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Absolutely immaculate Felci-designed Ice Yachts ICE 54, perfectly fitted out and upgraded for high-performance cruising and now offered as a 100% ready-to-go option.
FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:
NONNA LUCIA was launched in December 2023 as hull nr. 3 of the successful semi-custom series of the Ice Yachts 54. 18 hulls have been built in the various configuration (Ice 52, Ice 52RS, Ice 53 and Ice 54) before NONNA LUCIA. Her experienced owner commissioned the boat for performance cruising adventure with his family and wanted a boat fitted at the best end of her class.
NONNA LUCIA is fitted with the very best inventory items. Her highlights are many and include:-
• Hybrid carbon and fibreglass hull and deck with epoxy resins
• Synthetic teak deck from Plasdeck
• Seasmart flush deck hatches
• Standard 2.80m draft Weldox steel keel with lead performance bulb
• Tender garage for 2.80m RIB
• 75hp Volvo engine very low hours
• Bowthruster
• 3-bladed Flexofold feathering prop
• Solimar carbon fibres helm wheels
• Aluminium back painted mast and boom
• Carbon bow sprit
• Hydraulic adjustment for backstays and vang
• Self-tacking jib
• Harken Switch Battcar system for the main
• Electric Harken Performa winch package
• South Sails sail package including Code0
• B&G navigation package with radar, two plotters
• 3-cabin, 2-heads interior layout
• Teak interior joinery
• Microwave
• Fridge and freezer
• LCD TV
• Fusion Marine stereo system
• Electric heads
• Webasto heating
• Charger and inverters
MANUFACTURER’S COMMENTS:
The ICE YACHTS shipyard presents in the market the new ICE 54, a fast cruiser dedicates to passionate and competent owners that seek enjoyment and strong emotions at the helm. Built with highly innovative materials and advanced construction techniques the ICE 54 is in a league of its own in all that regards performance, comfort on board and ability to take on even the toughest conditions at sea.
Excellent for demanding cruises and regattas. The design is inspired by the shapes of the model ICE 52, with the same qualities that made it a successful boat with more than10 examples but built also with some changes to increase comfort and liveability both during navigation and at anchor. In fact, ICE 54 has a freeboard increased by 6 cm and a total length increased by 2 feet, that allow the generation of wide interior. Therefore ICE 54 joins the ICE 52 production, enhancing the characteristics of comfort, luxury and habitability. The “scimitar-like” design of the bow and “smiling” carving shape of the stern, trademarks of the shipyard, come from the regatta boat ICE 33, launched in 2014 and real protagonist to all regattas.
The hydrodynamics are nothing less than impressive. The water lines allow the ICE 54 to glide at very high speeds due to its max beam of 4.65m and the carefully studied appendages also grant the yacht great upwind capabilities: the ICE 54 shows no problem in taking on wind coming from extremely narrow angles.
To guarantee this level of performance are the advanced technologies used in the construction process and the elevated skill of the artisans which have great experience and expertise in their field.This avant-garde project is realized by Felci Yacht Design.
The numbers are impressive… The boat weighs 13 tons, less than the average boat in the same category; has almost 160 m2 of sail surface when going upwind, more than 400 when downwind and great stability thanks to the shape and the weigh/keel ratio.
Hull and deck are laminated with infusion technique, in sandwich of composite materials using glass-carbon fibres with epoxy resin and PVC foam core with different density and thickness. The use of 3-step infusion process (infusion on the outer skin, vacuum bonded core, infusion on the inner skin) was chosen because it allows to obtain an optimal control of the laminate with a maximum percentage of the final resin equal to 35-40%; therefore, necessary to obtain minimum weight and maximum mechanical properties of the laminate. The localized reinforcements are made with unidirectional and biaxial carbon fibres.
The structures either longitudinal or transverse (bulkheads and floors) are entirely vacuum laminated in epoxy sandwich using glass-carbon fibers and PVC foam cores at various densities. The chainplates of shrouds, forestay and backstay are composite and steel made.
