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Yacht Wind Rose: An Eco-Yacht For An Elegant Cruising Experience

lyn — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 03:24:09 +0000

Travelling is fun and relaxing, as it will take you away from the busy and tiring life you have in the city. Despite of it being a luxury activity to do, traveling or cruising can also be beneficial to the environment at we cruise on the beaches of our choice. The Yacht Wind Rose by Kaisha Davierwalla is an Eco-yacht featuring a tool that collects solar energy, the solar panels that made up the rood of this stylish Eco-yacht. Other than that, the Yacth Wind Rose is also built with robust body to make it able to withstand on all kind of weather.

Source: Kaisha Davierwalla

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The V50 Hybrid Yacht: For A Clean Air And Clean Sea

lyn — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 19:21:12 +0000

Cruising is fun adventure and a great way to getaway the hassles of the city life. However, isn’t it even better if we will do it with care to the environment? The V50 Hybrid Yacht is a project from Vismara that has the aim to achieve the Sea Clean, Air Clean motto. The V50 is a hybrid yacht, thus will run through its lithium batteries. It also has the regeneration system, which will get self-sufficient energy while the electric engine propels as the V50 sails.

V 50′ Hybrid
Length 16.30 m
Width 4.20 m
Draft 2.50 m
Displacement 9.7 ton
Sail Area 140.00 m2
Materials Carbon Sandwich and vacuum epoxy resin

The Project
The design of the V 50.02 Hybrid was born from the will of the Vismara boatyard to follow the motto “CLEAN SEA, CLEAN AIR” in response to a growing demand for accountability to the environment by modern society.

Neglecting the eco-compatibility of a product would be exactly the opposite route of development and technological research that the Vismara boatyard has always followed with consistency &passion. Thanks to this route, the V 50.02 Hybrid was developed & designed with the goal to create a landmark in the world production of pleasure yachts that will aspire others to realize also eco-compatible crafts.

Achieving these objectives gives the V 50.02 Hybrid an additional Green Star Plus Platinum notation, which represents the highest recognition for the efforts made by a boatyard to create a ‘eco-friendly-raft’ & to preserve the production under this terms.

The Design
The design philosophy follows the ethos that has been guiding Vismara boatyard since the foundation of the company maintaining the concept of ‘user friendly’ & technological boats. Bright & spacey interiors, comfortable & well-organized deck plans, creating a batter interaction between user, environment & automated systems. For example, an automated system such as Magic trim or a steering joystick are a living proof for how docking maneuvers or sails adjustment can become easier, comfortable & safer. These are just some of the features that embody the Vismara philosophy. The successful combination between ‘easy to use’ & eco-compatibility is the greatest achievement of the Vismara boatyard & its V 50.02 Hybrid.

The System
Many technical features characterize the V 50.02 Hybrid, one particular is the hybrid propulsion system that allows to alternate between a use of a diesel engine or an electric motor. This solution means that it is possible to sail using only the electric motor that is powered by the batteries on board. The hybrid propulsion system main benefits are access to protected marine areas, less pollution & sailing in complete silence & harmony with the nature. The hybrid system includes sophisticated & long living lithium batteries that are proved to be less polluting compare to the normal lead batteries thanks to the new power regeneration system. The new power regeneration system takes the driving force from the electric motor during navigation with motor on or from the bow thruster during navigation under sail power. it gives an excellent energy autonomy that is rarely seen on other systems.

The Effect
The lightness & hydrodynamic efficiency of the craft have an important effect on the engine propulsion system. The outstanding lightweight & advanced hull of the V 50.02 Hybrid & a high performance under sailpower, means installation of a reduced power engine & significant savings in fuel consumption. Not only, but choosing an engine with NOx, HC&PT emissions is approved by the stringent restrictions of the GreenStar notation concerning ‘emissions of internal combustion engines’.

The Together
The hull & deck of the V 50.02 Hybrid, as in all Vismara boats, is mainly made in carbon. Thanks to its mechanical properties, lightweight & high resistance to deterioration means less pollutants in the sea. Built-in fuel tanks with double bottom & bilge systems that collect oil will prevent pollutants from ending up in the sea in the event of any leaking from the hull. While holding tanks for black & grey water with filter systems, shore discharge & automatic monitoring for discharge at sea, will all allow the craft to comply with the regulations & restrictions that are part of sailing along the coastlines in major nations in the Mediterranean sea & elsewhere. As far as onboard domestic appliances are concerned, the use of refrigerating systems which use eco-compatible refrigerant gases that do not damage the ozone layer is just one of the many examples of Vismara boatyard application of the Green Star philosophy. The Green Star Platinum Plus notation also pays particular attention to reducing power consumption, which is why the V 50.02 Hybrid from the design stage had a meticulous balance of electric equipment & optimization of chosen consumers with the lowest consumption possible. A simple example is the artificial lighting onboard, obtaining through the use of low energy consumption LED for more than 80% of the total need. Special attention was given to the furnishing choices, especially with the choice of eco-sustainable materials such as cork for the dunnag or Corecork for the composite sandwich panels. All is totally compliant with the anti- eforestation policies that have been particularly popular, & rightly so, in the last decade.

The Technique
A last aspect to focus on could only be the construction techniques that are very characteristic with the Vismara boatyard. but for the V 50.02 Hybrid it is refined even further to comply thanks to the Green Star Plus notation guidelines & so as not to limit the continuation of technical & quality developments acquired over many years of production, study & research. The hull, deck, structures & fittings are laminated using vacuum bags, which eliminate any excess of resin & guarantees excellent mechanical characteristics, notable savings in weight terms & reduced emissions of pollutants into the atmosphere, such as styrene, for example. The painting stage, like the lamination, is carried out with specific attention to the emission of VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds), which means sing paints with low environmental impact, advanced air extraction & purification systems, all under to Green Star notation requirements. Small details such as the use of silicone-based anti-fouling paints, biodegradable lubricants & registers to control highly pollutant materials are just some of the secondary aspects that, with respect to Green Star notation, are characteristics of the V 50.02 Hybrid & they play a role in making this design project something decidedly out of the ordinary.

