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Keeping luxury afloat, Alastair Callender's eco-friendly Soliloquy yacht proves that future pleasure vessels can maintain opulence without damaging the earth.

At 58 meters long, wind, solar and hybrid marine technologies power the rigid wing yacht, resulting in zero emissions capabilitity, lower fuel costs and a quieter journey.

Originally intended for the environmentally conscious crowd, the Soliloquy is attracting attention worldwide not only from activists but also designers and sailing enthusiasts for its innovative use of a rigid wing rig of three solar sails, which can collect enough energy during 12 hours of sun to allow the Soliloquy to run fuel-free at nearly eight knots.

The entire yacht features careful construction, keeping both sustainability and splendor in mind. Using renewable materials, the state-of-the-art, ever-evolving superstructure creates the option for converting indoor space into outdoor socializing areas or alfresco living spaces. The on-board gym offers both guests and the ship an energizing opportunity—in-use equipment recharges the vessel's main batteries.

Combining Solar Sailor's proven technology with Alastair Callender's yacht design knowledge, the Soliloquy pushes the boundaries of both clean living and luxury yachts of the future.

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via Luxury Culture