As there were many questions regarding range and power - here the answers: Purely solar powered range about 100 miles per day in average holiday conditions / e.g. Med, Carribean ..., about 700 Miles in 7 days without burning any fuel. The "pure solar" speed is about 4 knots, as we have to rechanrge the batteries during daytime while driving, this is only possible at this speed. BUT - it is not the average use of a boat to cross the Atlantic every month. But it is the average use to go out of the marina or bay, go for some swimming, go to the next island and anchor the boat there for the night. So e.g. 50 miles a day are easily feasible at 6 knots, 25 miles at about 7 knots. Purely on solar! Our consumption on the Solarwave 64 is only 12 kW at 6 knots, 19 kW at 7 knots. Any other diesel-powered boat of comparable size and luxury that can do this?And while we are on anchor in a bay, our yachts do not need to run the generator to cook or to run the AirConditioning. BTW - the Solarwave 64 has 2 x 60 kW Motors, topspeed 11 kts, 160 kWh batteries, 15 kWp on the roof with a production of about 80 kWh per day and a generator to refill the batteries in very rare cases with 22 kW. On generator only (not calculating the batteries and the sun) the boat goes 7 knots - 24/7 with a fuel consumption of only 6 liters an hour. The consumption of the household is only 7-10 kWh a day. If you have further questions, please visit our website - Best Regards, Michael, CEO of Solarwave Yachts
This data speaks a lot more and what should be posted in the very beginning. No arguing would appear. Easy to decide speed and range vs clean, quiet and cheap running costs. At this size and cost though battery bank in the 200kWh range would make more sense. I'm planning to start building 30ft light semi-displacement catamaran in summer with 2x15kw and 60kwh battery bank and for this size it's still a close call to make sense going electric. Cruise mostly at 6-7knots with extra power for bad wind/tide times etc. Still a big sacrifice in performance compared to diesels, but i simply hate smell and noise of marine diesels.
Thanks for clearing things up. I have been going on data i got from you guys. I know its all in a starting fase, so i understand, but im sure its all going to be much better in the future. Keep selling!
Thanks "Catamaran channel" for your positive comment and your efforts!!! As we offer 3 models (55, 64 and 75´) and one older one (46´) which we are still mentioning as our "proof of concept" the variety of different values (kW, kWh, A ...) can be mixed up easily - even by our own staff. In addition to that we offer a standard version and optionally more batteries and more powerful motors - which almost every customer orders. So plenty of possibilities for a misunderstanding! ;-) If you or any of your visitors has any question regarding our boats - please feel free to contact me directly via our website www.solarwave-yachts.com - best regards, Michael from Solarwave-Yachts
OH I want the 75 GOOD LORD I want it bad, I do have a suggestion (maybe feasible or not) but what about like 1-3 wind turbines, and like 2 hydro fins? for night operations, understandably a solar boat but while traveling at night the hydro fins should be able to keep the generator on without fuel while it charges the batteries.
I agree. WIND TURBINES on all 4 corners or maybe have them where they can RISE UP and Extend out the blades , when not needed they can Fold down the blades .....just a thought.
Thanks Michael for the summary below. Things can only get better in the future, more speed, longer battery life etc. You are in a great position for the future. Good luck.
Thanks for your kind words, you are absolutely right - things only can get better, and they already get better. For our next boats to be delivered we use batteries of the latest generation. Same brand like Tesla uses, but even higher energy-density = half the size and half the weight to most other lithium batteries on the market - unbelieveable!
Love the idea but was disappointed in the interior design and especially the woodwork and cabinetry. I would expect more on such a beautiful boat. Is that customizable?
I am impressed. However, I was a bit disappointed that they chose to make the external cockpit so large, thereby severely limiting the space inside the salon. Then I figured it out. By doing that, they have a smaller AC footprint. Shame, shame...
SolarWave 64 e-catamaran Walkthrough at cannes 2017! 100% solar and emission free. Solarwave 64 has 2 x 60 kW Motors, topspeed 11 kts, 160 kWh batteries, 15 kWp on the roof with a production of about 80 kWh per day and a generator to refill The label says 62 but from now on all 62's are 64's according to the factory. Imagine cruising the seas forever, without looking/paying for diesel or gas.
