AKITO

OVERVIEW

AKITO is a 21.60-metre performance sailing yacht built by Ice Yachts and designed by Felci Design, combining a lightweight composite construction with powerful sailing characteristics and a comfortable cruising-oriented interior.

Originally built in 2008, AKITO has undergone an extensive programme of upgrades and technical improvements, particularly between 2022 and 2026. Major works include replacement of the standing rigging, hull and mast refinishing, installation of a new Yanmar 250 HP engine, new-generation B&G navigation electronics, extensive hydraulic servicing, hull treatment, renewed exterior and interior upholstery, watermaker overhaul and numerous mechanical and systems upgrades.

Her layout is particularly notable for its two separate cockpits and independent access routes, creating a clear distinction between guest and operational areas. This configuration provides privacy for guests while allowing the crew to manage the yacht without unnecessarily passing through the principal guest spaces.

KEY FEATURES

Extensively upgraded 2022-2026

AKITO has benefited from substantial recent investment across her machinery, rigging, navigation systems, hydraulics, hull, interior and deck equipment.

New 250 HP Yanmar engine

A major advantage for a yacht of this age, significantly reducing one of the principal technical concerns associated with purchasing an older performance yacht.

Standing rigging replaced in 2023

Nitronic 50 rod rigging was completely renewed, complemented by a PBO backstay and extensive hydraulic servicing.

Modern B&G navigation package

The 2024 electronics upgrade includes Zeus displays, Halo radar, autopilot and H5000 equipment.

Composite performance construction

Glass, carbon and Kevlar composite construction combines structural strength with the weight-conscious approach expected from a Felci-designed performance yacht.

Double-cockpit configuration

Separate guest and manoeuvring cockpits provide privacy and allow crew movement and yacht operations to remain largely independent of guest areas.

Strong recent sail inventory

The sail wardrobe includes Quantum composite mainsail and genoa together with multiple OneSails gennakers and staysail.

VAT Paid

AKITO is Italian flagged with VAT shown as paid in the supplied documentation.

PRINCIPAL PARTICULARS

Builder: Ice Yachts

Model: Ice 71

Year: 2008 / 2023

Naval Design: Felci Design

Interior Design: Felci Design

Class: RINA CE

Flag: Italian

VAT Status: Paid

Length: 21.60 m

Beam: 6.00 m

Draft: 3.50 m

Displacement: 34,000 kg

Hull Material: Glass / Carbon / Kevlar Composite

Superstructure Material: Glass / Carbon / Kevlar Composite

Fuel Capacity: 1,200 L

Fresh Water Capacity: 1,000 L

Cruising Speed: 10 knots

Maximum Speed: 11 knots

ACCOMMODATION

Cabins: 4

Guests: 6

Crew: 2

AKITO’s interior was designed around the concept of separating guest accommodation from the yacht’s operational areas.

The double-cockpit arrangement provides independent entrances. The guest cockpit gives direct access to the main saloon and owner’s accommodation, while the manoeuvring cockpit provides access to the navigation station, galley, technical and engine spaces, and one of the guest cabins.

Main Saloon

The main saloon features a dining area to port with a large surrounding sofa.

To starboard is a long reading sofa, while immediately aft is a wet bar incorporating a refrigerator and a large retractable television.

A Bose Hi-Fi system is installed, continuing the entertainment arrangement found throughout the accommodation.

The dining table is mounted on a sliding support arrangement, allowing access for inspection of the bilge area beneath.

Owner’s Cabin

The owner’s cabin is positioned forward of the mast and features a large double berth.

The cabin benefits from its own private bathroom with separate ensuite shower, creating a comfortable and private owner’s area away from the operational spaces of the yacht.

Guest Cabins

A second double guest cabin is located amidships and has its own bathroom and shower, with direct access to the dinette.

The aft double guest cabin also features a private bathroom with walk-in shower and incorporates an additional berth.

Hull windows provide natural light to the accommodation areas, with the exception of the aft guest cabin.

Crew Accommodation

The dedicated crew cabin is fitted with two bunk berths and its own bathroom.

The arrangement allows the crew to operate independently from the principal guest accommodation.

Each guest cabin and the crew cabin is equipped with an individual safe.

