AB Yachts' history began in 1980 when Francesco Guidetti and his wife founded the shipbuilding company Fipa Italiana Yachts. Twelve years later, in 1992, AB Yachts was launched as a distinct brand.

In 2001, the company merged with Fipa Group, which at the time included the Maiora and Intermare shipyards. Subsequently, AB Yachts also acquired CBI Navi, known for its expertise in metal hull construction. In September 2021, The Fipa Group rebranded as Next Yacht Group, retaining ownership of its three yacht brands.

The shipyard boasts manufacturing facilities spanning approximately 106,000 square meters, including 26,000 square meters of covered workshops and 80,000 square meters of open assembly areas. This extensive space enables the simultaneous construction of new yachts and the refitting of pre-owned vessels.

AB Yachts specializes in building high-speed semi-custom composite yachts up to 45 meters in length, and also offers bespoke megayacht designs up to 71 meters.

Their current lineup features five popular models: the AB80, AB100, AB120, AB140, and AB145.

Upcoming projects include the 50-meter AB166, the 60-meter AB200, and the 71-meter AB233.

Among their latest releases are the 24-meter G-FIVE (AB80 model, 2020), which can reach speeds of up to 52 knots, and the 42-meter ANGEL (AB142 model, 2021), equipped with four water jets and capable of achieving speeds up to 42 knots.

AB Yachts is one of the few Italian shipyards that, within this size range, offers not only customizable interior styles but also a range of layout solutions tailored to the client’s specific needs.

The use of water jet propulsion systems, along with lightweight materials like carbon fiber and Kevlar in hull construction, enables these yachts to achieve impressive speeds ranging from 40 to 58 knots.