The new 53ss from Ice Yachts is on her way: the sportiest custom-built model of the yard has begun to take shape, and will be finished by this summer.
Crazy but impressive, the project aims to create an ultra-light craft capable of gliding over the water at record speed, without sacrificing the finish and elegance that are the hallmark of this amazing yard’s production.
The owner an important French sailor who already owned an Ice Yachts 52rs Evo – the most exasperated and sporty version of the 52-footer – decided he wanted even more. So the new 53rs started to be designed at the Italian shipyard: it had to be a unique boat, not exceeding 10 tonnes, pleasant and comfortable on board so that it would be easy to spend a holiday on it.
Ice Yachts has tailored everything, perfecting every small detail and trying to reduce the boat’s weight in any way possible by studying alternative solutions.
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A new concept with a dual personality: while it is capable of great sporting performance, it is equally comfortable and convenient. In fact, the layout includes many comforts: a double fridge, four double cabins, one more than the classic 52-footer for a total of eight berths, a galley and a comfortable dinette.
When racing, however, the 53ss is transformed: the doors are dismantled and the interiors are differentiated so that they can then be reassembled for cruising. In general there is a concentration of all the weights close to the bulb, even the bathrooms have been moved aft, unlike the classic version. The engine has also been moved forward by 3.5 cm compared to the standard in order to get closer to the boat’s centre of gravity, and there is a new rudder, which is very slim and longer than on the 52-footer, for a further increase in performance.
The main target for this 53ss is weight, the 10 tonne limit for a boat of this size, which also boasts comforts not usually seen on a racing boat, is really a great achievement. To get there, Marco Malgara and his team are adopting innovative and effective solutions to concentrate and minimize the kilograms:
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The new Ice Yachts 53ss is truly an ambitious project, which is sure to appeal to the most demanding sailors, those looking for incredible performance when racing and comfort and elegance when cruising.