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The Eegle 20m looks set to be the first production electric trawler yacht and it has the speed and range to rival its diesel-powered counterparts...

Silent Yachts may have led the way with its electric cruising catamarans but now a Swiss entrepreneur is hoping to appeal to monohull enthusiasts with the first battery-powered trawler yacht , the Eegle 20m.

Designed by Spanish naval architects Bravo Yacht Design, whose previous clients include Rodman , Horizon and Nuva Yachts, it is a 65ft (20m) swift trawler yacht with a top speed of 20 knots and a range of 80nm in electric boat mode.

For longer journeys, a petrol-powered generator extends the range to over 1,000nm at its normal cruising speed of 7.5 knots. The first boat is already in-build at French yard Martinez Construction Navale with an expected launch date next year.

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According to lead designer Tia Simo, the trawler style is particularly well suited to electrification. Its shallow keel allows all of its 600kWh lithium ion batteries to be installed below the water close to the centreline.

This low centre of gravity makes for an extremely stable design, which keeps roll to a minimum and makes the standard fin stabilisers even more effective.

The four compact 150kW motors also take up far less space than big diesel engines and are packaged below the tender garage floor.

No need for an engineroom as the motors and batteries fit beneath the floor

With no complex cooling systems or daily engine checks to worry about, there is no need for a conventional engineroom, freeing up almost all of the lower deck for accommodation.

Each pair of motors is linked to a single gearbox and shaft. In displacement mode, only one motor is running on each shaft but for shorter bursts both motors are engaged to push it into semi-planing mode.

To make the most of this, the hull has been tuned to be at its most efficient at either 7.5 knots or 18 knots.

Shallow keel is ideal for battery location below the water

The garage itself houses the 50kW petrol range extender as well as a pair of Jet Skis or a single larger tender.

The reason for specifying a petrol rather than diesel generator is partly because of its smaller dimensions and quieter running but also because its 1,000-litre fuel tank can be used to refill the Jet Skis as well.

The final part of the equation is an array of solar panels on the flybridge hardtop and wheelhouse roof capable of generating up to 9kW.

Petrol range extender shares its 1,000 litre fuel tank with jetskis

This is enough to propel the Eegle 20m at a modest 3.5 knots on solar power alone, although realistically it will be used in tandem with the batteries to extend the all-electric cruising range beyond 80nm and top-up the batteries when at rest.

The batteries can also be recharged using shore power, with the time taken depending on the number of available sockets and rating of the power supply.

With no engineroom eating into lower deck space, there is room for a larger than normal full-beam owner’s suite towards the aft end of the hull with a separate dressing room, study area and bathroom.

Vast master suite has a dressing room, study and bathroom

This still leaves space for two further doubles amidships and a VIP suite in the bow. The other unusual feature of the design is a full-beam saloon that spreads across the space usually occupied by the side decks.

The extra width makes for a very spacious main deck that’s all one level with a curved breakfast bar next to the aft galley, a generous lounging area amidships and a twin helm station forward.

It has all been left open-plan to maximise sightlines and make the most of the 360-degree views. A door next to the helm gives access to the foredeck but it’s not entirely clear how you’d deal with fenders or carry the lazy line forward when mooring stern-to.

Curved breakfast bar in full-beam saloon of the Eegle 20m

The man behind the new Eegle brand, Swiss entrepreneur Adrien Antenen, made his money in recycling plants and wants to use his expertise in sustainability to launch a new range of environmentally friendly electric craft.

He commissioned the design from BYD and is financing the build of the first boat with a view to making it a full production yacht. The finished boat will be priced at around €2.5million ex tax.

Tia Simo, lead designer of the Eegle 20m, who studied naval architecture at Southampton University, told MBY : “We share the same idea as the client.

“We have to push to create yachts which are environmentally friendly. If we take care of our seas, we will be able to enjoy it in the future.”

Eegle 20m specification

LOA: 64ft 8in (19.73m) Beam: 16ft 5in (5.0m) Displacement: 22.9 tonnes Power: 4 x 150kW electric motors Batteries: 600kWh lithium ion Solar panels: 9kW Range extender: 50kW petrol Fuel capacity: 1,000 litres Cruising speed: 7.5 knots Top speed: 20 knots Pure electric range: 80nm@ 7.5 knots Hybrid electric range: 1,000nm @ 7.5 knots (range extender)

First published in the October 2021 issue of MBY.

