Rare is the opportunity to buy a superyacht with prestigious Dutch pedigree, outstanding technology and intelligent use of space that can be delivered within just 18 months. The ICON100, however, is one such exceptional prospect combining all these elements in a perfectly formed package, currently under construction at ICON and with design from multi-award-winning Ken Freivokh. It is presented by YACHTZOO, which comments this novel new build is “pushing the boundaries of yacht design and revolutionising the cruising experience.”
Known for its distinguished superyachts in the over-60-metre range – including 62.5m M/Y ICON and M/Y BATON ROUGE – ICON is currently focusing its attention on what promises to be a gem of a new build project. With privacy and smart technology high on the agenda, the ICON100 combines the stunning craftsmanship and maritime heritage for which the shipyard is known into a highly efficient space yet at a size that is practically unheard of for a custom-build Dutch shipyard of this calibre.
At 29.2m and sleeping six to eight guests, the project is lovingly known as the ‘ICON Baby’ by the 140-strong construction team in Harlingen, which is building the vessel to the same technical standards as a much larger superyacht, with a diesel-electric power and propulsion solution.
The fuel efficient, revolutionary system combines twin Hydrosta electric azimut thrusters with lithium ion battery generators to work in harmony, so during normal cruising the batteries are continuously charged and unloaded for propulsion. The result is optimisation of the diesel generators for low consumption, low emissions and fewer running hours.
The experience for the owner is a smoother, quieter ride with no noise or vibration – both underway and at anchor – complemented by cancelling of motion sickness through the two-fin cruise and zero speed stabilisation system.
Beyond technological advancements and a striking exterior profile, the ICON100 offers impressive interior space in an arrangement that gives the feeling of being on a much larger superyacht.
Ken Frievokh is known for pushing boundaries and challenging the status quo on projects such as The Maltese Falcon; the ICON100 follows suit. With careful consideration of the flow and technical spaces onboard, Freivokh’s team created a spilt-level design that offers privacy and an efficient use of space. It has many features typical of a much larger yacht, including private interior dining, sun deck with Jacuzzi, outdoor dining with bar service, and garage storage of a 4.3m jet tender.
“Most designs seen for yachts with a similar overall size and accommodation brief would follow stereotypical layouts,” says Freivokh. “For example, with a raised pilothouse configuration, the half-height space under would normally be dedicated to a technical space and hence circulation to accommodation forward of such pilothouse would only be possible through a couple of corridors either side. Instead of blocking the space and circulation in this way, we proposed moving such technical space one deck down, freeing the full internal space to achieve a very handsome, open multi-level space.
The overall feeling of space created by the multiple private areas is greater than the sum of its parts, not least from the generous use of glass and low solid bulwarks. These open up the living space dramatically, inviting the surroundings inside through panoramic views and a seamless inside-outside experience. In the full-beam owner’s cabin forward on the main deck, a skylight further adds to the feeling of openness. Freivokh comments that it has been a pleasure to find a shipyard such as ICON that is prepared to take on challenges in the innovative layout, structural solutions and new materials that will offer a ground breaking yacht to the marketplace.
The ICON100 is “pushing the boundaries of yacht design and revolutionising the cruising experience”, says Neal Bateman from YACHTZOO. “For someone looking to buy a new superyacht under 35m that offers guest privacy, smart use of new technologies for economical and green operations, and an outstanding use of interior space, it is hard to beat this new, soon-to-be ICONIC yacht.”
The ICON100 is listed for sale with YACHTZOO at EUR 9,500,000.
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