Oceanvolt a leading supplier of hybrid electric power & propulsion systems to the boating industry has announced the appointment of Markus Mustelin as their new CEO. He will assume responsibilities on 6.3.2017 and will succeed Timo Jaakkola, who has been managing Oceanvolt for the past 4 years. Markus Mustelin is coming from outside the company…
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PRESS RELEASE: POWERNET SUPPLIES OV WITH DC/DC CONVERTER
Oceanvolt, a pioneer in hybrid & electric powered sailing boats needed a charger to convert 48VDC to 12 VDC. Powernet modified a standard DDC4370 unit to comply with the application specific needs and environmental conditions. Oceanvolt’s system is based on a 48V battery bank, but in sailing boats also a 12V or 24V voltage is…
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BOOT 2017
Time: 21.-29.1.2017 Location: Messe Dusseldorf Stand: Hall 10/ Stand E48 Come check out the Oceanvolt electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the Boot 2017. Find us at 10E48! To book a meeting at the show contact sales@oceanvolt.com. Visit also the stands of our partners Beiderbeck Designs, VCatamaran, ANT-ARCTIC-LAB and Solarwave. The ANT-ARCTIC-LAB is presenting their Oceanvolt related…
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HALFWAY AROUND THE WORLD WITH 0 EMISSIONS!
Week 8 marks another special moment for Conrad Colman in the Vendee Globe as Foresight Natural Energy passed the antimeridian. This is the meridian 180° east or west of the prime meridian which forms a great circle dividing the earth into the Western and Eastern Hemisphere. This means that he is now heading towards home…
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VOYAGE 480
VOYAGE yachts have taken the popular VOYAGE 480 to a new level - The VOYAGE 480 complete electric features 1.6 kWs of solar panels, 35 kWh of light weight, high capacity Lithium Ion batteries, as well as powerful and regenerating electric drives. Given the specific vessel's equipment demands, the option of a hybrid system, Oceanvolt SEA, is available. With…
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VOYAGE 580
Technology used in the hybrid electric Voyage 580 catamaran: Boatbuilder: Voyage Yachts Boat waterline length: 58 ft / 17.68 m Boat beam: 31 ft / 9.33 m Boat weight: 39600 lbs / 17960 kg Electric motor system: Oceanvolt SEA60 with 4 x Oceanvolt SD15 electric sail drive motors Electric motor system nominal power: 4 x 15kW Electric motor system voltage: 48 V Electric motor system…
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S/V Blue Saga
“We set out to build a beautiful, fast, safe, and environmentally friendly sailing catamaran — and after our first season sailing I would say we’ve nailed it. The Oceanvolt system has been such a critical part of achieving our environmental goals.” - Owner of S/V Blue Saga This custom performance sailing catamaran (Luna 47) is…
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GRAND PAVOIS 2016
Time: 28.9-3.10.2016 Location: La Rochelle, France Stand: R-35 Come check out the Oceanvolt electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the Grand Pavois 2016 in La Rochelle, France. To book a meeting at the show contact france@oceanvolt.com.
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US SAILBOAT SHOW 2016
Time: 6.-10.10.2016 Location: Annapolis, USA Stand: Land space nr. 56 Come check out the Oceanvolt electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the US Sailboat Show 2016. We have some great new product launches coming up so stay tuned! To book a meeting at the show contact usa@oceanvolt.com.
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METS 2016
Time: 15.-17.11.2016 Location: Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands Stand: 12.833, Finnish Pavilion Come check out the Oceanvolt electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the METS 2016. We have some great new product launches coming up at the METS so stay tuned! To book a meeting at the show contact sales@oceanvolt.com. Register your free visit before November 8th! For the registration…
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SCHIONNING G-FORCE 1500C
With Schionning Designs G-Force 1500 design blasting it’s way to the top of the podium in local races and dominating the Asian race circuit with line honors and race records it’s no wonder the G-Force performance range have caught the imagination of so many cat sailors. The new G-Force 1500 C “Cruise” design catamaran has been…
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H-BOAT
“I’m really enthusiastic about Oceanvolt. Maximum convenience, soundless, totally clean, no fuel spills, just plug in, immediately ready to use, powerful, yet very smooth to adjust the speed, elegant & almost invisible.” – Felix Maire, owner of the electric H-boat, Switzerland The H-Boat is a one-design keelboat designed by Finnish Hans Groop in 1967, with…
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AVE GITANA RACING TRIMARAN
The Ave Gitana electric racing trimaran was built in New Zealand by Grant Wichman and launched 1991 in Auckland. The boat is a Lock Crowther Design #93 built for legendary australian sailors Ian Johnston and Cathy Hawkins. It is the sister ship of their famous Australian Trimaran Balena/ Bullfrog / Verbatim / Pacific Cranes/ Australias Child /…
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NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW
Time: 15.9-18.9.2016 Location: Newport, United States Stand: L10E Come check out the Oceanvolt electric & hybrid propulsion systems at the Newport International Boat Show 2016. To book a meeting at the show contact usa@oceanvolt.com.
