Categories Non classéCUSTOM PROJECT FOR SUPERYACHT Post author By admin3517 Post date 5 May 2021 The Iguana design department is working on many different custom projects. In 2021, they worked on a project for a superyacht and developed many different custom options. Discover the design sketches of these options and some pictures of the boat.This beautiful knight tender was designed for a 51m yacht. With custom options like a driver’s bimini, a roll-up bar, a modular center island, this RIB is absolutely unique. The white tube and red line matches perfectly with the yacht color. With strong lifting points, this tender is easily crane on the yacht for long journeys, it can also be towed or used as a chase boat. One particular option on this tender is the secondary electric engine. It can be used to enter ports or marinas at low speed with a green and quiet propulsion. A specific seat was made for this second engine. The main engine for this tender is a Diesel outboard, which is perfect to embark on the yacht. OPTION DRIVER’S BIMINI OPTION ROLL BAR CUSTOM KIT OPION SIDE ACCESS FOLDING STAIR KIT OPTION CENTRAL ISLAND CUSTOM
Categories Non classéWHY ARE AMPHIBIOUS BOATS SUSTAINABLE? Post author By admin3517 Post date 4 May 2021 Contrary to what people might think, the overall impact of an amphibious boat is more sustainable than a traditional motorboat. Firstly because amphibious Iguanas don’t rely on any infrastructure to be operated. Secondly because it does not spend as much time in the water and does not need any toxic products on the hull. Lastly, because it is easier to maintain and Iguanas are made of durable materials to withstand significant impact on land and at sea.No ports congestion & no invasive infrastructures The Iguana concept is designed to be versatile and self-sufficient by not relying on infrastructure and by relieving overcrowded ports which are a primary source of water pollution. Iguanas do not need ports, pontoons or docks to be operated. It is an all-in-one, versatile and integrated solution. Iguanas are less harmful to the coasts as they do not transform and alter the environment.Less damaging and polluting time in the water with toxic productsHaving a boat stay in the water all year long is very harmful for the environment. Iguanas stay in the water for the time they are being used as they are stored on land. It limits water and visual pollution. It is also less damaging for the boat and thus more durable. As the boat is stored on land, the hull does not need antifouling. It also get less damaged by salt and does not need to be streamlined every year.Easy to maintain and durable materialsThe boat can be put out of the water in seconds which facilitates maintenance. As Iguana owners have easy access to the hull and deck, Iguanas are usually well maintained and last long. The development of the mobility system was a technological achievement and required high quality material and sheer mechanisms. The carbon fiber hull, the 5083 marine-grade aluminium powertrain with epoxy paint, the 316 stainless steel bearing and rams make the Iguana more sturdy and durable than other boats. RESPECTFUL OF THE COASTIguanas are versatile and stealth. They were designed to reduce port congestion and to eradicate the need for heavy infrastructures. Owners choose Iguanas to have an environmental friendly solution that does not damage the coast. Iguanas limit water and visual pollution and limit the built-up land footprint from docks and marinas. NO NEED FOR INFRASTRUCTUREIguanas don’t require building heavy infrastructure to host the boat like marinas, docks or ports which are very damaging to the environment. Iguana limit the build of docks along the coast. They reduce considerably the water and visual pollution but also the built-up land footprint of a boat. Iguanas adapt to the environment and coast. REDUCING PORT POLLUTION Iguanas limit the use of overcrowded ports which are very polluting. Boats in ports are used on average less than 10 days per year but stay in the water most of the time and release toxic products.LIMITING ON LAND TRAFFICIguana owners don’t need to drive to a dock, a ramp or a port to use their boat. It limits land traffic and car pollution. RESPECTFUL OF THE SEAIguanas are stored out of the water which limits their time in the water. Boats staying all year long in the water are very harmful for the sea. Iguanas release less toxic products in the water. Moreover, Iguanas are stealth and do not disturb swimmers and sea life by staying in the water. LIMITED TIME IN THE WATERIguanas are stored on land and do not need to stay too long in the water. It limits the release of toxic products in the water. Moreover, Iguanas are stealth and get out of the way to not disturb sealife. They stay in the water only for the time of use.NO NEED FOR TOXIC PRODUCTSAs Iguanas do not stay in the water, there is no need for antifouling which is very harmful for the environment.NO ANCHORS DAMAGING OCEAN FLOORSIguanas usually don’t use anchors and moorings as they can get out of the water in seconds. They have no impact on ocean floor. RESPECTFUL OF THE BEACHIguanas are used in the most respectful way to have no impact on the beach. Following a code of conduct, owners use the mobility system for swift landings at the edge of the water to leave no traces behind. The tracks have a very low ground pressure and have less impact than a boat beaching. USED AT THE WATER EDGEIguanas land on the shore where the waves break in the water wash and does a U-Turn to put the ladder down at the limit of dry sand to drop passengers. In a few seconds the tracks are washed away by the water leaving no traces behind. VERY