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The launch of the Steeler 61S Electric is a watershed moment for yachting.

Designed by Vripack and built by Steeler, it is the world’s first electric fully loaded steel trawler for a sustainably-forward, live aboard owner.

At 18.6m in length, the Steeler 61S falls into the pocket yacht category. Delivered in the summer of 2022, it is the Norwegian owner’s second Steeler of a similar size. But this time, he wanted his yacht to be full custom, electric and double the volume. Of utmost importance was an open plan, single level, supersized living area, which Vripack achieved by eliminating the side decks.

“A key stipulation from the owner was to ensure the main living area fell on one level,” says Bart Bouwhuis, co-creative director at Vripack. “He was really focused on creating an architectural style home at sea, and with 80% of the interior given over to his living space, that’s what the Steeler 61S provides.”

The full-beam layout, which extends from the swim platform forward, gives the owner full command of the saloon, galley and master bedroom on a single level middle deck. Stretching over the entire length from fore-to-aft, without any stairs or height differences, it provides a waterline connection to the outdoors.

“He was really focused on creating an architectural style home at sea, and with 80% of the interior given over to his living space, that’s what the Steeler 61S provides.”

On the top deck, the wheelhouse enjoys an asymmetric helm close to the starboard door. It allows the owner – who self-pilots the boat – to step outside and look over the edge. Likewise, the aft cockpit with a fold-down transom hatch bleeds directly into the main salon. This allows for direct access on and off the tender, while mounted fendering make the boat super practical when mooring and docking. On the split-level lower deck, there are two guest cabins with a shared bathroom.

On taking delivery, the owner enjoyed a shakedown voyage around Holland before heading up to his homeland of Norway to cruise the fjords. In true Viking style, there is a (heated) plunge pool on the foredeck, while the interior takes on a Scandinavian vibe. Understated cabinetry and joinery provide a framework to the great outdoors, with a floating staircase and slatted wall panels that shine natural light into the interior and allow guests on the main deck to maintain a connection with the helmsman.

“The Steeler 61S Electric gives me all the physical comfort of a noise and vibration-free home along with the emotional comfort and warmth of being amongst nature at sea,” says the owner. “I’ve waited a long time for a sustainable liveaboard boat, and the Steeler 61S more than delivers.”

Sustainable materials, such as steel, wood, leather and composite teak decking, give a nod to the owner’s determination to employ a lighter carbon footprint, though the biggest sustainability breakthrough lies with the boat’s propulsion and slow boating efficiency. Though equipped to run a 75kW diesel generator, the Steeler 61S Electric is also equipped with a 90kW electric propulsion motor and can run on shore power.

“The owner was determined to have the most sustainable boat possible, and one that can adapt as battery technology develops,” says Hans Webbing, owner of Steeler Yachts. “To date, the owner regularly enjoys eight hours of continuous sailing at 5 knots on batteries alone, with normal energy consumption onboard and without needing to engage the diesel genset.”

When cruising at 6 knots, the boat averages a 2000 nautical mile range. Solar panels and windmills mounted on the roof help to feed the 184kWh battery pack.

“I have sailed 2000nm without using more than 40kW on the electric drive line,” says the owner. “Added to that is the special feeling of cruising in total silence for hours when there is no wind at all. It’s like a new way of moving at sea where you blend in with Mother Nature.”

The high quality live aboard trawler features an integrated crane on the upper deck for easy deploy of the tender. There is also a large practical storage box for the owner’s mountain bikes and a second hatch under the aft deck to store kayaks. Providing safety, stability, strength and durability, the Steeler 61S Electric is fully prepared for the future of boating, including permanent stays on board.

“The owner is a passionate boater who truly believed in his own vision,” says Bouwhuis. “The Steeler 61S Electric is no ordinary boat, but one that truly gives him the comfort of a land-based home on water.”

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EEGLE, an all-electric trawler from BYD Group

BYD Group presents a new “sustainable design” proposal for a fully electric yacht. The EEGLE will be a reality soon.

Naval architecture and engineering firm BYD Group presents its new fully electric 20 meter trawler style motor yacht.

