Florida-based Altitude Water has partnered with RM Design Pro to develop the SXR 68 XL, a 68-foot hybrid yacht that is understood to be the first US-built vessel able to generate its own drinking water directly from air using integrated atmospheric water generation (AWG) technology.
Altitude Water’s AWG system differs from conventional reverse osmosis (RO) water makers, which rely on seawater desalination and filtration. AWG systems use humidity in the air to generate fresh water, avoiding salt corrosion, seawater plumbing and plastic bottle waste.
Altitude Water says the yacht incorporates hybrid propulsion, solar regeneration, AI-based controls, and a supply chain sourced entirely within the US.
“This is more than a yacht, it’s an off-grid, energy-efficient vessel that produces clean drinking water without relying on desalination or bottled water,” says Jeff Szur, founder and chief operating officer of Altitude Water. “By designing the AWG system directly into the yacht’s core infrastructure, we’ve eliminated the taste, reliability, and maintenance issues that plague traditional marine water systems.”
The SXR 68 XL is being developed to comply with certification and charter-readiness requirements, including standards set by the United States Coast Guard (USCG), the American Boat & Yacht Council (ABYC), the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Tier IV.
The collaboration began with M2 Holistic Studio, a design firm that integrates wellness, sustainability and technology into luxury projects. M2, an early adopter of Altitude Water’s technology in residential projects, introduced Altitude to yacht designer Rogerio Mariani during the early design phase of the yacht.
“I knew there was a reason I chose M2 Holistic Studio to lead the interior design of the yacht,” says Rogerio Mariani, founder of RM Design Pro. “When they introduced Altitude Water’s technology as a potential sustainable solution for onboard water, I was instantly intrigued.
“We integrated Altitude’s AWG system with our AI-based Yacht Integrative Control Systems & Monitoring (YICSM), a breakthrough that can now be replicated in future builds,” continues Mariani. “After several meetings with the Altitude team, it became clear we weren’t just improving this vessel, we were creating a system that could help transform the yachting experience.”
Szur adds: “We’ve placed portable AWG units on yachts for years. But space is at a premium, and the real vision was always full integration. With this partnership, we’re finally delivering a built-in, self-reliant water solution that can scale across the yachting industry.”
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