LOW GROUND PRESSUREAs the tracks are large and long, in square centimeters the pressure is equivalent to an 80 kg human footprint. The tracks have low impact on the soil and the mobility system stays on the ground surface. Thus, the boat has a lower impact than a boat beaching.NO DRIVING UP THE BEACHIguanas are boats first and foremost, they are not used as land vehicles. The mobility system is only used for swift launches and landings, and to get the boat to its storage location.DURABLE HIGH-TECH BUILDIguanas high-tech boats are built with the latest technologies. With sheer mechanism and high quality materials, Iguanas are easy to maintain and durable. They also get damaged less quickly and are more durable as they are stored out of the water.EASY TO MAINTAINIguanas are easy to maintain as they can get out of the water easily. Going around the boat, checking and repairing is very simple. Moreover, the boat is designed with sheer mechanisms to facilitate maintenance.DURABLE MATERIAL AND SUSTAINABLE USEguanas are one of the most technologically advanced boat in the marine industry. Using carbon fiber hull, marine-grade aluminium, stainless steel and epoxy paint, Iguanas are sturdy and last long. Moreover, Iguanas spend less time in salty water than traditional boats, and get damaged less quickly. They are also sheltered from storms and bad weather as they are stored on land.ELECTRIC LAND DRIVESince 2016, Iguanas are electric on land which is more respectful for the environment in terms of air pollution and noise. TO CONCLUDEAnother key advantage of amphibious boats is how secure they are. Iguanas offer a very safe experience for boating enthusiasts. Boarding on dry sand is easy and stable. Escaping a storm and finding shelter on land takes seconds. The sea becomes less of a hazard for sailors. Iguanas are often used as rescue boats around the world.Amphibious boats overall impact rely mostly on users and how they use the boat in a good manner. Owners choose Iguana for its non-invasive operating system which does not damage their coast. They also receive a code of conduct from Iguana to use the boat in the most respectful manner (landing in precise locations, landing at the edge of the water, limiting impact on beaches…).
Categories Non classéHOW IGUANA YACHTS ADAPTED TO THE COVID? Post author By admin3517 Post date 29 April 2021 Like all companies today, the Covid has definitely impacted Iguana Yachts and its team. Some new ways to work were developed with an increased remote work and the creation of smaller production teams. Looking on the bright side, this unprecedented period also allowed the company to evolve and develop new aspects.AN INCREASED DIGITAL PRESENCE TO COMPENSATE FOR THE CANCELLED BOAT SHOWSThroughout the year, we have sadly learned of the successive cancellation of boat shows including Antigua Charter Yacht Show (December 2020), Boot Dusseldorf (January 2021) or Dubaï Boat Show (March 2021).We compensated for the boat show cancellations by strengthening our digital presence through social media and the improvement of our website. While we are aware that a technology such as the Iguana Mobility System can only be fully understood and appreciated through a real experience, we are trying to transcribe this experience as well as possible via videos and a better sharing of information about our technology.Since the situation is slowly getting better, we hope to enjoy the Cannes Yachting Festival and the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2021.THE SALES TEAM FOCUSED ON THE IGUANA DEALER NETWORKSince the end of 2020, Iguana Yachts’ sales team has grown with the arrival of Toby Scruby and the very recent arrival of JP Shipman in the last month.A growing demand around the world as well as a desire to strengthen our presence in the United States, which is proving to be a high potential market for Iguana amphibious boats, led us to decision. However, the particular year we are going through does not facilitate the daily work of this team which needs to come and meet customers, and to organize sea trials around the world. These trips are an integral part of their work, so the team had to adapt and find solutions.In the end, this period allowed us to focus on a commercial aspect that was already present but whose potential was still under-exploited: the Iguana partner network made of agents and dealers.CHANGES AT THE SHIPYARDLike most companies today, we are experiencing operational difficulties due to global supply disruptions. This situation has an impact on the supply of outboard engines for example. However, thanks a well achieved risk analysis work on supply forecasts, we were able to anticipate the situation. In a non-Covid world, the Iguana Yachts’ shipyard is visited quite regularly by boat enthusiasts, customers, journalists… Unfortunately, these visits had to be restricted to the strict necessary. The owners of the boats in production could continue to visit us while respecting the sanitary rules, but the exchanges with the enthusiasts, the curious and the journalists within the shipyard could not continue. We are aware that the Iguana technology is still quite impressive to see and we are eager for some people to exchange with our teams on its operation and capabilities. So, we hope to be able to reopen the shipyard to a wider audience in the next few months.Despite the covid crisis, Iguana Yachts have recorded a 25% growth this year and we expect a similar or even stronger growth for the coming year. Health restrictions and new habits have finally highlighted the many benefits of the Iguana technology. Having a boat directly at home has never been more appropriate.
