Azimut has introduced its Seadeck Series of low-emission yachts

Italian shipyard Azimut has introduced the Seadeck 6, its debut offer in the Seadeck Series, the world’s first range of low-emission yachts.

The Seadeck Series prioritises sustainable materials

The Azimut yachts, which were officially presented at the Venice Boat Show 2024, combine 21st-century advancements and cutting-edge technology with a view to reducing environmental impact.

In fact, the Seadeck Series is said to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent compared to traditional yachts, thanks to innovative “gentle” technologies.

Messages may have long been delivered on ocean waves in bottles, but the Seadeck 6 turns this romantic lore into a viable new and sustainable future. Up to 30 per cent of the boat’s skeleton is made from rPET (recycled Polyethylene Terephthalate – a plastic made from repurposed waste), replacing environmental baddie PVC, and uses approximately 15,000 recovered plastic bottles to do so – a powerful message indeed.

The team at Azimut also replaced other traditional materials with natural or recycled alternatives, including cork decking over teak and more rPET, which can be recycled again and again, to create silk-like floor coverings on the lower deck.

Interior designers Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez emphasise warm, natural light

Weight reduction was a chief goal for the series, and is accomplished by combining efficient hull designs with electrification technology. Deckhouse, roof, wings, bathing platform and most of the main decks, from saloon amidships to the aft, are laminated with high-performance carbon fibre, made in-house, to optimise weight and reduce fuel consumption and emissions.

Meanwhile, innovative architecture, also developed in-house by the Azimut|Benetti Group R&D team, maximises the Seadeck 6’s efficiency at cruising speeds. Its hull is wider at the stern and more streamlined at the bow, reducing drag and allowing for earlier hydroplaning.

Boats in the series look as sleek as ever. Designer Alberto Mancini has given exteriors a clean, modern look, while interior designers, Matteo Thun & Antonio Rodriguez, created onboard environments intended to enhance the beauty found in oceanic surrounds.

A centrepiece is the yacht’s “Fun Island,” open-concept main deck that is exposed to the sea.

Warm, intimate light was another key, and the duo opted for long-lasting and scratch-resistant oak ribbing. The brise-soleil (solar shading) on the ceiling mirrors the ribbing’s rippling effects, and creates tranquil light patterns that dance and play.

The main deck offers an undisturbed connection between boat and sea

Talking of play, the Seadeck series is planned as a first hybrid-yacht solution for eco-aware families. The Seadeck 6 is 17.5m long, 5.05m wide and can accommodate six people in three guest cabins. A crew cabin is also included.

Volvo IPS engines enable speeds up to 33 knots and comfortable cruising at 24 knots, with a focus on efficient navigation thanks to a Mild Hybrid Zero Emission Hotel Mode system, which allows zero-emissions at anchor for up to eight hours and generator-off cruising to further cut emissions.

The Seadeck 6 is ready now to operate the full-hybrid system, while the Seadeck 7 will feature this solution from September of this year.

This series marks Azimut’s continued devotion to innovative solutions within the yachting world since its formation by Paolo Vitelli in 1966 and proves you can blend sleek with sustainable.
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