The Ankida Yacht concept was developed aiming to move away from the conventional center-line arrangement by integrating the mast, keel and sail configuration with the hull naturally. The bow like arrangement of the vessel allows effective propulsion through the rig generated force. The sail layout and its operation have been designed to cover the surface area and best possible positioning to the wind condition and direction. Moreover, enhanced performance has been ensured by automatically adjusting the keel bulb to optimize the center of mass. The design relies greatly on the fully automatic operation mechanism; therefore a magnetically levitated turbine has been placed between the masts to provide power for the entire system which makes Ankida a unique and efficient wind powered vessel.
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The new Solar Sailor is the new toy designed for the Super Rich which not just boosts the ego but is fuel efficient as well. Designed by Australian design team based it will be a wonderful addition for all the super yachts owned by all those super rich out there. The whole concept works in a way, wherein on top of the sails the solar cells are kept which are programmed to be facing towards the sun and absorbing maximum energy. The energy thus collected is used to power the yacht. The company claims that this can bring down the fuel consumption by up to 10%! Sure a breath of fresh air in these difficult times.
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Designed by Erik Sifrer, the Green Jet of Mides design is with all the anticipated quality, technology, and appointments but the thing, which stands out, is its environmentally friendly primary power source – wind. The upper deck has a wave like design, which is split, into two sections; the front one is for the crew members and the pilothouse whereas the mid section and the rear is for the owner and the guests. The central gyroscope build up Jacuzzi pool acts as a visible divider between the two areas. When the sails are up, the rigging appears so alluring almost sculpture like.
Not only this, but the pool is also designed to create a connection between and water outside. The skylight windows around the pool allows the light to pass into the large main salon of the Green jet, which gives a stunning effect of lavishness in the water
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