Feature 6 | SuperyachtS
‘Super green’ superyacht features at
Abu Dhabi Yacht show
Soliloquy, a renowned revolutionary concept superyacht with an entirely eco-
friendly focus is featuring at the 2010 Abu Dhabi Yacht Show at the end of
February, displaying its ultra-modern design and adaptable superstructure.
T
he ‘super-green superyacht’
model, as it has been dubbed, has
been showcased around various
shows in the past, such as the Monaco
Yacht show, displayed in the Lürssen stand
which drew in crowds of owners and
onlookers to admire its unique design.
The elegantly crafted Soliloquy model
featured at the prestigious 2010 Abu
Dhabi Yacht Show from 25 February until
27 February, which takes place in the
capital’s Yas Marina.
Alastair Callender designed the
eco-cruiser as a 58m ‘rigid-wing solar
sailor’ holding sails that will raise Soliloquy ‘super-green’ superyacht designed by alastair callender with Solar Sailor
themselves from the superstructure to technology (credit: alastair callender/Solar Sailor Ltd).
easily carry the sleek design around
sun-rich waters. Callender said: “I am with minimal noise and vibration. Times, The Sunday Times and CNN due
thrilled that this eco-superyacht concept The systems harness the power of the to its unique design and Solar Sailor
will now be on show in the area of the sun so efficiently that the yacht is actually technology.
world from which the influence first energy positive – generating more power Solar, wind and hybrid power,
began.” than it uses. Initially aimed at an owner of eco-friendly design ethos, cold-moulded
The yacht has a length at waterline of an eco-friendly stance, Soliloquy pushes the construction technique and wood from
53.05m, a beam of 9.5m and a draught of boundaries of yacht design convention as sustainably managed forests all contribute
3m and is constructed of wood, western we know it today, and points to the future
red cedar plantation wood, cold-moulded of clean, luxury yachting. This pioneering
and the deck is either teak or composite. and highly efficient motor-sailor will offer TechnicAl pArTiculArS
The motor yacht offers many advantages, numerous advantages, which will widen Soliloquy
not least being powered quietly by her appeal to more potential investors length, oa ..............................................58m
renewable and hybrid-electric energy. – not least thanks to being powered length, wl ..........................................53.05m
In turn this will bring zero-emission quietly by renewable and hybrid-electric Beam ......................................................9.5m
capabilities, and result in significant energy. Soliloquy’s rigid-wing rig, and Draught .....................................................3m
savings in fuel cost. architecturally dynamic form, will be a Machinery
The innovative overhead beam, unique sight to all mariners. 2 x 240kW electric drives
sweeping forward to the bow, brings The superstructure has an open plan 4 x 109kW generator in generator room
structural advantages and houses three design when its retractable windows are Bow/stern thrusters - 2 x 132kW
automated pivotally mounted rigid-wing brought in and shows off an impressively Speeds
solar sails. natural aesthetic when sealed. The exterior Solar only ..........................................6-8kts
Soliloquy will be propelled by solar, wind design of Soliloquy holds 600m² of solar Sailing in trade winds -
and hybrid marine power using technology surface coverage, allowing her to run at wind alone .....................................8-10kts
from the Australian company Solar 8kts after a days charging, with the panels Generators motoring .......................14kts
Sailor Holdings Ltd. Harnessing natural also doubling up as a black gloss finish. Motors sailing ...............................16-18kts
renewable energy, with reduced running The super-green concept of Soliloquy Solar technology ...............from Solar Sailor
costs and zero emissions, Soliloquy will has received attention from global pty ltd
offer a luxurious and comfortable cruise press companies such as The New York
50 Ship & Boat International March/April 2010
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