All bathrooms are fitted with Tecma electric toilets and Grohe faucets.

GALLEY & LAUNDRY

The galley is comprehensively equipped for extended cruising and includes:

• Double stainless-steel sinks with Grohe mixer tap
• Techinpex tilting three-zone induction cooktop
• Built-in oven
• Smeg microwave oven
• Nespresso coffee machine
• Whirlpool dishwasher
• Isotherm top-loading freezer
• Frigoboat double-door refrigerator
• Hoover washing machine

The galley’s position within the operational section of the yacht complements AKITO’s separation between guest and crew/service areas.

ENGINE & PROPULSION

Main Engine

Yanmar 4LV250 - 250 HP (2025)

The yacht received a new Yanmar 250 HP main engine as part of the recent technical upgrade programme.

Associated propulsion equipment includes:

• ZF-KMA50A-3 gearbox / inverter – 2025
• Mastervolt 150 Ah oversized alternator
• Racor M900 HF fuel filters
• Hydromet 680 propeller shaft
• Acquadrive coupling
• New watertight shaft seal – 2024
• 3-blade J-Prop propeller – overhauled 2024
• Adventis electronic throttle – 2025
• Hydraulic PTO

The shaft system has also undergone an ultrasonic inspection, lathe check and comprehensive overhaul.

Bow Thruster

Max Power retractable bow thruster - serviced 2022

GENERATOR

Onan Cummins - 17.5 kW

• Overhauled / serviced 2025
• Approx. 1,500 operating hours as of October 2025
• Racor M500 HF fuel filter

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

AKITO operates on 12 V / 24 V / 220 V electrical systems.

Batteries

Service Bank

• 24 × FAMM 6-225 Ah / 6 V

Engine & Generator

• 4 × FAMM 225 Ah / 6 V

Navigation

• 4 × FAMM 200 Ah / 12 V

Battery Chargers

• Mastervolt MASS 24/100
• Mastervolt MASS 24/75
• Mastervolt MASS 12/30

Inverter

• Victron Energy Smart 5000 VA / 24 V

PLUMBING & DOMESTIC SYSTEMS

• Gianneschi pumps – serviced/overhauled 2025/26
• 2 × 80 L water heaters
• Tecma vacuum-flush toilets
• Stainless-steel black-water tanks
• Stainless-steel grey-water tanks
• Sanitex anti-odour waste piping
• Grey and black-water pipes replaced 2025/26
• Both water diversion boxes replaced 2025/26

AIR CONDITIONING

Condaria - 50,000 BTU

The air-conditioning system was serviced/revised in 2025.

WATERMAKER

Idromar MC3J - 180 L/h

Approximate operating hours: 450

The watermaker was removed from the yacht for servicing and underwent a comprehensive overhaul during 2025/26.

Associated Gianneschi pumps were also overhauled during the same period.

NAVIGATION EQUIPMENT

AKITO received a major B&G electronics upgrade in 2024.

B&G Navigation Package - 2024

• 1 × B&G Zeus 16 MFD
• 2 × B&G Zeus 9 touchscreen MFDs
• B&G autopilot
• B&G Halo 24 radar
• 4 × FFD 30/30 jumbo mast displays
• B&G H5000 pilot

Additional Equipment

• Oregon Scientific weather station

COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT

• Sailor VHF
• Cobra portable VHF
• Thrane & Thrane satellite telephone
• Starlink satellite system – 2025
• Carbon-fibre Starlink/flag pole
• Furuno NX-300 Navtex

ENTERTAINMENT & MONITORING

• Retractable saloon television – 2025
• Bose Hi-Fi system in each cabin
• DVR video surveillance system
• 4 cameras:
• 2 cameras positioned on the first spreaders
• 1 saloon camera
• 1 galley camera

The yacht received an internal and external video surveillance system as part of her recent upgrade programme.

MAST, BOOM & RIGGING

AKITO is equipped with a performance-oriented carbon rig.

