Viper 130Launch party at ISA Yachts

Uske Berndt

 · 26.08.2026

Bella Italia: The colours of the Italian flag go up in smoke in front of the ISA Viper 130.
Photo: ISA Yachts
ISA Yachts has launched the first Viper 130 in Ancona. The 38.8-metre-long GRP-carbon yacht can reach speeds of up to 33 knots with three MAN engines. Fulvio De Simoni was responsible for the design. The world premiere will take place in Cannes during the Yachting Festival.

The 38.8-metre-long yacht marks a new direction in the Italian shipyard’s performance segment. Three MAN V12X engines, each delivering 1,618 kilowatts, propel the GRP vessel with carbon reinforcements to a top speed of 33 knots, whilst the cruising speed is 26 knots. Two MJP waterjets and an MJP booster transmit the power.

The exterior design was developed by ISA Yachts in collaboration with Fulvio De Simoni, who is also responsible for the interior design. The launch will take place at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2026 ... and immediately afterwards, the shipyard will be presenting the model at the Monaco Yacht Show 2026. The American owner was referred to the shipyard by the broker Zarpo Yachts.

Three-level cockpit

The aft cockpit is divided into three areas. The lowest level forms a beach with direct access to the water. A transformable platform serves as a bathing ladder and gangway. Steps on both sides lead up to the level above, which features a sun lounger and a lounge area with sofas and a coffee table. Two side balconies extend the space to form a terrace above the water.

The third level offers a dining area for ten guests. A special feature is the galley with bar located aft. An electrically operated glass partition can be opened or closed. Next to the bar, a staircase leads up to the sun deck. Access to the bow is only on the port side to maximise the interior space.

The sun deck, featuring a carbon fibre hardtop, is designed as a private terrace. Alongside the second helm station, there is a large sun lounger at the stern, a lounge area with sofas and armchairs, a bar and a dining table for ten people.

ISA Yachts is planning to build a yacht with five guest suites

​The main saloon, with two lounge areas, has floor-to-ceiling windows that open to flood the room with natural light and enhance the connection to the outdoor decks. Further forward is the wheelhouse. On the port side, a staircase leads down to the lower deck and the guest cabins.

This is where the owner’s suite, with two bathrooms, and four further double cabins—all en suite—are located. There are also two double cabins and two twin cabins, one of which has a Pullman berth. The yacht can accommodate a total of eleven guests. Access to the crew quarters is via the galley, ensuring discreet service routes. There are three en-suite cabins here for up to six crew members. The side-loading garage on the starboard side accommodates a five-metre-long tender.

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Uske Berndt

Uske Berndt

Editor News & Panorama

Uske was born just outside Volkswagen in 1970 and tested various small boats with sails through her boyfriend (now husband 😊) on a quarry pond. Her studies in Kiel took her to the Baltic Sea with boats of all kinds and eventually to a regatta from Hong Kong to Mauritius via the Academic Sailing Club. Her teacher training ended at the Burda School of Journalism in Munich instead of in the classroom and finally at Boote Exclusiv. After a long break and various stories about house building, she returned to Delius Klasing and has been filling the magazine with long stories about large ships ever since. A family-owned H-boat was quickly sold again as the mother realized that sailing with two small children was neither relaxing nor fun.

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