards and drawers

    Dark wood floor


Owner’s Cabin:

    King size bed with bedside tables and headboard

    Drawers to the side boards 

    Sofa to starboard

    Dressing table with mirror

    6x Portholes

    Safety Box

    TV


Owner’s Cabin Ensuite Bathroom:

    Carbon-fibre WC, sink and bidet 

    Separate shower with settee

    Double mirrored cupboards

    Cupboards in dark wood

    Carbon floor


Crew Cabin:

    Access from the saloon or from the engine room through a safety water tight door

    2xx single bulkhead beds


Crew bathroom:

    Tecma WC

    Sink

    Shower


DECK EQUIPMENT


General:

    Electric retractable hardtop above saloon

    Electric retractable aft bimini above cockpit

    2x Gallinea stainless windscreen wipers 

    Grey Covers to windscreen and side windows 

    Bow and stern sunbathing areas with cushions

    Swimming platform 

    Swimming platform MetalStyle pop-up retractable ladder

    Pin-craft hydraulic retractable stainless steel and teak gangway

    Hydraulic opening tender garage

    Cockpit table with 4x chairs plus extra settee on the sunbeds 

    Cockpit shower

    Cockpit wetbar with fridge


Anchoring & Mooring:

    Lofrans Project X4 2500W 24V stainless steel anchor windlass

    Windlass control with chain counter at helm

    80 Kgs galvanized anchor with 100 meters of 13mm stainless steel inox chain galvanized

    2x electric capstan mooring winches in aft cockpit 

    Warps & fenders


SAFETY EQUIPMENT


General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.


Safety equipment:

    4x pax SEA-SAFE Life raft 02/2019 - Service Expiring in 2026 

    EPIRB

    12x Life jackets

    Security safe in the owner’s cabin


Fire Control:

    6x Extinguisher service - Serviced 2025

    Fire control system - Serviced 2025


Disclaimer

Grabau International Palma offers the details of all vessels in good faith but cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information or warranty the condition of any vessel and the details do not constitute a part of any contract. A buyer should instruct his agents, or his surveyors, to investigate such details as the buyer desires validated. All vessels are offered subject to prior sale, price change, or withdrawal without notice. Grabau International Palma provides professional yacht conveyancing and legal transfer of title for all yachts as per the ABYA Code of Practice with all deposit payments and final balance payments processed through secure dedicated client accounts solely for that purpose. Our dedicated client accounts are written in trust at Natwest Bank and we are fully insured.

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Presented For Sale By:

Grabau International

82 Gosport Street , Hampshire
Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 9BD
United Kingdom
+44(0)1590 673715

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