Engine
-
Total Power
-
Engine Hours
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Class
Racers sailboats
Length
15.80m
Year
2017
Model
52
Capacity
-
31 North Group / RacingYachts.com
31 North Group / RacingYachts.com
Boat Details
Description
ICE 52 'Swell' — Felci-Designed Performance Cruiser-Racer
Swell is a 2017 ICE 52 from Ice Yachts of Italy, designed by Felci Yacht Design — one of the most respected names in Mediterranean performance sailing. Built using epoxy infusion with a glass/carbon hybrid laminate, she weighs in at just 12,500 kg with a 25% displacement advantage over comparable boats in her class, translating directly to speed in all conditions.
With an IRC rating of 1.201 (2025), Swell is genuinely competitive across inshore and offshore circuits, eligible for ORC and IRC events alike. Her 4.65m beam and powerful stern sections make her fast on the reach and downwind, while her 2.80m fixed keel — ballasted with 4,500 kg of milled lead — delivers the stability and upwind bite expected of a serious IRC campaigner.
Lying in Marseille — one of Europe's premier sailing hubs and home to a deep racing programme — she is ready to campaign immediately. VAT paid and EU-registered, making her a straightforward acquisition for European buyers.
A rare opportunity to acquire a lightly-aged, well-specified Italian thoroughbred at the heart of Mediterranean racing.
LOA 15.80m | Beam 4.65m | Draft 2.80m | Displacement 12,500 kg | IRC 1.201 | VAT Paid
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Upgrades/Modifications/History
WORKS COMPLETED IN 2025:
• New Elvstrom sails (Mainsail, J1, J2, J3, J4, light/medium/heavy spinnakers, SS)
• New Navtec rod rigging
• New Ubi Moyer genoa furler
• New Harken winches – Genoa 70 (3-speed) and cockpit 60 (1 electric)
• New running rigging (SK99 halyards and sheets)
• New interior acrylic protection covers for woodwork and mattresses
• Teak deck refit
• Hull paint
Spars and Rigging
• Mast: Southern Spars through-deck mast with two sets of spreaders
• Boom: Southern Spars carbon “Park Avenue” boom with lazy bag/jacks
• Harken double-track mast rail with ball-bearing cars
• Standing rigging: Rod (2025)
• Hydraulic vang and backstay: Reckmann
Construction
• Epoxy-infused hull and deck: 2/3 fiberglass, 1/3 carbon fiber
• Epoxy-coated hull: 2 primer layers + 3 sprayed layers of Speedy Carbonium
Hardware and Exterior
• 2 winchs cockpit Harken performa 60 (1 x electric) 2025
• 2 winchs primary Harken performa 70 (3 speed) 2025
• 2 winchs Gv Antal 60 electric
Deck & Cockpict
• Vacuum-glued natural teak deck, 10mm thickness, grey caulking
• Electric windlass (1500W) with remote
• Delta 25 kg anchor + 70 m of 10mm galvanized chain
• Large forward sail locker
• Tender garage with manual opening
• Flexiteek swim platform with stainless steel ladder
Interior
• Forward owner’s cabin: 160x200 cm bed, blackout curtains, wardrobe, storage
• Starboard aft guest cabin: 160x200 cm bed, blackout curtains, wardrobe,
storage
• Port aft guest cabin: 160x200 cm + 80x190 cm berth, blackout curtains,
wardrobe, storage
• Forward head: electric toilet, black water tank
• Aft head: electric toilet, black and grey water tanks
• Galley: 3-burner stove with oven, refrigerator with freezer, icebox, microwave,
double sink, ample storage
• Chart table: electrical panel, generator/AC/watermaker controls, Raymarine VHF,
stereo
• Saloon: U-shaped sofa to port, leather-topped wooden table with carbon legs,
removable bench, flat-screen TV
• Extensive storage throughout
Engine, Mechanical, Hydraulic & Electrical
• Volvo Penta D2-75, 4-cylinder turbo diesel (2017) – 880 engine hours
• 12V alternator
• Volvo Penta saildrive with Flexofold 3-blade folding propeller
• MAXPOWER retractable bow thruster
Electrical & Systems
• Paguro 4 SY generator (3.5 kW, 220 hrs)
• Schenker Smart watermaker (60 L/h)
• Dometic air conditioning (saloon and forward cabin)
• Batteries:
• 1 x 50 Ah (engine start)
• 1 x 50 Ah (generator start)
• 2 x 50 Ah (bow thruster)
• 6 x AGM 115 Ah (service)
• 1 x 12 Ah (VHF)
• MASTERVOLT Chargemaster Plus 12V/75A automatic charger
• MASTERVOLT inverter 12V/2000W
• 230V shore power connection with cable
• Hot water heater
Electronics
• LED navigation lights
• Four Raymarine repeaters at mast base
• Starboard helm: Raymarine Axiom Pro S chartplotter, autopilot control, bow
thruster control, lighting panel, compass
• Port helm: Raymarine Axiom Pro S chartplotter, Raymarine i70s wind display,
lighting panel, compass
Safety
• Three electric bilge pumps and one manual pump
• Emergency tiller
• 8-person life raft
• CE Category A ocean certification
Sails
• Cruising sails: North Sails 3Di (full-batten mainsail, solent, gennaker)
• Racing sails (2025): Elvstrom Xylo (mainsail, J1, J2, J3, J4, light/medium/heavy
spinnakers, Code 0, staysail)
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Measurements
Dimensions
Length Overall:15.8m
Beam:4.65m
Miscellaneous
Hull Material:Composite
Tanks
Fresh Water Tank:
Fuel Tank:
Holding Tank:
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Meet the Seller
Dave Swete
