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Striking new-build 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 brand new Glacier 48 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 48C offers superyacht build with modern sportsboat performance. Powered by twin Volvo IPS800 drives, the 48C boasts performance potential well in excess of 30 knots with an effortless and economical 20 knot cruise.
Available in ‘Open’ or hardtop ‘Cabin’ guise, this particular example is the Cabin variant complete with electric retractable hardtop, Her specification includes over Euro 155,000 in fitted options and highlights include:
• Aluminium hull construction
• Volvo D8 600hp IPS800 propulsion system with approx. 34 knot top speed potential
• Dynamic positioning system
• Additional aft deck docking station
• Volvo Interceptor trim tab system
• Automated retractable anchoring system
• Metallic grey painted hull and superstructure
• Teak decks with grey caulking
• Electric retractable hardtop
• Garmin navigation package including radar
• Two double cabins interior arrangement
• Large upper saloon with galley down configuration
• Oak interior joinery
• Corian countertops
• Drop saloon table to create large daybed
• Drop cockpit table to create large sunbed
• 16kw generator option
• 7kw inverter included as standard
• Webasto air-conditioning and heating systems
The stunning and capable European designed & built planing motor yacht is offered for sale direct from the factory, having been used for boat shows and demonstration purposes and is 100% ‘ready to go’ for the 2024 season.
MANUFACTURER’S OVERVIEW:
BIC Aluminium is a family-owned company, founded in 2001. Over the past 19 years it has grown into a modern and innovative factory, which employs more than 85 skilled workers and engineers.
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.
The company follows the very best standards demanded in marine industry and ensures rapid and high-quality work.
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
• AWL Grip paint system with metallic grey finish
• Teak deck (grey caulking)
• Pop-up mooring cleats
• Stainless steel sliding glass doors
• FWD and AFT Sunbeds / Lounge zone
• Windscreen wipers
• Hull insulation
MACHINERY
Engines & gearboxes:
• 2x600HP x Volvo Penta D8-IPS800
• Fire extinguishing system in the engine room
• 2x fire dampers in the engine room
• Engine room ventilation
• Dynamic positioning system
• Additional docking station on deck
Performance:
• 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
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
Voltage systems:
• 12vDC domestic circuits and 220vAC via shore power, generator or inverter.
Charging:
• Victron Energy battery charger
Generator:
• Whisper Power 16kw M-SQ Pro 18 220vAC generator
Inverter:
• Victron Energy 12vDC 7,000w inverter
Alternator:
• 12vDC engine-mounted alternators
Other Electrical:
• Electrical control panel with thermal breakers.
• 220vAC shore power connections.
• 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 hot water tank, heated by engine or 220v AC immersion heater element.
Bilge Pumps:
• 2x electric bilge pumps with auto switch.
• Manual bilge pump.
TANKAGE
Fuel:
• 2,500 litres fuel capacity
Fresh Water:
• 500 litres fresh water capacity
Black Water Holding Tank:
• 300 litres black water holding tank capacity
NAVIGATION & COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT
• Garmin 17” GPS chart plotter display
• 2x Garmin 7” displays
• GPS antenna
• VHF radio
• Garmin radar system
• AIS transponder
DOMESTIC EQUIPMENT
Galley:
• AEG 220vAC electric induction hob
• Twin drawer refrigerators
• Sink with mixer tap
• Bosch 220vAC dishwasher
• Wine cooler in saloon
Heads:
• Electric marine heads
• Hot & cold pressurised water supplies with showers.
• Heated towel rails
• Washing machine
Ventilation:
• Webasto air-conditioning system
• 2x Webasto 5kw heating systems
Interior Lighting:
• Interior deckhead and LED reading lights as appropriate to each cabin.
Entertainment:
• Fusion stereo system
• TV system in saloon with lift system
ACCOMMODATION
Summary of Accommodation:
• Up to 6-berths in 2-cabins plus the saloon. Two heads.
Accommodation Finish:
• Painted and oak finished joinery
• Corian countertops
• Anti-glare coatings to dashboard
Accommodation Description from Forward:
Forward (Master) Cabin:
• Large centreline double berth
• Opening port lights 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.
• Reading lights.
• Storage lockers.
• Full standing headroom.
• Opening port light with blind.
Heads:
• Large heads compartment with separate shower cubicle.
• Heated towel rail
Saloon:
• Oak joinery
• L-shaped sofa to port with further sofa opposite to starboard
• Helm seat area forward to starboard with double navigators seats to port.
• Electric opening sun roof.
• Table with electric lift converting to occasional double berth or large daybed.
• Storage lunder sofas and co-pilot chairs.
DECK EQUIPMENT
General:
• U-shaped cockpit seating with table dropping to create large sunbed.
• Storage for lines and fenders positioned on the aft deck.
• Shower at bathing platform
• Forward and aft sunbeds / lounge zone
• Stainless steel sliding doors from aft cockpit to saloon
Anchoring & Mooring:
• Automated retractable anchoring system
• Pop-up mooring cleats
• Warps and fenders
Covers, Cushions & Canvas:
• Sunpad for foredeck
• Aft cockpit cushions with infill to create large sunbed
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
• Manual fire extinguishers