Maria Malindretou and Panos Voulgaris, two Greek architects from Mal-Vi Architechts, have designed “Marvi”. Marvi is an eco-sustainable, energy efficient catamaran which has already caught the eye of some European companies.
“Marvin the Martian” is a 50′ eco-sustainable fiberglass cruising catamaran. The two-hulled boat is powered by the sun, harnessing rays to power the boat’s engine. The need of becoming “green” has become a pressing matter in boating during recent years. The project’s goal was to create a boat capable of being autonomous and self-sufficient from an energy standpoint. This type of boat is placed right between sailing and motor boating. Since sailing has always been the most eco-friendly way to cruise the seas, this project suggests the creation of a third category of boating that bears characteristics found in both sailing and motorboats. “Marvin the Martian” hosts 35 sq. meters of photovoltaic panels affixed to its roof. The solar panels are sufficient to power up the vessels and satisfy all of its needs. The boat uses electric propulsion with 30Nm autonomy at 5 kn, while the diesel propulsion can achieve a 487Nm autonomy at 9 kn.
The main deck is open and airy, using a canopy that has many windows which allows maximum natural light. With the many different openings on the deck, it maximizes the natural flow of air, eliminating air conditioning, and exhaust fans, when cooking. The open floor plan includes dining and lounging areas, the galley, and stair cases going down into the twin hulls, where the cabins are located. There are cabins to accommodate eight passengers.
Salonica
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Athens
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