RC44 “Team Aqua”
"As a team we have always had an eye on sustainability and new technology that can optimise our sport. The RC44 is an ultra-low displacement monohull that only requires engine power for getting off and on the dock to go racing. The Oceanvolt system has fit to the existing design of the yacht. Its modular system allowed us to layout a propulsion system within the current framework of the one-design vessel. It has been a great update and reduction in excess noise and heat from a tradition combustion engine has been an added bonus."
The RC44 is a high-performance, full-carbon racing yacht built for speed and efficiency. Developed in collaboration with Sir Russell Coutts, these boats are designed with cutting-edge carbon technology, including a carbon keel fin with trim tab. Built using infusion technology for precise weight distribution, each RC44 yacht has a displacement of 3460 kg and features a length of 13.35 meters and a draft of 2.90 meters. The RC44 class is known for its tight adherence to one-design specifications, ensuring consistent and exceptional performance across all hulls.
Team Aqua is a leading yacht racing team in the 44Cup, known for their consistency and success in both fleet and match racing. The team focuses on performance optimization, incorporating sustainable technologies like the Oceanvolt electric propulsion system in their RC44 yacht.
For more details, visit Team Aqua Racing
Technology used in the electric RC44 sailboat:
-
- Boatbuilder: Pauger Carbon Composites
- Length overall: 13.35 m
- Displacement: 3460 kg
- Beam: 2.75 m
- Electric motor system: Oceanvolt SD8 electric saildrive motor
- Motor system nominal power: 8 kW
- Electric motor system voltage: 48 V
- Propulsion batteries: 11.8 kWh LiFePO4 battery bank
