With sustainability, innovation, and design at its core, the SY80 is a strong step forward in the future of eco-friendly luxury yachting.
Silent Yachts has officially confirmed that its largest solar-electric model to date, the SY80, is nearing completion at its shipyard in Fano, Italy. This impressive new flagship will make its world debut at the 2025 Cannes Yachting Festival, set to run from 9 to 14 September.
The SY80 catamaran stretches 24 metres in length and brings the same eco-conscious design found in the popular SY62, now on a larger and more luxurious scale.
Designed for flexible living, the SY80 is available in three versions:
2-Deck
3-Deck Open
3-Deck Closed
Each version is fully customizable to suit the owner's lifestyle and preferences. Owners can choose to include an on-deck master suite or go for a spacious open-plan salon. The master cabin can also be placed on the lower deck, offering more layout freedom than ever before.
“We are so excited to introduce our latest model to the market this year,” said Silent Yachts CEO Fabrizio Iarrera. “What sets the SY80 apart is that owners can fully customise every deck to match their needs and personal style. We’re turning dream yachts into reality.”
The SY80 can host up to 12 guests, making it perfect for family trips or entertaining. The interior design features large open spaces, multiple staterooms, and storage for water toys and gear.
One of the biggest highlights is its solar-electric propulsion system. With a solar array of 22.4 kWp and battery options of 522 kWh or 696 kWh, the yacht runs with quiet, efficient power. It reaches a top speed of 12 knots and cruises comfortably at 7 to 8 knots, offering near-silent and low-emission sailing.
So far in 2025, Silent Yachts has already launched two SY62 3-Deck Open units and one SY62 3-Deck Closed unit, with a goal of delivering 10 yachts this year. The launch of the SY80 2-Deck version is expected in the coming weeks, just in time for its grand unveiling in Cannes.
With sustainability, innovation, and design at its core, the SY80 is a strong step forward in the future of eco-friendly luxury yachting.
Acknowledgment: Information in this article has been adapted from Asia Pacific Boating.
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