Mast & Boom

• Marstrom 3-spreader mast
• Carbon Park Avenue boom
• Mast and boom repainted - 2023

Standing Rigging

• Nitronic 50 rod rigging – completely replaced 2023
• PBO backstay - 2024
• Backstay pistons overhauled - 2025

Furling & Hydraulic Systems

• Bamar MEJ 2.02 electric jib furler – serviced 2025
• Bamar 3-way hydraulic system – overhauled 2024
• All hydraulic hoses replaced
• Additional electric hydraulic pump installed as an upgrade
• Holmatro/Bamar hydraulic systems overhauled

WINCHES & DECK HARDWARE

Electric Harken Winches

• 2 × Carbon 60
• 2 × Carbon 990
• 2 × Carbon 1111
• 2 × 50 electric stern capstans

All winches were overhauled in 2024.

Running Rigging

Gottifredi & Maffioli:

• DSK 75
• DSK 78
• DSK 99

Halyards and sheets renewed in 2023.

ANCHORING EQUIPMENT

• Quick 2000 W windlass - serviced 2024
• 100 m anchor chain
• Ultra stainless-steel anchor - 2023
• Windlass bench overhaul - 2026

SAIL INVENTORY

AKITO carries a comprehensive performance sail wardrobe.

Quantum Sails

• Quantum Sail full-batten mainsail in Kevlar, Carbon, Tecnora & Tafeta - 2022
• Quantum Sail furling genoa in Kevlar, Carbon, Tecnora & Tafeta - 2022

OneSails

• Lightweight Gennaker 0.60 with sock - 2024
• Medium Gennaker 1.50 with sock - 2024
• Staysail - 2024

North Sails

• Norlon 150 Gennaker with snuffer - 2018

TENDER

• 4.0 m tender
• 15 HP 2-stroke outboard
• Tender support brackets on deck

Separately Available

A 2021 Axopar 37 XC Cross Cabin is also offered separately.

Asking Price: €289,000

VAT Status: Paid

SAFETY EQUIPMENT

• 2 × Arimar 8-person liferafts - 2024
• 8 × Sea Survival Kits - 2025/26
• Jonbuoy Safety World - serviced 2025
• EPIRB
• ABC 2 kg fire-extinguishing system
• Seawater emergency/fire pump with hose
• 9 fire extinguishers
• Fire and flare kit

RECENT REFIT & UPGRADE HISTORY

One of AKITO’s most significant attributes is the extent of the investment made in her systems, rigging, machinery and cosmetics during recent years.

2022-2023

• Hull repainting
• Mast and boom repainting
• PBO backstay renewal
• Structural bowsprit work
• Complete replacement of standing rigging
• New running rigging, ropes and sheets
• Bronze seacocks replaced

2024-2025

• Hull stripped back and treated with International Gelshield Plus and Interprotect
• International Micron 300 self-polishing antifouling
• Bulb pin tightening
• Rudder blade, liners and bushings overhauled
• New B&G H5000 pilot
• J-Prop 3-blade propeller overhauled
• LED lighting replaced
• Porthole and skylight seals and Perspex replaced
• Holmatro and Bamar hydraulic systems overhauled
• Hydraulic hoses replaced
• New electric hydraulic pump
• Sanguinetti pop-up system overhauled
• Exterior upholstery renewed
• Propeller shaft checked on lathe
• Complete shaft/propulsion system overhaul
• Watermaker completely overhauled
• Ultrasonic shaft inspection
• New Yanmar 250 HP engine
• Internal and external video surveillance system installed

2025-2026

• New interior upholstery
• Grey-water piping replaced
• Black-water piping replaced
• Both water diversion boxes replaced
• Gianneschi pumps overhauled
• Windlass bench overhaul - 2026

BROKER’S DESCRIPTION

AKITO represents an interesting opportunity for an owner seeking the sailing performance and engineering of a large Felci-designed yacht without sacrificing the comfort required for extended cruising.

Her specification today is particularly relevant because the yacht should not be assessed solely on her original 2008 build year. A substantial programme of upgrades carried out from 2022 through 2026 has addressed many of the major systems normally associated with the ownership of a yacht of this size and age, including the main engine, standing rigging, navigation electronics, hydraulics, hull protection, propulsion system, watermaker, upholstery and numerous onboard systems.

The combination of her 21.60 m length, 6.00 m beam, Felci Design pedigree, composite construction, powerful sail plan and unusual double-cockpit arrangement gives AKITO a distinctive position between performance sailing and comfortable Mediterranean cruising.