CLEAN SEA, CLEAN AIR, IN OTHER WORDS … …. V 50.02 Hybrid!

Source: Vismara

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Float: A Foldable Solar Catamaran

lyn — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:46:57 +0000

Enjoying on the water is now becoming a common activity for rich people. They either sail using their own catamaran or through an luxury ship cruise packages. Sailing with the Float by Jeffrey Greger doesn’t need to be expensive because this catamaran is solar powered, thus will allow you to sail and enjoy life away from the shore with lesser energy requirement. Being a foldable catamaran, the Float is mobile and can provide fun cruising experience to a friend of four. The float is designed for cruise loving people of all ages and all lifestyles, thus suitable for use to both students and professionals alike.

Source: Jeffrey Greger

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Bloom: An Eco-friendly Yacht Design

lyn — Mon, 27 Dec 2010 17:41:59 +0000

Luxurious travel is fun and exciting. It will give you the chance to relax and unwind, thus forgetting all those stressful jobs back in your office while sailing. However, if you are aware of the environment, chances are, and you will get troubled with the carbon footprint you are contributing while sailing. Forget about those sorrows about environment by making a good choice as to which sailing vessel you will spend your holiday. The Bloom is an eco-friendly Yacht design and this will definitely promote a clean and earth friendly sailing experience, thus will let you enjoy your luxurious holiday to the fullest.

Source: Xiang Yu

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Aliz: An Eco-luxury Yacht

lyn — Thu, 08 Apr 2010 06:15:20 +0000

Cruising is always a great way of spending some time to relax and unwind. We all know that cruising has a huge expense attached to it particularly the energy usage of the yacht or cruise line, which is obvious not that favorable with nature. Today, designer Heather Witkop has created the Aliz, a luxury yacht that has solar panels installed to collect solar energy for the yacht’s electricity needs. Aliz is a 145 feet luxury yacht that has the ability to accommodate 12 guests in total. The Aliz eco-luxury yacht has the features and equipment that every cruiser will surely love and enjoy while they travel.

Source: Heather Witkop

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Sail Sustainably With The Plastiki

lyn — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:29:35 +0000

Made of approximately 12,000 reclaimed whole plastic bottle, the Plastiki is an environment friendly masterpiece from environmentalist David de Rothschild together with some handpicked scientist. The highly pressurized recycled plastic bottles consists the 60-foot Plastiki Catarman. Aside from the recycled plastic bottles, the catarman’s masts are also made of reclaimed aluminum irrigation pipes and the ropes are again made from recycled plastics. The Plastiki will be powered by a small array of solar cells and windmills. In the spring of 2010, the Plastiki has a plan to have an anticipated 4-month sail time across the Pacific Ocean from San Francisco to Sydney.

Source: Plastiki via Vidafine

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Hermes 66 Eco Yacht : Travels The Worlds Without Harming The Environment

lyn — Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:13:18 +0000

Cruising on a yacht can never be as luxurious as any other holiday trips available. Being luxurious sometimes can harm the environment as luxury travelers normally use energy more than the usual. However, designer Ben Mazur will combine ecology and luxury with his one of a kind concept design called the Hermes 66 Eco Yacht. Made with the use of hemp fiber and linseed oil based resins, this eco-friendly yacht will be utilizing hydrofoil and aerofoil technologies in order for it to provide incomparable performance to its motor powered counterparts that. The technology used also allows the yacht to provide an extremely smooth ride and big thrills.

Source : Ben Mazur

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Experience And Earth Friendly Yet Luxury Cruise With The Marlin Yacht

igreenspot — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 10:55:44 +0000

Cruising is fun and relaxing especially if one wanted to have an escape from the hectic life in the city. If you want to do it without worrying about its effects to the environment, then do some cruising the moment the Marlin Concept Yacht will get into fruition. Marlin is an eco-friendly concept sloop yacht that uses solar energy for most of its electrical needs. The solar energy collector is integrated in the sail material making this yacht an eco-friendly one. In addition, the cruisers will also get to view the sea with the plenty of windows Marlin has and the bottom of the sea can be visible as well through the floor of the yacht.

Source: Demetrius Tanase

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Enso By Zack Stephanchick

lyn — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 06:17:31 +0000

Cruising over the calm seas has never been so relaxing if done with a luxurious and eco-friendly yacht like the Enso Catamaran by Zack Stephanchick. This catamaran allows everyone to be with the world while keeping the environment safe all the time. The 140” Wingsailed Enso Catamaran got an inspiration from Zen Buddhism and some other eastern philosophies. In addition to the eco-friendly features, the Enso Catamaran also has a spacious interior that will allow everyone to have a relaxing and luxurious cruising experience. With the enso’s clean lines and sleek outer finish, everybody will surely love to sail anytime.

Source: Zack Stephanchick

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The Harmony By Weili Feng

lyn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:17:14 +0000

Eco-friendly and recreational is what the Harmony by Chinese designer Weili Feng is all about. Powered by hydrogen fuel cells, the Harmony is a vehicle that has the ability to run on land and on waters thus, allowing the vehicle to be your perfect car for your weekend drive or your stylish and elegant yacht for your holiday vacation. Aside from the hydrogen fuel cells, the Harmony also has a solar paddle that also functions as a sail while collecting solar energy for the vehicle’s electricity need. With these functions and features, living the luxurious life without harming the environment has never been easy.

Via: Ecofriend

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