Francesco Carbone on the \u2018Sexy Stylish\u2019 ISA GT 45
\n \tISA Yachts, the prolific Italian shipbuilder who brought the world the iconic 66m Okto in 2014, has gone from strength to strength since joining Palumbo Group four years ago. Now, with the delivery date of the first ISA Granturismo 45 nearing rapidly, we caught up with ISA General Manager Francesco Carbone to discuss the inspired new range.
\n Addressing first the global health situation, Francesco Carbone assured us that ISA \u2018immediately adopted a series of measures\u2019 in response to the outbreak in February. The yard has suspended production in accordance with the recent governmental decree until April 3rd, adding, \u2018as Italy has been recording a significant drop in new cases for the last days, we aim to get back on track right after Easter.\u2019
\nISA, who joined Palumbo Group in 2016 and saw a major brand relaunch the following year, have succeeded along with the rest of the Palumbo brands in \u2018filling a gap in the marketplace\u2019, Francesco told us. \u2018Wherever you cruise in Europe, there is a Palumbo shipyard nearby and ready to help you.\u2019
\nAnd it certainly seems there is no shortage of activity at the Ancona shipyard, with 8 projects up to 67m currently in-build, almost all of which have already been sold. \u2018Not to mention the over 100 superyachts up to 140m being refitted every year in our shipyards,\u2019 Francesco added.
\nISA recently revealed to the world more details of the fresh, sporty and stylish interiors of the first hull of the ISA GT 45, due to be launched later this year. The second and third hull are on track for 2021 and 2022 deliveries respectively.
\n\u2018The Owner was looking for a sporty and roomy trideck with a steel hull and a long range,\u2019 Francesco told us. The Enrico Gobbi-penned exterior was designed with maximising astern volume in mind, \u2018typical of a true sports coup\u00e9 car\u2019. Despite her streamlined exteriors, her interior space accommodates for a respectable 10 guests in four spacious cabins.
\n\u2018The exterior profile still features some recognisable ISA characteristics, including pronounced external arches connecting the hull to the superstructure.\u2019 The yacht is completed by an aft swimming pool, and stylish beach club or gym area with intimate connection to the sea.
\n\u00a0In summarising what sets the ISA GT 45 apart from projects the yard has launched in the past, Francesco was very precise. \u2018This is a \u201csexy stylish\u201d trideck superyacht in the 45m range. We don\u2019t see many like the GT 45 out there. With her sleek and cool silhouette, we are sure that she will turn heads in any harbour \u2013 people will look at her say \u201cI wish I owned that!\u201d\u2019<\/p>\n
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Francesco Carbone on the \u2018Sexy Stylish\u2019 ISA GT 45 ISA Yachts, the prolific Italian shipbuilder who brought the world the iconic 66m Okto in 2014, has gone from strength to strength since joining Palumbo Group four years ago. Now, with … <\/p>\n