Designed to be the perfect coastal cruiser, the EEGLE combines the space and comfort of a 20 meter long yacht.

With robust exterior lines and a vertical stem for better performance, the EEGLE has a draft of only 0.89 meters and reaches top speeds of 20 knots.

The first unit of this “green” yacht, currently under construction, is expected to be delivered soon.

The EEGLE’s 600kWh batteries give the yacht a range of up to 80 miles when traveling in purely electric ‘green’ mode, while the four 150kW motors deliver up to 20 knots of speed. At 30 square meters, the hardtop solar panels on the flyingbridge can generate up to 9 kWh of additional power.

You can opt for the peace of mind of a fuel tank and extended range generator system to increase the range up to 1,000 miles at 7.5 knots of speed.

The living room offers the kind of interior living space that with the breadth of its entire sleeve, and huge windows and prisms to flood with natural light. A bar counter in the aft port galley area, with space for an adjacent dining table. Two comfortable sofas a coffee table in the middle section of the living room, while the front bridge is behind a sideboard.

The flybridge is a multifunctional space, with an “L” -shaped sofa and bar located behind the command post, while a “C” -shaped sofa and convertible table are located in the front. The aft of the terrace has a large open space large enough for three sun loungers.

The foredeck is a special place among the guests on board. Offers great private views from a large, sumptuous sundeck and comfortable seating.

The EEGLE foredeck has been designed with the option of having a Jacuzzi in this space. The garage, accessed from the large swim platform at the stern, has space for a motorboat or two jet skis.

The yacht’s accommodation is for up to six people and is located on the lower deck. The spacious owner’s cabin that occupies the entire beam is a one suite.

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• January 13, 2022

The powerboat drivers idle near their starting lines off Monaco, waiting for the signal to punch the throttles. But they’re different from those who have raced here since 1904: These nine boats are competing in the Solar Class at the 2021 Monaco Energy Boat Challenge.

Every July, the Monaco Yacht Club organizes this race, which features next-generation technologies. This year, after five days of competition—including a 16-nautical-mile-lap race, slalom racing and a championship race—the Dutch-flagged Sunflare solar team claimed top honors in the sun-powered class.

Is their boat’s top speed of about 29 knots going to break any world speed records? No. But the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge is a harbinger of recreational boating’s not-so-distant future.

That future, of being carbon-free, has been a long time coming. German inventor Moritz von Jacobi created an early electric boat in 1839, a 24-footer that could carry 14 passengers at roughly 2.6 knots. In 1882, Anthony Reckenzaun, an Austria-born electrical engineer, built Electricity , a steel-hulled launch with onboard batteries that was considered one of the first “practical” electric vessels. Other innovations continued until circa 1910, when Ole Evinrude’s gasoline-fired outboards began their own revolution.

Now, a century later, electric yachts harness technologies such as solar panels, electric drivetrains, lightweight construction in carbon fiber, lithium-based batteries and, in some cases, hydrofoils. These boats’ performance, comfort and range can rival some traditionally powered yachts—and they are clean and quiet. Much like Teslas, they sometimes also come with memorable acceleration curves.

Contemporary electric boats range in size and complexity. There are displacement monohulls such as Zin Boat’s 20-foot Z2T and Z2R and X Shore’s 26-foot Eelex 8000. There are hydrofoilers such as the upcoming Navier 27 (see sidebar). There are also boats like those contesting the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, as well as bluewater cruisers with multiple hulls.

“The first advantage is space,” says Michael Köhler, CEO of Silent-Yachts . “Catamarans have more surface area, which benefits the number of solar panels that can be installed.”

Other advantages of multiple hulls in electric-boat design include increased form stability (no ballasted keels) and reduced drag. “This low resistance means they’re better suited for electric motoring, as they need a lot less energy to move than monohulls,” says Nicolas Lapp, Sunreef Yachts’ strategy consultant for research and development.

One key to reducing a yacht’s energy requirements involves reducing its displacement. “The lighter the yacht, the less energy is needed to move it,” Köhler says. “For this reason, our yachts are made of lightweight carbon fiber.”

