Designed to consume 50 per cent less fuel than similar vessels, SAY Carbon Yachts creates high-tech ‘weekender’ boats for coastal joy rides. Jenny Southan reports
After the success of SAY Carbon Yachts dealerships in Ibiza and Mallorca, the luxury yacht company continues to expand across Europe with the launch of Say Carbon Yachts Marbella, where it will also unveil its new SAY 52 model in 2023.
The brand claims to be the “most technologically advanced manufacturer for carbon built luxurious day boats”. Its vessels are ultra–light, fast and powerful, yet are manufactured to consume half the fuel of similar boats.
They have also “electrified” yachting with the launch of the SAY 29E (in addition to the SAY 29), offering silent, emission-free cruising at speeds of up to 40 knots. Apparently, it has been awarded the title of “world’s fastest production-built electric boat”.
This model will feature the same “SAY DNA”, but will be the first boat in its class to be optionally equipped with an electric hybrid system, enabling silent boating in the marina and driving in sheltered bays, as well as a boost for unique top speeds.
“SAY Carbon Yachts are carbon masterpieces, they are pioneers of lightness, which allows this incredible acceleration akin to a sports car, and they are made from the most luxurious materials and offering the highest comfort. It is modern and timeless, it really is a piece of art.”
Before joining SAY Carbon Yachts as CEO, Wagner and his 700 employees at the company Carbo Tech were one of the largest producers of carbon–fibre–reinforce components in the automobile industry. His customer base included Aston Martin, McLaren and Porsche.
He is now disrupting the yachting industry by bringing his carbon expertise; it is a material that has already been used extensively and proved successful not just in motorsports but construction, aviation and other high–tech applications too.
All SAY Carbon Yachts are handcrafted with the latest technology in Germany. Every model has a unique “wavecutting” hull that cuts easily through the water with side wings offering maximum stability, with additional support from a Seakeeper gyro–stabiliser.
Future plans for SAY Carbon Yachts include the introduction of SAY Carbon Yachts to Dubai. The first yachts will arrive in Dubai in September or October 2022, with plans to expand to other areas of the Middle East.
As well as this the plan for SAY Carbon Yachts Miami is starting to take shape with plans for a sales office and partnerships with concierge and hotels.