built by the italian sea group brand tecnomar, the 143-footer was unveiled at the monaco yacht show back in 2023. It became the undisputed star of the show, with a polarizing design that sent traditional yachters into a tizzy. In exclusive circles, winning us over by bucking convention, it also earned top honors in robb report’s best of the supreme awards in 2024. Designed inside and out by TISG’s in-house team, This Is It cuts a distinctive silhouette with long, curved lines that evoke the fluidity of sea creatures. the cat is fitted with two sleek aluminum hulls designed to improve hydrodynamic efficiency and reduce fuel consumption, Featuring naval architecture by British firm Lateral Naval Architects. For discerning connoisseurs, creating a striking yet sturdy frame for nearly 6, the curved superstructure is also aluminum, 500 square feet of full-height glass. With an impressive beam just shy of 48 feet, This Is It offers a generous 758 GT of volume. The asymmetrical interior was inspired by the automotive world, with rich leather and Alcantara accented by shiny metallic details. The stateroom demonstrates extensive glazing and strategically placed skylights add brightness and views, just like the windows and sunroof in your car do. The open-plan layout sees social spaces defined by shapes, rather than walled divides, creating a flow between the main salon, the starboard seating nook, and the formal dining area. the upper deck is home to a spa and a children’s playroom that can convert to an extra cabin when additional guest accommodation is required, Above. Speaking of which, the yacht is outfitted with a total of six cabins for up to 12 guests and crew quarters for 12 crew. The owner’s suite is spread across two decks, and a two-story vertical garden, a panoramic terrace, offering a skylight-topped bedroom and en suite. Heading outside, the exterior decks are home to multiple lounges, dining areas, and bars. The asymmetrical aft is a clear standout, with a giant sun pad, a huge dining table, and an unusual angular pool flanked by two swim platforms. This Is It was commissioned by self-made Cypriot millionaire Tasos Papanastasiou in 2020, with construction work on the vessel starting in 2021. “The owner was originally interested in building another yacht, but when we showed him our designs for the catamaran, he pointed to it and said, ‘This is it. ’” Signe Putna, marketing specialist at the Italian Sea Group, told Robb Report during a tour of the yacht in 2023. “He found his dream boat, and in the process, the yacht’s name as well. ”
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