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AN IGUANA ON HERM: THE PERFECT CAR FOR A SMALL ISLAND

A few weeks ago, we had the privilege to deliver this beautiful Iguana Commuter back to her owner after a winter refit at the shipyard. Built-in 2018, it is the first Commuter of the Iguana range. She is used on a small island in the English Channel: Herm Island. 

A CAR-FREE ISLAND

Known for its protected coastline and car-free lifestyle, Herm Island is one of the Channel Islands located near Guernsey. Herm offers beautiful beaches and spectacular views for a relaxing retreat in the British Isles. It is an island of about 200 hectares and the easiest way to get there is by boat. However, the island is subject to strong tides, which can prevent any travel. 

In 2017, our client John came to us with a request. He needed a boat that could be used at any time of the day even at low tide. Iguana’s teams created the first Commuter for Herm in 2017. 

Due to the island’s small size, there are not many shops. John regularly travels to Guernsey to do his daily shopping and to visit the doctor or friends. For this, he needed a practical, powerful, tide-independent, and relatively easy-to-store boat. That is why he chose Iguana Yachts. He now uses his Iguana like a car to commute to Guernsey and to the mainland. 

A BOAT THAT IS USED LIKE A CAR

With his Iguana, John can easily commute to and from the mainland. It becomes a means of transport like any other. Simple to launch, to drive and to land, John can be on and off his island within minutes. 

This is my solution. The Amphibious boat is my car. There are no cars on Herm Island. If you want to go for a cup of coffee or to a shop or to do anything, then it’s a three-mile journey to the nearest island, which is Guernsey. We use Iguana as you would use a car. “

John

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THE PERFECT SUPPLY VESSEL

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The boat can also be used as a supply vessel for provision. John and his family can bring shopping from the mainland directly to their doorstep, avoiding multiple trips to and from a dock. 

My wife will put shopping down inside the cabin of the boat. It’s a nice space, it looks neat and tidy. It is a secure space.”

John

THE IDEAL BOAT FOR DIFFICULT NATURAL CONDITIONS

The boat is very well protected by its enclosed electric hard-top. This is very practical for John, whose boat is used in the English Channel where the weather can be unpredictable. This allows a safe and dry ride. The Commuter is very stable and can be driven in harsh seas. It can also tackle any terrain at low tide thanks to the integrated Iguana tracks.

We use the boat in rough conditions as well as good conditions because we don’t choose the weather. With the Commuter, I can go to Guernsey now dressed as I am. It’s totally weather protected.”

John

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PREMIUM MAINTENANCE SERVICES

This Commuter has returned to the shipyard this year for a technical inspection. Our after-sales team has upgraded the batteries, serviced the engines, and checked every small detail that needed to be reviewed. 

CHANGING THE WINDSCREEN

For his boat, the owner had a particular request. When he ordered the Iguana, it came with a smoked windscreen. After using it, he wanted to change it for a classic windscreen which is more suitable for British weather. Iguana technicians removed the previous windscreen before installing the new one. 

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UPGRADING THE BATTERY

Originally, the Commuters were equipped with only one battery. In five years, the Iguana technology has evolved and improved. These models have now three batteries. One for each motor and one for the accessories. We have therefore brought the electrical installations up to standard. 

Every detail was checked and a complete cleaning of the boat was done before returning it to its place of residence. Our services rely on an exchange between the customer and our after-sales team so as to respond to any specific need and request.

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The boat is now back on Herm just in time for Easter! John will be able to enjoy swift rides with his grandchildren.

“Most of my family lives in the UK, they fly to Guernsey and we collect them from the main harbour and bring them over in the boat. My grandchildren particularly enjoy the speed of the boat, they are very impressed by speed. My youngest grandson has sat on my lap and driven the boat”

John

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SOMETHING IS COMING… A BRAND NEW IGUANA MODEL!

Something is coming… A brand-new Iguana Yachts model is being built at the factory: the beautiful and chic Iguana Sport. 

This model was designed last year by our French Design Team to respond to our customer needs and demands. It is a sleek open center console boat with a mediterranean look and feel. 

