The future of yachting is here, and it's silent, spacious and energy-saving. SILENT-YACHTS, leader in luxury solar-powered vessels, is set to launch its revolutionary solar-electric flagship – the SILENT 80 3-Deck. With an LOA of 24.3-meters, and the yard’s most voluminous catamaran to date, this cutting-edge yacht is slated to make its debut this year, bringing a new era of responsible yachting to the world's waters.
“What sets the 80 Series apart is that it combines incredibly high levels of luxury and sustainability like no yacht ever before,” says Michael Kohler, founder and CEO of SILENT-YACHTS. “With bespoke design by Marco Casali and 26 kWp produced by the state-of-the-art solar array, there is ample energy to enjoy all the luxurious amenities on board with zero emission.”
Open or closed: Taking customisation to the next level
With the SILENT 80 3-Deck, prospective owners can choose between the 80+-square-metre open or closed fly deck versions. Described as “the defining feature of the yacht” by Kohler, this allows the owner to tailor their onboard experience to their personal preferences.
The open version offers a sprawling 84-square-metre ocean sky lounge on the fly deck, for those who prefer being outdoors with a closer connection to the sea. For those who value privacy and panoramic views, the closed version provides two options. The first option boasts an owner's suite with a staggering 360-degree view and an expansive 41-square-metre private terrace aft. On the other hand, the lounge version is ideal for those who cherish shared experiences on board. It replaces the owner's suite with a generous 39-square-metre dining area, complete with a bar and galley, while maintaining the same aft terrace.
Maximised onboard space
When compared to other catamarans in this size bracket, the SILENT 80 3-Deck has a strategic approach to maximise onboard space without compromising comfort or aesthetics. The boat offers ample storage for water toys beneath the cockpit, enhancing the overall functionality and recreational opportunities of the vessel and making it a dream for watersports enthusiasts.
“In the aft portside hull, the staircase can be raised to reveal a fully enclosed tender garage with a lift and launching system,” Kohler adds. “It fits tenders with a maximum length of 5.2 metres and has a direct charging point to recharge electric SILENT tenders.”
Strategic design: Beauty meets efficiency
The SILENT 80 3-Deck's design is a seamless blend of aesthetics and functionality. The signature window strip running across each hull adds a touch of streamlined elegance to the yacht, a departure from the traditional bulky appearance of many catamarans. Esteemed interior and exterior designer Marco Casali deserves praise for his exceptional work in maximising solar panel coverage while maintaining an elegant and captivating shape. The result is a yacht that not only turns heads but also harnesses the power of the sun to propel you through the water with ease.
“The biggest challenge was to create a design that is visually appealing but also captures as much solar energy as possible,” Kohler explains. “As the solar array of course needs space, it still needs to integrate into the overall visual design language of a yacht in a beautiful manner.”
A solar-powered era of yachting
SILENT-YACHTS is at the forefront of ecological yachting, and the SILENT 80 3-Deck is a testament to its commitment to more sustainable solutions. With cruising speeds of 6-8 knots, the yacht's solar-powered energy system harnesses the sun's rays to generate silent, emission-free propulsion, offering unparalleled efficiency and a virtually maintenance-free experience.
Kohler highlights the importance of producing a yacht that is not only a pleasure to look at, but also very efficient. “All our yachts are required to be highly efficient in order to consume as little energy as possible while providing all the luxuries on board,” he says. “In order to achieve this favourable energy surplus, all onboard appliances need to be highly efficient, and the overall weight of the yacht must remain as low as possible to minimise the energy required for propulsion.”
The 25-year warranty on the solar panels underlines the shipyard's confidence in its green innovation and guarantees uninterrupted, eco-conscious cruising for years to come.
For more information on the SILENT 80 3-Deck, contact the team at SILENT-YACHTS today.
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