The lure of clean silent electric motors capable of replacing the diesel auxiliary inboard s seems to be especially strong for multihull sailors but then they have always been.
Catamaran electric propulsion.
For our first yacht an optimus 45 we re combining a very light and performance oriented composite construction foam carbon e glass epoxy with electric propulsion and solar systems.
I d been on boats with electric propulsion before including a small surrey topped duffy day boat that went about 7 knots flat out.
Or quadruple the energy.
Highest storage capacity high effective current delivery high charge capacity resiliency and wide temperature range performance.
Vivian hendriksz from superyacht times uk.
Articles catamaran electrical systems engines and mechanics.
Electric propulsion unlimited range noiseless cruising low maintenance.
An electric propulsion system consists of a number of components.
But the silent 55 was something new.
The silent 44 60 and 80 tri deck have been added to silent yachts range.
The first transatlantic solar electric production catamaran.
Catamarans also cruise more easily at faster speeds which means that regeneration capabilities are significantly higher hydro generation capability increases significantly at speeds over 6kn.
Silent yachts is the producer of the first and only oceangoing solar electric production catamarans in the world.
There has been growing interest in electric propulsion for sailboats.
Clean environment no vibrations and fumes.
The soelcat 12 solar electric catamaran is integrally designed for electric propulsion right from the first line drawing to the matched propeller.
Lithium ion batteries are superior to other battery storage technology.
Oceanvolt electric propulsion systems for multihull clean electric power propulsion systems.
Optimus yachtbuilders is proud to announce the optimus range of performance sailing catamarans.
Every aspect of this vessel contributes towards its highly efficiency for solar electric sailing.
Electric yacht electric propulsion systems are available in many sizes and are recommended for boats up to 60 and 45 000lbs.
Solar powered and self sustaining it s a 55 foot ocean going catamaran with four staterooms and heads.
We will help you design and size a system that meets your needs and provide support through the installation and commissioning phase as well as ongoing as needed.
In addition to the motor kit itself we supply batteries chargers and any other components needed.
Depending on the size of your battery bank cruise at low speeds all day or faster speeds for a couple hours.
Oceanvolt clean electric power propulsion systems.