Iguana Sport

This 9.2m Iguana offers a large and comfortable platform with twin helm mitigating seats, a wide rear seating area and a dual lounger at the front. This model is in line with our current range of boats and offers an elegant and stylish design. With a high plank, the Iguana Sport offers a very dry ride.

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Iguana Sport

This boat will go straight to Michigan in the US to enjoy swift rides on the lake. With an all-white glossy paint, this Iguana Sport will match the snowy Michigan weather. Our dealer, Elk Rapids Marina, is looking forward to showing this brand-new model to their clientele on the lake.

Fitted with twin 350 HP Mercurys, the Iguana Sport model can also handle bigger engines like twin 450s for faster rides.

Popularity is already growing for this model as a second Iguana Sport is already on the way. Stay tuned for exclusive pictures of the Iguana Sport in May 2022. 

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AMAZING EXPERIENCE AT THE DUBAI BOAT SHOW 2022

We were very happy to be at the Dubai International Boat Show this year. It had been a few years since we had the chance to attend. 

On this occasion we presented the Iguana Knight for the first time ever in public. Our most luxurious customizable amphibious RIB. A model that was launched in 2020 after the success of the Iguana X100. With twin 200 HP Yamahas, an all-black look and beautiful details, this custom 9.44m RIB made a sensation at the show.

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People from all over the Middle East, Asia, Europe and even North America, visited the show. More than 400 boats and recreational water sport equipment were displayed along with 50 superyachts. It was a great opportunity for the leisure industry to get together after 2 years of the show being canceled.

With a buzzing atmosphere and a great vibe, our team Toby, Iris and Julien had the chance to meet incredible people, clients, brokers and show runners.

To pick up the Iguana Knight at our client’s waterfront villa, we enjoyed a beautiful ride along Palm Jumeirah and Burj Al Arab. And to get to the boat show, we even drove in the streets of Dubai in the day and at night.

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Meeting with Nautistyle

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Atlantis, the Palm

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The Burj Al Arab from the Knight

The Middle-East is a very important market for Iguana Yachts. This is where we sold the first Iguana back in 2013. It is still up and running in spite of the difficult conditions (heat, sand and salt) and the owner still enjoys his 2 Iguanas to get in and out from his beach house. There are Iguanas in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Kuwait and Bahrain, used for waterfront villas, superyachts and hotels.

We will definitely be back next year!

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Dubai by night

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The Burj Al Arab by night

You have missed us? Don’t worry. We will be at the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show.

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THE ULTIMATE AMPHIBIOUS BOAT FOR UK COASTS

THE PERFECT SOLUTION FOR WATERFRONT PROPERTIES

Gone are the worries of getting a permit for a dock, awkward berthing manoeuvres in busy marinas or being restricted by the tides, protecting your boat in bad storms. Simply park your boat at home for quick and easy access.

Give your family and friends a unique and safe experience. Water sports, cruising, fishing, exploring: enjoy multiples activities with an amphibious boat that can tackle sea and land.

Embark directly from your house and enjoy a boat that is easy to store and to maintain. Iguana owners use their boat 6 times more than a traditional boat as it is very easy to use. Iguanas can be used in every season even in winter. They offer a very dry and protected experience.

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BOOK YOUR SEA TRIAL IN THE UK

We would be delighted to have you sea trial the boat in the UK. You can find us on the South Coast from Falmouth to Brighton. 

Experience unrestricted boating journeys with the Iguana X100 amphibious boat. Discover the tracks landing gear and enjoy the design and the performance of this 10m RIB.

Book a sea trial with Toby, our sales representative in the UK and discover the Iguana technology. If your property offers a waterside access, a direct collection from your house is possible.

 

🗓  April & May 2022

📍 From Falmouth to Brighton

🌊 With the Iguana X100

 

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The Iguana X100 in Devon

MEET OUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Toby Scruby

Toby Scruby

Iguana Yachts UK

+44 7932 559443

toby@iguanayachts.com

WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU

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DELIVERY IN AUSTRALIA: AN IGUANA COMMUTER ON THE GOLD COAST

What if your boat could be stored and easily accessible in your driveway? 