Categories Non classéFOLLOW AN IGUANA THROUGH ITS PRODUCTION Post author By admin3517 Post date 25 March 2021 No Comments on FOLLOW AN IGUANA THROUGH ITS PRODUCTION The production of an Iguana is composed of two main stages: before-decking and after-decking. It is the final mounting of the deck that separates these two major stages of production.Before-deckingBefore-decking consists of assembling all the elements inside the hull, mounting the “arms” (the Iguana Mobility System) and preparing the deck. Once the deck has been received, the team cuts it out and assembles the hatches. For the elements inside the hull, as well as for the cutting of the deck, the team must take into consideration the options chosen by the owner. One of the most obvious examples is the choice to add a toilet. Obviously, this choice has an impact on the pre-deck work because it can modify a part of the deck plan compared to a boat not having this option. Each option can therefore have an impact on the pre-deck work. Thus, from the beginning of its production, an Iguana can be very different from another.The assembly of the arms is a very technical and precise job. The Iguana Mobility System is a unique system characterized by its perfect integration into the boat’s hull. Indeed, the IMS allows the boat to keep all its capacities at sea because it is perfectly integrated into the hull lines. Thus, the installation of the arms is a work done to the nearest minimeter.In before-decking, the team also prepares a maximum number of elements to facilitate the assembly of the boat in after-decking. For example, the steering console is cut out manually with a jigsaw. This type of work shows the importance of craftsmanship at Iguana Yachts.An Iguana remains in the before-decking phase for 10 to 15 days before being handed over to the after-decking team. After-deckingUnlike before-decking, the time spent by an Iguana in after-decking is very difficult to define. After-decking is the assembly of all the elements being on the deck of the boat. Thus, the after-deck workers are the last link in the chain. The progress of their tasks is extremely dependent on the progress of the other links (before-decking, painters, electricians, suppliers…).Moreover, the work of this team is almost entirely dictated by the options chosen by the owner. Indeed, it is during this phase that all the finishing touches are made. Electricians and paintersWhether it is before or after decking, the teams of painters and electricians are involved throughout the production of an Iguana.The electricians play a major role in linking the work done by the two main teams (before-decking and ater-decking). They ensure that an Iguana is easy to use. They link the controls from the steering console to the system installed inside the hull by the pre-deck team. Again, the work of the electricians is different for each boat because it is highly dependent on the options chosen by the Iguana owner. In addition, some models require more time. For example, the Iguana Commuter is a sophisticated model with a convertible hard-top, a cabin, an electric ladder, memory seats… All these features are accessible via the pilot’s touch screen and therefore require a lot of work from the electricians.As for the painters, they work on some small elements that can be painted, like the fuel tank for example, but the most impressive part of their work is the sanding and painting of the hull. Again, the work of the painters at Iguana Yachts is considered as craftsmanship because they create unique and intricate paintings. Each hull is a new piece of art for this team of artists.
