Living aicon yachts:
At the end of April, in the splendid Taormina and Messina, we participated in an event relevant to the Italian, American and world panorama: the official presentation of the new Aicon 66 Vivere. This event not only represents the entry into the market of a new boat, but also the rebirth of the Aicon Yachts brand .
America has landed in Sicily and the mix was explosive. Great emotion and, consequently, also a great event and great hopes for the future.
The union of passion, talent and resources meant that this brand was reborn under favorable auspices, with the approval of the press, dealers and above all customers, so much so that it has already sold 14 units of Aicon 66 Vivere.
Aicon 66′ Vivere
THE TEAM THAT DECREE THE REBIRTH OF AICON YACHTS
At the head of everything is the main shareholder and CEO of Aicon Yachts Marc-Udo Broich , an award-winning designer who for years has imported Aicon motoryachts to the States.
Alongside him is his partner John P. Venners , a businessman of international standing, entrepreneur, former collaborator of Capitol Hill and the White House and expert shipowner. Around them, a series of important personalities and professionals in the sector, such as the naval engineer Sergio Cutolo, of Hydro Tec . With all their passion and experience, Marc and John reopened the doors of the Giammoro di Pace del Mela shipyard (Messina) and thus a new yachting philosophy was born, which combines living the sea in safety with visionary excellence. of quality.
“The mission – says Marc-Udo Broich – is to make the wishes of each customer come true with a specific goal: to experience the sea without limits, immersed in luxury and comfort . Because the cruise aboard an Aicon must be unforgettable, made of memories to be treasured forever “.
This new approach is realized with the Aicon 66 Vivere .
AICON 66 VIVERE: LIGHT AND BEAUTY, IN CONTACT WITH THE SEA
State -of-the-art technology , combined with the workers who work within the shipyard, has made it possible to obtain a unique final product. A “made to measure” boat , where each element can be customized and is made by artisans in the sector.
As a symbolic element of the brand’s rebirth, light was chosen, light that also represents beauty and positive energy. The Aicon 66 Vivere reflects this philosophy: the large windows on the main deck, in fact, allow you to fully experience the sea, fully involving guests as well.
Furthermore, the porthole – which has always been Aicon’s hallmark – on this new line has been enlarged , becoming a real “ The eye to the oceans “. Technically speaking, “the great eye on the ocean” gives the owner’s cabin greater brightness, in accordance with the concept of lighting the entire boat, and allows the owner to live in close contact with the sea.
The whole Aicon team has worked to maximize the sea-sky view, so as to make this yacht a shell that protects the owner and guests, without limiting them in enjoying the panorama that surrounds them.
In the first model of the Aicon 66 Vivere , the exteriors are elegant and cared for down to the smallest detail, but the strong point is the absence of visible scuppers. On the upper deck, in addition to a lounge that converts into a very spacious dinette, there is the captain ‘s driving position , a large sundeck and other relaxation areas .
The flybridge , on the other hand, is a real terrace overlooking the sea, designed for moments of conviviality.
The attention to detail and the use of carbon fiber for furniture and components make the boat an all-Italian excellence, with infinite possibilities for outfitting, to fully satisfy every type of owner. Like the exteriors, the interiors have also been meticulously cared for using precious materials from the most important Sicilian industries.
In the hall we see a choice of skilfully worked eucalyptus wood, Billiemi marbles characterized by veins tending to yellow and lava stones from Etna, which when treated at different temperatures show iridescent colors and give particular effects.
We also appreciate the fine leather upholstery and wood, marble and eucalyptus essence worked in 3D shapes, solid and chopped, treated with smoking to enhance colors and veins. Above, a large skylight illuminates the entire salon with natural light, creating a warm and welcoming environment. This mix of precious raw materials and exotic materials is a testimony of Sicilian contamination : warm tones, pastel colors and strong contrasts full of energy.
Going below deck we find three cabins, each with private bathroom, and a kitchen. The master cabin is equipped with every comfort with a large container bed, quality furniture and an office corner with walk-in closet.
Precious leathers and eucalyptus essences cover the ceilings and the large “The eye to the oceans” gives that extra touch of elegance and beauty, as well as a unique view of the sea.
THE OFFICIAL PRESENTATION
The newly launched yacht was presented to dealers and the press at Marina del Nettuno in Messina, during an evening with entertainment show, designed and organized by the Aicon team for its guests.
The arrival of Aicon 66 Vivere in porto has left everyone with a smile and a lot of enthusiasm. She will soon embark on her first voyage to the States with her di lei owner and will participate in the Miami and Palm Beach Boat Shows in 2023. The next 66 # 12 is already in production at the Giammoro shipyard and the # 14 is also in production in fiberglass. .
Vivere will be a range and itstimeline has also been announced : 2022 is the year of the V66, in 2023 it will be joined by the V76 and in 2024 the production of AY66, AY76 and AY86 is planned.
At the same time on the Aicon and Hydro Tec design table, there is also Opera d’Aria – a SportFly Line, the 72 Aria.
A NEW SALES PHILOSOPHY:
AICON BOUTIQUE
The Aicon Boutique project continues with the V66 , for which Broich had already declared: “ 2021 has been a fantastic year for us, even commercially. We have signed agreements for Aicon Yachts Boutiques in New York, Fort Lauderdale / Miami, Canada, California and Mexico. By the end of 2022, the goal is to create a similar structure in Europe and the Middle East.
Aicon Boutique is a new sales philosophy that aims to bring owners and shipyards closer together on the yacht building journey , thus going towards a path of personalization. Not the traditional model of the dealer who pushes for the sale of a mass product to dealers, but the involvement of the customer who can express all his passion in the construction and design of his own boat in concert with our Style Center “.
We all hoped for a real rebirth of Aicon Yachts rather than a recovery, and so it was. We can say with certainty that this name has left behind all the events of the past and the new Aicon family has left for a long journey, to demonstrate to the world its great value and all the love for the sea.
