CREATING AN EXPLORER SUPERYACHT. TAKING IT APART...AND PUTTING IT TOGETHER! ICON'S PROJECT MASTER.

[@CS-px9rr]

My favorite yacht build in the world at the moment!

[@patrickabas1112]

I absolutely love these conversions. It's just amasing to see what an 'old' industrial mammoth can become. It is like converting an old workshop into a glorious loft. I still think back to Ragnar and your extensive coverage of that project. Love it Love it Love it

[@Diaszurana]

Ragnar really is incredible.

[@markbaker4334]

WOW! A masterclass in how to repurpose a working ship, respect the ships original DNA adding luxury. ICON and the owner are creating a yacht that will inspire others to do likewise. Can’t wait to see updates of the build journey to the final product. I am sure this yacht with win awards on completion.

[@trompbakker9545]

Thanks for making this video. Also big thanks to Icon Yachts and the owner for allowing this filming aboard the ship.

[@JyttesTrailCamera]

One of your best videos yet! Combining the GA with views and explanations of current progress is perfect for imagining the finished product. What a great project! So looking forward to the next videos of this. Her new captain should be happy on that bridge. Really wonderful to make room for science on her, all yachts really should do that. All any marine biologist needs is 3 squares and a bunk, and they'll be happy to get out there and do their work. Not a big ask, and easy to do for so many of these megayachts.

[@patrigdon4205]

@10:00 id absolutely give anything for a copy of that sketch book. Not to be nosey really. I am a true student of design. Ive done ship design for about 15yrs now and having something like that to "nerd" over would be absolutely amazing. That is a lost art, for the most part, these days, drawing by hand. If there is ever a scenario where that could be simply copied and sold or sent out, id love to be on that list. Id pay decent money too. Not just this yacht either. GREAT video as always! This is so interesting. My dream is to work on white boats, professionally. Cheers! :)

[@3ddazed]

You can stuff a five-star hotel into this and call it a yacht but it is a ship, and will always be a ship. It is good that the owner and Icon have decided to recognise that and work with it. Retain the original DNA as they term it. I like all David's videos. This series is pretty special.

[@yachtbuilders]

Thanks Colin, very much appreciated!

[@drj5758]

Please keep this conversion series coming…i love the engineering and thought that takes shape on builds like these. The process is fascinating…and importantly FREE for a bystander.

[@linusNa]

remarkable video, the video is simply special, the transition from the amazing camera work and the 3D art are simply stunning. Asweel as the little details like visualizing the deck plans in a 3 Dimensional way are just amazing. The attention to detail from the start to the end is a class for itself👏

[@glenpeters955]

It's difficult to say just how much I enjoy watching this type of video. For many years I have looked at the options available to convert working ships into luxury explorer yachts and this particular yacht is simply breathtaking. All I can ask for is more please, more more more.

[@punkmandm]

Omg! What fantastic video…. The amount of effort does not go unnoticed…. Truly amazing

[@yachtbuilders]

Thank you so much - glad you enjoyed it.

[@sheepdog1102]

I have been waiting for this one and I can’t wait to see the finished product!😊

[@teamextras4life270]

THANK YOU FOR AMAZING VIDEO DEFINITELY A INSIGHT 🤔

[@db58]

Camera work, transitions, editing, and presentation - all first class. Very well done! And the yacht is going to be awesome as well!

[@jaroslavziko5262]

Thank you! *(Cameraman & Video editor)😉

[@nmauch]

I’m really enjoying this series. Such a fascinating project! And the crew accommodations should make this ship THE yacht to crew for on.

[@grondhero]

I really like this, from the conversion, to the behind-the-scenes, to the explanations of what's going on and the tours. Keep up the great work!

[@klcitywatchyoutube4211]

thank you for good work! please continue this awesome adventure mr builder!

[@henrycarlson7514]

Interesting , Thank You . A fine example of a Creative redesign, So many good ideas . More PLEASE, Thank You

[@djwashx]

Do they give you a estimated value or what it will cost? Great video!!!!!!!!!

[@rudideghelt]

What a superb beast, it's a great idea to follow until the end of the works. Keeping this way of filming, this superb video is one of the best of its kind. Thank you David and the team.👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@yachtbuilders]

Thanks Rudi!

[@pratiktandel5706]

It's already such a beautiful vessel 😊

[@panpiper]

I am massively enthused to see no less than TEN 'private' cabins for CREW!!! (Thank you SO much for the GA.) This is unheard of in private yachts! I've long entertained notions of having just that number of private crew cabins in my own 'fantasy' yacht. The quality of a yachting experience has more to do with the quality of the crew than it does with the yacht itself. When it comes to recruiting and keeping the highest quality crew, there is little you can offer them other than outrageous salary except perhaps, a private cabin (and otherwise excellent crew facilities)! This yacht is the dream!

