ISA Yachts – 49.95m "ALI BABA"
Asking Price: €16,750,000 (ex VAT)
Location: Mediterranean | UK Access
Overview
"Ali Baba" is the 7th largest yacht built by the renowned Italian yard ISA Yachts, part of the Palumbo Superyachts Group. She features exterior styling by Studio Vallicelli Design and interior design by Francesco Paszkowski.
Delivered in 2012 and extensively refitted in 2022–2023, with additional upgrades in 2024, this full-displacement motor yacht combines elegance, performance, and thoughtful design. With 6 spacious guest cabins, including two master suites—ideal for charter or co-ownership—Ali Baba comfortably accommodates up to 12 guests and 9 crew.
Powered by twin Caterpillar 3512C engines, she cruises at 12.5 knots with a top speed of 17 knots and offers a transatlantic range of 4,500 nautical miles. Equipped with Naiad zero-speed stabilizers, she provides exceptional onboard comfort under way and at anchor.
With a recent 10-year class survey, a series of performance-enhancing upgrades, and a gross tonnage just under the 500GT threshold, Ali Baba offers spacious living with operational and ownership efficiency.
Specifications
Type: Full Displacement Motor Yacht
Builder: ISA Yachts
Year Built: 2012
Refit: 2022–2023 + 2024 upgrades
Length Overall (LOA): 49.95m (163’10”)
Length Waterline (LWL): 43.13m (141’50”)
Beam (Max): 8.90m (29’2”)
Draft (Max): 2.60m (8’5”)
Hull Material: Steel
Superstructure Material: Aluminium
Deck Material: Teak
Hull Colour: White
Gross Tonnage: 498 GT
Displacement: 149 tonnes
Classification: RINA | MCA LY2
Flag: Cayman Islands
Performance
Engines: 2 × Caterpillar 3512C (1650 HP each)
Top Speed: 17 knots
Cruising Speed: 12.5 knots
Economical Speed: 11 knots
Range: 4,500 nautical miles
Propulsion: Twin screw, 5-blade
Stabilisers: Naiad 575 fins (Zero Speed and Underway)
Accommodation
Guests: 12
Cabins: 6
Cabin Configuration
1 × Master Cabin (Main Deck) with en suite
1 × Master Cabin (Upper Deck) with en suite & Hammam
2 × Double Cabins
2 × Twin Cabins
Crew:
1 × Captain’s Cabin
4 × Crew Cabins
Crew Capacity: Up to 9
Capacities
Fuel: 85,000 L / 22,454 US gal
Fresh Water: 21,000 L / 5,547 US gal
Black Water: 5,100 L / 1,347 US gal
Grey Water: 2 × 2,650 L / 2 × 700 US gal
Recent Refit Highlights (2022–2024)
Exterior & Deck
Complete antifouling and corrosion treatment
Full hull polish with ceramic coating
All exterior upholstery replaced
Jacuzzi removed (plumbing retained)
Manual crane added to sundeck (for slide deployment)
New sunshades on all decks
Upper deck master cabin fitted with new window
Starlink installation: 2 maritime + 1 terrestrial antennas
New carbon swim ladder
Paint touch-ups on gangway, rescue boat area, and more
Mechanical Systems
Vibration testing (pre- and post-shipyard)
Engine support, inverters, gland press & propeller shaft servicing
New rudder seals and propeller balancing
Exhaust silencer welding + gasket replacements
Fresh and black water tank treatments and disinfection
Full maintenance of all pumps and desalination units
Refrigerator compressor system replaced
Fire shutter replacement
Electrical & Technical
Engine, inverter, and generator servicing (including new turbos and injectors)
New bow thruster pod
Stabiliser and crane electric motor maintenance
Air treatment unit and fan coil cleaning
General hydraulic maintenance
Interior
Raised saloon sofa and new carpets in all cabins
Interior cosmetic touch-ups including stone & marble surfaces
New oven, grill, cooktop, and 2 dishwashers
Complete new interior decor (cushions, sheets, accessories)
Plexiglass dish storage added
Toys & Tenders
New Tender: Luxplorer 560
Rescue Boat: Novurania 3.4m (new)
2 x Seabobs
Inflatable Platform: for Jet Ski, Seabobs, Fliteboard
Safety Equipment: Fully serviced – lifejackets, HIFOG, fire systems, diving compressor, and more
Previous Refit (2021)
Full 10-Year Class Survey (RINA) completed
Sun Deck: Table/bar removed, spotlight & sound system added, Swedish wall gym installed
Aft Deck: Foldable/sliding dining table (10–12 pax), new upholstery
Upper Saloon: Converted into master suite with Hammam and bathroom
Main Saloon: New layout, upgraded AV, new furniture and finishes throughout
Step structure rebuilt to eliminate noise
DOMOTIC system updated
New full set of interior service ware
Mechanical Summary
Engines:
Caterpillar 3512C (2 × 1650 HP)
Port: 5,765 hours | Starboard: 5,758 hours
Generators:
2 × Caterpillar C6.6 (125kW @ 1500 RPM)
Port: 9,372 hours | Starboard: 9,380 hours
Bow Thruster: Naiad VT75 (90kW)
Gearboxes: ZF 4661, 4.062:1 ratio
Steering System: Marsili
Electrical System: 400V AC / 50Hz with ASEA Converter (125 KVA)
Shore Power: Pirelli Cables
Fuel Purifier: Alfa Laval
Water Makers: 2 × Idromar (4,500 L/day)
Bilge & Fire Pumps: Garbarino
Water Treatment System: Hamann
Air Conditioning: Condaria Chilled