Five “custom” boats for the sailor who is not satisfied

Sometimes even when searching the used market, the boats we have in mind are a concentration of performance and technology. Custom or super-equipped production boats that combine eye-catching aesthetics with explosive performance. What we might call, with an automotive comparison, “fuoriserie,” one-of-a-kind models. We did a quick search on topboatmarket.com and found quite a few solutions on this topic. From 33 to over 60 feet, on various price ranges, we point out five models that might meet the desires of the discerning and sophisticated sailor.

Ice 33

She is the smallest of Ice Yachts, a 2015 project also by Felci, a boat built entirely of carbon fiber and with an explosive sail plan featuring square-top mainsail and impressive asymmetrical rigs. Particularly well suited for regattas with a good leaning toward the IRC rating system, she has already had good success on the race courses and has been showing off on the lakes as well. It can be a nice solution for those seeking performance without compromise. CHECK OUT THE MODEL FOR SALE HERE

T34

A real gem on the secondhand market even if rather hard to find, the Lostuzzi-designed T34 is a 9.99 mt performance-cruiser style boat with an excellent propensity for racing. Designed for IRC fees, Optimized is also a winning design in ORC and has won an Italian title. An interesting boat with absolutely outstanding performance, also suitable for those thinking of use for sport cruising to be experienced always “under canvas.” CHECK OUT THE MODEL FOR SALE HERE

Felci Yachts 45

We go up the footage to see another thoroughbred fast cruiser, the Felci yachts 45. Still a model with high customization and “hi-tech” construction. Here the performance, which is absolutely outstanding, is blended with a smooth and unexaggerated boat aesthetic, with gentle volumes and no design forcing. A level deck plan completes this thoroughbred horse, which will deliver excellent sensations at every juncture. The boat weighs just over 6 tons and combines lightness with excellent righting moment. CHECK OUT THE MODEL FOR SALE HERE

Vismara 45

A somewhat older project, but one that joins the others in this selection in its philosophy. Light boat, powerful sail plan and high-tech construction are also the ingredients that distinguish this 45-footer. Designed for IRC regulation, it was equipped with a carbon mast and is a boat capable of delivering excellent performance even in light winds. Despite being a very sporty boat it also has a fair amount of interior volume. CHECK OUT THE MODEL FOR SALE HERE

ICE 62

The least extreme and perhaps the most elegant of this selection of sport boats. A true one-off with carbon construction and refined design, a newly conceived project by Umberto Felci. The ICE 62 has a carbon mast and lifting keel that ranges from 2.50 m to 4, so that it does not suffer from the problem of high draft when cruising but at the same time has maximum righting under canvas for quality performance. Fine and refined interior, significant volumetry providing good comfort. CHECK OUT THE MODEL FOR SALE HERE