ICE 66 RS

The ICE Yacht shipyard is proud to present the ICE66rs. The first model in a series born from collaboration with the top names in the nautical industry: Farr Yacht design for the hull and naval architecture and Micheletti + Partners for the interior and exterior styling.

“Nothing less than the best” is the shipyard’s slogan for this new line: “We wanted to work with the best designers in the market to ensure a light, fast, competitive, and comfortable boat. The top in the market to bring the Made in Italy of the shipyard to an international level. This line is not meant to replace the existing production but will complement it, targeting an audience that appreciates the solidity and performance of ICE Yachts but seeks a more futuristic design.” These are the statements of ICE Yachts CEO Marco Malgara.

The boat, in its first version, will have a sandwich construction of glass carbon with a full carbon deck that combines the rigidity of carbon with the natural ability to absorb vibrations (and thus noise). A full carbon model is already in the works for speed enthusiasts. The mast, strictly made of carbon, will support a generous sail plan.

The keel blade, constructed with a double Weldox structure and the lead bulb milled with numerical control, will ensure the strength and robustness necessary to withstand the loads imposed by the large sail plan.

The carbon rudder with a forged autoclave 7 bar axis, designed with cutting-edge technology, allows for impressive control even in a heeled or subjected to high aerodynamic loads, always keeping safety in mind, both in design and construction.

“Finally, we have measured ourselves with a beautiful yacht for racing and fast cruising! After two years of full immersion in the sophistication of the America’s Cup and racing, we were able to dedicate ourselves to excellence in a ‘market’ project, for sailing and sea enthusiasts, for those who do not want to compromise on performance while making all-around use of their boat. Technologies and materials have made huge progress and allow us to create lightweight and extremely robust objects that provide comfort and silence, as well as durability. ICE’s SIX.SIX is a step-change for racing-cruising.”

The waterlines have been designed with the intention of taking the speed and seaworthiness qualities that the shipyard’s customers are used to, to a new level. The hull is derived from racing with a slightly reversed bow, as seen on the OR65 and has always been a hallmark of the shipyard. The maximum beam moved towards the stern, the powerful hull, and the significant righting moment allow this boat to aspire to compete with pure racers. The 3.35m draft has been judged the best compromise between performance and accessibility to the main Mediterranean ports.

The spacious garage, a record in its category and almost on par with that of an 80-foot yacht, is designed to accommodate a tender that is up to 3 meters in width, transversely!