Categories Non classéAMPHIBIOUS BOAT WITH WHEELS: WHY ARE TRACKS MORE CAPABLE? Post author By admin3517 Post date 30 July 2021 There are two types of amphibious boats available on the market. Indeed, you can choose between an amphibious boat with wheels or with tracks. Iguana Yachts is today the only boat builder offering a tracked amphibious boat. Why did we choose this technology to equip our boats? We wanted to offer a more powerful and integrated solution. Iguana Yachts is aiming at designing and building the most high-performance amphibious vessels in the world. ON LAND TRACKS ARE MORE CAPABLE THAN AMPHIBIOUS BOAT WITH WHEELS All-terrainThe amphibious tracks enable the Iguana to land safely anywhere. Therefore, be it mud, soft sand, rocks or shingles: tracks can tackle any terrain. Thanks to the design of the tracks, the surface bearing the load of the boat is very large in regard to an amphibious boat with wheels. Thus, It is as if the boat had 6 to 8 wheels on both sides of the boat. As a result, the ground pressure is equivalent to an 80kg human being staying on one foot. If a person can walk, the Iguana can drive. This is obviously a strong advantage in regards to amphibious boats with wheels. Additionally, the center of gravity of the boat is right in the middle of the tracks. This means that as soon as the mobility system (the tracks) touches land, it grabs the ground with full power and tracts the boat very smoothly. This architecture is more efficient than having one or two wheels in the front trying to tract the boat and two wheels at the back which will stay in the water if the shore is steep. These are the reasons why the tracks system is very powerful even on steep and very soft terrain. Inclines of 40%The Iguana is very well balanced and can climb up to 40% inclines thanks to the amazing traction of the tracks and the overall architecture. As a result, it makes it very easy to land on steep beaches. On the contrary, an Amphibious boat with wheels can have difficulties getting out of the water in places with abrupt shorebreaks especially when the sand is soft at the limit between the sea and the beach. With Iguanas you can have peace of mind as you know you will always come out of the water.Amazing load capacity and stabilityWith Iguanas you can easily embark 1.2 tons, about 12 passengers or more. Even loaded, the boat does not sink in the sand thanks to the wide tracks. Moreover, Iguanas are very stable because of their low and perfectly positioned center of gravity. Although the tracks might seem small (around 2m) in regards to the length of the boat, the boat is extremely stable because the front of the boat is long but light while the back of the boat is shorter but bears the engine, the fuel tank and a significant portion of the mobility system. Thus, the Iguana stays stable even with 11 people standing on the bow.Safe landings in 1.2m wavesOn its tracks, the deck of the Iguana is 1.2 meter above water which means that at landing the waves flow under the boat. On the contrary, it is more difficult to land with amphibious boats with wheels because in harsh conditions as the boat is lower you can easily get carried away by the waves and passengers can get soaked. Even in those conditions, it is safe and dry to land on the beach with an Iguana.ManoeuvrabilityA strong advantage of the tracked mobility system is the manoeuvrability. Iguanas can easily do 360° turns on the spot. It makes them very easy to park as you do not need a lot of space. The tracks are operated with two joysticks and you can move one track at a time. It is also a very precise driving system and you can easily drive in very tight spaces or garages. On the other hand, amphibious boats with wheels are usually operated through a steering wheel which appears simple but tend to impose a very large radius of rotation. TECHNOLOGY AT SEA IGUANAS ARE MORE POWERFUL THAN AMPHIBIOUS BOAT WITH WHEELS Incredible seaworthinessThe first goal for Iguana was to create a powerful and seaworthy boat which would not be hindered by the mobility system and whose land capacities would come as a plus. Indeed, the Iguana’s seaworthiness and comfort are ideal. As a result, even in harsh seas, the Iguana easily pierces through waves thanks to the V-shape design of the hull. Once the tracks are folded, they are flushed seamlessly into the hull finishing the boat perfectly. Iguanas are fully integrated and designed as a whole. Perfectly balanced distribution of weightThe weight of the mobility system is low compared to the boat size. Iguana offers rather big amphibious boats which are 9.5m long on average and you can easily embark 12 passengers. The boat was designed to absorb the weight of the mobility system. This means that all the materials used for the hull, the deck and the structure of the boat are very light (carbon fiber and glass, epoxy), so that the overall weight of the boat is very comparable to a traditional boat of that size. Moreover, the weight is perfectly distributed. The weight is positioned at the center of the boat and very much at the bottom which creates great stability and a very dry experience. People are amazed by the performance of the Iguana in terms of sailing.Reaching speeds of 55 knotsIguana are very fast amphibious boats which can reach up to 55 knots. The mobility system is perfectly integrated into the hull and does not compromise the boat performance. Large