Catamaran Channel I have been imagining that for about 20 years now. What's crazy is, that has been possible for quite a while now and yet no one has ever really tried to pull it off until now. I could have designed and built this ten years ago myself. Only money stood in my way. Happy to see a manufacturer take solar seriously and build something that actually works and looks good doing it.
Then you got some great imagination, and (maybe) crafting skills. Yes i think this is a fantastic design. (solar powered) As for al the people/experts that doubt the capabilities of this boat. Time will tell and so will buyers or those who get on board during a sea trial.
Solar energy is still really limited. This catamaran probably quite fun for slow cruising at daytime and in protected waters for rich folk. Li-ion batteries got better and cheaper, solar panels also got cheaper and a bit more efficient, especially considering weight/area ratio. That's why we see this boat only now. And even with all those technological advances it's barely enough to move during daytime. I'm all for electric propulsion, but solar alone is far from enough expect for some limited use. Oh, i'm actually planing on building 30ft electric catamaran myself. But i won't be using solar panels, it's just expensive gimmick on a boat. Keep in mind that 1hp is equal to 745watts.
+xellzor entire cities run on solar. it's a matter of how many panels do you have room for. this cat has been extensively tested, so I don't expect it will run out of energy in the middle of a crossing. Thanks for watching!
Which has nothing to do with powering a catamaran, energy requirement is simply too different for available area and weight. Can't even mount panels at an angle for better efficiency as on land. Even cowering all available area on this large cat you get peak 15kW output. Which is 20hp and it's available only during few hours in a sunny day. Cruising in calm waters and short distances, anything else will require large genset and stronger motors. I really like electric propulsion myself, but you need to be aware about limitations, especially in marine environment where it can directly affect your safety.
Not so sure about the Tesla comparison. I hope this takes off with multiple brands out there and is profitable for most of them. This is a great solution for cat cruisers who just want to take it easy out there, keep the family comfortable, keep the skipper happier with less maintenance and challenges, and allow 2-12 loved ones to visit many sunny and warm places, if not putter around the globe with the solar/generator combo. I'm looking forward to watching this innovation move forward with SolarWave and inevitable competitors to come. Fair winds.
If they can make 1 solar yatch every 9 minutes = then it's the Tesla of the seas... Why has no one tried to mass produce ships ? Stamping them out like model Ts ? They are still being made like cars in the 1920s - slowly by hand. Inefficient .
I can understand that, and your not the only one. This thing is a true "house' on the water. A family of 5 can live on this cat no problem. Its a 64 foot cat with the widest hulls i have ever seen, and ive seen allot. The space you get is all you will ever need. I love it! Thanks for watching!
its a beautiful concept, just feel like it can be combined with wind power sail boat for a wider application. I know there have already been large yachts that place solar panel on their sheets to reduce emission (really large), anyway, the potential is great. but a boat based only on solar power seems too costly or have too much constraint
I get where your coming from. But that would be a seatrial video, wich would be fine by me. The motors you dont hear, ive heard them running and they are very very quiet. Thanks for watching!
