The Grand Soleil BLUE, from the Grand Soleil 33 feet Daysailer Zero Impact project, is a 10-meter sailboat, a true gem born from the conviction that the first step towards sustainability lies in quality, ensuring product longevity.
Embodiment of the creativity offered by a collaboration between nautical experts such as Matteo Polli (Naval Architecture) and Nauta Design (Exterior Design, Interior Design, and G.A.) and pioneers of sustainable materials like NLComp, this sailboat represents a new chapter in yachting history where sustainability, efficiency, and design come together to create a "bluer" future at sea.
This principle was the guiding force behind all stages of the design process. The result is a boat, ideal for weekends, remarkably innovative and elegant, capable of hosting up to four guests overnight, with zero environmental impact during navigation and complete recyclability at the peak of its lifecycle.
For those interested, it will also be available with a traditional laminated hull and an internal combustion engine.
How was this achieved? By applying several revolutionary design and construction methods:
1. Sustainable Construction
The Grand Soleil BLUE, built with the Composite® technology developed by Italian startup NLComp, marks a breakthrough in boat construction through the use of thermoplastic resin, a choice aimed at solving one of the most critical issues in the maritime industry: end-of-life disposal.
2. Thermoplastic Sails
The sails are made from thermoplastic materials, thus committing to reducing environmental impact. Developed by OneSails, the 4T FORTET™ sails are the world's first "green sails." Their membranes and assembly process are designed to meet the highest standards of environmental impact and recyclability. Traditional glues, resins, and solvents have been replaced by an innovative hot-melt process, while the base polymer is 100% recyclable using standard waste disposal methods.
3. Design for Disassembly
This design allows easy separation of accessories and components of the boat, similar to practices in the automotive industry for end-of-life products. This critical process ensures that each part of the Grand Soleil BLUE can be effectively disassembled and recycled, minimizing environmental impact.
4. Solar Panels
The installation of solar panels provides renewable energy autonomy by recharging the battery bank that powers the electric motor and onboard services. With the standard battery, the Grand Soleil BLUE can sail 30 nautical miles at about 5 knots, which translates to 6 hours of continuous engine operation or 12 hours with doubled batteries. The integrated photovoltaic system, manufactured by Solbian, with a capacity of about 340 W, is fully integrated into the roof hatch, walkable, and equipped with a non-slip finish. This system not only recharges the motor battery but also transfers excess energy to the service battery bank, ensuring optimal load balancing for overall energy efficiency.
5. Electric Propulsion
A 6 kW electric motor with a direct drive Pod Drive from E-Propulsion. This compact, low-maintenance solution guarantees absolute silence onboard and is plug-and-play. Ideal for zero-emission navigation, it promotes a more sustainable future by reducing environmental impact.
6. Hydrogen Generation
During navigation, the E-Propulsion Pod Drive efficiently recharges the Grand Soleil BLUE’s batteries through hydrogen generation – the water flow generated by the propeller's movement when the boat is sailing. This system ensures a minimum recharge of 240 W even at about 6 knots.
7. Lithium Batteries
The Grand Soleil BLUE will be equipped with an 8 kW, 48 V LiFePO4 lithium battery bank from E-Propulsion, rechargeable in 7.2 hours. This is the standard configuration, but storage capacity can be doubled without increasing recharge time, as the charger compensates for the larger battery capacity, maintaining the same recharge duration.
Base Price: 274,800 VAT included