space onboardThe mobility system of the Iguana does not impact the length of the boat. This means that the Iguana Commuter or the X100 are actual 30/31ft boats which can embark a large number of passengers with their luggages and equipment for a very comfortable and pleasant ride. FASTEST IGUANA A FULLY INTEGRATED AND ELEGANT DESIGN FOR IGUANA AMPHIBIOUS BOATS Beautiful designIguana was designed as a whole with an integrated mobility system. The folded land mobility system finishes the elegant and sleek lines of the boat. The tracks were designed to be perfectly parallel on the ground and once folded in the hull to create a perfect shape. Iguanas stand out by their looks and beautiful design.Reliable Technology IGUANA DESIGNERS The powertrain was designed to be robust and reliable with qualitative materials and sheer mechanisms. It seems more complex than wheels at first glance, but it was developed to withstand a harsh marine environment and to be easy to maintain. Tested for more than 10000 hours, built with fiber carbon, marine grade aluminium and stainless steel, the reliability of the Iguana mobility system is amazing and has been proven for more than 10 years.THE ULTIMATE AMPHIBIOUS BOATThe tracks are overall more efficient than an amphibious boat with wheels enabling owners to have peace of mind and to land in any conditions. Iguana owners can land on soft sand with steep slopes and in high waves with many passengers. However, the biggest strength of the Iguana is the overall performance of the solution as it is not only capable on land, it is a very good boat that exceeds expectations.
Categories Non classéFEEDBACKS FROM OUR 2021 UK TESTS CAMPAIGN Post author By admin3517 Post date 23 July 2021 The UK Campaign was overall very successful and the X100 was greatly received by everyone that came on for sea trials. The location of Poole and the surrounding areas were the perfect environment for the Iguana to show its capabilities. The large tidal range and continuous changing sand bars proved to be no issue for an enjoyable time on board.The biggest feedback from the campaign was how much internal space the X100 offers compared to other famous amphibious brands. People that came on board realized it really is a large platform and you can easily spend all day on the boat and have ample room for family and guests.In addition to internal space, people were also surprised by the quality of the finish, the ability to maneuver over any terrain and how dry the boat was when traveling at +30 knots. Brillant day spent with Iguana Yachts onboard their new 10m X100. The tracks enable you to drive into, and out of the water on any terrain - a perfect solution to beach landings as we found out yesterday! Thanks to Iguana Yachts for the invite! We're very much looking forward to visiting the yard in Northern France in the near future! Unlike other amphibious tenders that typically feature wheels, Iguana's tracks retract all the way into the hull to create a flush surface. Amphibious tenders are often perceived by the market as compromising performance, but this is not the case with the Iguana X100 due to the total integration of the tracks into the hull. Furthermore, when the boat was cruising in the water, it didn't feel like anything less than a high-performance RIB. The difference, of course, are the tracks, which add a whole new dimension to the RIB experience. READ SUPERYACHT NEWS ARTICLE
Categories Non classéTHE FASTEST AMPHIBIOUS BOAT IN THE WORLD IS AN IGUANA Post author By admin3517 Post date 24 June 2021 Equipped with twin 450HP engines, this Iguana will reach speeds that other amphibious boats have never reached. Inspired from the IG Pro Interceptor RIB, a model of our professional brand Iguana Pro, this boat is fully designed for speed. It is an all-terrain and rugged Iguana made for performance. It offers a reinforced tube and hull, as well as a reinforced mobility system. Its raptor painting and all-black military look assert its identity. The driver’s and passenger’s seats are Ullman seats designed to protect from injury linked to high speeds, it takes care of the high forces during impact. INSPIRED FROMPROFESSIONAL MODELS ALL-BLACKMILITARY LOOK DESIGNED AND BUILTFOR SPEED Get ready to discover it in July in pictures and videos. CONTACT US
Categories Non classéINTERVIEW OF IGUANA YACHTS’ DESIGNERS Post author By admin3517 Post date 22 June 2021 After completing a training in design office and a design school (ENSCI), Antoine Fritsch founded his agency in 1993. At that time, he met Antoine Brugidou, founder of Iguana Yachts. Vivien Durisotti discovered the agency in 2006 and joined Antoine Fritsch as a partner five years later. The agency achieved many collaborations with companies and gradually composed a great team motivated by ambitious projects. Among the most recent projects in the boating sector, the agency has produced the designs for the range of inflatable kayaks for Tribord and Itiwit. Discover the interview of these talented and daring designers who are behind the iconic Iguana design.THE BIRTH OF THE IGUANA CONCEPTHOW DID THE STORY BETWEEN FRITSCH & DURISOTTI AND IGUANA YACHTS BEGIN ?Antoine Fritsch – One day, Antoine [Brugidou] came to the agency and asked us to imagine an amphibious vehicle. His request was quite surprising, we immediately asked him if he was thinking more of a boat or a land vehicle. He wanted a real boat offering the