Pushing The Boundaries

Innovation is one of the hallmarks at Baltic Yachts. They not only seek performance from their yachts but also want them to be innovative, making them easier, safer and more exciting to sail. Below are just a few examples of what goes into their custom luxury yachts.

Composites:

Weight is the enemy of performance, so from the outset, Baltic Yachts knew lightweight, versatile carbon composites were ideal for the direction they wanted to take in yacht building. Advanced composites have become the materials of choice for construction, making their yachts lighter, stiffer and faster.

Hydro-Generation:

Using an electric motor for a yacht’s auxiliary propulsion has become popular as the need for more environmentally acceptable power increases. A great advantage of using an electric motor is that it can work as a generator by harnessing energy from the ‘free-wheeling propeller when the yacht is under sail. The electric motor becomes a generator, which charges a battery bank and in turn supplies power to the sailing systems and services aboard the yacht.

Retractable Propulsion System

Speed and maneuverability are key for a competitive edge. Making the underwater surface of the hull as smooth as possible by retracting the propeller is one innovative way of achieving this. By partnering with propeller experts at Hundested, Baltic really pushed the boundaries including propulsion units that double as a stern thruster due to their ability to rotate 360 degrees.