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ALERION SPORT 30

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…
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ALERION EXPRESS 33

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…
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L30 ONE DESIGN

The L30 One Design is an electric racing sailboat powered by a 6kW electric sail drive engine & a 5.6kWh propulsion battery pack. Last week we splashed the L30 One Design and performed some sea trials, mainly with the sails, but we checked also the performance under power. The results were really good/excellent: At 2kW the boat…
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YAMILA 13 M

Yamila 13 m is a full-carbon high-performance luxury daysailer powered by an Oceanvolt SD8 8kW electric motor system. The Yamila 13m is the latest addition to Bootwerft Heinrich's family of ambitious & extravagant yachts. Rigorously designed to achieve fast sailing - without compromising usability and design. For more photos visit Flickr and more info follow the Yamila 13m on…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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