possibility of getting back on land. Iguana was born from this request without knowing if it would remain a personal project or become a professional one. I remember warning him about the complexity of such a large amphibious craft. At that time there were many studies, investments or prototypes on this type of craft but he wanted to go one step further. For us, it was an incredibly crazy challenge. In addition, we like working on everything related to mobility in general. Iguana is the most incredible project that has come to life. We have other projects that are quite incredible but that remained at the model stage. We started from almost nothing and built everything together.Vivien Durisotti – There is a certain duality in this project because we started from nothing, just like Antoine. There was no industry, no team.Antoine Fritsch – There was no company, and it was complicated to form a design department. We went through prototyping phases in order to find tracks that would go in the water without rusting. Today, it seems very simple, but I remember that it was a complicated component to find. "Iguana is the most incredible project that has come to life. We started from almost nothing and built everything together."WHEN DID THE IDEA OF THE TRACKS COME UP?Vivien Durisotti – Very quickly.Antoine Fritsch – The tracks are suitable to move on soft grounds because they distribute the load well and provide good traction. We had also imagined quite quickly twin wheels, which is kind of a less efficient track system.Vivien Durisotti – The tracks offer a lot of advantages and are very different from the competitors because they allow us to integrate the mobility system. We can see that our competitors are often boats on which a mobility system has been added. We immediately wanted to integrate it to the boat.WHAT WERE THE AESTHETIC CHOICES?Antoine Fritsch – We were so different from what was being done that we didn’t want to make a classic boat. We had to dare an avant-garde design and this is what guided us. Antoine followed us on the design, it’s something he likes and what is exceptional is that he dared throughout the project.THE CHALLENGES OF A TRACK SYSTEMWHAT WERE THE STAGES IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT?Antoine Fritsch – First, we gathered the information provided by Antoine. Then, we immediately worked on the mobility system because the main point was to find a system that, once folded, offered a very efficient hull. We imagined several different mobility systems: with wheels, with tracks, without tracks… In fact, the patents filed today for Iguana Yachts are based on this initial work on the mobility system. At this stage, we were not looking for aesthetics, we simply wanted to respond to a use, to have a good hull and to ensure mobility on all types of ground. Finally, in an obsession with simplicity, we tried to avoid doing something too mechanical in order to get to the point.WAS THE MOBILITY SYSTEM THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE ON THIS PROJECT?Vivien Durisotti – Yes, by far. With the mobility system, a lot of things became quite complex.Antoine Fritsch – The mobility system was the most difficult aspect because we had to create one specific to Iguana. Some architects wanted to design a hull but didn’t want to deal with the mobility system and all the problems that it creates (extra weight, loss of buoyancy in some areas…). When we started to work on this concept of tracks, we worked a lot on the deployment axes of the tracks. These axes must have a very precise position because the unfolded tracks must be parallel to each other but when folded they must not be diagonal on the sides of the boat. We had to control the direction of the track when it folded. The notion of width was also important because they should not protrude from the boat. It was very complicated to integrate an automotive logic in a marine environment.COMPARED TO OTHER AMPHIBIOUS SOLUTIONS, IGUANA YACHTS OFFERS AN INTEGRATED SOLUTION, HOW DID YOU GET TO THAT?Antoine Fritsch – As designers, we try to think globally so that all the constraints of the project are respected and that the final product is coherent. We were concerned with integrating the mobility system from the start, even if it meant constraints (rolling on all grounds, hull, accessibility to the boat…). We are an agency of challenges, that’s also why we are solicited.Vivien Durisotti – In the end, the track system was almost easier because it’s more linear. The difficulty lies in its very military connotation which is not easy to wear for a high-end boat. The decision to make the tracks visible finally works very well.Antoine Fritsch – Quite quickly we thought that seeing the tracks on the sides did not interfere with the nautical side, almost serving as a fender, and allowed to sign an identity. The tracks also allow the motion to be generated and to turn by speed differential, which is pretty simple. In addition, we wanted to avoid using covers because we knew that anything added to hide the mechanics was subject to failure, maintenance, defects…Vivien Durisotti – In the end, the tracks are the Iguana signature, the kinematics are quite simple. "As designers, we try to think globally to have a coherent final product. We were concerned with integrating the mobility system from the start."APART FROM THE LAND-SEA TRANSITION, WHAT ELEMENTS OF USABILITY WERE IMPORTANT?Antoine