SeaZen reinvents the sensations of navigation

Two Forward Seats: Immersion as a Promise

Solar Power Invites Passengers onto the Foredeck

In electric boating, the pursuit of silence and zero emissions rarely goes hand in hand with emotion. SeaZen, a French boatbuilder based in Nice, is shaking up that preconception with a new configuration of its electro-solar catamaran, the SRE23: two seats installed at the bow of the boat, facing the horizon. The builder's stated goal is clear: deliver new sailing sensations by placing passengers as close to the water as possible, right at the prow — a spot traditionally reserved for the anchor.

This trend reflects a broader shift in the market: electric boats can no longer settle for being ecological; they must also be "experiential." Few understand this better than SeaZen — the shipyard has carried more than 20,000 passengers along the French Riviera since 2016, sailing on 100% solar power, before refining this design.

Two Forward Seats: Immersion as a Promise

Comfortably seated at the front of the deck, the two passengers enjoy a 180° view of the landscape. Gone is the spectator's seat at the aft cockpit: here, you watch the water breaking beneath the hulls, feel the sea spray, and hear nothing but the lapping of the waves. On a boat whose 6 kW electric motor produces virtually no vibration and no noise, the forward seating position becomes a genuine invitation to active contemplation — and a real asset for skippers who want to share the emotional side of the trip with their guests.

The concept extends the boat's DNA: a cork deck, a table, a refrigerator and a swim shower in the Comfort pack make the SRE23 a day boat designed for a few hours' escape, a few miles from the harbour.

A Proven Solar Platform

The SRE23 is no prototype: it is the culmination of several generations of boats tested daily at sea, in passenger transport and licence-free rental. Designed for private owners and professionals alike (franchisees, rental operators, distributors), the kit allows the boat to be assembled close to its navigation area.

A Trend to Watch

With its two forward seats, the SRE23 embodies a deep-seated movement in electric boating: turning the absence of noise and fumes into an experiential advantage, not merely a technical concession. By bringing passengers closer to the water, SeaZen turns a simple trip into a memorable moment — and gives the industry's boatbuilders a design direction worth serious consideration.