Folding decks on boats.
It is now the approach of many manufacturers to create additional space by adding decks or balconies that can be lowered electrically either from the stern or from one side.
CRUISERS YACHTS (owned by MarineMax), which is presenting its brand-new 55-foot Flybridge, has of course equipped this yacht with a balcony and a new hydraulic platform.
Azimut is also banking on this concept with the new Seadeck 6 and 7 models, and soon the Seadeck 9.
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Above: Cruisers Yachts 55 Fly
But it’s mainly the boats under 40 feet that are adding this feature. But, let’s face it, it was Galeon who made this addition popular with the 50 Flybride in this category before many other manufacturers. It needed to attract attention, and it did.
But of course, the boat has to be able to accept the addition. Indeed, the width and weight of the boat don’t always allow perfect enjoyment of this extension.
Indeed, if the occupants on board move around on this extension, there’s going to be a lot of headroom, as they say, especially on a 12′ wide boat for example.
Of course, on a 70′ (Azimut Seadeck) or 140′ (Pershing 140), the problem doesn’t arise.
The big megayacht manufacturers have been using balconies for years, but it’s only recently that yachts under 70 ft, or even 50 and 40 ft, have resorted to this electrically retractable balcony system.
So it’s becoming more and more popular, and it’s highly likely that the majority of manufacturers will embrace this addition over the next few years. However, ongoing maintenance is required, especially in salt water.
Access to water, including the need to get as close to it as possible, is a criteria that appeals to boaters of all sizes, and manufacturers have understood this.
Here is a partial list of manufacturers who offer this feature on certain models:
– Azimut Yachts
– Pershing Yachts
– Tiara Yachts
– Cruisers Yachts
– Sea Ray
– Galeon
– Regal Yachts
– Intrepid Yachts
– Jeanneau
– Beneteau
We’ll get back to you on other innovations, such as the addition of artificial intelligence to control systems on board your boat. Brunswick and Azimut are working on this.
There are also several projects for hybrid propulsion and aluminum hulls for cruisers. The industry also seems to have plunged into the world of lithium batteries, but there are some problems with these batteries.
All excellent topics to follow…
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