Extra Yachts’ Speedy 106X Fast Reviewed

The Italians seem to do everything with flair, from art and food to cars and especially their yachts. The Extra Yachts 106X Fast further defines that love of the aesthetic. 

Based in Ancona, Italy, Extra’s specialty is producing yachts with a strong personality and distinctive lines, in models ranging from 78 to 131 feet length overall as well as a 98-foot power catamaran. The builder says the X106 Fast combines power and volume to create a uniquely memorable guest experience. 

The performance aspect, that thrilling sensation of speed on the water, is thanks to triple 2,000 hp MAN V-12 diesels paired to water jets. The 106X Fast has a projected 40-knot top hop and a 30-knot cruising speed. To keep things svelte, this superyacht has a composite hull and superstructure reinforced with carbon fiber. The 106X Fast also features a shallow-water-friendly, 4-foot-6-inch draft when fully loaded. 

Speaking of superstructure, it’s shifted slightly toward the bow, which increases the available stern space. The three stern levels—beach, lounge and dining area—measure 275 square feet. Bulwarks fold out, extending the yacht’s maximum beam to 30 feet when lowered, and there’s also stowage for a 13-foot tender in the garage.  

The owners’ main-deck, en suite stateroom has a double bed, closet, double sinks and sole-to-ceiling windows with a height of more than 9 feet in the bow half of the lounge. A skylight enhances the room’s sense of volume even more.

Guest staterooms are belowdecks with two with twin beds and en suite heads, and both spaces can add a third berth. The VIP stateroom has almost the same volume as the owners’ and has a a double bed, en suite head and vanity with double sink, wardrobe and sofa. There are two crew cabins accommodating four.

The wheelhouse, four steps up from the main deck, is located above the owners’ stateroom, while the fly deck measures almost 165 square feet and is accessed via a staircase on the starboard walkway. The bow is equipped with a table and bar counter with stools, while at the stern there is a lounge area with sofas and sun loungers. 

“The American market for high-speed boats represents a significant opportunity for the Extra brand, especially following the successful introduction of the first 86 Fast model and the two acclaimed 99 Fast models,” says Giuseppe Palumbo, CEO of Palumbo Superyachts. “To build on this experience, we have designed the innovative X106 Fast project, which perfectly aligns this market opportunity with the Extra DNA, characterized by spaciousness and onboard livability.

We are targeting experienced owners who wish to enjoy expansive outdoor spaces on the aft deck, enhanced by openable balconies that can be paired with an open kitchen as desired. Conviviality is our guiding principle, ensuring that comfort and performance remain at the forefront of the experience.”

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