Price Reduction – 2024 Glacier Yachts 48 C Bianchet Edition

Striking de Groot-designed aluminium planing motor yacht. Superyacht build and design in a compact package, powered by twin Volvo IPS800 drives.

FURTHER BROKER’S COMMENTS:

From the board of Dutch-based superyacht design team Guido de Groot Design, the new Glacier 48 C (Cabin) from Latvian aluminium specialist yacht builder BIC Aluminium is one of the most striking new vessels to be launched in recent seasons. Combining near-perfect ergonomics and aesthetics with market-leading aluminium construction, more commonly found in superyachts, the 48 C offers superyacht build with modern sportsboat performance. Powered by twin Volvo IPS800 drives, the 48 C boasts performance potential well in excess of 30 knots with an effortless and economical 20 knot cruise.

FILIPP’OK is the third Glacier 48 C to be launched (with 5 hulls sold at the time of listing) and features a unique collaboration with innovative Swiss luxury watch manufacturer Bianchet, with the yacht sharing her striking Alwgrip sky bue colour scheme with their latest limited edition B1.618 Flying Tourbillon Grande Date watch. FILIPP’OK is the most comprehensively equipped Glacier 48 launched to date and is configured for effortless all-weathers cruising with versatile accommodation below decks to accommodate family and friends.

Delivered to her first and only private owner following the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival and based in the South of France, her specification highlights include:-
• Full aluminium hull and superstructure construction
• Bianchet Edition Sky Blue Awlgrip paint finish
• Teak laid side decks, cockpit and bathing platform with grey caulking
• Volvo Penta D8 600hp IPS800 propulsion system with joystick control
• Approx. 34 knot top speed potential with 20 knots comfortable cruise
• Additional aft cockpit docking station
• Volvo Interceptor trim tab system
• DMS AGR175T gyroscopic stabiliser
• Garmin navigation instrument package with 17” plotter, radar, autopilot, AIS transpoder and VHF with DSC
• Electric retractable hardtop above saloon area
• TV in saloon with electric lift
• Fusion Bluetooth stereo system
• Grey oak interior joinery finish with Corian counters and luxury cloth upholsteries
• Two double cabins interior arrangement with additional single berth in guest cabin
• Upper saloon area with electric-retractable table to create double berth/day bed
• Climma CWS Inverter DC-line reverse-cycle air-conditioning system
• Miele 220vAC electric induction hob with built-in extractor
• Fisher & Paykel 220vAC twin-drawer dishwasher
• Multiple fridges and freezers including wine fridge
• Icemaker
• BBQ grill in cockpit
• Washing machine
• Electric fresh water flush heads
• Automated retractable anchoring system with stainless steel anchor
• Pop-up mooring cleats
• Aft cockpit camera system
• 24vDC electrical systems with Victron battery charger and inverter
• Whisper Power 18kva 220vAC 50Hz generator
• Schenker 100lph reverse-osmosis watermaker
• Opacmare high-low hydraulic bathing platform
• Carbon fibre bathing ladder
• Underwater lights at transom
• Drop cockpit table to create large sunbed
• Sunshades for forward and aft sunbed areas with Seasmart carbon poles

As her owner now plans to build a larger Glacier Yacht, this stunning and capable European-designed and built planing aluminium motor yacht is now offered for sale 100% ‘ready to go’, fully serviced in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations, and with the added benefits of being French-flagged, EU VAT paid, and conveniently located on France’s Côte d’Azur, just 25 minutes from Nice airport.

ABOUT GLACIER YACHTS:

On a sandy coast of Riga Golf amongst golden dunes and beautiful pine forests a Glacier Yachts brand was born. Its history takes place when Dutch designer Guido de Groot, Dutch Naval Architects Menno van Dijk and the family-owned BIC Aluminium shipyard came together and joined their experience to create a unique product. This union of highly skilled professionals managed to create motor yachts with impressive performance, uncompromising safety and outstanding design.

BIC Aluminium specialises in marine industry, building both the small and medium hulls up to 24-meter-length as well as upper aluminium structures for a wide range of applications: yachts, leisure, fishing and patrol boats. Founded in 2001. Over the past 24 years it has grown into a modern and innovative factory, employing more than 85 skilled workers and engineers.

2024 Glacier Yachts 48 C Bianchet Edition ‘FILIPP’OK’ for sale – Now asking Euro 1,690,000 EU VAT paid – full details here

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