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“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…

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 /…

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.

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…

"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…

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…

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…

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

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…

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…

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…

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…

"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…

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.…

The G-Force 2000 Speciale electric catamaran is a brand new addition to the impressive G-Force Series of performance cruising catamarans. Commissioned by Tony Longhurst this design is currently (as of April 2016) being built by Noosa Marine. The basic design of the boat follows the G-Force 1800C with a touch more waterline length and some…

“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…

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…

"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…

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…

SPONSORING CONRAD COLMAN IN VENDEE GLOBE 2016

We are happy to announce that Oceanvolt will be sponsoring Conrad Colman Ocean Racing in the upcoming Vendee Globe 2016 and the races before it! We will be supplying Conrad's Imoca 60 "Galileo" with a complete 15kW electric propulsion system that will be partially powered by the SolarCloth solar sails installed on the boat. The boat's…

"The Vendee Globe is an opportunity for me to take part in my 3rd race around the world, this time solo, and to become the first Kiwi to do so. The race is not very well known in New Zealand where crewed racing is a lot more famous than solo racing and I look forward…

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!

Time: 4.5-8.5.2016 Location: Marina Portoroz, Portoroz, Slovenia Stand: Beginning of Green Avenue, next to Elan Yachts Internautica 2016 - International Boat Show is a 5 day event being held from 4th May to the 8th May 2016 at the MARINA PORTOROZ in Portoroz, Slovenia. The 21st edition of Internautica will focus on new models of attractive Motor…

Time: 13.4-17.4.2016 Location: La Grande Motte, France Stand: H19 Come see Oceanvolt electric motor systems (Stand: H19) in La Grande Motte 2016 Boat Show. This is the 7th edition of the International Multihull Boat Show in France at Le Port De La Grande Motte and it will take place from 13th to 17th of April. Please contact…

This Alerion Express 33 "Velica" was retrofitted with a 6 kW Oceanvolt electric sail drive motor system. The sailboat used to have a 7.5kW DriveMaster motor supplied by MasterVolt. Technology used in the electric Alerion Express 33 sailboat: Boatbuilder: Alerion Yachts Length overall: 10 m Boat beam: 2.8 m Draft: 1.5 m Displacement: 4000 kg Electric motor system: Oceanvolt SD6 electric…

OCEANVOLT SYSTEMS OFFERED ON 2017 MODEL J/BOATS

The Oceanvolt system is currently offered on the USA built J/88, and starting this fall (2017 model year), will also be offered on the J/95, J/97E, J/112E and J/122E. 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…

OCEANVOLT IS MOVING TO LARGER NEW FACILITIES

As our company grows, our current offices and production facilities have become too small for our needs. So from March 8, 2016 onwards you will find our new, significantly larger offices and production facilities next to Tesla Motors. THE NEW ADDRESS IS: Oceanvolt Oy Vetokuja 1 01610 Vantaa Finland

The Arcona 410H (Hybrid) is the first hybrid sailboat & the second electric model after the Arcona 380Z from the Swedish sailboat manufacturer Arcona Yachts. It has had its diesel engine replaced by an Oceanvolt electric boat motor. The system consists of a 10 kW electric sail drive motor, 8kWh lithium battery pack, solar panels, shore…

OCEANVOLT SUPPLIES SAIL FOR GOOD HYDRO GENERATION

We are happy to announce that Oceanvolt has partnered up with Sail For Good to supply them an SD8.6 electric inboard engine & hydro generation system. Sail For Good expedition is a private initiative based on a sailing adventure around the world during 2016-2022 by Meretniemi family from Finland with three children. Their boat during…

VOYAGE YACHTS TO OFFER OCEANVOLT ELECTRIC MOTORS

VOYAGE yachts, the South-African designer & manufacturer of performance oriented, luxury cruising sailing catamarans is the latest addition to the list of boatbuilders & designers offering our electric & hybrid propulsion systems in all of their catamaran models. The boat models they will be offering the systems are: VOYAGE 480, VOYAGE 520, VOYAGE 600 & VOYAGE DC45 Founded in 1994,…

H-BOAT

AVE GITANA RACING TRIMARAN

NEWPORT INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

SYDNEY BOAT SHOW 2016

LYNX 16′ OPEN COCKPIT CATBOAT

VOYAGE 440

ON THE ROAD TO THE VENDÉE GLOBE 2016

VIATOR MARINE APPOINTED AS GERMAN REPRESENTATIVE

OCEANVOLT APPOINTS AREA SALES MANAGER USA

SOLAR ELECTRIC SECRET 33

SECRET 33 YAWL

CTO / PRODUCTION MANAGER

Optimus 45

LEGEND 60

G-FORCE 2000 SPECIALE

McCONAGHY FRERS 57

LADYHAWKE 33

Swan 57 S/Y Panacea

ALERION SPORT 30

SPONSORING CONRAD COLMAN IN VENDEE GLOBE 2016

IMOCA 60 FOR VENDEE GLOBE 2016

ANNAPOLIS SPRING SAILBOAT SHOW 2016

INTERNAUTICA 2016

INTERNATIONAL MULTIHULL BOAT SHOW 2016

ALERION EXPRESS 33

OCEANVOLT SYSTEMS OFFERED ON 2017 MODEL J/BOATS

OCEANVOLT IS MOVING TO LARGER NEW FACILITIES

ARCONA 410H

OCEANVOLT SUPPLIES SAIL FOR GOOD HYDRO GENERATION

VOYAGE YACHTS TO OFFER OCEANVOLT ELECTRIC MOTORS

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