At the 2024 Cannes Yachting Festival, Azimut Yachts and Volvo Penta will reveal the Azimut Seadeck 7, the world’s first yacht to combine Volvo Penta IPS propulsion with hybrid power, utilizing the Volvo Penta helm-to-propeller hybrid-electric package.
The Seadeck 7 flybridge yacht for sale features hybrid-electric pilot technology from Volvo Penta, blending diesel engines, electric motors, and batteries for a hybrid operation that eliminates the need for a generator. The system can cruise in pure electric mode at speeds of up to 11 knots and can also maintain zero-emission anchoring for up to 12 hours.
The Volvo Penta helm-to-propeller hybrid-electric package, featured in this pilot project, provides smooth transitions between power modes, enhancing performance and efficiency. Notable features include near-silent cruising at low speeds, quiet nights onboard using batteries, and Joystick Docking in Electric Mode for smooth docking and departure.
The Volvo Penta hybrid-electric package installed on the Seadeck 7 has a mode of use similar to that of cars, meaning that it shifts from electric to diesel engine based on speed. It guarantees simplicity of use, reduced consumption and CO2 emissions, and improved life on board.”
Chair
Azimut|Benetti Group
The hybrid-electric package offers four navigation options: Pure Electric mode for zero-emission cruising up to 11 knots, Hybrid Standard mode switching from electric to diesel, Hybrid Boost mode for enhanced acceleration, and an upcoming Cross-over mode. In Hotel mode, the batteries power all services for up to 12 hours in silence and without CO2 emissions, eliminating the need for a generator.
Volvo Penta’s hybrid-electric package is fully integrated, with the company controlling all components from helm to propeller. The Seadeck 7 boat features a twin Volvo Penta D13 IPS 1350 hybrid package, paired with a 160kW electric motor. The electric motor and diesel engine work in parallel, allowing smooth transitions and efficient operation.
Forming part of Azimut Yachts' first hybrid series — the Azimut Seadeck Yacht range — the new Seadeck 7 motor yacht for sale features a reinvented cockpit and sea-level outdoor lounge for enhanced water contact. Compared to similar planing yachts, the Seadeck 7's technological advancements, including extensive use of carbon fiber and superior hull design efficiency, can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% each year.
The Seadeck 7, equipped with our fully integrated hybrid-electric system, marks a significant step forward in marine technology. It not only showcases the future of hybridization and electrification but also is designed to ensure an easy and intuitive experience for owners and captains."
President of the Marine Business
Volvo Penta
Throughout 2024, Volvo Penta and Azimut will continue to develop and optimize the hybrid-electric package on the Seadeck 7 pilot project. The Seadeck 7 is currently available for pre-order, with delivery starting in 2026.
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