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SYDNEY BOAT SHOW 2016
Time: 28.7-1.8.2016 Location: Darling Harbour, Sydney, Australia Stand: Boat space 16, a Ritchie 38 daysailer Come check out the all electric Ritchie 38 daysailer with our electric sail drive system at the Sydney Boat Show 2016. Take part in the competition at our stand and win a Garmin Quatix Sailing Watch! The Oceanvolt stand along…
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LYNX 16′ OPEN COCKPIT CATBOAT
"Here at Arey’s Pond we just completed the latest install of an Oceanvolt motor in our 16’ Lynx catboats and we’re excited to launch the boat for its first season on Pleasant Bay next spring. From the ordering to the install and certification process, Oceanvolt makes it painless! The photos are of a 16’ Open…
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VOYAGE 440
This Voyage 440 hybrid catamaran is powered by two 15kW Oceanvolt sail drive motors, a 16 kWh lithium battery pack and two 20 kW DC generators. Technology used in the Voyage 440 hybrid catamaran: Boatbuilder: Voyage Yachts Lenght overall: 13.3 m Beam: 7.65 m Boat weight: 9200 kg Previous motor system: 2 x 40HP Yanmar diesel engines Electric…
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ON THE ROAD TO THE VENDÉE GLOBE 2016
After 14 days 6 hours and 55 minutes of racing, 100% Natural Energy has arrived in Vendée taking the 12th place. The oldest boat in the fleet and having left 24 hours after everyone else, Conrad still arrived ahead of one new generation boat (2015 vs 2005!) One happy and confident skipper! "I still can't believe that I have…
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VIATOR MARINE APPOINTED AS GERMAN REPRESENTATIVE
Oceanvolt has appointed Hendrik Heimer & Viator Marine as its new German representative. To contact Hendrik directly: +49 30 20391910 hendrik.heimer (at) oceanvolt.com
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OCEANVOLT APPOINTS AREA SALES MANAGER USA
"Being on the water is a way of life. I was very fortunate to grow up on the Jersey Coast learning to sail, cruising and racing with my family and fishing on my grandparent’s 45′ sportfish. As a resident of Annapolis for nearly 30 years has entrenched me in one of the largest most active yachting communities. I…
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SOLAR ELECTRIC SECRET 33
The solar electric Secret 33 is being offered with 8-15kW Oceanvolt electric sail drive motor systems. Download the boat brochure here Technology used in the solar electric Secret 33: Boatbuilder: Scruffie Marine Lenght overall: 9.9 m Beam: 2.5 m Boat weight: 3100 kg Electric motor system: Oceanvolt SD8-15 electric saildrive motors Electric motor system nominal power: 15kW…
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SECRET 33 YAWL
The electric Secret 33 is an elegant gaff yawl from Derek Ellard combining the spirit of the past with the technology of the 21st Century. It has been powered by an 10kW Oceanvolt electric propulsion system. Download the boat brochure here Technology used in the electric Secret 33 yawl: Designer: Derek Ellard Boatbuilder: Scruffie Marine…
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CTO / PRODUCTION MANAGER
We are looking for a CTO / Production Manager to take responsibility of our production and R&D projects. The systems are being manufactured at our premises at Kaivoksela, Vantaa. The Oceanvolt R&D team consists of professionals in mechanical design, HW and SW design and shipbuilding. The production team consists of technicians and electricians. The employment can…
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Optimus 45
"What began as a family venture, has evolved into the desire to professionally build sailing yachts. Christophe Schepens (an engineer and certified RYA Yachtmaster) has established Optimus Yachtbuilders in Belgium. They will be building ZERO-emission sailing cats near Antwerp. For their first yacht, an Optimus 45, they'll combine the very light and performance-oriented composite construction…
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LEGEND 60
The Legend 60 hybrid catamaran comes from the Schionning Designs drawing board, combining luxury and speed while keeping the classic aesthetic. The Legend began as a custom design but it soon became clear that the vertical windows and performance aspects of the design were popular, and so the Legend was incorporated into the Schionning design range.…
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McCONAGHY FRERS 57
“I am so pleased with the way the two Oceanvolt ServoProp installations are performing on Shearwater - my carbon performance cruiser. It adds a new sophistication to all aspects to its functionality – silent departures from the dock, great regeneration capability on passages and so much torque in forward and especially reverse. Well done Oceanvolt…
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LADYHAWKE 33
The Ladyhawke 33 is the ideal catamaran for those who want to experience the sea in safety and style without sacrificing comfort. With its captivating design, beautifully detailed interiors and only the highest quality materials used, the Ladyhawke 33 electric catamaran is a unique product suited to a discerning audience looking for the perfect balance…
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Swan 57 S/Y Panacea
"Our beloved home, Nautor´s Swan 57 yacht Panacea is much more to us than a sailing boat. She is our beautiful and sustainable home and boat school. And she is powered by Oceanvolt. During the past four years we have sailed from Mediterranean to New Zealand with our three children and enjoyed every moment of…
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ALERION SPORT 30
The Alerion Sport 30 is the first Alerion offered with the option for a carbon-fiber bowsprit and asymmetric furling downwind sail. The Alerion Sport 30 combines exhilarating performance with the simplicity of handling for which all Alerions are renown, allowing you to welcome aboard companions of every skill level and to singlehand with ease. This…
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ANNAPOLIS SPRING SAILBOAT SHOW 2016
Time: 22.4-24.4.2016 Location: Annapolis, USA Stand: Alerion Yachts & Annapolis Hybrid Marine (A26A) Go check out the electric Alerion Sport 30 at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show 2016. Our US representative Annapolis Hybrid Marine (stand A26A) will also be at the expo displaying our electric sail drive motors!
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