I kind of love the sound of an electric engine :). BTW you could make a video where you talk about the benefits of having a solar powered yacht. Make it similar to online marketing youtube videos. Like: Hello my name is xxx and (what role you have). We are sitting here and enjoying the silence, the waves, the wind and my freshly squeezed Orange juice. Today I wanna talk to you about the top X reasons why you should have a solar powerer yacht. Numer 1: No cost in fuel... (elaborate) Number 2: No smell... (elaborate) Number 3: Can you hear the engine (put the microphone as close to the water near the propeller as possible. Yes it is really silent. (more talking) Number 4: ...... Alright so if you like our trip with the yacht and want to know more the click the link below in the description and it will take you to our sign up page where you can get more information and news before everyone else and we will also show ..... Please subscribe, like and share and please contact us and tell us how much you like solar powered yachts and if you're planning to buy one in the future. Let us know how we can improve our channel and what other videos you would like to see about our yachts. Again my name is .... and see you in the next video. Take care and God bless. So this is my tip. Stay engaged with you audience. Give them value. Also be consistent with your videos because youtube gives you more authority if you do. Cheers :)
I been day dreaming about this cat for years now and I wish I could eventually get one. However I would completely reconfigure it for a new life out on the open ocean so I can circumnavigate many times over. Both hulls would be configured for mostly dry storage and maybe a single head. The upper area would get a much smaller Nav area and be mostly configured for living, food preparation, dining and sleeping. Don't need gigantic wasteful sleeping areas. On a cat like that I want to be high up always paying attention to the waters and the horizon even when it comes to my sleeping time. Lol
With battery technology improving this is the way of the future. This size of a boat could easily use a 300kw pack, using a higher battery voltage would make this system more efficient. Love this boat.
Hi, you are absolutely right! We offer different configurations regarding powertrain and battery - also with high voltage system and larger battery capacity - even above 300 kWh. This specific model is an economic and high efficient version - 2 x 60 kW motors, (upgraded to now) 160 kWh battery. Just to give you an example: consumption of 12 kW @ 6 kts, 19 kW @ 7 kts, 30 kW @ 8 kts, 45 kW @ 9 kts and 60 kW @ 10 kts - fully equipped with a total weight on the hook of about 30 tons! ..... is there any other boat of comparable size and comfort on the market that consumes as little as this "Silent Yachts - Solarwave 64"? Please check our 55 and 75 foot Silent Yachts! Best Regards, Michael PS: This specific boat is right now on the way to the Caribbean - crossing the Atlantic ocean. Remember - unlimited range!!!
the layout is not very good, the fridge is out side. i did not see pocket in the roof for exterior removable wall. if the weather get bad the only dinner is out side. not good for normal operation across many weather type. but the power system is great. it look like a half done design...
Champs Visions 3D Considering the price, I think this is targeted at people that will predominantly be underway in summer or in warmer regions, so it kinda makes sense. But I’m sure it would be relatively easy to spec windows / sliding door and a hatch for the fly-bridge, turning it into a giant living room. Now I just need to win Lotto...
I absolutely love the concept of Silent Yachts, they are by far the solar power market leaders with very good reason. However the interior space, furnishing and natural light availability just falls flat.. especially as a live-aboard. The size of the cockpit is great for party charters, but impractical as a family living space, it makes the 55 feels more spacious.. I would like to see them rework to bring in some owner operator practicality, comfort and luxury design elements that match the ticket value.
just what everyone needs on their luxury yacht a hatch from a scary dark interior workroom directly into your shower and bedroom cue Psycho music everytime you close your eyes to wash your hair or try and sleep! ;)
I understand why you are saying that. Let me add something i didnt mentioned before. It has a diesel generator on board with 1000 liters of fuel. How smart is that?? Really smart i think. They thought of everything.
@@aoristuberon21 It has really matured to the level of decreasing returns. Right now if you are fully charged and motoring at sunset you have enough battery to run 5 knots thru the night. Come daylight you keep running 5 knots and end the day with fully charged batteries...............repeat indefinitely. If your batteries could store double the amount of power, you could start the passage at 7 knots but only be given maybe 6 hours at that speed. The additional charge for those batteries would not be realized until you stop the boat. Battery storage would need to be 10 times current tech to make a discernible difference. And even then you would need to be on anchor for 5 days or even longer to store that much solar power. For east coast to the Caribbean this would work very well. I could see 8 months of cruising using very little fuel or even NO fuel as long as 5 knots works for you. And really, 5 knots in a straight line whenever you want is pretty decent. Quick 20 mile hops could hammer down and have battery power to last thru the night.
I understand why you are waiting, it might be allot more affordable then the others. Unfortunately the smallest one out is the 55, wich is going to be available around april/may 2018 with a price-tag starting at €1.270.000. I also think that it depends how much demand there is and how much room for smaller projects there is on there yard. And of course on how successful they are in general. (more capital gives more room for other/different projects) Thanks for watching!
