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SANTANDER FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS IN FINLAND

SANTANDER FINANCING AVAILABLE FOR CUSTOMERS IN FINLAND
Good news for our Finnish customers! It's now possible to buy our systems with Santander financing for as low as 145€/month* with a 3 month totally interest-free and cost-free payment period. For more info contact sales@oceanvolt.com! Hyviä uutisia suomalaisille asiakkaillemme. Nyt voit ostaa järjestelmiämme myös Santanderin rahoitusmahdollisuutta hyödyntäen ja saat 3kk täysin korotonta ja kulutonta…
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VENE 16 BÅT

VENE 16 BÅT
Time: 12.2-21.2.2016 Location: Messukeskus, Helsinki Finland Stand: 7K13 (Arcona Yachts Finland) & 4B35 (Skuru Marine) Oceanvolt will be co-exhibiting together with Arcona Yachts Finland at the Vene 16 Båt Exhibition held from 12.2-21.2.2016 at the Helsinki Expo Center. The stand is located in hall 7 stand K13. Our motor will also be on display at Skuru Marines stand 4B35! We are also…
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STRICTLY SAIL MIAMI 2016

STRICTLY SAIL MIAMI 2016
Time: February 11-15, 2016 Location: Miamarina at Bayside, Miami Stand: P3-6 & P3-7 The new J/88 Oceanvolt will be participating in the “Discover Sailing” program being run at the Strictly Sail Miami 2016.  Hop aboard and experience the pure joy of sailing the J/88 as well as the pleasure of “silent running” with all-electric power!  This eco-friendly solution can…
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SCHIONNING DESIGNS RECOMMENDS OCEANVOLT

SCHIONNING DESIGNS RECOMMENDS OCEANVOLT
Schionning Designs joins the long list of boatbuilders, designers and charter companies recommending, offering or using Oceanvolt as the preferred option. Schionning Designs is a design and material supply company that has been working within the marine industry, in Australia and around the World, to engineer and develop luxury cruising and racing multihulls using the best composite solutions.…
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HIRING: AREA SALES MANAGER FOR OCEANVOLT USA

HIRING: AREA SALES MANAGER FOR OCEANVOLT USA
We are looking for an area sales manager for Oceanvolt USA. Oceanvolt USA Inc. is responsible for the sales and support of Oceanvolt in North America. Our biggest customers in the USA include J-Boats and US Watercraft. Oceanvolt USA's company headquarters are currently in Annapolis, MD. We are looking for a motivated person to handle our US…
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OCEANVOLT APPOINTS NEW SALES DIRECTOR

OCEANVOLT APPOINTS NEW SALES DIRECTOR
Anssi Sallinen has over 15 years of experience working in sales & ICT Electric and hybrid propulsion system manufacturer Oceanvolt has appointed Anssi Sallinen as its new Sales Director. Anssi has an extensive experience as a director in several ICT and Cloud Computing companies. Anssi has sailed for his whole life, mainly around the cans in…
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TS42

TS42
The TS42 hybrid catamaran is a fast cruising catamaran, built by Marsaudon Composites, designed for both performance and comfort. Technology used in the TS42 hybrid catamaran: Architect: Christophe Barreau Boatbuilder: Marsaudon Composites Length overall: 12.98 m Boat beam: 7.42 m Draft: 1.6 m Displacement: 5835 kg Electric motor system: 2 x Oceanvolt SD10 sail drive electric motor Electric motor system nominal power:…
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ARC 2015 – THOUGHTS FROM THE SKIPPER OF MAESTRO 40

ARC 2015 – THOUGHTS FROM THE SKIPPER OF MAESTRO 40
Good vibes from the Atlantic crossing. The gang was great and took care of their own jobs. No wailing and gnashing of teeth even thought time to time the conditions were pretty strict, and 17 days in a small "cup" required a lot of patience. The first three days were quite tough, the wind was confusing and waves came from…
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CROWTHER 50