These choices, in addition to containing the weights, give solidity and strength to the boat, which can support the continuing stress and the strong loads during navigations.
The fin keel is made of Weldox steel with high characteristics and a lead torpedo also offer the advantage to reduce in percentage the weight of the ballast and therefore to reduce also the boat displacement, for equal righting moment.
The study of the wheel, eventually made of carbon, provides an optimum control in all conditions.
All these characteristics help to keep very high performance in all conditions, both in regatta and in cruise.
DESIGNER’S COMMENTS:
After the numerous examples of ICE 52 launched, a new “restyling” has been studied in collaboration with the shipyard that has allowed some elements to be updated without distorting the essence and concept of the original project. To obtain more internal height, the freeboards are increased by 7 cm and some elements, such as the aft toilet and the galley, have been slightly enlarged to facilitate the interior habitability and overall ergonomics. Have also been added some valuable stylistic details always marked to keep the style clean and essential. From the general point of view, the genoa rail was proposed on the deckhouse, which allows an even closer windward angle without using “inner barber” and some improvements have been studied from the point of view of deck equipment and rigging. Important to note that the dual soul of fast “racer” and comfortable and elegant “cruiser”, already highlighted by the results in many races and the market success of the ICE 52, remains unchanged.
SPECIFICATION
CONSTRUCTION
RCD Status:
• Our understanding is that this yacht complies with the RCD and is categorised A – unlimited offshore.
Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
• Hull is laminated with infusion technique, in sandwich of composite materials using hybrid glass-carbon fibres with epoxy resin and PVC foam core with different density and thickness.
• Deck is laminated with infusion technique, in sandwich of composite materials using carbon fibres with epoxy resin and PVC foam core with different density and thickness.
• The use of the hybrid lamination process glass-carbon fibre was chosen because it allows to obtain an optimal comfort while sailing with minimum weight and maximum mechanical properties of the laminate.
• The localized reinforcements are made with unidirectional and biaxial carbon fibres.
• The structures either longitudinal or transverse (bulkheads and floors) are entirely vacuum laminated in epoxy sandwich using glass-carbon fibres and PVC foam cores at various densities.
• Bulkheads are flanged for better join to the deck.
• Many composite elements are post cured with heat treatment.
• Many elements of furniture are made with foam sandwich light woods.
• Bulkheads fore and aft are completely watertight and equipped with grommets.
• Tanks are structural for increased rigidity and better use of space.
• The chainplates for the shrouds, forestay and backstay are composite and steel for optimum strength and longevity.
• Topsides gel coat white RAL 9003
• Synthetic side decks and cockpit laid in teak.
Keel & Rudder:
• Performance 2.80m draft Weldox steel fin with lead bulb
• Balanced rudder with aluminium stock
MACHINERY
Engine & gearbox:
• Volvo Penta D2-75, 4-cylinder common rail diesel engine producing 75hp @ 3,000rpm
• Freshwater cooling engine cooling
• Single lever electronic throttle control
Service & Maintenance:
• Engine hours – approx. 65 as of Summer 2024.
Propulsion & Steering:
• Flexofold 3-bladed feathering propeller
• Maxpower 12vDC retractable bowthruster
• Twin Jefa steering wheels with hide covering
• Jefa steering system
• B&G autopilot with hydraulic actuator
ELECTRIAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 12vDC primary domestic system with 12vDC starting circuit and 220v AC via shorepower or inverter.
Battery Banks:
• 1x 12vDC engine start battery
• 2x 12vDC bowthruster battery
• 12vDc VHF battery
• 6x 12vDC service batteries for 390Ah
Charging / Inverter:
• Victron Energy MultiPlus-II battery charger and 3kw inverter
• Blue Smart IP22 Charger
• 2x Victron SmartSolar MPPT 75/10
Alternators:
• 12vDC engine-mounted alternator
Other Electrical:
• Victron battery galvanic isolator
• 220vAC shore power system with ring main and 220vAC sockets within interior
• 12v sockets
• USB sockets
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
• 12vDC pressurised fresh water system
• Hot water supplied by engine-driven calorifier and 220vAC immersion heater element in well-insulated hot water tank.