Fritsch – We worked a lot on getting on and off the boat using a ladder. Today, it seems very simple but there is a lot of work behind it.Vivien Durisotti – Onboard access was key because we are already working on a very complex product. We carried out usage scenarios and opted for rear access, which seemed to be the simplest, most traditional and most practical solution.Antoine Fritsch – We also worked on the width of the steps of the ladder, we did not want a bathing ladder with bars but something really comfortable and safe. MODELS DEVELOPMENTHOW DID YOU DEVELOP THE FIRST MODEL, THE IGUANA ORIGINAL?Vivien Durisotti – At the beginning, we followed the specifications provided by Antoine which consisted of a small day boat with no cabin. Then, we were constrained by the niches of the tracks which took a lot of space on the sides of the boat. That’s why we imagined these large side benches to hide the niches and to be able to embark many people.Antoine Fritsch – On the other hand, these side benches did not help in the first sales because people did not recognize a usual boat.Vivien Durisotti – In fact, there was a double originality: a mobility system that could be scary and a deck plan that was not traditional. As soon as we were able to free ourselves from this problem, model development became easier because we could make more “traditional” deck plans. HOW DID YOU DEVELOP THE SECOND MODEL, THE IGUANA COMMUTER ?Vivien Durisotti – The Iguana Commuter was much simpler because the powertrain was completely different. Instead of having a huge body, we just had two small arms. This gave us more freedom to make seatings facing the sea, for example.Antoine Fritsch – We thought the tracks would take a lot of space, but they fit in quite naturally because they are under the floor.Vivien Durisotti – However, the Iguana Commuter added an additional layer of complexity because a cabin had to be integrated. It was a complicated project requiring compromises.Antoine Fritsch – The hard top was also a real innovation in boating, it was a huge job of ergonomics.Vivien Durisotti – We had to calculate according to the size of the people to allow a standing driving with the hard top up and a sitting driving with the hard top down. HOW WAS THE DESIGN OF THE NEXT MODEL, THE X100 ?Vivien Durisotti – It was still a big challenge, the transformation of a traditional boat into a RIB required work on the tubes and assemblies, but we were beginning to have some experience on the Iguanas. It was less of a challenge than the Iguana Commuter, which had a lot of innovation. The assembly of the X100 was more traditional, making the task simpler. It is an accessible and reassuring model and it is this notion of accessibility that guided the design work. It had to be elegant but not too expensive to produce.Today, even if the technology is registered and many models have been developed, exchanges between the design department and the Fritsch & Durisotti agency are regular. The opinion of the designers is consulted for each integration. Iguana Yachts carries out many custom projects via the design department, but the dialogue with the designers is permanent in order to ensure that the proposals are thought out down to the smallest detail.For the future, Antoine Fritsch and Vivien Durisotti would love to imagine a smaller and more accessible boat to democratize the Iguana Yachts concept. The democratization of the technology has always been a concern shared by Antoine Brugidou, founder of Iguana Yachts. FRITSCH & DURISOTTI
Categories Non classéAN IGUANA IN GRANVILLE, HOMETOWN OF THE COMPANY Post author By admin3517 Post date 27 May 2021 Some days ago, an Iguana X100 was delivered in Granville. While the team is accustomed to sending boats all over the world, this destination particularly resonated with the company’s history. Iguana Yachts was born from a personal problem. Antoine Brugidou, founder of Iguana Yachts, spends half of his time in Granville where he has enjoyed sailing for more than 40 years but where the tides are very high, which makes launching a boat very complex. Places in the harbor are rare and expensive, there is little infrastructure on the coast, maneuvering with a trailer and a tractor on the beach can be dangerous. Iguana Yachts was born out of a desire to simplify the launching process and the sailing experience in general. “The old cliché “necessity is the mother of invention” is very true. I wanted to be able to use my boat from my own property which, due to extreme tides, was impossible. Now, we have refined amphibious yachting to a simple and elegant experience in which we have all but erased the line which separates land and sea.”CAN WE GET A REAL BOAT THAT CAN TAKE US BACK TO THE BEACH?There were many projects that existed, boats that were imagined in the 18th century and even before, but all these inventions were real contraptions, complicated and not beautiful on land. The boat was not seaworthy. So, the constraint that was set for the designer was that it should be a real boat and that once at sea, you could hardly tell the difference.One of the interesting elements of this project is that they started by saying that they were going to make a boat. Then, they became interested in the problem of land mobility and realized that this problem was as complicated, or even more complicated than moving a boat on the sea, and the integration of the two is even