Boats with thermal or electric engines: Which units to understand?
With the arrival of the electric boat, new units are appearing on the manufacturers’ technical data sheets. In order to find your way around, we would like to remind you of a few analogies to help you understand and compare performance without mixing engine power, range or battery voltage…
First look: Arcona 415 – electric production yacht
The Arcona 415 comes with electric propulsion as standard, continuing the brand’s move towards more eco-friendly production yachts The new Arcona 415 is pitched as the first series-produced yacht with electric propulsion as standard. Arcona already has a long history of developing boats with optional electric motors, dating back to the 380Z (for Zero emissions), […]
Solar Powered, Kite Supported
The phrase ‘go fly a kite’ was once only a dismissive expression, but now it is powering a generation that seeks independence from fossil fuels. The new SILENT 60 solar powered catamaran carries 42 solar panels for 17 kWp of solar energy to power two electric motors of up to 2x340kw. Backed up by a […]
Spirit Yachts launches Spirit 30 electric yacht
Award-winning modern classic yacht design and build company Spirit Yachts has announced the launch of its new Spirit 30. The 9.15m Spirit 30 is fully electric and is the first Spirit hull to have flax lay-up and bio resin incorporated into its build.
MDL Marinas installs electric boat charging network
Delivering on its commitment to tackle air pollution and reduce carbon emissions, MDL Marinas has partnered with Aqua superPower to install electric boat chargers at five of its marinas, becoming the first UK marina group to offer an electric boat charging solution. Having recently launched its Green Strategy, the new electric charging points to be […]
First UK marina group offers electric boat charging
MDL Marinas has partnered with Aqua superPower to install electric boat chargers at five of its marinas, becoming the first UK marina group to offer an electric boat charging solution. The new electric charging points to be installed at its Cobb’s Quay, Hamble Point, Sparkes, Windsor and Ocean Village marinas are a major step forward […]
MDL Marinas launches Green Strategy
MDL Marinas has launched its new Green Strategy – the beginning of a journey the company hopes will make it the UK’s most sustainable marina group. The marina group has already introduced a raft of measures aimed at sustainability and environmentalism and is now looking at becoming the first UK marina group to offer an […]
Products and Boats garner awards in Newport
The Hylas 57 (Courtesy of the Manufacturer/) The best in new boats and new products went head-to-head last weekend at the Newport International Boat Show, held September 16 through 19, and winners were selected from an impressive field across 11 categories. Judges had a hands-on assessment of the entries Thursday, the show’s opening day, and […]
New Groupe Beneteau electric and hybrid systems announced at Cannes
On the eve of the opening of the 43rd Cannes Yachting Festival, Groupe Beneteau invited 150 selected guests to their “On The Horizon 2021” event to share new developments and latest product innovations across the company’s lines including Beneteau, Excess and Delphia. Among those innovations are the introduction of electric and hybrid propulsion systems for […]
Zodiac launches two electric RIBs
Zodiac is launching a range of electric RIBs, powered by Torqeedo, called eOpen. Designed in partnership with the German leader in electric marine motors, Torqeedo, there are two models, the eOpen 3.1 and eOpen 3.4. Both models will have a range of around 50 minutes at a speed of about 12 knots, the company says. […]
