"We’re enjoying being part of the boating future that is electric propulsion. From the immaculately clean engine rooms and quiet motors - to the 1 kilowatt plus regeneration potential and no dirty diesel smells, the Oceanvolt system is literally a breath of fresh air." – Gavin and Dona White, owners of SV Waiata / ITA Catamarans ITA14.99
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Technology used in the electric ITA Catamaran 14.99 catamaran:
- Boatbuilder: ITA Catamarans
- Length overall: 14.99 m
- Boat beam: 7.8 m
- Displacement: 14500 kg
- Electric motor system: 2 x Oceanvolt ServoProp 15 saildrive motor
- Electric motor system nominal power: 2 x 10kW
- Electric motor system voltage: 48 V
- Generator: 22kW Fischer Panda DC Generator
- Propulsion batteries: 2 x 15.2 kWh Lithium battery bank