Yeah, shrink this one down just a bit, but keep a lot of the solar panels and batteries. It also doesn't need as many heads, but a nice size master berth and storage space.
I thought I was the only person looking for alternative to a bomb shelter. I think it's a better alternative. Unlimited fish for food. You are more mobile, instead a bomb shelter. You are like a sitting duck.
Lol, you got a point there. Lucky for future buyers that this actually isnt from the tesla factory. Catamarans in general are pretty good in holding up there value.
If ever I had the money to build one of these, I’d design way less tables and seating areas. There’s always way too many places to sit! How many tables does a yacht this size need man!? I’d replace a few areas with more functional purpose based areas. Same for bathrooms.... too many.
Just curious...what happens if you're doing a transatlantic and gets struck by lightning and power is blown? How long is the lifespan for this solar power system before it would need replaced? I know nothing about solar yachts..
+Justin M Like everywhere else, when your struck by lightning, you got a problem :-) if your lucky. The solar panels have the same lifespan as any other solar panel with the same specs. Ofcourse over time they will decrease in efficiency, There's nothing "special" about the panels used here, so there as good as the ones that you can buy for any other boat. Hope that clears it up a little for you. And if you have any more questions just let me know. Thanks for watching!
I love the vessel,, I do have 2 major concern tho, 1: open ocean voyage- i would defiantly take this to the south pacific (mostly philippines area) so while there really not seeing a problem, just getting there is what concerns me. 2: Dinghy- Where does the dinghy go? Living anchorage would be a must to have one.
to your questions: 1; getting there is no problem, much smaller boats went there already, all our boats are A-certified (open ocean), for longer periods of bad weather the range extender /diesel-generator supplies you with ample energy. 2; there is a dinghy-garage under the bridgedeck, the middle part of the stern opens. We offer also a hydraulic dinghy-platform in the back. On our Silent 75 you can put a up to 4,40 m long dinghy (Williams Sports-tender 440) into the stb hull + a second dinghy or up to two jetskis on the hydraulic platform. And - you can have another tender-garage in the port hull ---- here the link www.solarwave-yachts.com/english/yachts/silent-75-ready-for-order/
+Raymond Pugh I think the concept is fantastic. the refrigerator is there just for easy access. I don't think they mind the energy it draws when it's standing outside. guess the solar panels make up for it. Thanks for watching!
I also see a lot of complaining about speed. I like electric motor. They are small and light enough for you to change out at sea by yourself. Electrical is easier to fix than oil engine. A lot of people are switching to electric motor for their fish pond in Vietnam because they are more reliable. I rather go with something I can repair or replace by myself than speed. For a lot of people that never travel. You may go to countries that doesn't speak the language or you couldn't exchanged to their currency. It's a lot of headache. Beside they probably won't have the parts or labor to do it.
Dear Silent Yacht, Thank you for answering most of the questions. Good for you to have the vision. I will be following your progress over the next few months as technology advances rapidly. cheers. Also are you a private company or do you trade publicly?
Alot of not so good looking space consuming furniture in the kitchen and bedrooms... Also I'd prefer 1 large toilet instead of 3 so i can actually not feel claustrophobic when taking a plunge..
Guys dc motors can be wired in two ways one way is to run a dc motor off of the other dc motor and vice versa so if you get both motors running and flip a switch changing the wiring the motors will run at about 45% off their own electricity nonstop for as long as 10,000 hours! If solar were added then maybe 60% without batteries! The batteries would only be needed to get the motors up to about 50% maximum! However I would not recommend going to far without sails!
I know this is a catamaran channel, but I think this company should consider at least trying to make a trimarans electric yacht. Trimarans travel faster than catamarans and are much safer: and as for energy ideas, I would have put a type of V.A.W.T turbine as they're much more reliable than a regular turbine. Another thing I would add is a water propulsion drive boat. You dont see very much a trimaran yacht in the water and considering that they are faster, stabler, and safer. I think it would be interesting to see if they would do something with this.
