One of the first sailboats ever installed with an Oceanvolt SD motor, the Maestro 40, S/Y Limone, is now heading from Helsinki to Las Palmas to take part in the ARC - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers. As you know it is against race rules to use the motor during the race, but while transferring the…
Lire la suite
Messages récents par admin
RITCHIE 38 DAYSAILER
The electric Ritchie 38 daysailer is a light displacement daysailer type of sailboat located in Sydney, Australia powered by a 10kW electric motor system & 7kW battery pack. "Pleased to inform that Oceanvolt installation worked brilliantly. We motored for about two hours and had top speed of over 10 knots at max power, as noted from B and G…
Lire la suite
MINIBEE 6.5
The Minibee 6.5 (650) is a small sailing boat designed in collaboration with Francis Bougrat. Easy to sail alone or with a reduced crew and transportable, it is stable with its heavy keel but still easily transportable on its trailer with a car and beachable with the lifting keel. It is manufactured in Sri Lanka and equipped in…
Lire la suite
X-YACHTS X-99
The X-Yachts X-99 electric sailboat was designed by Niels Jeppesen and built by X-Yachts and first launched in 1985 with 605 built. This particular X-99 has a 6kW Oceanvolt SD6 electric motor and 7kW Valence battery pack installed in it. Technology used in the X-Yachts X-99 electric sailboat: Boatbuilder: X-Yachts Boat waterline length: 10 m Boat beam: 3m Boat weight: 3000…
Lire la suite
Arcona 380Z – Winner of the Sailing Today Green Award
The Arcona Yachts built and Oceanvolt powered Arcona 380Z has won the Sailing Today Green Award! The winner in this category was selected by an expert editorial panel. The panel wanted to recognize an impressive product or service aiming to make sailing more environmentally friendly. Sweden’s Arcona has long been reputed for its fast, stiff, high-quality cruising…
Lire la suite
COBOAT, THE COWORKING CATAMARAN TO BE POWERED BY OCEANVOLT
"Oceanvolt is pleased to work with Coboat team on this project to make an ecological and self-sustainable propulsion solution for the Coboat catamaran. Althought Oceanvolt has made several SEA – Silent Electric Autonomy - systems for catamarans earlier, this project is especially interesting and technically challenging with 4 x Oceanvolt SD15 electric motors. In addition to…
Lire la suite
METS 2015
Time: 17/19 November 2015 Location: Amsterdam RAI, Netherlands Stand: Finnish pavilion, stand 09.214 Come join us in the Finnish Pavilion of the Marine Equipment Trade Show in Amsterdam 17/19 November 2015 & find out what's new with Oceanvolt!
Lire la suite
US SAILBOAT SHOW
Time: 8/12 October 2015 Location: Annapolis, US Stand: D29 & D30 Come see Oceanvolt Electric Motor Systems in Annapolis at the US Sailboat Show . The show will take place 8/12 of October, 2015. Our stand will be located at D29 & D30 together with our US distributor Annapolis Hybrid Marine. The launch of the new Oceanvolt powered and US…
Lire la suite
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…
Lire la suite
GRAND PAVOIS LA ROCHELLE
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…
Lire la suite
STUART KNOCKABOUT
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…
Lire la suite
INSTALLING SOLAR PANELS ON A BOAT
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…
Lire la suite
GUNBOAT 55
“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:…
Lire la suite
GLOBAL SALES EXECUTIVE
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…
Lire la suite
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!
Lire la suite
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…
Lire la suite
ELECTRIC MOTORBOAT
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…
Lire la suite
HALLBERG-RASSY P28
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…
Lire la suite
PRODUCTION SUMMER TRAINEE
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…
Lire la suite
X-FACTOR
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…
Lire la suite
GUNBOAT G4
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…
Lire la suite
FEELING 32
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…
Lire la suite
LE BRETON YACHTS SIG45
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.…
Lire la suite
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…
Lire la suite
J/BOATS J/88
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…
Lire la suite
CONTOUR 50 TRIMARAN
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…
Lire la suite
MAESTRO 40
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…
Lire la suite
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…
Lire la suite
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…
Lire la suite
SLYDER 47
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…
Lire la suite