The Yanmar Marine International (YMI) E-Saildrive SDe 48v series has received two prestigious Dame Design Awards in the ‘Propulsion & Dynamics’ and ‘Environmental’ categories.
E-Saildrive SDe 48v series
Designed to facilitate a smooth and accessible transition to emission-free sailing, the E-Saildrive series was praised by the Dame Awards jury for its advanced design, seamless integration and ease of installation.
Built with a plug-and-play platform that requires no hull modifications, Yanmar’s E-Saildrive models fit directly into existing engine compartments as a drop-in replacement for traditional combustion engines. This approach enables sailing enthusiasts to adopt electric propulsion easily and efficiently while retaining the performance and reliability associated with Yanmar products.
The E-Saildrive range features three models – the SDe7 kW, SDe10 kW and SDe15 kW – which deliver a power output of up to 15kW for sailboats up to 40ft (depending on application and displacement). The system uses a 48V electrical system, which provides a secure and efficient power source for users. Additionally, E-Saildrive owners can access Yanmar’s support network of over 2,000 distributors and dealers across 130 countries.
Dame Design Awards
In this 33rd edition of the Dame Design Awards, 58 products from 28 countries were shortlisted for the final assessment by a jury of nine international design and marine industry experts. This year’s competition incorporated the perspectives of a sustainability consultant and a masters-level design student, reflecting a fresh commitment to sustainable and forward-thinking design.
“We are incredibly honored that our E-Saildrive series has been recognized by the Dame Design Awards jury,” said Wouter-Jan van der Wurff, president and CEO of Yanmar Recreational Marine Business Unit. “These awards underscore the hard work and dedication of our team in developing an electric propulsion solution that empowers greener sailing. We’re excited to see how the E-Saildrive series will inspire sustainable innovation in the marine industry.”
In related news, Yanmar Power Technology recently completed a land-based demonstration test of a pilot-ignition hydrogen four-stroke high-speed engine for power generation in coastal vessels, achieving operation at a rated output of approximately 500kW. Click here to read the full story.