While all of the yachts discussed in this article can be charged via shore-supplied AC power, cruisers typically want greater autonomy. To that end, Silent-Yachts and Sunreef Yachts use solar panels. The team at Silent-Yachts specs its panels from California-based SunPower, while Sunreef Yachts created the marine industry’s first flexible solar panels, which are flush-mounted on hulls, masts and superstructures.

Aesthetics matter in yachting, and not everyone wants to cruise aboard a solar farm. Here, Lapp sees an opportunity. “If you want sustainability to be cool and attract the attention of new generations, the appeal of the product is something you cannot neglect,” he says. “Seamless integration of the solar panels was a way for us to prove that sustainability [can] generate green power [and] cool looks.” (After all, no one buys a Tesla because it looks like a Chevy.)

While the Caribbean and Mediterranean are blessed with abundant lumens, other world-class cruising grounds—say, the Pacific Northwest—aren’t equally illuminated. Because of this, electric cruising yachts typically also include redundant systems to ensure that the navigation lights stay on without heading to a marina.

“Every Silent yacht is equipped with a backup generator,” Köhler says. “This makes sure you never run out of energy, even when facing longer periods of unfavorable weather conditions.”

Rainy-day alternatives can include other green-power solutions. Sunreef Yachts typically specs dual wind generators atop its yachts’ rooftops. However, Lapp is realistic about their capabilities.

“Wind turbines can only supply a small fraction of the energy that our solar panels can,” he says, explaining that, in the right conditions, Sunreef’s panels typically generate 40 times more juice than the turbines. “What’s nice about working with wind is that your generators work all the time.” That includes under navigation, at the dock and throughout the night.

Energy sources aside, these experts say that high-quality batteries offering high performance are critical. Larger-capacity battery banks ensure more power reserves, but adding them can affect a yacht’s performance.

“The weight of the battery banks is also an important factor, as it can reduce or increase the overall efficiency,” Köhler says.

Battery performance is also critical for electric-powered coastal craft. One example is X Shore’s Eelex 8000, which has a high-performance 225 kW electric motor and dual 63 kWh lithium-ion batteries that can be charged anywhere there’s a power socket, or supercharged using the same technology as electric cars.

“The batteries can be charged in five to eight hours with three-phase power plugs and one to two hours with superchargers,” says Elias Wästberg, X Shore’s project manager.

While superchargers don’t exist in the middle of oceans, builders of electric-powered bluewater boats have already done this math. Silent-Yachts says its power catamarans are built to offer transatlantic autonomy, but a lot depends on how the owner uses the boat to minimize energy consumption.

“During sunny conditions, a general rule of thumb is that cruising at 6 knots maintains a balance between consumption and production,” Köhler says. “This basically means unlimited range. …The main thing that owners can do to increase range is reduce speed and turn off any appliances.”

This begs the question: Do owners need to downshift their expectations for onboard comfort when going electric?

“There’s no need to make any sacrifices or closely monitor energy levels,” Lapp says. “A lot of energy saving is done automatically. For example, at night, the air-conditioning system focuses solely on selected areas and cabins. … It consumes 70 percent less energy than most systems.”

And should the battery banks get thirsty, there’s always the generator.

Cruising with zero emissions might be a selling point for some customers, but one need not squeeze trees to embrace yachting’s future. “Running costs and maintenance levels are much lower compared to regular-motor catamarans,” Köhler says.

Then, there are unquantifiable returns. “You get to enjoy the absolute luxury of cruising in total silence and without disturbing the marine life around you,” Lapp says, adding that this experience helps owners create “better connections with the environment.”

Finally, there can also be the grin factor. “The Eelex 8000 can accelerate from 0 to 20 knots in 4.2 seconds,” Wästberg says. “The software captures 150 data points every second, allowing for real-time analytics of battery and engine performance, including temperature, humidity, pressure, location and the craft’s system status.”

While electric yachts boast some impressive capabilities, free lunches are unicorns. Electric yachts don’t emit carbon dioxide, but their carbon footprint likely deepens with stem-to-stern life-cycle assessments of their photovoltaic panels, carbon-fiber hulls and lithium-based batteries. Then there’s the inconvenient financial truth that all batteries have a finite number of charge cycles and eventually need refitting. Also, for now, diesel mechanics greatly outnumber certified electric-boat technicians, especially in remote locales.

