The X90 Fast is the sportiest expression of Extra Yachts, the superyacht brand of Italy’s Palumbo group. At 27.5 metres she is built to move: three Volvo Penta IPS 1350 pods give a top speed close to 29 knots, unusual pace for a yacht that still offers full superyacht accommodation. Designed by Milan studio Hot Lab, the X90 pairs that performance with a surprisingly wide GRP hull, which frees up interior volume more typical of a larger boat. The exterior is defined by a strong vertical bow and clean, muscular lines that give her a distinctive presence in any marina. Livability is the second half of the story. Eighty-six square metres of outdoor space spread across the bow and stern, and an over-50-square-metre beach club steps down toward the water, with the cockpit cascading over three levels to a swim platform. Inside, an aft galley connects to the exterior through a retractable glass partition, blurring the line between saloon and cockpit for relaxed, informal living. Accommodation runs to four guest cabins for eight, with quarters for four crew. IPS pod drives keep her quiet and manoeuvrable, and the fine-tuned running gear makes the most of her light 85-tonne displacement. For an owner who wants genuine speed without giving up the space and finish of a proper superyacht, the X90 Fast is a compelling package.
Length
27.5M
Beam
7.1M
Draft
1.75M
Volume
170GT
Day Guests
12
Sleeping
8
Cabin
4
Crew
4
Cruise Speed
23KT
Max Speed
29KT
Fuel
7500L
Range
800NM
Engine
3 x Volvo Penta IPS 1350 (3 x 1000 hp)
Naval
Extra Yachts
Exterior
Hot Lab
Interior
Hot Lab
New Starting From
€6,000,000
Speed is the headline. Three Volvo Penta IPS 1350 pods, 1,000 horsepower each, push the X90 Fast to a top speed near 29 knots and a fast 23-knot cruise, figures that put most 27-metre yachts firmly in her wake. The trade-off is range: roughly 800 nautical miles at a 12-knot economical pace from 7,500 litres of fuel, so this is a coastal and island-hopping yacht rather than an ocean crosser. IPS pod drives bring more than speed. They cut noise and vibration, sharpen low-speed handling with joystick control, and improve efficiency over conventional shafts. An electric bow thruster and a choice of fin or Seakeeper stabilisation keep her composed at rest and underway. At 85 tonnes she is light for her length, and the wide hull stays planted at speed. This is a yacht engineered to be driven, not just cruised.
Hot Lab gave the X90 a strong, sporty character built around a pronounced vertical bow that lifts her presence and adds forward volume. The lines are clean and muscular rather than fussy, and the profile stands apart from the softer shapes common in the class. Function drives much of the design. Eighty-six square metres of outdoor space are distributed across the bow and stern on the main deck, and the transom opens into a beach club of more than 50 square metres, with the cockpit cascading down three levels to the water. Tender and toy stowage is integrated without cluttering the deck. The result is a yacht whose exterior works as hard as it looks, giving guests multiple distinct places to gather, sunbathe or launch into the sea.
The X90’s wider-than-average hull pays off inside, where volumes feel closer to a 30-metre yacht than a 27. Four guest cabins accommodate eight, with two crew cabins for a team of four keeping service discreet. Hot Lab’s interior favours clean lines, premium materials and clever detailing that emphasises light and openness over decoration. The signature move is the aft galley, connected to the cockpit through a retractable glass partition, which fosters a relaxed, convivial atmosphere and lets the cook stay part of the social scene. Large windows and an open main-deck plan keep the interior bright and contemporary. This is accommodation designed for owners who entertain informally and want the inside and outside of the yacht to feel like one continuous space.
Living aboard the X90 is defined by connection to the water. The three-level cockpit steps down from the main deck through an intermediate platform to the beach club, so guests are never far from the sea. Above, the sun deck offers open-air lounging and sunbathing, while the bow area provides a quieter, forward-facing retreat. The retractable glass partition between galley and cockpit means the social heart of the yacht can open up entirely in good weather. For a yacht of this size, the range of usable outdoor environments is generous: a swim-and-sun beach club aft, shaded seating amidships, sun pads forward and an elevated deck above. It is a layout built for warm-water entertaining and spontaneous, active days on the water.
The X90 Fast is built in GRP by Extra Yachts at Palumbo Superyachts in Italy, giving buyers the reassurance of a large, established industrial group behind a boutique brand. Triple IPS propulsion, electric thrusters and modern stabilisation reflect a contemporary, systems-led approach to a fast yacht. As a current production model, specification and finish can be tailored within the platform. Indicative pricing for a new X90 sits around six million euros depending on options, competitive for a triple-IPS superyacht of this size and performance. For an owner weighing a fast 27-metre against slower rivals, the X90 offers a rare combination: real speed, full accommodation, a serious beach club and the backing of a major Italian yard. She rewards owners who intend to drive her.
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