The Italian shipyard Cantiere del Pardo is setting new standards for long-term sustainability at sea and green boatbuilding with an exclusive ten-metre daysailer – and in two ways. Not only are the specific product properties and the yacht's ecological footprint during its useful life taken into account, but there is also a recycling concept for when it is no longer in use. Specifically, this means that the hull, deck and all moulded parts of the daysailer are laminated from thermoplastic resins that can be separated from glass or carbon fibre and recycled if the boat is ever scrapped. During assembly, the components are joined in such a way that the yacht can be relatively easily disassembled into its individual parts at the end of its life (‘Design for Disassembly’ method). And, of course, instead of a conventional diesel, an electric inboard motor (6 kW) with pod drive is used, with lithium batteries charged by solar panels on the cabin roof and by hydro-generation.
As usual, the design is by Matteo Polli. He has drawn an elegant yacht with a low freeboard and flat superstructure, as well as a hull with a chines rising high aft. The elliptical stern is also typically Polly. With all the sheets, halyards and trim lines led to the winch consoles directly in front of the two steering stations, the daysailer can be easily trimmed and manoeuvred by one person, and the self-tacking jib included in the standard sail plan further increases its solo suitability.
The open interior features a small L-shaped galley, a bathroom and a folding table with bench seats. Otherwise, the interior is minimalist, straightforward but thoroughly chic – Italian style.
On the subject of sailing: an aft stay is missing from the renderings, but given the T-keel, sharp, deep rudder and powerful two-set carbon rig, the sporting demands are likely to be high.
Asked why they are launching a yacht like this, shipyard manager Gigi Servidati answers: ‘I want to prove with this boat that design, performance and sustainability can coexist harmoniously, and build a yacht for generations to come.’ That's the spirit!