Solaris Power has rapidly developed three 48-foot models: the Solaris Power 48 Open, the 48 Flybridge, and now the new Solaris Power 48 Lobster, the most classic and captivating of the trio.
Design and Structure
The Solaris Power 48 Lobster offers a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. It retains the sleek, sensual lines of the Open model but adds a superstructure for enhanced versatility. The Lobster version features uninterrupted sidewalls, unlike the Open model, which can have beautiful terraces that open to the sea. The walk-around deck design is both wide and secure, with high bulwarks finished with teak, a nod to nautical tradition.
Comfort and Layout
The interior of the Solaris Power 48 Lobster is meticulously designed for comfort. The yacht includes a spacious protected area, fully climatized for all-season use. The galley is equipped with gas and induction cooktops, a refrigerator, sink, and oven. The dining area can comfortably seat four and can be converted into an emergency berth for two. Below deck, the layout is highly customizable, featuring a large open space with a double berth, two wardrobes, and ample storage. The yacht can be configured with either two cabins and two bathrooms or one cabin and a dinette, along with optional crew quarters or technical spaces.
Performance and Efficiency
The Solaris Power 48 Lobster shares its hull design with other 48-foot models, featuring a vertical bow that remains mostly above water in calm conditions and cuts smoothly through waves when the sea is rough. Powered by Volvo Penta engines in either 600 or 650 versions (440 or 480 horsepower), the Lobster model offers impressive performance and stability. The engines are positioned slightly forward, enhancing stability and providing space for the tender garage.
Sailing Experience
At 9.5 knots, the yacht cruises efficiently in displacement mode, consuming just 2.5 liters of fuel per nautical mile. The complex hull design, patented by Victory Design, includes a tunnel along the keel axis to compensate for dynamic effects, ensuring perfect control and reducing lateral roll during turns. At 20 knots, precise adjustment of the interceptors allows for minimal fuel consumption of 4.7 liters per nautical mile, offering a range of over 300 miles at cruising speed. The deep sections of the hull, with 18 degrees of deadrise at the transom and large spray rails, provide excellent stability, making the yacht smooth on waves and stable at anchor.
Conclusion
The Solaris Power 48 Lobster is an elegant and versatile yacht, offering exceptional comfort, safety, and performance with efficient fuel consumption. Its refined design, combined with advanced nautical engineering, makes it a standout choice for discerning yacht enthusiasts.