Categories Non classéIGUANA YACHTS’ DEALER NETWORK EXPANDS Post author By admin3517 Post date 24 March 2021 No Comments on IGUANA YACHTS’ DEALER NETWORK EXPANDS For the last few months, the company accelerated its growth with new dealerships around the world. Iguana Yachts strengthens its position on the leisure market by opening new markets with Thailand and Croatia but also by reinforcing its presence in the United States with two new partners in Michigan and Massachusetts.Iguana Yachts’ technology asserts itself as a worldwide solution.The niche market for amphibious boats finds applications in multiple regions of the world. By overcoming the rupture between land and sea, Iguana is the most powerful solution to access the sea with ease and comfort. Boat dealerships opt for Iguanas as the most capable amphibious boat in the world. This rapid expansion represents a turning point for Iguana Yachts. With now partners in 9 locations around the world, the shipyard not only confirms the need for Iguanas and the performance of the solution but it also confirms the extent of the market potential.Iguana Yachts’ dealer network expands to new territories such as Thailand and Croatia. Iguana Yachts extends in new countries with partners in Thailand and Croatia. Applications for amphibious solutions are endless for the remote beaches and coves of Thailand. Satiwas Chaisirivichiean from MF Group understood the potential of such a powerful boat in those shallow waters. From waterfront property owners to superyachts enthusiasts, Thailand overflows with possibilities for Iguanas. With two boats already sold in Thailand and others on the way, Iguana might grow beyond expectations on the asian market.Already well implemented on the French Riviera, in Corsica and in the superyacht world, Iguana Yachts opens new markets in the mediterrannean with Croatia. As a growing market for leisure boats and a paradise for superyacht charters, Croatia offers amazing applications for amphibious Iguanas. Adria Luxury Boats plans on convincing even more superyachts of the benefits of such a multifunctional tender in this beautiful region. Iguana Yachts’ presence in the United States is intensified with new dealers in Michigan and Nantucket.Iguana Yachts strengthens its presence in the US. With already existing partners in Florida and Massachusetts, the amphibious shipyard opens new partnerships in Michigan and Nantucket. The US market is an amazing territory for amphibious solutions. Susie and Lewis Cooper from Elk Rapids Marina rapidly realized the potential of Iguanas for Lake Michigan where many waterfront villas do not have any pontoon or ramp. The Iguana offers direct access to the water in seconds thanks to the tracked landing gear. Owners can park their boat in their backyard and enjoy relaxing boating journeys.Iguana intensifies its actions in Massachusetts where the market potential for amphibious solutions is tremendous with a partnership with Nantucket Marine. THAILANDMF Group118/40 ท่าจีน Mueang Samut Sakhon District, Samut Sakhon 74000CROATIAAdria Luxury BoatsACI Marina Ičići, Liburnijska ulica 7a, 51414 IčićiUSA, MICHIGANElk Rapids Marina118 Bridge Street, Elk Rapids, Michigan 49629USA, NANTUCKETNantucket Marine14 Sun Island Rd, Nantucket, MA 02554 IGUANA PARTNERS
Categories Non classéWHY CHOOSE AN IGUANA FOR MY ISLAND? Post author By admin3517 Post date 23 March 2021 No Comments on WHY CHOOSE AN IGUANA FOR MY ISLAND? DCIM100MEDIADJI_0018.JPGWhat are the main advantages of having an Iguana on my island?On your island, use your Iguana as your main means of transportation.Having an Iguana on your island gives you the opportunity to commute to the mainland for supply provision. You can bring shopping from the mainland directly to your door avoiding multiple trips to and from your pontoon. The Iguana is definitely easier to use than a traditional boat, you can even collect visitors at the nearest airport and drop them directly on your island.Take care of your island with an eco-friendly boat.We know islands’ owners are attached to the beauty of their island. The Iguana is the perfect boat to enjoy the island while caring about it. Contrary to what people may think, the environmental impact of an Iguana is lower than a normal boat, requiring less in terms of logistics, material and unsightly infrastructure. There is no need for heavy infrastructure, no pontoon, no long stay in the water, no antifouling, no degradation of paint, no anchor ripping the underwater ground. Moreover, the pressure of the tracks on the ground equals the pressure of a man standing on one foot. “With the Commuter I can leave right now, dressed as I am, it’s totally weather protected. The hard top coming up and down to make an enclosed cockpit is something the design team manhandled perfectly. No rain or sea water comes in.”Is an Iguana as performant as a traditional boat?Enjoy uncompromised performance at sea and mobility in all conditions.The Iguana is designed to operate in challenging conditions year after year. With Iguana’s building techniques and