The Grande 26M is the first yacht in the world to be equipped with the LARGE POD 4600 developed by Azimut in partnership with ZF. For the first time on larger boats, it is thus possible to reduce consumption by 20% at the most frequently travelled speeds while offering superior maneuverability for mooring.

Azimut’s pioneering use of carbon fiber lamination goes beyond pure performance. The Carbon-Tech Generation offers expanded volumes on board, while maintaining excellent dynamic stability and perfect handling. Preserving the yacht’s low center of gravity, the carbon fiber was focused on the upper parts of the yacht, lightening the laminated components by up to 30% and reducing the natural roll momentum up to 15%.

Automatic interceptors by Humphree gives the vessel the lift it needs to get up on plane faster or to reach that optimum running trim. In this way the resistance of the hull is automatically optimised for every speed and load condition, this resulting in increased speed and lower fuel consumption. The Humphree system is all electric powered by 12-24 Volt DC. Thanks to the design of the Interceptor it only requires a small amount of power to move the blade up and down, even under high speed operation.

The yacht is equipped with an AHU air extraction system, which continuously exchanges and purifies the air on board. Through the use of extractors and air handling units, the rooms benefit from a continuous flow of fresh, clean air from the outside, filtering out most undesireable particals and odors.