Bilge Pumps:
• 4x Electric bilge pumps (sail locker, mast base, engine, aft locker)
• Manual bilge pump in cockpit
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• 350 litres fuel capacity
Fresh Water:
• 500 litres fresh water capacity
Holding Tanks:
• Black water holding tank system for aft head.
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
On Deck:
• B&G Zeus 3s chartplotter 12’’ in on the starboard steering wheel
• B&G Autopilot
• 3x B&G Triton2 digital display
Below decks:
• B&G Zeus 3s chartplotter 12’’
• Garmin monitor with EmpirBus domotic software
• Fusion stereo
Communications Equipment:
• 2x B&G Vhf with DSC
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
• Technimpex Inox stainless steel gas stove with 3-burners and oven
• 220vAC microwave oven
• Twin Corian inset sinks with pressurised water supply
• Front opening 190litres fridge/ freezer
• Top opening fridge / freezer
Heads:
• 2x electric Planus heads
• Hot & cold pressurised water supplies with showers
Heating & Ventilation:
• Webasto diesel-fired hot-air cabin heating system with outlets in all cabins and heads
Entertainment:
• 42” LCD TV at main bulkhead
• Fusion Marine stereo.
• 2x amplifier in the dinette and 2x in the cockpit.
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• Up to 8 berths in 3 cabins plus saloon. Two heads.
Accommodation Finish:
• AlpiTeak 10.74 and Alpi Flamed white 18.50 interior joinery with sandwich construction
• Alpi 10.74 floors
• White vinyl ICAIPLST headlinings
• Corian counters in galley and heads
• Light blue leather upholstery in saloon
• Foresi & Suardi interior lighting
Accommodation layout from Forward:
• Owner’s cabin forward with island double berth.
• Owner’s ensuite heads to port
• Saloon amidships with u-shaped settee to port around dining table.
• Further settee/day bed to starboard
• U-shaped galley aft port
• Table area at aft end of saloon to starboard facing aft.
• Aft heads with separate shower stall to starboard
• Twin aft double cabins with hanging lockers
DECK EQUIPMENT
Rig:
• Sparcraft aluminium mast and boom – black painted finish RAL 9005
• Keel-stepped fractional rig with 2-sets of swept-back spreaders
• Rod rigging
• Split Kevlar backstays
• LED boom lights
• Low-friction battencars with Harken track on mast with split system
• Harken MKIV jib furler
• RSH hydraulic system for backstays, vang and outhaul.
• German mainsheet system
• Antal Line Driver 12vDC LD700/12 electric main track
• Carbon fibre bowsprit
• Antal furling Code0
• Gennaker halyard
• Code0 2:1 halyard
• Harken Switch Battcar system for the main
Winches:
• Harken performance winch package
• 2x 60 electric 2-speed self-tailing winches
• 2x 50 electric 2-speed self-tailing winches
• 1x 50 electric 2-speed self-tailing main halyard winch at companionway
• 1x 50 manual 2-speed self-tailing winch at companionway
Sails:
• South Sails full batten main sail
• South Sails furling jib
• South Sails furling Code0
General:
• Stainless steel pushpits, pulpit, guardwire stanchions and side-boarding gates
• Seasmart flush deck hatches
• Manually operated folding transom with swimming platform and tender garage for tender up to 2.80m
• Cockpit table
• LED navigation lights
• LED courtesy light on deck
• Carbon fibre passerelle
• Cockpit table
• Deck shower
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Anchor mounted to bowsprit
• 12vDC electric anchor windlass
• 25kgs Delta anchor with 10mm chain
• Pop-up mooring cleats
• Fenders
Covers and Canvas:
• Sprayhood with stainless steel frame recessed into coachroof
• Mainsail stackpack with lazyjacks
• Helm wheel covers
• Cockpit cushions
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
• Automatic fire extinguisher system in the engine room