Dixon Yacht Design has released a new 53-metre concept known as Panamax, designed for an owner "passionate about sailing sustainably". The yacht has been optimised to transit the Panama Canal, after which the concept is named.
Panamax would be built in partially-recycled aluminium alloy and is characterised by a trim, low-slung profile and solar roof, which incorporates approximately 80 square metres of solar panels. Key numbers include an 11-metre beam and a volume of 476GT.
Panamax offers a healthy sail displacement ratio, designed with a square top mainsail, a large overlapping genoa and an off-wind code sail on a subdeck furling unit.
According to the studio, the deck design is the "tour de force" with helm stations port and starboard offering excellent visibility over the top of the solar roof. The open aft deck encourages guests to connect with the ocean with its fold-down bulwarks, while tender storage can be found beneath the foredeck.
Accommodation would be across five cabins, including an owner's suite and a "versatile" fifth cabin positioned ahead of the main saloon. There are further quarters for ten crew.
The lower deck is located above two battery banks which harvest solar and regenerative energy. Panamax would also feature a propeller energy recovery system.
Earlier this year, Dixon Yacht Design shared the 56-metre concept Explorer 56 with BOAT International. The sailing yacht would be built to Polar Code Category C for comfortable long-range cruising and exploration.
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