Imagine looking out over the waves and spotting a Solaris sailing yacht effortlessly cutting through the Mediterranean waves, with a dedicated crew working in harmony to ensure they cross the regatta finish line first. For decades, this image has been a reality, as the Italian shipyard Solaris has been building racing sailing yachts engineered with one task in mind: winning. However, one of the most titillating chapters in Solaris history doesn’t take place among the regattas. In fact, it’s set among some of the most exclusive marinas in the world, where the shipyard’s brand of power yachts is reimagining what luxury and performance mean in the yachting sector.
Solaris Yachts’ Racing Legacy
Solaris Yachts did not simply sail into its success. Rather, the shipyard earned its stellar reputation by paying obsessive attention to the smallest details and making tweaks where needed. Solaris’s sailing yachts have been spotted taking part in many prestigious regattas across Europe, including The Solaris Cup, held annually in Porto Rotondo, Sardinia, with several claiming victory. Every Solaris sailing yacht is built on the principle that every gram of weight, every curve of the hull, every line and system onboard is as critical to the yacht’s success as its speed and handling are. Working with several leading designers since its foundation in 1974, Solaris Yachts sought to perfect the art of constructing sailing yachts that easily cut through the swells rather than plow through them.
Then in 1997, Solaris Yachts decided to apply its expertise to the power boat market, with the launch of the first motorboat, a lobster, the Solaris 48 Express Cruiser, and things were never the same for the builder.
Solaris Yachts’ Power Boat Revolution
2018 marked a significant turning point for the brand when Solaris entered the power yacht market. Under the brand Solaris Power, the shipyard began producing a range of exclusive power motor yachts that contained the same racing DNA as their sailing yachts. While conventional motor yacht shipyards tend to prioritize interior volume and amenities over performance, creating floating villas that slowly flounder through waves, Solaris took a different approach, applying their sailing expertise to construct power yachts that actually offer high-performance. Solaris Power hull designs optimize hydrodynamic efficiency rather than maximizing interior space. Engine placement and propulsion systems onboard Solaris Power models reflect lessons learned from years of sailing yacht performance optimization. Weight distribution considers how the boat moves through various sea conditions, not just how it looks at the dock. The result is a power yacht that doesn’t just cruise but carves through water with precision and efficiency, which makes Solaris sailing yachts winners.
And this winning combination is particularly evident in the Solaris Open Series. Each model in the series maintains the brand’s racing heritage while offering a heightened sense of comfort, luxury, and space. For example, the 40 Open delivers nimble performance perfect for day cruising and entertaining, while the 52 Open provides serious cruising capability without sacrificing the precise handling that defines the brand. Combined with the series’ sleek Italian styling and responsive handling, these power boats can easily cruise at efficient speeds that rival much larger yachts and handle challenging sea conditions with confidence that comes from superior engineering. Appealing to both former racing sailors seeking power without compromising performance, and traditional yacht buyers tired of boats that prioritize size over substance, the Solaris Open Series provides the best of both worlds.
Purchasing a Solaris Power means joining a legacy of performance that spans decades of racing victories. Contact FGI Yacht Group in Fort Lauderdale today to learn more about Solaris Open Series.