From Souter Carbon Offset Design (of course), the Emax E-Volution solar hybrid schooner can be powered by the wind, the sun or a pair of engines running marine diesel. The combination lets the boat reach a top speed of 14 knots without a drop of diesel, or speed away from an offshore tax haven or underwater lair at 28 knots.
Sauter is partnering with Ned Ship Group of Switzerland to make the boat a reality. Though a model has yet to be built, Ned Ship spokesman Egon Faiss said the boat could be yours starting at €30 million — a little more than $40 million at current exchange rates. Still, how the ship is outfitted depends on the individual customer’s taste. “It depends on what the owner is thinking about to put on the yacht,” Faiss said. “We from our side recommend to go as lightweight as possible, because this is in the beginning the most important step to go the economical way.” Because folks who commission a $40 million ship are obviously concerned with keeping the cabinetry reasonably priced.
On board, there are six guest cabins and a master suite, a sun deck, pool, outdoor cinema, coat check room, wine storage area and more outdoor sunbeds and outdoor bars than the Mediterranean coast. All those amenities can be powered by the energy gained from solar panels that are embedded into the carbon fiber that makes up the boat’s surface. There’s even a waste recovery system on the walk-in refrigerator that heats the water in the master bedroom’s jacuzzi. Images: Souter Carbon Offset Design