Of course she has watertight sections - there are another 5 meters in front of the master cabin and about 4 meters behind - absolutely weatertight sections. BTW - ask and better check other cats for that, you would be surprised!
Yes i forgot to film them. In the next video, there latest build, the silent yacht 55. I did film everything, including motors and batteries. Stay tuned! Thanks for watching!
Well, it would be nice for Mr. Musk to buy your company and upgrade production to true Mass Production, cranking out a few hundred yachts per day... 35s, 55s, 64s, and 80s Wind / Solar Hybrid Yachts.
Is there a way to upgrade the solar panels and add say a Tesla power wall, as tech improves. For example Sunpower makes the highest efficiency panel on the market at about 22% conv efficiency. What are the specs on your panels? Can we swap them for better panels relatively easily?
I thank you for the vid, however you did not let us get a good look at the motor. Trying to sell someone on electric motor and not be able to see it is a downer.....i feel like i wasted some time watching this.
I saw some of these are more affordable than their diesel counterparts and you're not spending as much money on maintenance I just wish I had the money for these maybe my life wouldn't be as miserable
So, this would be a SUPERB island hopper, which is the 99% usage time of all yatchs. While island hopping you can run exclusively on solar power, if you do a crossing you then need to use the diesel generator to re-charge. Once that is understood the product can be truly appreciated.
11 knots is slow, and I was shocked to read the batteries are drained while it's running with the sun out? How about using some supercapacitors or batteries with supercapacitor technology in series for take-off speed and enabling the use of the sun's energy directly from the panels? Lithium batteries are on their way out. Graphene? Saline or other batteries? A solar generator as well?
Clicks on video hoping for an in depth review of the boat. One second in and the trademark irritating you tube channel music starts up. 🙄Immediately heads back over to Aquaholics channel.
nice concept, but still not good enough. Not designed for regular circumnavigation, so it is just another weekend boat. makes me sad, would have loved to see it as a world cruiser, but I guess technology isnt there yet
Everything.....size of motor or motors, rpm, amps, speed at rpm, range at what speed. Most electric vessels run at 3 knots for about 2 or 3 hours. What would it take to run at 10 knots, 24 hrs a day, everyday?
As there were many questions regarding range and power - here the answers: Purely solar powered range about 100 miles per day in average holiday conditions / e.g. Med, Carribean ..., about 700 Miles in 7 days without burning any fuel. The "pure solar" speed is about 4 knots, as we have to rechanrge the batteries during daytime while driving, this is only possible at this speed. BUT - it is not the average use of a boat to cross the Atlantic every month. But it is the average use to go out of the marina or bay, go for some swimming, go to the next island and anchor the boat there for the night. So e.g. 50 miles a day are easily feasible at 6 knots, 25 miles at about 7 knots. Purely on solar! Our consumption on the Solarwave 64 is only 12 kW at 6 knots, 19 kW at 7 knots. Any other diesel-powered boat of comparable size and luxury that can do this?And while we are on anchor in a bay, our yachts do not need to run the generator to cook or to run the AirConditioning. BTW - the Solarwave 64 has 2 x 60 kW Motors, topspeed 11 kts, 160 kWh batteries, 15 kWp on the roof with a production of about 80 kWh per day and a generator to refill the batteries in very rare cases with 22 kW. On generator only (not calculating the batteries and the sun) the boat goes 7 knots - 24/7 with a fuel consumption of only 6 liters an hour. The consumption of the household is only 7-10 kWh a day. If you have further questions, please visit our website - Best Regards, Michael, CEO of Solarwave Yachts
This data speaks a lot more and what should be posted in the very beginning. No arguing would appear. Easy to decide speed and range vs clean, quiet and cheap running costs. At this size and cost though battery bank in the 200kWh range would make more sense. I'm planning to start building 30ft light semi-displacement catamaran in summer with 2x15kw and 60kwh battery bank and for this size it's still a close call to make sense going electric. Cruise mostly at 6-7knots with extra power for bad wind/tide times etc. Still a big sacrifice in performance compared to diesels, but i simply hate smell and noise of marine diesels.
