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 board systems and a moulded, seamless look. The multihull has a 2 x 15 kW hybrid electric motor system, backed up with a 14kWh battery pack and a 10kW DC Generator.
Technical details of the X-Factor electric catamaran:
- Boat designers: TC Design / H3o Design
- LOA: 17 m
- Beam: 10.5m
- Draft: 0.45m
- Weight: 7000kg
- Electric motor system: 2 x Oceanvolt SD15 electric motor system
- Electric motor nominal power: 2 x 15 kW
- Electric motor system voltage: 48 volt
- Electric motor system weight: 93 kg
- Batteries: Valence 14kWh lithium battery pack
- Generator: 10kW DC Generator
- Solar power: 4 x Solbian SP 100 L Solar panel