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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. == History == 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).〔(Antoine Brugidou quitte Accenture pour prendre la direction d'Iguana Yachts, 4 octobre 2011 ), (voilesnews, le magazine Internet de la voile ).〕 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)〔(IGUANA YACHTS invente le bateau chenilles, 25 octobre 2012 ), (Connexions, portail des acteurs du développement en Basse-Normandie ).〕 and led to the launching of the first 24 ft boat in 2012.〔(Nautisme, Iguana, le canot amphibie, n° 3296, 30 août 2012 ), L'Usine nouvelle.〕 At the same time, production lines were designed and the company ran a stand in the international Boat shows.〔(Caen, Iguana yachts veut accélérer la production de ses bateaux à mobilité terrestre, 5 février 2013 ), Ouest France.〕 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).〔(Figaro nautisme, un bateau entre terre et mer, 15 mars 2013 ), Le Figaro.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Iguana Yachts」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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