Baton Rouge, the luxurious 62.5 meter superyacht, is Icon Yachts latest accomplishment. This highly customised vessel offers expansive places for relaxation over her six decks and accommodates up to 14 guests in 7 generous cabins, including a vast 100 sqm master suite on the main deck. With exterior design by Tim Heywood Design and interior by Redman Whitely Dixon, fabricated by Metrica this yacht is stylish and modern, whilst still maintaining an original look.
Tim Heywood’s exterior design accomplishes a brilliant illusion with strong lines that lead the eye horizontally, maintaining a sense of proportion about her expanded superstructure. Powered by two MTU four stroke 12 cylinder V marine diesel engines, she has a cruising speed of 12 knots and a top speed of 16 knots.
Outdoor spaces abound with multiple areas for lounging and dining, a pool with jet stream, and a sundeck that converts to a party deck complete with disco. A terrific sea-level beach club lounge invites guests to relax, swim or enjoy the impressive inventory of water toys and tenders. Additionally, a well-equipped gym and sophisticated communications and audiovisual systems add more to the experience onboard Baton Rouge.
Tim Heywood stated: “The construction of such a yacht is an incredible team effort, under the guiding baton of the Client. The enthusiasm shown by all at ICON, from the shop floor to the boardroom, has been rewarded by a truly remarkable achievement, a yacht of the very best quality ready to sail anywhere in the world.”
With interior design by Redman Whiteley Dixon, every aspect of luxury has been thought of for the ultimate experience of living afloat. Baton Rouge’s extensive interior guest areas comprise multiple lounges and a choice of dining options, which cohesively encompass both townhouse elegance and beach house chic to suit one's mood.
Accommodation for 14 guests in 7 large cabins is configured as a superb 100 sqm master suite on the main deck, two VIP cabins on the upper deck, plus two doubles and two convertible doubles/twins on the lower deck.
The accommodation deck – and there are just four spacious guest suites here, the other two being two decks above – is a showstopper. From the spiral staircase amidships, guests descend to a lower lobby that leads not only just to their suites but also down a sweeping corridor to the beach club astern.
“From the initial meeting, the owners wanted their suite to contain his and hers offices” says Justin Redman of RWD. “They also asked for a bath with a view, lots of hanging garment space and an area where their belongings can be locked away when the yacht charters. Their many years chartering has given them a clear and reasonable picture of what they wanted for their own accommodations.”
The main saloon is the more formal area of the yacht, neutrally decorated. Forward there is a dining table that seats 14. The focus is inwards and on the occupants rather than outwards – even the tray ceiling draws the eye to the centre of the room.
Full of wonderful textures, ranging from beautiful woods, leathers, marbles, nickel and bronze details, to hand-crafted furniture and original artwork, Baton Rouge's eclectic contemporary interior is both serene and stylish. A large playing table in the upper deck salon by Silverline is well equipped to convert into any card playing setup preferred
The view down the centreline of the upper saloon emphasises Baton Rouge’s length. The deck is more relaxed in style and ambiance, featuring various distinct areas for playing games, reading books or drinking at the bar. Guests can also take in the views in the observation lounge.
The theme of long vistas is repeated on the upper deck where the full beam observation lounge offers uninterrupted spectacular viewing through the enormous semi circular window panes over the fore deck.
Adjacent to the beach club and its air-conditioned lounge is the fully equipped dive room and a gymnasium. An impressive quota of toys includes a luxury Meyer limousine tender stowed aft on the main deck, plus wave runners, sea bobs, kayaks, windsurfers, Kitesurfers and Bobdives.
Icon Yachts, who are quickly establishing a name for excellent craftsmanship and innovative construction methods with leading edge technology and best value in Dutch built quality, are currently working on the third 62.5 metre superyacht, Midlandia, which is being built on the same platform as the first Icon (aptly named Icon), and Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge is available for charter through Burgess, with the summer 2011 in the Mediterranean as her inaugural charter season. Her rates have been set at € 455,000 per week in the high season and € 420,000 per week in the low season.
ICON Yachts BV
+31 517 494600
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www.iconyachts.eu
Burgess
+377 97 97 81 21
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www.burgessyachts.com
Redman Whiteley Dixon Ltd
+44 (0)1590 611 300
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www.rwd.co.uk
Tim Heywood Designs Ltd.
+44 15 72 72 05 77
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