Ice 53 ST

Ice 53 ST

What is more difficult in the world of sailing than making a fast boat? Make another one even faster starting from the first project. This is the new challenge of Ice Yachts, which launches the new ICE 53 ST (16.18 x 4.66 m) on the market. Once again by Felci Yacht Design.

The abbreviation ST stands for “Sport Tourism” and already anticipates what the philosophy of the boat will be, which takes a step toward performance over the Ice 52, the design from which it is derived.

• Exteriors

• Interior

• Data Sheet

• Contact

Ice Yacht 53 ST – Exterior

The mission is to significantly improve the already high performance of the ICE 52RS and make the new ICE 53 ST one of the finest and fastest boats in the 50-foot performance-cruising category.

Compared to the “standard RS ” version, the ST has a weight reduction of more than two tons, with an approximate dry weight of 10 tons and an implemented sail plan for both upwind and to the carriers. The boat was requested by an owner who already owns an ICE 52 and decided to take it a step further, with a sporting turn that will also look to the racing world.

The hull is laminated with epoxy resin by infusion of quadriaxial and unidirectional carbon fibers with local reinforcements. A 3-step epoxy infusion technique will be used to laminate the hull skin, while the core will be a closed-cell, vacuum-bonded PVC. These choices, in addition to containing weights, give the boat a solidity and sturdiness capable of withstanding the repeated stresses and heavy loads faced in even the most demanding regattas.

The keel is a new custom design for this ICE 53 ST, with a final draft of 3.4 mt. The keel will be made of Weldox700 steel with high mechanical properties. Instead, the bulb will be much lighter than the standard. The rudder with carbon blade and shaft, will be elongated and with a reduced lateral surface area. This ensures excellent control even when the boat is heeled or heavily loaded. Attention to safety remains a central theme in both design and construction.

Compared to the 52RS, the deck equipment is obviously adapted to the owner’s needs, the mast will be in high-modulus carbon, prepared and studied together with Axxon’s Racing Department, also strong from their experience on many racers up to 90 feet.

Interior

The interior layout is designed to be extremely versatile to easily switch from cruising to sporty and essential racing conformation. There will be two versions available. One more basic without the use of wood, one more finished but still with lightened panels.

The interior finish is a mix of white painted and fairing surfaces and light finish composite panels. This provides significant weight savings compared to a traditional construction, without sacrificing the quality of joinery workmanship, both in the refinement of finishes and in the excellence of details.

Cruise version

Race Version

Data sheet

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