cleverly integrated mobility system, the strength of the boat is actually increased and provides the operator with a secure driving feel and peace of mind. All this is achieved with no loss of performance. Once the tracks fold into the hull, the Iguana becomes a powerful boat equipped to navigate in all conditions. Feel free to navigate in all weather conditions (up to 4ft. waves) and land on any type of terrain.Your Iguana becomes a part of your instant evacuation plan.The Iguana Mobility System is also used on security and rescue boats. The Iguana glides over waves allowing you to vacate your island or complete supply runs when storms hit. It becomes part of your instant intervention plan for hurricane evacuation. To which profiles is the Iguana adapted?Personal use on my islandThe Iguana is perfectly adapted to private islands because it offers the best way to commute to the mainland. It is also used by the owners to enjoy all parts of their island, to access secluded beaches and coves, and to transport guests whenever they want. The Iguana increases the sensation of freedom felt when leaving on a private island.Guests experience on my islandThe Iguana is the ideal boat for full guest experience islands. It can be offered as an activity in itself and also facilitates many other activities on the island. For example, Eustatia is a full guest experience island offering ultimate privacy and guest experience, the stay includes watersport activities and the unique Iguana. The Iguana is operated for guest transfers, watersports and was used a few times as a first response boat to get injured guests to the medical facility. PRIVATE ISLAND EXPERIENCE
Categories Non classéIGUANA YACHTS IN THE US: INTERVIEW OF BRETT DAVID Post author By admin3517 Post date 24 February 2021 No Comments on IGUANA YACHTS IN THE US: INTERVIEW OF BRETT DAVID What’s the story behind Prestige Imports Miami?Prestige Imports was originally founded by my father in 1977 but at the time we started off as just a Pre Owned luxury car sales center to mix with every type of domestic and European import in the 70s. It was way before our opportunity of being a Lamborghini dealer in 1989. "We operate our business never forgetting that service is key, that the experience is key. So, all all the brands we work with follow that same admission guidelines."My father aspired to be a Lamborghini dealer for a very long time. He saw and felt Lamborghini as this iconic brand that Ferruccio Lamborghini had created. After we had taken Lamborghini, in 1989, we remained one of the larger Lamborghini dealers in the country. After that, we acquired different brands like Lotus and Audi. When I came on to the brand, there were two brands that I saw for passion, Pagani and Karma. My father had a dream of working with Horacio Pagani, and I was pasionnate about representing the hybrid, luxury electric automotive manufacturer Karma. We operate our business never forgetting that service is key, that the experience is key. So, all the brands we work with follow that same admission guidelines. There is a passion behind each brand.Why did you launch Prestige Marine?Prestige Marine started as a passion project for us. My father lived on a boat for 16 years before he ever owned a home. He was always telling my mother “My Sunday is going to be father and son day”. My head was into cars for six days a week, but on the Sunday we were always on a boat together. After my father passed away, I was left with his very large Sunseeker and his speedboats. I remember saying to myself “I’m going to start fresh, and recreate a brand in memory of my father”. The concept of Prestige Marine started when I bought my first Midnight Express.As I started working with multiple brands like Pardo and Vandutch, I thought that I needed to run a yacht and marine business, the same way that the automotive industry is operated.Why did you choose Iguana Yachts?There is a lot of different manufacturers that I’ve me, which in theory sound really cool but the execution is not there. That was my biggest fear when I looked at competitors of Iguana Yachts. The concept of having a boat that transfers from water to land is very cool, but nobody had ever executed it in a seamless fashion, with a product and engineering that actually works in rough seas and on different types of terrain, and that remains aesthetically beautiful.The first time I discovered Iguana Yachts in one of the magazines, I remember thinking “Oh my God, this is something that we have to represent in the Prestige Marine family”. At the time, a client of ours had just purchased one and I was amazed. Many people can conceptually think of an idea of something cool like this but very few can actually execute it. That’s why you’re the only amphibious brand we would ever want to work with. What was your feeling the first time you tried an Iguana?First, as you walk up to the vessel, you have the impression that it’s sitting there, waiting for you. You walk around it, look at a very notable engine, at the exterior design, and touch all of the different