Walter Franchini
Walter Franchini is an Italian exterior designer known for the 48m ISA Yachts motor yacht Muza (2008), a 480 model with steel hull and aluminum superstructure, featuring interior design by Cristiano Gatto.
Exterior Design for ISA Yachts
Walter Franchini is an Italian yacht designer whose work is documented through significant collaborations with Italian shipyards. He is credited as the exterior designer of the 48m motor yacht Muza, built by ISA Yachts and delivered in 2008. Muza represents the ISA 480 model, a semi-custom platform adapted to the specific requirements of her original owner. The yacht features a steel hull and aluminum superstructure, with teak decks completing the classic motor yacht profile.
Muza Specifications and Legacy
Powered by twin MTU diesel engines, Muza achieves a top speed of 16 knots and a maximum range of 2,250 nautical miles at cruising speed. She accommodates 12 guests in five staterooms with nine crew. While Franchini shaped the exterior, the interior was executed by Cristiano Gatto Design, with naval architecture developed by ISA Yachts. Muza has had previous names including Alexandar V and Muse, and according to BOATPro database records, Franchini has designed nine other superyachts, establishing him as a recognized name in Italian exterior styling. The yacht remains active, most recently cruising under the Russian Federation flag.
