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 belief 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 the history of recreational sailing 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 full recyclability at the end of its lifecycle.

For those interested, it will also be available with a traditional molded 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, marks a breakthrough in boat construction 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, committing to reduce 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 Traditional glues, resins, and solvents have been replaced by an innovative hot-melt fusion process, while the base polymer is 100% recyclable according to standard waste disposal methods.

3. Disassembly Design
This design allows easy separation of accessories and components of the boat, similar to practice 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, thereby 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 manages onboard services. With the standard battery, the Grand Soleil BLUE can sail 30 nautical miles at around 5 knots, corresponding to 6 hours of continuous engine operation or 12 hours with the doubled battery capacity. The integrated photovoltaic system, manufactured by Solbian, with about 340 W power, is fully integrated into the coachroof, accessible on foot, and equipped with a non-slip finish. This system not only recharges the engine 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 E-Propulsion's Pod Drive direct transmission. This compact, low-maintenance solution guarantees absolute silence on board and a plug-and-play installation. 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 motor 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 provides 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 lithium (LiFePO4) 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 while maintaining the same recharge time.

Base Price: 274,800 EUR VAT included