CROWTHER 50
The Crowther 50, Triple 8, is a fast, 50 ft center pod cruiser / racer electric catamaran, professionally maintained to the highest standard and fitted with the very best sails, hardware and rigging. Full carbon composite construction built in the US in 2007. Triple 8 is lightweight and very strong. Cruising at speeds in the low…
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L30 ONE DESIGN

L30 ONE DESIGN
The L30 One Design is an electric racing sailboat powered by a 6kW electric sail drive engine & a 5.6kWh propulsion battery pack. Last week we splashed the L30 One Design and performed some sea trials, mainly with the sails, but we checked also the performance under power. The results were really good/excellent: At 2kW the boat…
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TUG OF WAR – THE FORCE AWAKENS

TUG OF WAR – THE FORCE AWAKENS
What happens when you put two identical Voyage 45 DC charter catamarans head to head in a game of Tug of War? One catamaran is equipped with 2 x 10kW Oceanvolt electric sail drive motors, the other with 2 x 29HP diesels.
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SWEDEN YACHTS 340

SWEDEN YACHTS 340
The electric Sweden Yachts 340 sailboat is a big 34-footer with space and comfort - built to a very generous measure, and offers luxury and elegance. A classy salon, comfortable seating, two separate double cabins, ample locker space and a roomy head making showering onboard a pleasure. Powered by an 8kW electric sail drive motor and…
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NOW HIRING: MECHANIC

NOW HIRING: MECHANIC
We are looking for a person with strong hands-on mechanical skills to join our production team in our premises in Helsinki, Finland. As a Mechanic, you will be: Assembling Oceanvolt system products: Both mechanical and electrical assembly Verifying functionality of the built products Making quality control of the parts Updating the ERP Allocating the used/created items…
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S/Y HENRIETTA

S/Y HENRIETTA
The S/Y Henrietta is an Östersjö 8 designed by Knud H. Reimers and built in 1947 at the Jakobstads Båtvarv. It is now being restored, repaired and refitted with an Oceanvolt AX5 electric motor system. Read more about the boat and the restoring process on S/Y Henrietta's blog & Venerouvan kotiinpaluu ja uusi elämä, Yle Uutiset Technology used…
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YAMILA 13 M

YAMILA 13 M
Yamila 13 m is a full-carbon high-performance luxury daysailer powered by an Oceanvolt SD8 8kW electric motor system. The Yamila 13m is the latest addition to Bootwerft Heinrich's family of ambitious & extravagant yachts. Rigorously designed to achieve fast sailing - without compromising usability and design. For more photos visit Flickr and more info follow the Yamila 13m on…
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STORBÅT TACKSAMHETEN

STORBÅT TACKSAMHETEN
Storbåt Tacksamheten is a replica of a 19th century cargo vessel powered by an Oceanvolt AX8 electric motor system. It will be used for island excursions and modern-day cargo jobs. "As the boat takes shape it is time to proceed with the other main components. Zero emission and environmental design aspects are the key elements…
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SAIL’S BEST BOATS 2016 FEATURES OCEANVOLT

SAIL’S BEST BOATS 2016 FEATURES OCEANVOLT
SAIL Magazine's Best Boats for 2016 features Oceanvolt electric motor systems together with  J/Boats J/88 Oceanvolt & the Gunboat G4. Few are consistently willing to push the technology envelope and accept the (often considerable) risks that this entails. In the mass production marketplace, Groupe Beneteau stands out. In the high-end custom marketplace it is Gunboat, with this year’s…
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OCEANVOLT ON SAILING ANARCHY

OCEANVOLT ON SAILING ANARCHY
  Mr. Clean came by our stand at METS 2015 and shot a video about Oceanvolt & our Oceanvolt RSI service. WATCH THE VIDEO ON SAILING ANARCHY'S FACEBOOK PAGE >>   We love our green tech and a huge welcome to our newest supporters at Oceanvolt! Check out their leading edge electric propulsion, storage, generation and…
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COBOAT – NAUTITECH 82

