Lynx 29
"Deciding on Oceanvolt was the simplest decision as a sailor. Knowing that you're making a positive impact on the environment and silent sailing is something that every sailor should experience. I'm proud to be the first Oceanvolt installation in the middle east."– Owner of the Lynx 29
The Lynx 29 was designed by Frank Pryor for Jaguar Yachts. This particular Lynx 29 was found abandoned in Dubai and converted to the first Oceanvolt powered sailboat in UAE. It previously had an 18hp diesel engine that was replaced by an SD6 (6kW) saildrive motor and 9.5kWh of lithium batteries.
Technology used in the electric Lynx 29 sailboat:
- Boatbuilder: Jaguar Yachts
- Length overall: 8.96 m
- Boat beam: 2.8 m
- Displacement: 3400 kg
- Electric motor system: Oceanvolt SD6 saildrive motor
- Electric motor system nominal power: 6kW
- Electric motor system voltage: 48 V
- Propulsion batteries: 9.5 kWh Lithium battery bank