[@PowhiroMus]

I am too. My intent would be to lessen the gross disparity between owner/guests cabins and crew cabins. For a large explorer yacht, I would like to see far more accommodation, not so much for the mandatory 12 guests, 10 plus the owner but for crew, for staff, for invited science people. Simply versatility in the accommodation and spaces. It is only a floating boutique hotel that moves a lot. For a six month voyage to far away places, the boat should be loaded with people and tenders/toys with say at least 2 of the crew entitled to bring family/friends along at a time. Plus I prefer communal dining most of the time, just not always, shared spaces when crew are off duty or their own deck and facilities for the 5 months if used for charter when idle. I have voyaged on much smaller yachts where there was no difference between guests and crew. My dream now is a live aboard explorer for the majority of the year, seeing the world, favourites or new. Using it as a base for forays inland, dragging some crew along too to expand their knowledge and skills. I like food and wine, art and history, cultures and approaches to life, doing no harm and in making a positive contribution for others in my last decade or so. One should share.

[@craigrussell1101]

Really enjoying these videos. Can’t wait to see it finished.

[@yachtbuilders]

Me too...still a lot of work to be done yet though!

[@craigrussell1101]

@@yachtbuilders How long from start to finish is this build going to take?

[@skiingfast1]

Explorer yachts are the best after support vessels.

[@thomasw5430]

Kudos to Icon for the sustainability pledge. Bigger congratulations to the owner for providing a platform for ocean research to be conducted. I really hope that it is used every day while the ship is being used. I love these videos. Yes it’s nice seeing a yacht being built from start to finish, but to take a donor ship and use your imagination and seeing the possibilities takes real talent. I love how the owner and designer are taking care of the crew. I am not sure how many crew will be onboard but the area provided for them for their off time, if there ever really is such a thing for yacht crew, is impressive. I for one hope that Icon and owner allow you to continue this series, so far it’s great

[@H.M.P.D]

The crew will be between 19-20 fixed crew and space for up to 6 supernumaries (pilot, dive guide, expedition staff, etc...)

[@1World1Love]

REMARKABLE!

[@deanbone6790]

What an exciting project! Thank you for covering it. With so much media available at this time (information overload) your quality content stands out. It is truly great to watch your channels and I am always looking forward to the next video.

[@doug2078]

Definitely a Cool the new layout. Looking forward to seeing the progress. Wow a crew of 19 !!!

[@kashem425]

I really like the layout choices for this yacht.

[@henrylees-buckley2584]

Very cool, well done to the owner. This is true expedition explorer!

[@ccwnyc5671]

Superb content.

[@PenelopeD.Lightbourne]

... love this indepth details ... & oh, such fun with the opening query ... what am I doing on the top deck orchestrating with nose & thumb?... aussy-rules football? or umpire signals ... brilliant, absolutely brilliant works & wonders ... love every detail of why & how ... immaculate workmanship, both visible & invisible ... absolutely captivating Explorer Yacht ... congrat's to ICON for this Master Project ... perfect blend of spaciousness & functionality, in both luxury beauty & work-horse reality ... amen, to hosting-sponsoring scientist's onboard for research ...

[@SoloAdventureDiva]

This is soooo cool and informative ⛵🙏🏾

[@brianpeterson5559]

Great idea even better that it was achieved.👍 The whole video is so interesting Thank you

[@toddmitchell9172]

Just fantastic can not wait to see more

[@colbr6733]

Excellent series. Presents the amazing work done at Icon in an informative and entertaining way.

[@johnmacdonald7562]

Stunning and amazing ...thanks David...👍

[@murgel2006]

When you showed the work on "Ragnar" I was fascinated. This video is just as good at the least. I'm looking forward to the next video on this project.

[@yachtbuilders]

We'll be back with more updates for sure!

[@astormofwrenches5555]

Love these conversions.

[@tareklarbi7168]

Great video Thanks 🙏

[@thenationdecides7404]

The sea slapping the bottom of my beach club transom is an issue I will luckily never have to contend with😂

[@markuswunsch]

Great update on that amazing project. I am impressed by the work of Icon Yachts.... almost inspires me to buy an old barque and turn it into a 21st century tall ship...

[@fishtigua]

Very interesting what Icon are doing. Kusch Yachts did similar work with those 2 Arctic Tugs in the late 80's/90's. Great explorers that did many miles.

[@scottfortune9016]

When are you going to do an update on this build? Very excited to see more.