A few weeks ago, we have delivered an Iguana Commuter on the Gold Coast, in Australia. Steve, our sales representative met John, the new happy Iguana owner. 

When you become an Iguana owner, you get the chance to be introduced to the Iguana Family. Your boat is moving and exploring the world on land and at sea. John’s boat is directly parked in his garden, hidden from view and bad weather. With the Iguana parked on its tracks, it is ready to go instantly like a car. It’s so easy to access and launch, it becomes a means of transport like any other vehicle. Freedom is at your door. 

“I’ve been thinking about buying an Iguana for many years and tossing up, you know. Is this the right boat for me? I am just so happy with the decision. It’s like the best sports car you can own.”

John Calleija

The Iguana Commuter is truly unique. It can navigate smoothly and dryly through choppy waters, and safely and easily embark on virtually any terrain. It is the ideal support vessel for your waterfront home.

The private cabin with an electric lockable door includes a day bed with soft lighting and a skylight. It also provides ample secure storage for valuable and personal items. 

The Iguana Commuter is the most advanced model in the Iguana range. The convertible hard-top is a unique feature to the Iguana Commuter and at the touch of a button, transforms from a heightened sunshade to a completely sealed waterproof helm. 

“Everything is beautifully engineered, beautifully finished off and it just performs so well. We’ve just been out there for the day now and it is just a legendary beautiful boat, beautiful design, absolutely gorgeous, I couldn’t be happier!”

John Calleija

AN IGUANA COMMUTER IN AUSTRALIA

Why an Iguana could be interesting for your waterfront property? 

  • No need for a dock or a mooring, embark directly from home
  • Easy to manoeuvre and launch on your own
  • Most secure experience for family and friends
  • Simple maintenance and storage

JOHN, OUR NEW HAPPY CUSTOMER IN AUSTRALIA

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HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY: A CUTE GUEST FOR OUR PHOTOSHOOT

Take a look at our Valentine’s Day photo shoot. Sam, the Mountain Bernese puppy, struck a pose in front of an Iguana X100 White Edition. We hope you enjoyed your special day

For the occasion, we received a cute guest on our X100 White Edition. 

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A NEW HAPPY IGUANA OWNER IN SOUTHAMPTON

Have you ever wondered why an Iguana is the best boat for waterfront properties? 

Easy to launch and simple to store, the Iguana X100 is the ideal versatile RIB for all type of activities. The Iguana is safe, easy to manœuvre, and stored on land away from stormsThe Iguana X100 fits perfectly with British boating lifestyle.

This happy new owner in Southampton, can easily launch his boat into the sea and drive the boat out of the water onto his beach to park it into his waterfront property’s garage. 

If you are a waterfront property owner, amphibious boats offer you the freedom of using your boat without the constraints of going to the marina, building a dock, using a trailer or leaving the boat into the water. Iguana owners use their boat more often, in every season and in full safety.

This is the second Iguana acquired by this British owner. He used to have an Iguana Original and switched to an Iguana X100 for more comfort and versatility.

“This Iguana is perfect for my waterfront property, I can store it easily in my garage. It takes me a few minutes to embark and launch my boat into the water. Very valuable.” – Iguana Owner

GET YOUR SEA TRIAL ON THE SOUTH COAST

An X100 is available for test drives in the UK until April 2022

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Toby SCRUBY

UK Sales Representative

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DISCOVER THE EXCLUSIVE IGUANA KNIGHT AT DUBAI BOAT SHOW 2022

It is a pleasure to announce our participation to the next Dubai International Boat Show to start the new year! We would love to see you at our booth OD-40 from March 9th to 13th 2022.

On this occasion, the Iguana Knight will be on display. You will have the opportunity to see the most luxurious RIB of the Iguana for the first time in public.

We are excited to go back in Dubai, after 2 following years of cancelation due to the pandemic. 

We hope to see you there,

The Iguana Team

THE IGUANA KNIGHT ON DISPLAY FOR THE FIRST TIME

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CEO and Founder

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Toby SCRUBY

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Iris BRUGIDOU

Marketing manager

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BEST WISHES FOR 2022 FROM IGUANA YACHTS CEO

Thank you for supporting us in 2021!