more complicated. So, finally, they gradually put together a team of people from very different backgrounds: designers, specialists in automobile prototypes, construction, manufacturing… This is what makes it a very rich project integrating a lot of know-how.HOW DID THE DESIGNERS AND ENGINEERS MET THE CHALLENGE?The fact that the Iguana can go up on land generates a lot of technical and design constraints that had to be hidden in favor of the nautical aspect and its design because one of the requirements was to make a very elegant boat. The initial problem was that the boat should also be able to go up on quicksand and soft ground, and the caterpillar quickly became a necessity in terms of use and design. The fact that the track is on the side of the boat makes it relatively easy to understand and not too technical.There was a whole design phase where they came up with this caterpillar concept, then the collaboration with a naval architect to approach the nautical parts of the boat in a more serious way. This collaboration also brought a lot to the design, with very sharp lines and a piercing bow, which has the advantage of going through the sea very well, and which reinforced the elegance of the boat. There was the objective of making it a very beautiful object, which is worked on through the lines and materials. They also wanted a boat that was a little original, out of step with what was being done, particularly in terms of comfort. They worked a lot on the notion of accessorizing. 2011 – First prototype in Normandy 2012 – Second prototype in ArcachonFROM THE IDEA TO THE FIRST MODELTogether with his long-time friend and designer Antoine Fritsch, Antoine Brugidou first embarked on the project in 2008, with the objective to create a seaworthy boat with integrated landing gear. Many were amused by their audacity, but after toiling with a range of solutions they settled on a final design for the iconic Iguana Original which exceeded all expectations.After five years of R&D, the first boat was sold to a client in the Middle East in 2013, which opened their eyes to the further potential of its amphibious capabilities. People from all over the world were suddenly keen to express their needs, from landing on remote islands in the Bahamas to embarking a family member with a physical disability. It became clear that Iguana Yachts’ concept could radically change the traditional boating experience for a range of different people, offering new solutions for safety and access. 2013 – First Iguana Yachts sold in BahrainToday, thirteen years after the birth of the concept in Granville, it is in this same city that the 54th Iguana Yachts lays its tracks. This coincidence allows the Iguana team to realize how far they have come and to look back with pride at all the beautiful projects that have been accomplished since then. IGUANA HISTORY
Categories Non classéNEW DESIGN – DARK GRAY METALLIC IGUANA COMMUTER Post author By admin3517 Post date 26 May 2021 Discover the dark gray metallic Iguana Commuter and its options in video and photos. Enjoy its roomy sun lounger, adjustable driver’s seat, cabin, electric flush head, seating layout, electric T-top… IGUANA COMMUTER
Categories Non classéINTERVIEW OF JP SHIPMAN, IGUANA YACHTS USA Post author By admin3517 Post date 21 May 2021 Tell us about your background in the yachting industry? What was your most significant experience? I’m an avid yachtsman with over four decades of offshore maritime experience. During such time I served on the Board of Directors for the International Superyacht Society, ISS, Superyacht Broker with Camper & Nicholson’s and Northrop & Johnson respectively. I served as consultant on various new build, marina, resort and island projects. My most significant experience was increasing membership and marketing initiatives with ISS.What was appealing in joining Iguana Yachts? Had you heard of the company before?I first heard about Iguana Yachts from a Superyacht captain friend of mine then from an overseas recruitment team. What appealed to me was the craft’s versatility and craftsmanship. It’s the ultimate tender for a charter yacht campaign with incredibly safe beaching capabilities for guests.How would you define your role at Iguana Yachts? What do you like so far in the company?My role at Iguana Yachts is to enhance brand awareness, increase dealer exposure and continue to build on our four main areas: Superyachts, Hotels & Resorts, Islands along with waterfront properties in North America. What I most enjoy about Iguana Yachts to date is you feel like part of a team and family. Each and every employee are there to serve customer needs and promote the brand in a responsible manner. There is a certain pride of production and ownership. It’s a group of intelligent yachtsman that only settle for the best. What I most enjoy about Iguana Yachts to date is you feel like part of a team and family. Each and every employee are there to serve customer needs and promote the brand in a responsible manner.What are your main challenges as Iguana Yachts USA? And, according to you, what are the main challenges for the company in general?The main challenges of Iguana Yachts that I see are gaining exposure to brand awareness. Many of these wonderful crafts remain hidden in remote locations. It’s my goal to increase exposure through targeted marketing and sales efforts.
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.