Admiral, a brand of The Italian Sea Group (TISG), has announced the keel-laying of the first unit in its Quaranta series. This follows the sale of the model in May 2024.
The 40-metre will sit among the shipyard's semi-custom line and is the result of a collaboration between Monaco-based studio The A Group and the Centro Stile of The Italian Sea Group.
Highlights include an aluminium hull for minimised fuel consumption and a flexible internal layout "typical of a 60-metre yacht". Reduced management costs also make the model ideal for a clientele interested in chartering.
Accommodation is across six guest cabins, two of which are dedicated to the owner – one located on the main deck and a more spacious one on the upper deck. The latter has exclusive access via an external staircase. Interiors are envisioned as "sporty and youthful", characterised by curves, soft surfaces and a "welcoming [...] discreet atmosphere" also suitable for chartering. Materials include honey Canaletto oak, rough sanded oak and light leathers.
Particular attention has been paid to the ergonomic study of all the internal volumes. Sharp corners have been avoided and all the edges of the surfaces have been gently rounded. The design follows a "cocooning" mood, enhanced by the overall atmosphere created by the refined materials.
On the main deck, the large saloon will feature three full-height windows, a living-dining space and a "technologically advanced" game area. Meanwhile, the aft deck is dominated by a full-beam staircase (described as the yacht's "signature" by TISG), followed by a drawer-like platform hidden by the beach club that triples the surface area when extended, "allowing sea access typical of larger yachts".
"The Admiral Quaranta yacht was made possible thanks to the perfect synergy found with The A Group, to offer a 40-metre yacht that encompasses typical layout and comfort features usually only found on much larger yachts," said Giovanni Costantino, founder and CEO of TISG. "We have created a harmonious synergy at the core of this project thanks to our strong expertise in terms of design, quality and innovation."
This follows a construction update on the shipyard's 53-metre hybrid Admiral model. The semi-custom superyacht is the third unit from the Panorama line but the first to be equipped with hybrid propulsion.
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