Eco-friendly propulsion systems are becoming a reality for yachts of all sizes. Shipyards like Azimut and Feadship are leading the charge.
In yachting, as elsewhere, “sustainability” has become a go-to buzzword, typically more bluster than breakthrough. Alternative methods of propulsion—hydrogen fuel cells and green methanol for superyachts, say, or diesel-electric power for vessels under 100 feet—have been discussed for years yet are often dismissed by builders as too complex and expensive.
But now a band of pioneering yards and owners are designing never-before- seen eco-friendlier systems with the technical bona fides to be legitimate game changers. They not only reduce emissions but also offer other tangible benefits over the status quo, from silent anchoring to smoother maneuvering. Here, three yachts charting a course for the future, today.
The Seadeck 7 can cruise in electric mode at 11 knots or offer silent anchoring for up to 12 hours. Environmental consciousness was integral to more than just propulsion, as evidenced by the interior carpets made from recycled plastic and the exterior’s cork floors. But according to Giovanna Vitelli, chair of the Azimut-Benetti Group, the boat “is not only about sustainable materials but also a contemporary, minimalist design that will look good in 10 years.
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