Propulsion Systems for Multihulls

Efficient. Sustainable. Future-Proof.

Multihulls demand lightweight, efficient, and space-saving propulsion systems to maximize performance and onboard comfort. Oceanvolt’s electric solutions offer an enhanced sailing experience, allowing catamaran and trimaran owners to enjoy quieter, vibration-free cruising while significantly reducing their environmental impact. Whether you’re day sailing, cruising long distances, or racing, Oceanvolt provides the reliability and efficiency that modern multihull sailors expect.

Experience the pleasure of extended anchoring or overnighting without running a generator! The large propulsion battery bank (compared to standard house battery banks) enables much longer silent intervals; you can run all creature comforts (air conditioning, heating, refrigerator/freezer etc…) without the need to run a generator all night.

The Oceanvolt platform is designed and installed to become the complete power solution for the entire boat – including the 12V (or 24V) service power system as well as all other appliances/other comfort equipment (110/220V outlets). Range and recharging are achieved either through hydrogeneration or through a DC generator which can enable constant long-range cruising or bringing batteries up to a full charge in less than 2 hours.

Hydrogeneration is particularly suitable for catamarans as twin (or quad) motors means double (or quadruple) the energy. Catamarans also cruise more easily at faster speeds which means that regeneration capabilities are significantly higher (hydro generation capability increases significantly at speeds over 6kn).

Oceanvolt also offers repowering solutions for conversion of existing diesel engines – removing the diesel engine, fuel tanks and exhaust system – cleaning up greasy engine compartments and freeing up both weight and space below deck.

All Oceanvolt systems are engineered to operate at 48 volts for passenger safety and ease of repair. Oceanvolt systems are extremely low maintenance.