BACK 9 AND A HALF (36M/120’), winner of the prestigious Millennium Yacht Design Award, is a striking charter yacht that seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern innovation. Built by ISA Yachts at their renowned Ancona shipyard, her sleek Italian profile and dynamic lines evoke the sophistication of a luxury sports car.
Designed by Andrea Vallicelli and styled by the celebrated Cristiano Gatto Design, she epitomizes refined craftsmanship and contemporary flair. With her most recent refit in 2024, BACK 9 AND A HALF boasts all the hallmarks of a classic ISA yacht, enhanced with a fresh, modern twist.
Designed to deliver the ultimate indoor/outdoor living experience, BACK 9 AND A HALF accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 suites. The full-beam Master Suite, located forward on the main deck, offers a unique two-level layout. Complemented by accommodations for up to 6 crew members, this yacht ensures world-class service and comfort.
Her exterior spaces are equally impressive, featuring an array of leisure and entertainment amenities. The sun deck stands out as a centerpiece, with two plush sofas at the bow, a fully equipped bar, a dumbwaiter lift connecting to the main galley, and a luxurious hot tub. The innovative roll-bar design, supported by lateral ribs, frames a wide portal and a large rigid roof that shades the alfresco dining area. Furnished with semi-circular sofas and extendable tables, this space seamlessly transforms into a single large dining setup, perfect for gatherings.
Constructed with composite materials and carbon reinforcements, BACK 9 AND A HALF showcases a sleek, sporty silhouette that reflects her prestigious Italian heritage. Designed with a planing hull for impressive speed and efficiency, she also boasts a shallow draft of just 1.52m/5', allowing her to explore shallow waters and navigate close to idyllic shorelines effortlessly.
Key Features
- Designed for shallow water cruising with a draft just under 5 foot
- Fast cruising speed topping out at 31 knots
- At rest zero speed stabilizers for comfort underway and at anchor
- Five guest cabins in total with two twins convertible to Queens
- Highly proven 11th hull of the ISA 120’ series
- IRS Bonus Depreciation candidate
- US Duty Paid
- Capable of Commercial Registration for charter purposes
Specifications
Overview
- Name:BACK 9 AND A HALF
- Yacht Type:Motor Yacht
- Series, Model, Class:ISA Sport Yacht Series
- Builder:ISA Yachts
- Exterior Designer:Andrea Vallicelli
- Interior Designer:ISA Yachts, Francesco Guida
- Refits:2024-01-01
Dimensions
- Length Overall:36.6 metres
- Length at Waterline:30 metres
- Beam:7.4 metres
- Max Draught:1.5 metres
- Gross Tonnage:244
- Displacement Tonnage:160
Construction
- Builder:ISA Yachts
- Year of Build:2017
- Hull Number:120.11
- Hull Type:Deep V / Planing
- Number of Decks:2
- Classification:RINA
Performance & Capacities
- Max Speed:31 kn
- Cruising Speed:24 kn
- Fuel Capacity:25000 litres
- Water Capacity:7200 litres
- Range:600 nm
- @ 24 kn
Engines
- Engine Make:MTU
- Total power:7200hp
Materials
- Hull:GRP
- Superstructure:GRP
- Deck:Teak
Accommodation
- Guests:10
- Passenger Rooms:5
- Master Rooms:1
- Double Rooms: 2
- Twin Rooms:2


