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.
SPECIFICATION
CONSTRUCTION
RCD Status:
• We understand the yacht conforms with the essential safety requirements of Directive 94/25EC (Recreational Craft Directive) and is categorised B – max capacity – 12 person.
Hull, Deck & Superstructure Construction:
• The hull and superstructure built in marine aluminium
• Hull insulation
• AWL Grip paint system with sky blue finish
• Black painted superstructure
• Teak deck (grey caulking)
• Stainless steel sliding glass doors to saloon area
• Windscreen wipers
MACHINERY
Engines & gearboxes:
• 2x Volvo Penta D8-IPS800 600hp diesel engines
• IPS gearboxes
• Volvo electronic gear/throttle controls
• Joystick control at helm
• 2x Garmin / Volvo Penta 7” displays at helm
• Additional docking station at aft deck with joystick control
Maintenance & Performance:
• Engine hours – approx. 118 as of Autumn 2025
• Date of last engine service – Serviced in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
• Maximum speed – approx. 34 knots
• Cruising speed – approx. 20 knots
• Range – approx. 450Nm @ cruising speed
Propulsion & Steering:
• Fully hydraulic power-assisted steering system
• Volvo interceptor boat trim system
Stabilisers:
• DMS AGR175T gyroscopic stabiliser
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 24vDC domestic electrics and 220vAC via shore power, generator or inverter.
Charging:
• Victron Energy battery charger
Inverter:
• Victron Energy Pheonix Smart 24vDC 1,600w inverter
Generator:
• Whisper Power M-SQ Pro 18 220vAC 50Hz generator producing approx. 18kva
• Generator hours – approx. 173 as of Autumn 2025
• Date of last generate service – Serviced in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations
Inverter:
• Victron Energy Pheonix Smart 24vDC 1,600w inverter
Alternator:
• Engine-mounted alternators
Other Electrical:
• Electrical control panel with thermal breakers.
• 220vAC shore power connection.
• Shore power supply protected with differential breaker and distribution system.
• 220vAC sockets throughout interior.
PLUMBING & GAS SYSTEMS
Fresh Water:
• The hot freshwater circuit is led into a well-insulated Isotemp stainless steel hot water tank, heated by engine or 220v AC immersion heater element.
Fresh Water:
• Schenker reverse-osmosis watermaker producing approx 100 litres per hour
Bilge Pumps:
• 2x electric bilge pumps with auto switch.
• 2x manual bilge pumps.
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• Approx 2,500 litres fuel capacity
Fresh Water:
• Approx 500 litres fresh water capacity
Black Water Holding Tank:
• Approx 300 litres black water holding tank capacity
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
• Garmin 17” GPS chart plotter display
• 2x Garmin / Volvo Penta 7” displays
• Garmin closed array radar scanner
• Garmin/Volvo autopilot system
• GPS antenna
• AIS transponder
• Aft cockpit camera system
• Steering compass
• Garmin VHF with DSC
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Interior Galley:
• Miele 220vAC electric induction hob with built-in extractor
• Isotherm stainless steel front-opening refrigerator with icebox
• Vitrifrigo top-opening stainless steel fridge/freezer
• Fisher & Paykel 220vAC twin-drawer dishwasher
• Glass-front wine refrigerator in saloon
Exterior Galley:
• Stainless steel sink with pressurised hot & cold fresh water supply
• Vitrifrigo icemaker
• 220vAC BBQ grill
Heads:
• 24vDC electric marine heads
• Hot & cold pressurised water supply to sink
• Separate shower cubicle with deckhead inset shower head and additional shower handset.
• Heated towel rails
Laundry:
• 220vAC washing machine
Ventilation:
• Climma CWS Inverter DC-line reverse-cycle air-conditioning system with outlets and controls in saloon, owner’s cabin and guest cabin
Interior Lighting:
• Interior deckhead and LED reading lights as appropriate to each cabin.
Entertainment:
• Fusion Bluetooth stereo system with interior and cockpit speakers
• TV system in saloon with electric lift system
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• Up to 6-berths in 2-cabins plus the saloon.
Accommodation Finish:
• Painted and oak finished joinery
• Corian countertops
• Anti-glare coatings to dashboard
• Grey cloth upholstery
Accommodation Description from Forward:
Forward (Master) Cabin:
• Large centreline double berth
• Portlights both to port and starboard with blinds.
• Hatch over the berth.
• Reading lights.
• Storage lockers outboard both to port and starboard.
• Painted and oak finished furniture.
• Hatch over the bed.
• Hanging lockers both to port and starboard.
Guest Cabin:
• Oak cabinetry and painted units.
• Large double berth athwartships.
• L-shaped sofa with stowage drawers beneath, converting to additional single berth.
• Portlights
• Reading lights.
• Storage lockers.
• Full standing headroom.
Heads:
• Large heads compartment with electric heads, sink and separate shower cubicle.
• Cupboards
• Mirrors
• Heated towel rail
Saloon:
• Oak joinery
• L-shaped sofa to port
• Cabinet forward of sofa with wine fridge, top-opening fridge/freezer and TV with lift.
• Table with electric lift converting to occasional double berth or large daybed.
• Helm seat area forward to starboard
• Electric opening sun roof.
• Storage under sofas
DECK EQUIPMENT
General:
• U-shaped cockpit seating with extended table dropping to create large sunbed.
• Shower at bathing platform
• Forward and aft sunbeds / lounge zone
• Stainless steel sliding doors from aft cockpit to saloon
• Opacmare high-low hydraulic bathing platform
• Carbon fibre bathing ladder
• Pressurised fresh water outlets at forward and aft deck areas
Exterior Lighting:
• 4x underwater lights at transom
• Deck lighting
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Automated retractable anchoring system with electric reversing anchor windlass, control at helm and remote control handset at bow
• Stainless steel anchor with galvanised chain
• Black anodised pop-up mooring cleats
• Mooring set with air compressor, 2 carbon pads and 6x inflatable fenders
• Fender stowage lockers in aft gunwhales to port and starboard
Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
• Grey leatherette exterior upholstery
• Sun shade for aft lounge area with Seasmart carbon poles
• Sun shade for forward sunbed area with Seasmart carbon poles
SAFETY EQUIPMENT:
General note on safety equipment: Any safety equipment such as liferafts, Epirbs, fire extinguishers and flares etc. are usually personal to the current owner(s) and if being left on-board as part of the sale of a used vessel may require routine servicing, replacement, or changing to meet a new owners specific needs.
Fire Control
• Automatic fire extinguisher in machinery space
• 2x fire dumpers in the engine room
• Manual fire extinguishers