Still, few people gifted with foresight would have bet against Evinrude’s outboards in the early 20th century. The same holds true for today’s electric boats. One only has to look at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge to realize that some of the brightest minds in the marine and technology fields are committed to a carbon-free future.

Couple this trend with the fact that electric yachts are already providing better performance and compromise-free cruising, and yachting’s future is looking bright (green).  

Navier Boats teamed up with Paul Bieker, an America’s Cup-winning naval architect and hydrofoil expert, to create the Navier 27. It delivers 30-plus-knot top speeds or a 75-nautical-mile range at slower speeds. While impressive, hydrofoils require active control, which is a crux that Navier solved by creating an autonomous foil-control system.

Sunreef 100 Eco

It’s one thing to build a solar-powered vessel for the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge; it’s a different challenge to build an electric 100-footer that can accommodate 12 guests and five crewmembers. The Sunreef 100 Eco’s flexible solar panels mean this cat can accommodate 2,610 square feet of solar-farm space and generate up to 46 kilowatts per hour of DC power, which should keep its high-performance lithium-ion batteries topped off. 

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While the Navier 27 will initially require human hands on its helm, down-the-road software releases are expected to enable autonomous driving.

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VESSEL REVIEW | Blue Wave – Moroccan-built diesel-electric trawler delivered to Brittany fisherman

Brittany-based fisherman Jean-Baptiste Goulard recently took delivery of a new trawler fitted with a diesel-electric propulsion system.

Blue Wave was built by Souss Massa Shipyard in Agadir on Morocco’s Atlantic coast. The design was developed extensively by naval architects Cabinet, which is also based in Brittany, and Barrillec Marine. However, Mr Goulard opted to have the vessel built overseas partly because of a lack of suitable support infrastructure close to home.

With an LOA of 22 metres and a beam of 6.95 metres, the newbuild was designed to also be capable of operation under extreme conditions, allowing the owner to conduct fishing trips even during the winter months.

Barillec Marine was also responsible for the installation of the diesel-electric propulsion system as well as the electrical systems. The chosen propulsion setup consists of two Scania diesel generator sets supplying power to a 500kW (at 175 rpm) electric motor to directly drive a 2,380mm propeller even without the need for reduction gears, which would otherwise take up additional space. The Scania gensets also provide power for the onboard electrical systems.

Both gensets may be coupled to run at the same time, though as a fuel-saving measure, one may be shut down even as the vessel is underway. This is because the propulsion arrangement was designed to allow even just one generator to provide sufficient propulsive power. The electric motor itself generates a significant amount of torque even during low-speed sailings.

The decision to have the vessel powered by a diesel-electric arrangement was in fulfilment of the owner’s desire to keep fuel consumption as low as possible over time and to minimise environmental impact even while regularly venturing out in waters off the Brittany coast and even as far as the Irish Sea. The added benefits provided by the diesel-electric propulsion are reduced levels of noise and vibration compared to conventional powerplants.

The vessel’s fishing equipment includes two 28-metre trawl nets, trawl winches, twin gilson winches, three net drums, and hydraulic motors all supplied by Bopp. The fish room has capacity for up to 70 cubic metres or 15 tonnes of catch. A notable feature of this area is a separate space for placing fish that had been caught just before the vessel begins to sail for home. This will enable the crew to make the freshest portion of the catch more readily available prior to being unloaded at berth, hence allowing some of the fish to be sold at premium prices upon landing.

The suite of electronics consist of Marport trawl gear sensors, MaxSea plotters, and other communications and navigation systems supplied by Furuno. Also installed are Marinelec Technologies alarms and tank measurement systems as well as fire safety systems from Protection Incendie Cornouaille.

Lastly, the trawler can house six crewmembers on a single trip, which can last up to 15 days.

Blue Wave was delivered to its owner in August 2021 and has since been put to use trawling for monkfish.

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Azura marine, this $500,000 electric yacht can cross oceans on just battery and solar power.

Singapore-based Azura Marine unveiled a new $500,000 electric yacht that they claim can complete “non-stop ocean voyages powered only by sunlight.”

The electrification of transport is slowly spreading into maritime transport.

