ISA
M/Y BACK 9 AND A HALF ex CLORINDA, ISA LOVE
This extraordinary vessel has become a benchmark in the international yachting world, winning the prestigious Millennium Yacht Design Award for its flawless balance between technical innovation and aesthetic refinement.
The exterior design is signed by Andrea Vallicelli, a masterful blend of pure, nature-inspired forms and luxury automotive detailing.
Its colour palette skilfully combines warm-toned whites with stone grey and deeper accents, creating a balanced contrast that adds depth and character to the interior spaces.
With its fusion of elegance, sporty performance, and comfort, she remains an enduring inspiration for yacht designers and a dream come true for owners.
This remarkable vessel is widely regarded as a benchmark in contemporary yacht design, having received the prestigious Millennium Yacht Design Award for its exceptional integration of technical innovation and refined aesthetics. Designed by Andrea Vallicelli, the yacht features an exterior that blends clean, nature‑inspired lines with sophisticated automotive‑influenced details.
Its interior palette combines warm whites, stone greys, and deeper accent tones, creating a balanced and elegant atmosphere throughout. The result is a harmonious blend of sportiness, comfort, and understated luxury—qualities that have made her an enduring point of reference for designers and an aspirational choice for owners.
Back 9 and a Half is a 36.45 m motor yacht built in Italy by ISA Yachts and delivered in 2017. She is one of eleven 120‑series yachts. Powered by three MTU diesel engines, she reaches a top speed of 33 knots and cruises comfortably at 27 knots, with a maximum range of 600 nautical miles at 24 knots.
The yacht accommodates up to 10 guests across five staterooms and supports a crew of five. She has a gross tonnage of 235 GT, a beam of 7.4 m, and is constructed with a GRP hull and superstructure, complemented by a teak deck.
Her naval architecture was developed by ISA Yachts, while the interior was designed by Francesco Guida.
| KEY FEATURES |
| Designed for shallow water cruising with a draft just under 5’ 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 |
