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WAUQUIEZ OPTIO 9

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…

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.…

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…

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…

The 60 ft custom electric catamaran has been powered with two 15kW electric propulsion motors, a 20kW DC generator and a 20kW Super-B battery pack. Technology used in 60 ft custom electric catamaran: Boat Yard: Duven Composite Boat waterline length: 60 ft Boat weight: 11000 kg Electric motor system: 2 x Oceanvolt SD15 Electric motor…

The Delphia 33.3 is a spacious family cruiser offering a high level of comfort for those longer stays aboard. Technology used in Delphia 33.3 Boat type: Delphia Yachts Delphia 33.3 Length: 10.35 m Beam: 3.47 m Weight: 5000 kg Draft: 1.85 m Electric motor system: Oceanvolt SD8.6 Electric motor nominal power: 8.6 kW Electric motor…

A chinese sailing junk is an ancient Chinese sailing ship design still in use today. This particular chinese sailing junk was built and designed by MarineXO in China. It is 10,5m long and has a twin Oceanvolt SD8.6 installation together with batteries. TECHNOLOGY USED CHINESE SAILING JUNK: Shipyard: MarineXO Boat length: 10,5 m Beam: 2.10…

The sailing yacht blu30 has been created on the “drawing board” of the design office NAVAL DESIGN in Lucerne in collaboration with america’s cup sailor Christian Scherrer. The design brief described a modern daysailor optimized for short crew and single handed lake sailing. The blu30 has been constructed at the yard of Dominik Schenk in Ermatingen…

The Voyage 45 DC is a Catamaran Cruises Mauritius owned and operated charter catamaran installed with two 15kW Oceanvolt electric motors. Technology used in Voyage 45 DC Boat type: Voyage 45 DC Owner: Catamaran Cruises Mauritius Length: 13.6m ft Beam: 7.65m m Weight: 7200 kg Draft: 1.1 m Mast height: 18.9m Electric motor system: 2 x…

The Island Spirit is a charter catamaran installed with two 10kW (SD10) Oceanvolt electric sail drive motors and a 20kW lithium battery pack. Technology used in Island Spirit: Boat Manufacturer: Island Spirit Multihulls Electric motor system: 2 x Oceanvolt SD10 Electric motor system nominal power: 2 x 10kW Electric motor system voltage: 48 V Electric…

The electric Fiskari is a traditional Finnish wooden fishing motor boat built by Kaakon Vene and equipped with an Oceanvolt AX5 electric shaft drive motor. Why did you choose the Oceanvolt electric motor system? "Nice design, domestic and recommended by friends." How is the system performing? "Very well, even the AX3 would have been enough for…

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