NOVA LUXE YACHTS
Who we are
We are the standard for
LUXURY IN SOLAR
NOVA LUXE Yachts build hybrid-electric catamarans from the ground up with our ELIGHT series. We work directly with other manufacturers to deliver new hybrid-electric yachts to our customers. We re-fit used power catamarans. NOVA LUXE ensures your electric build is done properly and you always have power when you need it.
We warranty the electrical system and our customers are treated like family.
With a lower cost of ownership than a vessel half her size and an operating system easier than traditional sail, a Nova Luxe Yacht opens up the possibility of chartering to a broader audience. The budget for fuel and engine maintenance will be less than the budget for the cleaning crew. Operation of these vessels is far easier than traditional sail, a single captain can handle everything! Couple this with the higher expected resale and the best feature of all — our Micro-Grid Marina — and the choice is clear. Nova Luxe!
Branded an Innovator by the World Alliance for Efficient Solutions, a Nova Luxe Marina serves a dual purpose. First and foremost: it is a marina for chartering vessels. This acts as the owner’s main source of revenue. When boats are not in use, they generate power that can be sold back to the grid. This can be of particular importance in the Caribbean, where a hurricane can knock out main power sources for days. During such storms, the reduction in tourism leaves vessels idle in the marina, while residents have a critical need for power;
Nova Luxe Marina solves both of these issues.
The first marina is under consideration in Manhattan.
The charter service will allow residents from the newly-constructed
Hudson Yards to leave the city, traffic-free! Hamptons for the weekend, Yes! Anchor next to the beach of your choice, enjoy trips to Sag Harbor and wonderful onboard sleeping arrangements.
Excess power from the Hudson Yards Marina would reduce the city’s carbon footprint. The constant flow of the Hudson will spin the propellers of idle Nova Luxe Yachts. This will only add to the power generated by solar. Clean city power was a major initiative by former mayor Michael Bloomberg, and Cuomo is continuing it. With their support, this project could be fast-tracked and come online as early as 2020!
Ambiciti, the internationally recognized leader in pollution mapping and member of the Solar Impulse Foundation, estimates an average marina of 50 boats releases 231 lbs of NOx and 513 lbs of CO2 each year.* A charter marina with only Nova Luxe yachts would release close to ZERO. Due to the diesel generator for backup power in each of our boats, slight emissions are possible. The 25kw Genset from Torqeedo ensures you always have 7+ knots of speed available.
A charter boat could easily run 10,000 hours in service before being sold off to make way for newer models. If we choose a conservative fuel burn rate of two gallons per hour, and a marine fuel cost of $4/gallon, we arrive at $80,000 worth of fuel over a charter’s lifetime. The same power draw would equal about 16kW per hour at a cost of $.12/kWh. This leads to a total of $19,000 in fuel over the lifetime of a Nova Luxe vessel — a $61,000 cost savings in comparison to a conventional vessel! In addition to this immense cost savings, one solar-powered Nova Luxe prevents the release of 268 metric tons of greenhouse gases. Nova Luxe is the clear cost and energy-efficient choice!
Our values
AUTONOMY
Unlimited range and a top speed that excites is only possible in the new line of zero-emission luxury yachts by Nova Luxe. Requiring only a captain, these blue water vessels have no limit. All components are tried and tested, industry best.
LUXURY
Hear only the wind as you enjoy the Italian villa-inspired woodwork. No vibration or odor from diesel engines.
Clean, efficient power in a form you’re accustomed to.
TECHNOLOGY
Elon Musk believes all combustion engines will be replaced with more capable electric engines. He and many other electronic pioneers, like our partner Torqeedo, have created the equipment to make this possible.
VALUE
Nova Luxe Yachts feature hulls that are specially designed to maximize stability and safety in the most inclement conditions. Our technical team is continually working to optimize weight ratios to further improve performance across the range.