ICHIBAN

The sailing yacht ICHI BAN was designed by the well-renowned German Frers and built by the famous Nautor Swan shipyard of Finland in 1983. S/Y ICHIBAN (meaning ‘number one’ in Japanese) measures 21m (68.1ft) and can accommodate up to 6 charter guests in 3 cabins, she is available for charter in spectacular Northern Europe. She was refitted in 2020.

NOTABLE FEATURES for ICHIBAN: Performace capabilities ~ Sleek lines ~ Contemporary decor ~ Wi-fi

She has a warm, elegant interior featuring mahogany woods throughout. Supple cream leather soft furnishings in the open-plan salon and dining, lend an air of sophistication, while cosy down linens in the guest cabins offer a serene ambience.

Relax and dine in the well-appointed salon and dining, with ample space for guests to unwind. Guest accommodation onboard the sailing yacht ICHI BAN is in 4 en-suite cabins, 3 double and 1 twin.

She is a performance cruising yacht, designed for optimum sailing, boasting 2 cockpits and a high-speed coffee grinder. The massive steering wheel at the helm gives in an indication of the sailing power of the fine Nautor swan design, with its almost 6ft circumference. Aft of the helm, on the main deck level, is an alfresco dining option with a removable varnished table and built-in U-shaped seating, providing an intimate and romantic atmosphere with unforgettable views.

Sailing the ICHI BAN sailing yacht under full sail is like handling the Rolls Royce of sailing yachts. Combining elegance and grace, this 70-foot, 40-ton, extended Swan 651, German Frers design, shows her power as she glides through the water.

Sailing yacht ICHI BAN has a beam of 5.3m (17.4ft) and a draft of 4.3m (14.1ft) with the centreboard down, when up, the draft is reduced to 2.3m (7.5ft). The yacht is powered by a single Perkins 215hp engine, she cruises at 4 knots with top speeds of 9.1knots.

Yacht ICHI BAN is based in Stockholm and charters throughout Scandinavia.