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NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

Time: 17/20 September 2015 Location: Newport, US Stand: Gunboat & J/Boat The launch of the new electric J/Boats J/88 will happen at Newport International Boat Show 17/20 September! The J88 is the world's first solar & hydro powered J/Boat! Partners in the J88 project: JBoats.com, Oceanvolt.com, VictronEnergy.com, UKSailmakers.com, SolarClothSystem.com, ePaint.com…

Time: 16/21 September 2015 Location: La Rochelle, France Stand: Stand R-26 Come see Oceanvolt Electric Motor Systems (Hall B, Stand R26) in Grand Pavois Boat Show in La Rochelle, France. The show will take place from 16th to 21st of September. Created in 1973, the Grand Pavois La Rochelle has become one of the…

The Stuart Knockabout is a splendid example of her pedigree. She is exceptionally fast and, therefore, a joy to sail. She also has surprising power, considering her modest sail plan, and is not slowed perceptibly by an oncoming sea. She is comfortable and forgiving, and with every unnecessary piece of complicated gear absent, what is…

Solar panel technology has improved tremendously in the past few years. The panels are highly efficient, flexible, walkable and comes with very low weight. They can be attached to the deck or canvas with fasteners such as Tenax/Loxx, using velcro or glue. Some panels are suitable for boom/mast assembly as well. The latest technology allows…

“The GUNBOAT 55 has a brilliantly engineered, plug & play hybrid system. This is the future direction for all sailboats.” – Peter Johnstone, GUNBOAT Technical details of the GUNBOAT 55: Boat manufacturer: GUNBOAT LWL: 17.35 m Beam: 7.62 m Weight: 12500 kg Electric motor system: 2 x Oceanvolt SD15 Electric motor nominal power: 2 x 15 kW Electric motor system voltage:…

We are now looking for a Global Sales Executive to lead and execute the overall company global sales objectives. The task also includes leading the sales team and identifying new sales prospects while maintaining relationships with existing clients. Global Sales Executive Job Duties: Development of Sales strategies and leadership of the sales team and related…

Annapolis Hybrid Marine to offer AX shaft drive motors

Good news for everybody in the US. Now you can buy our AX electric shaft drive motors directly from our distributor in the US, Annapolis Hybrid Marine!

The very first Day Sailer in the brand’s history, the Wauquiez Optio 9 incorporates all the Wauquiez hallmark features: as all the models within the other ranges, it boasts the unmistakable sophistication, luxury and craftsmanship. The Wauquiez Optio 9 is offered with an Oceanvolt SD8.6 electric sail drive motor as option. Technical details of the…

Why did you choose the Oceanvolt electric motor system? "Because of the unique way of cooling the system." How is the system performing? "There is 2.5kW of solar panels on the boat. You can drive with the 8.6kW motor in sunny weather with 1-1.5kW power just using solar power. The battery capacity is 220A, which…

The Hallberg-Rassy P28 is a sailing boat created by Harry Hallberg. The P 28 was built during 1955 - 1973 up to construction number 536. Why did you choose the Oceanvolt electric motor system? "Environmental reasons and because of the low maintenance need." How is the system performing? "Very well, thank you." What are the key benefits…

We are looking for a summer employee to work with us in our premises in Helsinki, Finland. THIS POSITION HAS ALREADY BEEN FILLED, THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR INTEREST! As a Summer Trainee for Production, you will: Make quality control of the parts & report anomalies (not UFO related) Make mechanical assembly for Oceanvolt control levers…

The X-Factor is a highly engineered, one-piece platform 16.5 meter performance catamaran and all round work of art, designed to provide maximum stiffness under sail, and a safe and comfortable platform for the crew. The vision behind the design also embraces aesthetics, controlled handling, easy two-handed sailing, comfort and specific requirements about weight, performance, on…

The GUNBOAT G4 is a new multipurpose coastal cruiser-racer that can hit over 30 knots of speed fully foiling. One of the cool features the Gunboat G4 has to offer is the fully retractable Oceanvolt 8kW electric sail drive with Flexofold 2 blade propeller. This makes it possible for the Gunboat G4 to create energy while…

The Feeling 32 is the first lifting keel sailboat with Oceanvolt AX shaft drive electric motor system. The owner of the Feeling 32 chose the Oceanvolt AX electric motor system because he wanted to get rid of diesel and the noise, smell, maintenance and dirt involved with the old diesel engine. The key benefits of the system…

The Le Breton Yachts SIG45 electric catamaran combines speed, innovation and grace, taking advantage of the performance, space and stability advantages of a modern performance multihull, but retaining the aesthetic elegance and ergonomics of a modern monohull. The SIG45 is extraordinarily easy and enjoyable to sail fast. The ride is smooth, predictable and very comfortable.…

Oceanvolt secures 1,5 million euro financing

Oceanvolt has finished its 1,5 million euro round of financing successfully. The total sum consists of 1,3 million euros of private money together with Aloitusrahasto Veras investment. Vera is is managed by Veraventure. "The financing makes it possible for us to quickly expand to the US and South-Europe. Electric propulsion or motor systems are only now becoming common…

