Solar Powered Catamaran Design

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Solar powered catamaran design.

The soelcat 12 solar electric catamaran is integrally designed for electric propulsion right from the first line drawing to the matched propeller. Some models can be as small as 16 feet or as large as 120 feet. Every aspect of this vessel contributes towards its highly efficiency for solar electric sailing. Enjoy all the benefits of a power catamaran with the addition of solar energy.

Power catamarans are best classified by their two hull design which gives them extreme stability in rough seas compared to monohulls. With a wide beam power cats are very spacious both on deck and in accommodations making them the perfect boat for overnight cruising. Aside from the obvious benefits of having a solar powered yacht i was immediately attracted to the design of the silent 80. Even while at anchor the solar powered generators keep the yacht powered quietly for an unprecedented boating experience.

The unique qualities of this catamaran only become apparent from up top where an expanse of solar panels stretches away fore and aft embedded into the coachroof. To me it is a great synthesis of form and function. Silent yachts is an austrian company that produces oceangoing solar electric production catamarans has announced the expansion of its range. Sunreef is known for pushing the boundaries of catamaran design incorporating four adjustable hydrofoils into a twin hulled speedboat.

Jul 25 2020 catamarans capable of travelling river large lakes and near shore ocean under solar power. The design of the ocean eco 60 by henndesign is shaped around a new solar and electric approach towards catamaran yachting. Different to other catamarans the technology is not an add on but a central design feature. With the abundance of solar panels on board each boat every silent yachts model is able to cruise for 100 nautical miles in complete silence.

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