The Green Jet Futuristic Concept SailYacht

May 15th, 2008 by BallerRide

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Erik Sifrer’s design for the Green Jet 57 m (187 foot) sailyacht offers the perfect solution for the eco-friendly, lazy, and luxury-minded sailboat enthusiast. The concept sailyacht operates similar to a motoryacht, as it’s navigated and controlled by a computerized sail system that is operated by the touch of a control screen. Two fully automated Aero-sails guided by hydraulic motors act as the main propulsion system for the Green Jet, and the hydraulic motors are designed to hoist the sails to full height in 30-40 seconds. The automated sail system means that the crew can focus more on catering to the owner’s requests, versus waisting their time rigging the sails.

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