Grand Soleil Blue, the yacht becomes recyclable
Thanks to the use of thermoplastic resins for the hull and the design that facilitates the disassembly of the components, the new model from the Italian shipyard will be easily disposable at the end of its life.
With Grand Soleil Blue, Cantiere del Pardo is not only redefining the concept of sustainability in the nautical industry, but also setting a new standard for the design of boats of the future. At the end of its life cycle, Blue will be recyclable: every component has been selected for reuse. The vessel is the result of a collaboration between the shipyard, Matteo Polli, Nauta Design, and NL Comp for materials. At 10 meters long, it can accommodate up to four people overnight.
The shipyard worked on several elements to achieve this result. Sustainable construction: the GS Blue uses thermoplastic resin instead of thermosetting, a technology developed by NL Comp that allows the glass or carbon fibers to be separated from the resin, enabling the reuse and more sustainable disposal of the original components. Design for disassembly: a smart design approach allows the boat's accessories and components to be easily dismantled and recycled (as is done in the automotive industry). Lithium batteries: in the basic configuration, the boat will be equipped with an 8 kW 48V E-Propulsion lithium battery pack, rechargeable in 7,2 hours. Propulsion: the boat is powered by a plug-and-play 6 kW electric motor with direct Pod Drive transmission by E-Propulsion. Solar panels: the installation of solar panels ensures a renewable energy source, recharging the engine batteries and supporting onboard services.
The GS Blue's range, with the standard battery pack, promises a 30-nautical-mile range at approximately 5 knots, which translates to 6 hours of continuous engine operation or 12 hours with the dual battery pack. The Solbian photovoltaic system, with a power output of approximately 340 W, is integrated into the deckhouse, is walkable, and features a non-slip finish. Thermoplastic sails: OneSails 4T Forte sails are made of thermoplastic materials. Glues, resins, and solvents typically used in the manufacturing process have been replaced by a hot-melt process, while the base polymer is 100% recyclable through standard waste sorting processes. Hydrogeneration: While sailing, the electric motor recharges the batteries; the system guarantees a minimum charge of 250 W already at a speed of approximately 6 knots.
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