materials. You start wondering how the tracks must embed themselves into the hole. Then, you take a step back and you look at the actual aesthetics of the all itself and forget about the track system. "I was hitting speeds of 45+ mph through waves and I was amazed because I completely forgot that a few moments ago this vessel rode itself up on shore."Then, you get on the vessel and you experience it. It goes into the water and you feel this immediate keel sensation of the legs being there. On the click of a button, you hear the system retract. I couldn’t believe how simple it was. Once the track system is retracted, it is as if you have a regular hull. I was hitting speeds of 45+ mph through waves and I was amazed because I completely forgot that a few moments ago this vessel rode itself up on shore.We came back and deployed the track system to come on the beach. The minute the track system kissed the sand, there was an automatic grapple factor. By itself, it was able to take and lift the boat out of the water. I was amazed with the stability, and because it actually worked.The fourth and most impressive thing was walking off of the vessel. In America, there’s a saying that every truck driver that drives an 18-wheeler walks away from it, turns around after 10 feet, turns back and says “I drive that big thing”. That was the same experience that I had on the Iguana. I walked off the vessel, walked about 10 steps and turned around and said “This is amazing”.Who are your Iguana clients?So far, the customer base is all over the spectrum. We’ve dealt with customers that are purchasing them for the back of their big yachts, we’ve dealt with specific crews of very large vessels that are purchasing on behalf of the owner, we have a lot of waterfront homeowners that want to purchase it. So, we’ve met clients from every walk of life and that’s also a very cool thing about Iguana.What are your clients’ feedback?I have never seen a client that isn’t smiling from ear to ear. Some of my clients have also said that this is the future of marine boating. They wanted to be a part of the Iguana movement. What are the main benefits for your clients?It’s the fact that at any time, they can snap their fingers, and they have the versatility of not just having an amphibious vessel in the water but being able to come up on land. It gives you an opportunity to explore areas you never thought you could. But also, in today’s day and age, it becomes an instagrammable moment. It is an experience.What do you want to offer with Iguana Yachts? We want to offer them the opportunity to not limit themselves to this traditional and specific way of boating. We want to welcome them to a brand that we, as Prestige Imports, have vetted from every sense of the word. We’re talking about a product that looks beautiful, performs incredibly, has resale value and durability. And we are a delaer welcoming it to the United States, delivering more than just a product of boating, delivering an experience. "I'm super happy, I'm grateful to be part of your family. I'm grateful to have worked with Antoine, to work with Steve and the entire team."
Categories Non classé10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IGUANA MOBILITY SYSTEM Post author By admin3517 Post date 29 January 2021 No Comments on 10TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE IGUANA MOBILITY SYSTEM It has been 10 years since the Iguana Mobility System was fitted to the first model in 2011. Built with a robust and simple mechanism, the IMS is made to last.What is the Iguana Mobility System?The Iguana Mobility System (IMS) is a retractable powertrain allowing 50HP propulsion via a combustion engine (hydraulic transmissions) or an electric motor (Li-ion battery).For versatility and comfort, each track is made of eight pairs of wheels suspended on four carbon steel blades. What makes this mobility system unique?Our choice: the track systemAll-terrain: our choice puts agility and motor functions before speed. The ground pressure is no more than ½ bar so you can go on soft ground without getting stuck. Agility: the tracks allow forward and reverse movement including spot turn, anything is possible. Importantly, the Iguana Mobility System has a 1 meter high ground clearance, allowing the Iguana to scale up to 22 degrees / 40% inclines on all surfaces.Easy and robust: the tracks are operated independently, therefore there is no need for a complex steering system. Each track is connected to an unidirectional joystick so driving is child’s play.Powertrain kinematicsRobustness: the dimensions of the aluminium structure and the hull link pins are engineered and tested to withstand excessive impact.Precision: to achieve the perfect fitting of the IMS into the hull, the production team have developed specific tools and techniques. This ensures perfect alignement every time.Discretion: the Iguana Mobility System is designed to fit perfectly into the hull without sacrificing the performance of the boat. It takes precision and experience to perfectly install the legs and ensure the hydrodynamics of the hull are maintained. Antonin Groult Chief Technical Officer at Iguana Yachts