[@ralphvanthoff]

reat camera work, awesome footage! Love to watch this project come to completion.

[@yachtbuilders]

Thanks so much - glad you enjoyed it!

[@oddevents8395]

Just 'peeped' the shipyard on G.E., clean set up even on the docks; pride in their work

[@africanpagan6338]

Great vid,

[@vincvinc29]

Awesome

[@KeeSBeeS]

Awsome video. Love it. What track is playing @2:00

[@scott-gy6fe]

I need the wave breaker for any Drake Passage runs...

[@panpiper]

I am near 100% certain I watched that first video from last year, but I am equally certain I want to rewatch it now. Could you provide a link to that video?

[@JahsRulz]

Fascinating video, great production. I'd just mention that you could work on the levels. Had to keep turning down he volume as the music blared. Cheers.

[@patricklawler4138]

What kind of target date is there for completion? Just seems like a very huge undertaking. Maybe 4th quarter 2024? Love these kind of videos.

[@yachtbuilders]

I believe we're looking at first quarter 2025, so plenty more videos to come!

[@newera973]

Great video. How does this conversion compare with ordering a new explorer yacht of similar length, volume and specs, both in terms of cost and delivery lead time? Thanks again David for your top notch content.

[@nicopotenza5423]

Hi David, a few days ago i saw a video which I can’t find any longer, i don t think was my imagination! You were talking with 3 gentleman’s that have created a new yacht building company, and their yacht are made without following the usual way other builders do, battery, solar, and water desalination and with the main kitchen in the living area, both my imagination? Has been removed? Thanks N

[@p.r.9219]

Fabulous conversion. I wonder what the total cost will be.🤔

[@dylanstrijker]

Is it just me or would it be incredibly fun to go into a bit of rough weather with a ship like this?😆

[@tehallanaz]

❤

[@hizzlefix1781]

Is there any follow ups on this project i would love to see more of it.

[@yachtbuilders]

Hoping to go back in a few weeks to catch up!

[@RcpsychoRen]

are those plans available? thanks

[@goncalolemos5932]

would love to know what range cost of this conversion!!! is like making a new ship !!!

[@martingotz2906]

assume it cost around $5m for the boat . whats the budget for the build ?

[@barrygoffe]

Looks like the sistership to this project just got moved from Icon to Lurssen. Hope that is not a bad sign for Project Master or for Icon.

[@colin.chaffers]

Wow, you need to have real vision to be able to turn an old supply into a super yacht, amazing, so interesting to see the issues they face and how they overcome them. Good job David and team.

[@nigellees9978]

Finished yet? When will the "new" yacht be launched?

[@yachtbuilders]

Thanks for watching. I had an online meeting with ICON yesterday…I’ll be back in the New Year with a significant update video 😁

[@renedelapaans647]

The Dutch rule 🙏🙏

[@clifbradley]

First to comment..yeah!!

[@dylanstrijker]

At this point I have to wonder tho, why not just build from scratch? It doesn’t seem to save time, and almost everything will be new anyways, apart from the hull

[@SoCalFreelance]

I agree, it would have been so much simpler to scrap the old ship and use its steel for a modern design.

[@clifbradley]

Do you know the owner of this yacht? I imagine it's someone we've probably all heard of before, or at least a company or country he owns. It would be interesting to see an interview with that person and talk to them about why they went this route and what they hope to do with it. Alas, I know that is not always possible as some yacht owners are secretive with their yachts, but a yacht this big will come out with who owns it. Interesting side note is that you said a lot of equipment will be reused, but what ofmthe equipment they can't use. This gets sold off ai imagine, but who recoup that money? The shipyard for cost of dismantling and selling it, or the yacht owner because he bought the vessel?

[@panpiper]

I expect any value/revenue from salvaged gear would go to the shipyard. They are far better positioned to use it themselves or know who could, and they would simply factor that value into their price for the yacht conversion, which would indirectly mean lower cost for the owner.

[@judy8301]

OMW, everything I thought of is being done on this yacht. If and when my "ship does come in" I want to kill two birds with one stone .... run all my projects from here and still having the pleasure of traveling and exploring the world, hence why I would need a helicopter.

[@Lord.Kiltridge]

Who do I have to kill to get a berth on someone's explorer yacht? I can't buy my way in. All I need is a free birth and food. I can bring my own clothes, kilt, whisky, beer, pipe tobacco and cigars. There is not a lot I would not give to be part of a scientific expedition.

[@Jim-p9x]

Why was this project cancelled and is now for sale ?

[@Jim-p9x]

Why did the owner stop the conversion? I read there was an engineering problem and that's why it's gone to 2 different yards?