The Netherlands: ICON Yachts’ 63m MY Maidelle Starts Sea Trials

63m MY Maidelle, built by ICON yachts, took the water for the first time to undergo the sea trials. Yesterday, MY Maidelle has cruised the Dutch waters for her first sea trial.

Like her sistership Icon, Maidelle’s exterior is designed by Redman Whiteley & Dixon. She features an interior design Cristiano Gatto Design, a first for Icon Yachts.

Managing Director of ICON Yachts, Jen Wartena was onboard during the sea trials: “She was amazing and a pleasure to sail with. The technical sea trial went fluently, without any problems. This again proves the success of our technical platform. It demonstrates of what we have achieved together as a team. We are very satisfied with her performance at sea”.

MY Maidelle is close to completion, the interior team of ICON yachts will now give Maidelle the final touch to shine as a true Icon

She will be ready for delivery this summer.

ICON Yachts is a high quality Dutch builder of bespoke mega yachts with a fresh approach to building and engineering techniques thus being able to offer the best value for money in today’s market. The shipyard, situated in Harlingen, is about twenty years old and is located on reclaimed land outside of locks and bridges with direct open water access. The facilities include a huge covered dry-dock with space for yachts up 150 meters long and a 4500 ton Synchrolift.

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Shipbuilding Tribune Staff, May 23, 2012; Images: iconyachts