The world premiere of the Grand Soleil Blue is scheduled for the upcoming boot Düsseldorf taking place from 18 to 26 January 2025
The new model is the product of collaboration between Cantiere del Pardo shipyard with renowned Nauta Design studio (exterior, interior and general arrangement) and naval architect Matteo Polli. One of the leaders in sustainable materials, NL Comp, has taken part in the project, too.
According to the shipyard, the Grand Soleil Blue is more than just a boat, it’s “a statement of intent”. With this model, Cantiere del Pardo intends to set new standards for future boat design, where elegance and environmental responsibility are perfectly balanced.
With a length of 11.3 m, the Grand Soleil Blue can sleep four guests, but what matters most, is her promise of a zero-impact sailing experience. Every single component was meticulously selected to ensure reusability, preventing today’s materials from becoming tomorrow’s waste. At the end of her life cycle, the boat is entirely recyclable. This eco-conscious approach has shaped the entire design process of this “sailing weekender”.
The material used for the hull is thermoplastic resin, which actually solves the industry’s most significant problem: end-of-life recycling. Traditionally, composite boats have been built using thermosetting resins, which are almost impossible to recycle, while thermoplastic resin allows for easier separation of resin and glass or carbon fibers for their re-use or eco-responsible disposal.
The sails are made from thermoplastic materials, too. Developed by OneSails, the 4T FORTE™ sails are the world’s first “green” sails. Traditional glues, resins and solvents have been replaced with a hot-melt process, while the base polymer is 100% recyclable through standard waste disposal methods.
The Grand Soleil Blue is equipped with a 6 kW electric motor with a direct Pod Drive transmission from E-Propulsion. This compact and low-maintenance solution ensures absolute silence onboard. The boat will also be equipped with an 8 kW lithium battery, which can be recharged in just a little over 7 hours. As an option, the battery’s storage capacity can be doubled without increasing the charging time. With the standard battery pack, the Grand Soleil Blue can cruise for 30 nautical miles at a speed of about 5 knots, which is approximately 6 hours of continuous motor operation, or 12 hours with the doubled battery pack.
The battery can be recharged with the help of solar panels (340 W) incorporated in the deckhouse. They are fully walkable and feature a non-slip finish. The excess energy is accumulated in the service battery bank, which can be used for everyday needs on board.
Hydrogeneration process is another source of extra energy: when the yacht is under sail, the propeller is moved by the flow of water, which ensures a minimum of 250 W even at a speed of about 6 knots.
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