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 kevlar and fiberglass (ARAMAT™) composite hull offering robustness and durability while enhancing impact resistance
• 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
SPECIFICATIONS
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