It has been a great year for Iguana Yachts. We have increased our revenues by more than 40% and we expect to grow again significantly in 2022 despite the Covid crisis.

This has been possible thanks to an important acceleration of our sales and marketing approach.

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Expanding our range of boats

Iguana Yachts is expanding its range of models to meet the needs of all our different clients.

The white edition is the big success of the year. It offers a nice combination of the versatility of the X100 and the chic features of the Knight which makes it stand out from the crowd.

The Iguana Pro Rider has convinced those who are looking for performance and seaworthiness at high speed and that want the amphibious ability to climb any kind of coast. It is a comfortable 4 by 4 landing boat inspired by the pro boats delivered to the US Army

Finally the first Iguana Sport will be delivered in the coming months. It will become a classic option for those who like water sport, cruising, sun bathing as well as the very recognizable Iguana elegant design.

New dealers around the world

But this is not all. Iguana yachts has been very pleased to get the support of new dealers in Thailand (MF Group) who is a very enthusiastic and committed partner, on the lake Michigan (Elk Rapid Marina) who are launching their activity at very high speed in a very professional way, and in Miami (Prestige Marine) under the very well known leading figure Brett David.

I am also very proud to announce that my daughter Iris is now in charge of marketing and sales strategy. This has helped us a lot during these last two difficult years where it was difficult to access our clients.

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Working on the quality of our craft

But beside this, a lot of things happened behind the scene.

Becoming a sort of Ferrari of the seas combining high technology, innovation and attention to design and finish is a challenge which cannot be done overnight. 2021 has set the foundation of our after-sales and quality program while our production pace is progressively increasing. Our team is always available for you all around the world and we sell more and more premium services which ensure a long term relationship with our clients.

In 2022 we will get one step further. While continuing to expanding our range of models and increasing our volume of production, we will reach another level of efficiency and quality to position Iguana Yachts not only as the best amphibious boats in terms of efficiency but also as one of the best brands in motor boating.

All the best for 2022

Look out for us in the coming months, we will surprise you.

I wish you the best for you and your family. Life is too short not to appreciate every minute of it.

Just embark in this new year and enjoy the freedom of motor boating with no constraints. 

Antoine Brugidou, Iguana Yachts CEO & Founder

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X100 WHITE EDITION IN THE SNOW IN MICHIGAN

We are delighted to announce that our first Iguana X100 White Edition has arrived in Michigan, USA. Elk Rapids Marina is a boat dealership based in Elk Rapids, around Elk Lake, in Northern Michigan.

It is our first dealership on a lake. We believe our amphibious boats are the perfect solution for the waterfront properties around the lake. Some of these properties don’t have a dock. It is difficult to have a build permit and docks in Michigan weather get easily damaged with time. What a disappointment if you can’t have a boat at home when you have a wonderful view on the lake and sometimes a private beach. 

This is why Iguana amphibious boats are the solution. Drive-up onto your beach and store it easily. The tracks are perfect for the area and they work on the sand as well as pebbles and snow!

Susie and Lewis share our view and this is why we became partners. It is always a pleasure to work with them. We have total faith in them and they are the perfect contact in Michigan to advise you on Iguana craft.

You haven’t tried an Iguana yet? Stop by at Elk Rapids Marina and check it out.

Try it! You are going to love it!

ABOUT SUSIE AND LEWIS

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Susie and Lewis Cooper have been the owners of Elk Rapids Marina for a year now. They bought it in January 2021. They have been working in the area for more than two decades, which makes them experts in local life.

We strive to bring our customers unique, exciting and innovative products. Being in close proximity to thousands of miles of Great Lakes shoreline, where docks are not possible in many locations, made Iguana Yachts the perfect partner for us.” said Susie Cooper.

GET YOUR SEA TRIAL IN MICHIGAN

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LOCATION

118 Bridge Street 

Elk Rapids, Michigan 49629, USA

Phone: +1 (231) 264 9100

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Our X100 White Edition in the snow, the day it arrived in Michigan.