{"id":156828,"date":"2025-02-26T06:00:51","date_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:00:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/?post_type=review&p=156828"},"modified":"2025-02-26T06:01:10","modified_gmt":"2025-02-26T06:01:10","slug":"ice-66rs-review-slippery-premium-performance-cruiser","status":"publish","type":"review","link":"https:\/\/www.yachtingworld.com\/reviews\/boat-tests\/ice-66rs-review-slippery-premium-performance-cruiser","title":{"rendered":"Ice 66RS Review: Slippery, Premium, Performance Cruiser"},"content":{"rendered":"

Finding the right mix of geographical influences can sometimes create formidable results. I\u2019ve sailed most new Ice yachts over the last few years and all have been Italian-designed-and-built lookers. But for the Milan-based yard\u2019s latest model, the Ice 66RS, CEO Marco Malgara wanted to shake things up a little, \u201cto bring the shipyard\u2019s \u2018Made in Italy\u2019 to an international level.\u201d<\/p>\n

So what happens when you mix flamboyant Italian style with a thoroughbred American powerhouse \u2013 when you inject that Maserati with a dose of American muscle? In this case, you create a stunner in the shape of a potent fast cruiser for the Med.<\/p>\n

The Ice 66RS looks in vogue, whether from the dock, sailing or in her spacious and light interior. The in-demand Lucio Micheletti waved his wand over all these aspects, in particular creating a memorable interior. Caveat: no, it\u2019s not for everyone, and yes, it\u2019ll suit Portofino-type port hops more than offshore adventures!<\/p>\n

Still, would there be much to gain from our quick light wind sail at the end of the day during its Cannes boat debut? As if responding to any such doubts, the breeze picked up to double figures at times, while we sailed under white sails and Code 0 finishing under a particularly moody sunset.<\/p>\n

In short, my impressions were that the design team has nailed it \u2013 the sensation on the helm matches the premium looks and price.<\/p>\n

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Modern, alluring shape: plumb stem and fine entry, with maximum beam carried all the way aft, gives good form stability (needed with that much sail area!). Photo: Luca D\u2019Ambrosio\/The International Yachting Media<\/p><\/div>\n

All-carbon<\/h2>\n

The RS line has all-carbon decks, which helps keep the 66\u2019s displacement down to 26-tonnes, while hulls are infused glass-carbon sandwich, a hybrid blend to help offer some noise and vibration absorption. A glance up at the lofty rig will tell you this is a generously canvassed yacht, which should make the most of this type of fair weather, light wind sailing, while the stats from the performance ratios confirm this serious sail area allies with a lightweight, powerful hull.<\/p>\n

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