Grand Soleil Blue

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 marks a new chapter in the history of recreational boating where sustainability, efficiency, and design come together to create a "bluer" future at sea.

This principle was the guiding force behind every stage of the design process. The result is a boat, perfect for weekends, remarkably innovative and elegant, able to accommodate 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 the Italian startup NLComp, represents an advance in boat building through the use of thermoplastic resin, a choice aimed at solving one of the most significant issues in the maritime industry: end-of-life disposal.

2. Thermoplastic sails
The sails are made from thermoplastic materials, thereby committed 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 in environmental impact and recyclability. Traditional glues, resins, and solvents have been replaced by an innovative hot fusion process, while the base polymer is 100% recyclable according to standard waste disposal methods.

3. Disassembly design
This design allows for easy separation of accessories and components of the boat, similar to automotive industry practices for end-of-life products. This critical process ensures that each part of the Grand Soleil BLUE can be efficiently dismantled 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 supports 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 motor operation or 12 hours with doubled battery capacity. The integrated photovoltaic system, made by Solbian, with a power of about 340 W, is fully embedded in the roof, accessible on foot, and equipped with a non-slip finish. This system not only recharges the motor battery but also transfers excess energy to the service battery pack, ensuring optimal load balancing for overall energy efficiency.

5. Electric propulsion
An electric motor of 6 kW with a direct drive Pod Drive from E-Propulsion. This compact, low-maintenance solution guarantees absolute silence onboard and a plug-and-play installation. Ideal for zero-emission sailing, 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 batteries through hydrogen generation – the water flow generated by the propeller's movement when the boat is sailing. This system provides a minimal recharge of 240 W even at about 6 knots.

7. Lithium batteries
The Grand Soleil BLUE will be equipped with a bank of 8 kW, 48 V LiFePO4 lithium batteries from E-Propulsion, rechargeable in 7.2 hours. This is the standard configuration, but the storage capacity can be doubled without increasing the charging time, as the charger compensates for the larger battery capacity, maintaining the same recharging time.

Base price: €274,800 VAT included