While the focus has been commercial vehicles like ferries, it is also reaching leisure and personal vessels.

Azura Marine is the latest to enter the space with its first solar-powered catamaran yacht, the Aquanima 40 series, unveiled earlier this month in Bali, Indonesia.

The company describes the electric vessel:

“She is a unique 4 cabin, 8 guest yacht designed for extended cruising without any need for fossil fuels or refuelling stops of any nature. The Aquanima 40 solar-powered catamarans are also equipped with a 56 m2 rain catchment system, water maker and air conditioning water recovery – rendering water supply stops unnecessary too.”

Here are a few pictures of the Aquanima 40 series solar yacht:

Azura Marine claims that the vessel can continuously cruise thanks to its large 10 kW solar power system and 60 kWh battery pack.

Here are some of the specs of the Aquanima 40 series:

• LOA 13,25 m
• Draft 65 cm
• Propulsion Power: 2 x 10 kW
• Solar Power: 10 kW
• Main Battery Bank Capacity: 60 kWh

The company writes about the capacity of the electric vessel:

“For the owner, this means limitless cruising with no fuel costs, no noise or vibration, no smells, no polluting emissions and no disturbance of marine life.  The electric motors are virtually maintenance-free with only a couple of low-cost bearings to be replaced at 20,000 hours (more than a typical lifetime usage of a yacht).”

Here are some pictures from inside the electric yacht:

The company lists several amenities available onboard its new electric vessel:

“The yacht offers all the comfort to be expected of a modern cruiser with air conditioning, fully equipped galley including ice maker, hob and sink.  On this version, the bathroom and toilet is on main deck for greater ease of access as this vessel is strongly oriented towards enjoying the outdoors, exploring hidden bays with the electric dinghy or diving on pristine reefs. Onboard Solar Eclipse, all water is self-produced, including fresh and drinking water, thanks to the yacht’s water-maker, air conditioning water recovery system and gigantic rain water collecting solar roof.  She features a high quality marine sound system and all round WIFI connectivity.”

Azura Marine Co-Founder and CEO Julien Mélot commented on the launch of the new electric vessel:

“it was an enormous thrill to launch the yacht last week and undertake her first few miles at sea.  The yacht met all our expectations and while the design makes for near silent operation with exceptional responsiveness, it was incredible to actually experience it  – and all in the knowledge that we were not producing any harmful pollution or emissions.  With some strong winds and a very tight to enter marina berth, we were delighted by how easy the yacht was to manoeuvre.  We simply cannot wait to take her out on her maiden voyage.”

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Trondheim 40 is the First Electric Powered Trawler

Styled by Russian design guru Max Zhivov

Designed by Max Zhivov for extended voyages and rough weather, the Trondheim 40 is the world's first electric powered trawler.

The trawler is a vessel of expedition class A Ocean, has a steel hull and unlimited navigation area. It is designed for extended voyages where conditions may exceed wind force 8 (Beaufort scale) and significant wave heights of 4 m and above but excluding abnormal conditions.

Power is supplied by two Torqeedo Deep Blue i 1,400 rpm electric motors and two 64 kWh big capacity batteries. This installation will allow for 6 hours just electric motor ride in total quiet like on sailing yacht.

Two Torqeedo 25 kWh high voltage diesel-powered generators are also on board. They will be used to produce electricity for running the engines and to recharge the batteries.

The 12m (40 foot) electric trawler has 30% longer range that conventional 40-feet fishing boats.

The Trondheim 40 will sleep six people. The first hull will be built in the Netherlands.

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Greenaval 60, is the longest model of our hybrid boats . This model has 2x 370 HP Volvo Penta diesel engines and 2x 150 kW electric motors. GN60, which offers 16knot cruise speed with diesel option can achieve 11,5knot cruise speed with electric motors.

Upper housing and shell manufactured from marine aluminum by highly experienced team,  provides higher performance and fuel saving in low-speed for GN60. GN60 allows 25mile free daily cruise range with one charge. 

GN60, supplied with a specifically designed special aluminium tender, has 3 cabins two of which are full-beam master cabins. With offering separated crew cabin and bathroom, this hybrid boat's saloon provides 360-degree panoramic view. Crew cabin and the engine room can be reached from the inside of the saloon with stairs.

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