Iguana Yachts
| Société par actions simplifiée | |
| Industry | Shipyard |
| Founded | 15 July 2008 |
| Founder | Antoine Brugidou |
| Headquarters | Bréhal, France |
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Area served
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Worldwide |
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Key people
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Antoine Brugidou · |
| Products | Luxury amphibious boats |
| Website | Iguana Yachts website |
Iguana Yachts is a French company created in 2008, specialized in design and manufacturing of new generation boats. The main facilities and shipyards are located in western France, in Normandy where the allied troops landed 70 years ago. The groundbreaking products of the company rely on a brand new patented technology : amphibious motorboats featuring all-terrain tracks.
The shipyard was created in 2008, from the idea of Antoine Brugidou, former Vice President of Accenture, in association with the naval architect Tanguy Le Bihan and the designers (Fritsch & associés). Based on the requirements of Antoine Brugidou willing to have a performant, marine and elegant boat able to walk on each and every surface, Antoine Fritsch designed the Iguana Mobility System. A very simple and efficient patented system enabling the hull to carry the mobility system. In marine conditions, the track system is perfectly integrated in the hull and deployed (90° rotation) on the ground. The special designed tracks (customized external pattern adapted to sand and mud, and internal material unaffected by corrosion), enable the boat to land on most of the surface from slopes (up to 12° angle), to sand or mud beaches or even small rocks surfaces. After three years of development, two prototypes, Iguana Yachts launched the serial production in Caen using local expertise to ensure the best quality for a high level performance and comfort. The project was funded by several business angels networks (Arts et Métiers Business Angels, ESSEC Business Angels, Paris Business Angels, XMP Business Angels) and led to the launching of the first 24 ft boat in 2012. At the same time, production lines were designed and the company ran a stand in the international Boat shows. The serial production was launched right after the show and the first luxury boat was sold in 2013, in Bahrain. Because of its versatile use, the amphibious boat also attracts investors specialized in military and professional purposes (e.g. firemen).
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