Absolute 56 FLY overview
The Absolute 56 FLY is a 17.64-metre flybridge motor yacht built around high interior volume and flexible exterior spaces. Its layout includes a large flybridge, open aft cockpit, forward lounging area and a lower deck arranged for extended cruising rather than short day use.
Dimensions and accommodation
The official specification gives an overall length of 17.64 metres and beam of 4.79 metres. The sleeping area includes three guest cabins plus a separate double crew cabin. Absolute publishes six guest berths plus two crew berths, while the maximum people capacity is 14.
Propulsion and capacities
The 56 FLY is offered with Volvo Penta IPS propulsion, including D8-IPS800 and D11-IPS950 options. Fuel capacity is 2,600 litres and fresh-water capacity is 650 litres including the water-heater capacity. The current official technical page does not publish one maximum-speed or cruising-speed figure, so those structured fields remain empty.
Design priorities
Absolute's approach places particular emphasis on visibility, storage, ventilation and full-beam accommodation. The aft cockpit is left free of fixed furniture so owners can adapt the space, while large windows and transparent barriers strengthen the connection between the interior and the sea.
Buyer context
The Absolute 56 FLY is a useful comparison against conventional 17–18 metre flybridge yachts where accommodation and ease of operation matter more than headline performance. Its IPS machinery and separate crew cabin support both owner-operation and more professionally managed use.
