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The boat of tomorrow
Imagine an eco-friendly boat that blends into its environment without causing distruption or harm, while also offering a remarkably luxurious and relaxing experience. Fountaine Pajot have designed and built this very boat, transforming this dream into reality.
Imagine an eco-friendly boat that blends into its environment without causing distruption or harm, while also offering a remarkably luxurious and relaxing experience. Fountaine Pajot have designed and built this very boat, transforming this dream into reality.
Fountaine Pajot, pioneers in eco-sailing
With a desire to always remain a pioneer in its field, the Fountaine Pajot Group began thinking about energy transition in the cruising industry in 2011 with the Eco Cruising concept, aiming to integrate as many renewable energy sources as possible on board cruising boats, especially through the use of a hydro-generation system. Since then, with the construction and launch of the first hybrid electric cruising catamaran, the Aura 51 SMART Electric, and the design and construction of the world’s first hydrogen-powered sailing catamaran, the Samana 59 Smart Electric REXH2 prototype, the Fountaine Pajot Group has become a leader in the green yachting industry.
Aura 51 Smart Electric, the new eco-friendly catamaran
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Smart Electric, an adaptable system
A viable and effective solution based on the Aura 51 production series, the Smart Electric system, designed by Fountaine Pajot, is designed to be installed on every boat in its catamaran sailboat range. By 2025, 50% of Fountaine Pajot catamarans will be fully electric and 100% will be fitted with solar panels. By 2030, the Group aims to make 100% of its fleet electric and to phase out diesel engines.
Boats for a brighter future
Samana 59 Smart Electric REXH2 – The world’s first hydrogen-powered catamaran
The Samana 59 Smart Electric RexH2 features a revolutionary energy design comprising a REXH2 capable of delivering up to 70 kW of continuous power, a 63 kwh LiFePO4-EVEPOWER (Lithium Iron Phosphate) cell battery and 42 m2 of solar panels capable of delivering up to 6000 Wc. This energy mix means we can take advantage of all the renewable energies onboard the catamaran (solar, wind, and hydrogen). In port, the crew can fill up with hydrogen and recharge its batteries if necessary. All the technologies are managed by the Smart Cruising solution, an automated Power Management System for simple, intuitive control of this cutting-edge technology.
Aura 51 Smart Electric
Pioneering the Smart Electric system, the Aura 51 sets the course we are heading, as we will be integrating the system across the entire Fountaine Pajot range in the near future. The Fountaine Pajot design office, in collaboration with architects Olivier Racoupeau Design, has designed the Aura 51 Smart Electric to accommodate a large surface area of solar panels without affecting her appearance. Her large, user-friendly flybridge is fitted with 15.55 m2 of solar panels fully integrated into the catamaran’s line, capable of delivering 2000 Wc of energy to power two battery banks supplying up to 32 kwh each. An additional option produces 1.5 kw of energy by a hydro-generation system using the propulsion propellers’ reverse rotation when under sail.
The Dufour “Unicorn” Project
The first monohull yacht to be built using recycled, recyclable composite, this Dufour prototype is designed to prove the effectiveness of new, low-impact construction materials. The aim is manifold:
- To raise awareness of the lifecycle of boats and new ways of using them
- To encourage the recycling of materials at the end of a boat’s life
- To design the yachting monohull of the future, both inside and out, to respond to tomorrow’s expectations and lifestyles.
The ultimate aim is to deconstruct this eco-friendly yacht 100% in order to test its entire life cycle.
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