"The electric motor is clean, quiet, powerful and what's best self-sustaining. It's also a dream to use in tight situations, because you just flick the control lever on and you're ready to go! " The classic Nautor Swan 43 S/Y Avilion (hull #22) designed by Sparkman & Stephens was built in 1970 and sold to South-Africa. From there…
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ARCONA 410H
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…
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DAMIEN SEGUIN – CLASS 40
“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…
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