The ISA 120 Luxury Yacht Really Floats My Boat

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The ISA 120 really is one of a kind. The sophisticated looking and technologically advanced yacht was built in the 45,000 square foot International Shipyard in Ancona, Italy. It is a streamlined, slim design with 3 decks and spacious, well-designed interiors. The ISA 120 has avant-garde propulsion and stabilization systems, and truly exceptional performance in addition to its stunning looks.



Now three years since its debut, the ISA 120, fiberglass planning yacht is the absolute jewel in the crown of the Ancona shipyard. This is the 9th incarnation of the yacht.



The yacht has exceptional peak speed - 36 knots, for a 120 foot yacht: The engine is a 3 Mtu 16V 2000 M93, each 1790 kW, coupled to 2 KaMeWa hydrojets and 1 central booster makes the boat extremely agile and maneuverable, with quick acceleration, gentle deceleration and turning.



Under the scope of constant innovation, the shipyard has chosen to develop and install the new stabilization system Quantum Zero Speed™ on the latest ISA 120. The active fins react instantly to the demands of the wave movement, contrasting it and reducing rolling during cruising to a minimum, making the yacht very stable also at anchor, thanks to the fact that when the yacht is moored the fins unfold to a wing, thereby increasing the active surface area by one third.



Another important feature is the use of Quantum stabilizers even in speedy cruising. There is no perceivable reduction in speed, as the yacht easily maintains speeds in excess of 33 knots.



There is a balanced ratio of external and internal space: large sea terraces with teak decks, the cockpit and flying-bridge are offset against the enormous light and airy indoor lounge area and the spacious cabins.

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Aft deck and alfresco dining:



Foredeck:


The interiors can be fully customized. The owner’s cabin, for example, laid out on two floors, makes the best possible use of the bow area of the main and lower decks. Below are some shots of the interior.

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Living and lounging areas:


interior dining:


Guest cabins and baths:





Crew cabins:

galley:

The Saloon /Kitchen:


The Master Cabin and bath:






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If drooling over mega yachts is your thing, be sure to see this previous post on the Wally Power 118 Superyacht of check out the wild Oculus Yacht here.

A Killer Yacht That Looks Like A Killer Whale

Yanko Design turned me onto the Oculus, a 250 foot superyacht that looks like a killer whale - or more specifically like a number of prehistoric plesiosaurs. So, I did a little more research and found some more fabulous images for you.



Above: A skull of a Kronosaur, a prehistoric marine reptile


above: A skull of a Muraenosuarus, a prehistoric marine reptile

Oculus is the first “design launch” of Schopfer Yachts LLC. This 250-foot vessel was designed by E. Kevin Schopfer, founder and owner of his namesake company. Designed to accommodate 12 guests in extraordinary comfort and style, Oculus is a long distance cruising yacht capable of speeds upwards of 25 knots.


above: Killer Whale (Orcinus Orca) skull

The exterior styling is representative of the jaw and eye socket bone structure of large oceanic fish and mammals.




Featuring a dramatic reverse bow configuration, the yacht’s armature balances an elegant expression of symmetry and structure.The interior features of Oculus focus on a 12 foot high ceiling the main salon, a cylindrical double height dining room, central stair and elevator tube, and seemingly anatomical ceiling and floor lighting extensions giving definition to the seating areas.



The second level is the dedicated Owner’s suite. Living areas and bedchambers are divided by a series of four freestanding tubes, which house bath and storage necessities. In addition to the main common stair, the second Owner’s stair connects to the third level aft private salon and deck / water feature.



The third level also contains the forward pilothouse and separate captain’s quarters. The generous open decks with separate water features are located forward and aft for convenient guest use. A third tubular deck / balcony is suspended on the second level adjacent to the Owner’s suite.



About the designer:
E. Kevin Schopfer, AIA, RIBA, is an award winning architect and designer whose work has been published worldwide. He is a founding partner of Ahearn | Schopfer and Associates. His primary functions include design, management and business development. In addition to his architectural responsibilities, Mr. Schopfer directs all interior design projects with a large portion of work focused within the hospitality industry. Through that effort Ahearn | Schopfer and Associates has been consistently ranked in the top 50 design firms in the United States.

About Schopfer Yachts:
Schöpfer Yachts was founded in 2008 as a US based company dedicated to the pursuit of advanced yacht aesthetics and technology.

Schöpfer Yachts is among a new breed of yacht companies, which will secure strategic alliances with the world’s finest naval architects and shipyards. This strategy will allow the flexibility to explore a wide range of design venues while insuring these designs meet and exceed the highest level of maritime standards. To that end, we are pleased to announce that Sparkman and Stephens (New York, Ft. Lauderdale and Newport) will be the naval architect for our first venture, the Oculus.


Boston, Massachusetts
Sanibel Island, Florida
www.schopferyachts.com

computer renderings by Tangram 3DS

If this article floats your boat, check out the Wally Power 118 Superyacht.