• en
  • fr
  • de

About: admin

Recent Posts by admin

ELAN E4

ELAN E4
"The motor is just amazing, the manoeuvring in the harbor, torque, the silence. Better than we ever expected! We've had now 13 days "off grid" with around 200nm traveled and we arrived with 75% in the Marina, 12V totally full." - Owner of the Elan E4, Buna-Luna The Elan E4 embodies the passion for innovation,…
Read more

CATALINA 25

CATALINA 25
My decision to change the inboard OMC Zephyr 15513H sail-drive, 2 cycle engine to an Oceanvolt SD8.6 sail-drive I found a reliable and silent propulsion system – Oceanvolt, which fits into my existing mount. I started in May 2014 and was in the water in June. I did the installation myself with help from Oceanvolt (over…
Read more

DUFOUR 382

DUFOUR 382
Nothing spoils the joy of sailing - or a secluded anchorage - more than the noise and smell of diesel engines. Installing an Oceanvolt system in our new boat has freed us from that.  It's the way of the future, and we've been delighted to work with Oceanvolt to bring electric sailing to Canada. –…
Read more

COLMAN FINISHES VENDEE GLOBE WITH 0 FUEL BURNED

COLMAN FINISHES VENDEE GLOBE WITH 0 FUEL BURNED
New Zealander Conrad Colman wrote a new chapter in the storied history of the Vendée Globe when he crossed the finish line of the eighth edition of the non stop solo round the world race under a makeshift jury rig. He took 16th place when he crossed the finish line at 1400hrs UTC. The elapsed…
Read more

Markus Mustelin Appointed New CEO of Oceanvolt

Markus Mustelin Appointed New CEO of Oceanvolt
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…
Read more

PRESS RELEASE: POWERNET SUPPLIES OV WITH DC/DC CONVERTER

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…
Read more

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…
Read more

HALFWAY AROUND THE WORLD WITH 0 EMISSIONS!

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…
Read more

Nautor Swan 43 – S/Y Avilion

Nautor Swan 43 – S/Y Avilion
"The electric motor is clean, quiet, powerful and what's best self-sustaining. It's also a dream to use in tight situations, because you just flick the control lever on and you're ready to go!" – Owner of S/Y Avilion The classic Nautor Swan 43 S/Y Avilion (hull #22) designed by Sparkman & Stephens was built in 1970 and sold…
Read more

VOYAGE 480

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…
Read more

VOYAGE 580

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…
Read more

S/V Blue Saga

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…
Read more

PIERMARINE TRENTADUE

PIERMARINE TRENTADUE
The Piermarine built TRENTADUE is a "Race-Cruise" type of sailboat,  with very fast water lines, a powerful sail plan & an 8kW Oceanvolt electric motor. Technology used in the Piermarine Trentadue electric sailboat: Boatbuilder: Piermarine Boat waterline length: 29 ft Boat beam: 11 ft Boat weight: 9149 lb Electric motor system: Oceanvolt SD8 sail drive electric motor Electric motor…
Read more

GRAND PAVOIS 2016

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.
Read more

US SAILBOAT SHOW 2016

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.  
Read more

METS 2016

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…
Read more

GULL – HAMBLE/WARSASH FERRY

GULL – HAMBLE/WARSASH FERRY
“Gull” was originally built in 1958 by R A Hamper in Fareham Hampshire for use as the Hamble – Warsash Ferry. She was licensed to carry twelve passengers and worked through to 1985 when she was retired from service. She then had a succession of owners before falling into disrepair and was laid up in…
Read more

SCHIONNING G-FORCE 1500C

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…
Read more

H-BOAT

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…
Read more

AVE GITANA RACING TRIMARAN

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 /…
Read more

NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

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.
Read more

SYDNEY BOAT SHOW 2016

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…
Read more

LYNX 16′ OPEN COCKPIT CATBOAT

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…
Read more

VOYAGE 440

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…
Read more

ON THE ROAD TO THE VENDÉE GLOBE 2016

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…
Read more

OCEANVOLT APPOINTS AREA SALES MANAGER USA

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…
Read more

SOLAR ELECTRIC SECRET 33

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…
Read more

SECRET 33 YAWL

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…
Read more

CTO / PRODUCTION MANAGER

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…
Read more

Recent Comments by admin