Oceanvolts electric motor systems are now being offered on the J/88, a 29 ft state-of-the-art performance daysailer from J/Boats. Imagine sailing on a beautiful day knowing that, even if the wind dies and you’re forced to turn on the motor, peace and tranquility are not lost. Every minute sailing, the battery pack is charging, allowing you to…

The Contour 50 Trimaran "Alexandra" is a 2001 built high performance multihull based in Nantucket Massachusetts that has received a complete professional upgrade. In addition to the 10kW Oceanvolt electric motor system installed the boat was upgraded in 2013 with a new mainsail and new solar panels adhered to the mast. The Contour 50 uses…

The Maestro 40 is a semi-light displacement cruising boat built on the Finnish west coast. The boat owner was seeking a propulsion system to drive the boat in and out of harbors and to be able to motor in windless situations. The boat is currently taking part in the ARC - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers 2015. Before the…

“It’s a dream come true. It feels good to see the boat in the water and it will be a weird feeling to leave the port in ‘silence’!” After having used a 4,2 meter keel boat throughout 2012, Damien Seguin decided to switch to a 40 ft boat. The skipper will be attending the next…

OCEANVOLT AT LA GRANDE MOTTE 2015 BOAT SHOW!

Come see Oceanvolt Electric Motor Systems (Stand: H19) in La Grande Motte 2015 Boat Show. This is the 6th edition of the International Multihull Boat Show in France at Le Port De La Grande Motte and it will take place from 15th to 19th of April. You will be able to see around 50 to…

The real top point, which makes all others secondary is the outstanding service and reactivity of OV. It is really reassuring. They are there for the user, and they do what is necessary to answer the questions, identify the problems, solve them, including by coming where you are if necessary. – Owner of Slyder 47…

"The Leopard 40, a product of South African boat builders Robertson & Caine, features a unique, modern design thanks to experienced naval architects Simonis and Voogd as well as Robertson & Caine's design team. She resembles her predecessors in speed, agility, and blue-water performance, but her enhancements include an increased hull volume and an innovative…

“The first results surpassed all of our expectations at the shipyard, concerning speed and even the range of the system. The acceleration is obviously greater than that of a diesel engine. Moreover, with the generator charging the batteries, you get more than 60 hours of battery life, that is to say 20 hours more than…

The 12 m one-off is a self built and designed sailboat. It is currently sailing in Lake Näsijärvi. The length of the boat is 12m and the waterline length is about 10.5m. The width of the boat is 2.9m. The boat weighs about 7000kg of which 2200kg is keel weight. “I am very happy with…

Introduced in 2005, the Jeanneau Sun 2500 was designed by Olivier Petit and the Jeanneau design office as a fast small coastal cruiser. Practical Boat Owner magazine have described the Sun 2500 as having “…sufficient power to make rapid coastal passages, while it’s centreplate reduces its draught to 0.68 metres when you want to creep…

The Finn Express 83 is a small sailing yacht designed by the finnish designer Eivind Still in the 1980s. The boats were constructed in the period of 1981-1986. They are considered as very reliable and fast. This particular Finn Express 83 or ElecTrip as it is more commonly known is owned by the Helsinki University…

The X-Yachts X-302 is a light and fast cruiser racer in the X-Yachts range. The 30ft X-302 were manufactured between 1994 and 2004. 117 were built. This particular one, the S/Y Sarastus, originally had a diesel engine that was replaced with our Oceanvolt SD8.6 in the winter of 2012. You can see the whole installation…

“Sailing with El’ectra is pure fun. The boat has fantastic sailing performance already as such, but when the wind begins to die off and ends, the motor sailing starts and later turns into “solar motoring”. The range of the battery pack has never been an issue on El’ectra even if the 14kWh could be seen…

The Raku 48 (Zaba2) is a 48’ fast modern cruising catamaran. The design was commissioned to Grainger Designs, it is based on a modified Barefoot / Raku designs. Zaba is design 214. The aim was to create a fast boat with all the amenities of a modern home. One of the main features is fossil…

NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE

STUART KNOCKABOUT

INSTALLING SOLAR PANELS ON A BOAT

GUNBOAT 55

GLOBAL SALES EXECUTIVE

Annapolis Hybrid Marine to offer AX shaft drive motors

WAUQUIEZ OPTIO 9

ELECTRIC MOTORBOAT

HALLBERG-RASSY P28

PRODUCTION SUMMER TRAINEE

X-FACTOR

GUNBOAT G4

FEELING 32

LE BRETON YACHTS SIG45

Oceanvolt secures 1,5 million euro financing

J/BOATS J/88

CONTOUR 50 TRIMARAN

MAESTRO 40

DAMIEN SEGUIN – CLASS 40

OCEANVOLT AT LA GRANDE MOTTE 2015 BOAT SHOW!

SLYDER 47

LEOPARD 40

AVENTURA 33 HYBRID

12M ONE-OFF

JEANNEAU SUN 2500

FINN EXPRESS 83

X-YACHTS X-302

ARCONA 380 Z

GRAINGER RAKU 48

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