Categories Non classéEASY BEACH SETUPS FOR SUPERYACHTS Post author By admin3517 Post date 29 January 2021 No Comments on EASY BEACH SETUPS FOR SUPERYACHTS One of the many things that have improved in yachting over the last 20 years is safety, and with that, the time required for crew to rest. Of course the same amount of work needs to be completed each day so, what are the toughest jobs to fit into the day?On deck at least, most will consider installing water slides a huge drain on time and resources but then there’s the beach setups to consider. When the call goes out that lunch or dinner will be on the beach, the groan from every crew member can be heard a mile away. It’s the task that doubles everyone’s work load. The chef’s preparation for transport and cooking ashore, to the service shifting the table dressings and the deck crew running tenders, tables and hard wear. When the call goes out that lunch or dinner will be on the beach, the groan from every crew member can be heard a mile away. It's the task that doubles everyone's work load. Anyone who’s had to get all this kit ashore while the swell is pushing the tender up the beach will know it can be a mammoth task. One crew member to helm, one to hold the bow while yet more crew make journey after journey through waist-deep water. Getting the supplies, the gazebo, the BBQ, and cooler ashore is a 3-5 person task and that still doesn’t get it done quickly. You’re looking at a big chunk on the morning taking your crew’s focus away from the other many important tasks.I’m pleased to see beach landers have become increasingly popular and well-designed since my days running a deck team (pre-2010!). At the time, Iguana was delivering boat #1 and changing the rules when it comes to getting onto a beach.How does 2 crew and 5 minutes sound? Even 1 crew if you’d like. With an Iguana Amphibious Tender, that is truly all it takes. Passing supplies, tables, chairs and beach toys down from the stable platform, conveniently parked next to your set up location, keeps the process quick, safe and efficient. The chefs carefully prepared platters are less likely to be dropped, the coolers of ice and champagne no longer need to be carried above your head through the waves, and most importantly the fatigue and risk injury to the crew are reduced to a minimum.Beach landing, even with a sizable swell will never be the same again. If you need to see it to believe it, contact Iguana’s sales team today and book a private, COVID sensitive sea trial. The guests and I had a great time with the Iguana X100. To be able to drop them off right outside the beach club restaurant was incredible, especially when such place tend to not have tender docks. The Iguana was comfortable and dry for the guests to be ferried to shore and back, another plus when dealing with high winds and expensive guest clothing.How can an Iguana make it so easy?Transport all supplies at once and land without getting wet.Safely access remote beaches with no infrastructure. No need to anchor, a small piece of land is enough to disembark.Keep your feet, supplies and guests dry thanks to the unique Iguana Mobility System.There is no safer beach landing! The Iguana provides a roomy and steady platform perfect for all guests even those with limited mobility. Paul Edmonds Former Captain on M/Y Harle Superyacht Sales Manager at Iguana Yachts
Categories Non classéX100 SEA TRIAL: HOW DOES IT WORK? Post author By admin3517 Post date 9 December 2020 No Comments on X100 SEA TRIAL: HOW DOES IT WORK? FIRST STEPSThe Iguana X100 is designed to deliver the most enjoyable times on the water: water skiing, fishing, sunbathing… But before living adventure without limits, the boat needs to be perfectly checked. The first steps are to check the engines, the electronics, all buttons, lights… We make sure everything is perfectly working and is offering a perfect finish.TRIAL ON SEAOnce all details are checked, it’s time to test the performance of the boat on the sea. An Iguana X100 must be able to reach speeds of 55 mph, and we make sure it is! Boating performance is a key element for Iguana Yachts. We know people might think that an amphibious boat is less performant than a traditional boat. However, we want to show that an Iguana is both a powerful boat and an amphibious boat.Before disembarking on land we get closer to the beach and check an element that no other boat is checking: the deployment of the tracks. The great performance on the sea is linked to the fact that the tracks, once fold into the hull, maintain the hull’s sleek lines. But approaching the coast, the team needs to check that the tracks deploy in 8 seconds.TRIAL ON LANDWhen arrived on land, all the attention is focused on the Iguana Mobility System (IMS). It’s time to check the stability of the boat, its drive control… Most of the time, people are absolutely shocked to see a boat moving forwards and backwards on the beach. People’s curisoity is always part of our sea trials.