COBOAT – NAUTITECH 82
The Coboat is 82-foot Nautitech 82 catamaran retrofitted to operate almost entirely from solar and wind power, creating its own electricity with the help of Oceanvolt. Technology used in the Coboat - Nautitech 82: Boatbuilder: Nautitech Boatmodel: Nautitech 82 Boat waterline length: 24,99 m Boat beam: 9.14 m Draft: 1.50 m Light displacement: 30000 kg Electric motor system: 4…
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MAESTRO 40 SAILS FROM FINLAND TO ST. LUCIA

MAESTRO 40 SAILS FROM FINLAND TO ST. LUCIA
One of the first sailboats ever installed with an Oceanvolt SD motor, the Maestro 40, S/Y Limone, is now heading from Helsinki to Las Palmas to take part in the ARC - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. As you know it is against race rules to use the motor during the race, but while transferring the…
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RITCHIE 38 DAYSAILER

RITCHIE 38 DAYSAILER
The electric Ritchie 38 daysailer is a light displacement daysailer type of sailboat located in Sydney, Australia powered by a 10kW electric motor system & 7kW battery pack. "Pleased to inform that Oceanvolt installation worked brilliantly. We motored for about two hours and had top speed of over 10 knots at max power, as noted from B and G…
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MINIBEE 6.5

MINIBEE 6.5
The Minibee 6.5 (650) is a small sailing boat designed in collaboration with Francis Bougrat. Easy to sail alone or with a reduced crew and transportable, it is stable with its heavy keel but still easily transportable on its trailer with a car and beachable with the lifting keel. It is manufactured in Sri Lanka and equipped in…
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X-YACHTS X-99

X-YACHTS X-99
The X-Yachts X-99 electric sailboat was designed by Niels Jeppesen and built by X-Yachts and first launched in 1985 with 605 built. This particular X-99 has a 6kW Oceanvolt SD6 electric motor and 7kW Valence battery pack installed in it. Technology used in the X-Yachts X-99 electric sailboat: Boatbuilder: X-Yachts Boat waterline length: 10 m Boat beam: 3m Boat weight: 3000…
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Arcona 380Z – Winner of the Sailing Today Green Award

Arcona 380Z – Winner of the Sailing Today Green Award
The Arcona Yachts built and Oceanvolt powered Arcona 380Z has won the Sailing Today Green Award! The winner in this category was selected by an expert editorial panel. The panel wanted to recognize an impressive product or service aiming to make sailing more environmentally friendly. Sweden’s Arcona has long been reputed for its fast, stiff, high-quality cruising…
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COBOAT, THE COWORKING CATAMARAN TO BE POWERED BY OCEANVOLT

COBOAT, THE COWORKING CATAMARAN TO BE POWERED BY OCEANVOLT
"Oceanvolt is pleased to work with Coboat team on this project to make an ecological and self-sustainable propulsion solution for the Coboat catamaran. Althought Oceanvolt has made several SEA – Silent Electric Autonomy - systems for catamarans earlier, this project is especially interesting and technically challenging with 4 x Oceanvolt SD15 electric motors. In addition to…
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METS 2015

METS 2015
  Time: 17/19 November 2015 Location: Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands Stand: Finnish pavilion, stand 09.214   Come join us in the Finnish Pavilion of the Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam 17/19 November 2015 & find out what's new with Oceanvolt!
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US SAILBOAT SHOW

US SAILBOAT SHOW
  Time: 8/12 October 2015 Location: Annapolis, US Stand: D29 & D30   Come see Oceanvolt Electric Motor Systems in Annapolis at the US Sailboat Show . The show will take place 8/12 of October, 2015. Our stand will be located at D29 & D30 together with our US distributor Annapolis Hybrid Marine. The launch of the new Oceanvolt powered and US…
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