Thanks for clearing things up.
I have been going on data i got from you guys.
I know its all in a starting fase, so i understand, but im sure its all going to be much better in the future.
Keep selling!
Thanks "Catamaran channel" for your positive comment and your efforts!!! As we offer 3 models (55, 64 and 75´) and one older one (46´) which we are still mentioning as our "proof of concept" the variety of different values (kW, kWh, A ...) can be mixed up easily - even by our own staff. In addition to that we offer a standard version and optionally more batteries and more powerful motors - which almost every customer orders. So plenty of possibilities for a misunderstanding! ;-)
If you or any of your visitors has any question regarding our boats - please feel free to contact me directly via our website www.solarwave-yachts.com - best regards, Michael from Solarwave-Yachts
OH I want the 75 GOOD LORD I want it bad, I do have a suggestion (maybe feasible or not) but what about like 1-3 wind turbines, and like 2 hydro fins? for night operations, understandably a solar boat but while traveling at night the hydro fins should be able to keep the generator on without fuel while it charges the batteries.
I agree. WIND TURBINES on all 4 corners or maybe have them where they can RISE UP and Extend out the blades , when not needed they can Fold down the blades .....just a thought.
Thanks Michael for the summary below. Things can only get better in the future, more speed, longer battery life etc. You are in a great position for the future. Good luck.
Thanks for your kind words, you are absolutely right - things only can get better, and they already get better. For our next boats to be delivered we use batteries of the latest generation. Same brand like Tesla uses, but even higher energy-density = half the size and half the weight to most other lithium batteries on the market - unbelieveable!
The layout is not very effecient but it looks really nice. I wish the main area wasn't so tight but out of 10 it's a really nice 8.5.
This yacht is on my bucket list. I will own the beautiful boat.
I really liked that big crawl space in storage area off the shower.
Love the idea but was disappointed in the interior design and especially the woodwork and cabinetry. I would expect more on such a beautiful boat. Is that customizable?
Yes whatever you want on this one, fully custom.
Thanks for watching!
Wish there was a person standing in the shots to give a sense of scale. Great video!
I am impressed. However, I was a bit disappointed that they chose to make the external cockpit so large, thereby severely limiting the space inside the salon. Then I figured it out. By doing that, they have a smaller AC footprint. Shame, shame...
SolarWave 64 e-catamaran Walkthrough at cannes 2017!
100% solar and emission free.
Solarwave 64 has 2 x 60 kW Motors, topspeed 11 kts, 160 kWh batteries, 15 kWp on the roof with a production of about 80 kWh per day and a generator to refill
The label says 62 but from now on all 62's are 64's according to the factory.
Imagine cruising the seas forever, without looking/paying for diesel or gas.
Catamaran Channel I have been imagining that for about 20 years now. What's crazy is, that has been possible for quite a while now and yet no one has ever really tried to pull it off until now. I could have designed and built this ten years ago myself. Only money stood in my way. Happy to see a manufacturer take solar seriously and build something that actually works and looks good doing it.
Then you got some great imagination, and (maybe) crafting skills.
Yes i think this is a fantastic design. (solar powered)
As for al the people/experts that doubt the capabilities of this boat.
Time will tell and so will buyers or those who get on board during a sea trial.
Solar energy is still really limited. This catamaran probably quite fun for slow cruising at daytime and in protected waters for rich folk. Li-ion batteries got better and cheaper, solar panels also got cheaper and a bit more efficient, especially considering weight/area ratio. That's why we see this boat only now. And even with all those technological advances it's barely enough to move during daytime. I'm all for electric propulsion, but solar alone is far from enough expect for some limited use. Oh, i'm actually planing on building 30ft electric catamaran myself. But i won't be using solar panels, it's just expensive gimmick on a boat. Keep in mind that 1hp is equal to 745watts.
+xellzor entire cities run on solar. it's a matter of how many panels do you have room for. this cat has been extensively tested, so I don't expect it will run out of energy in the middle of a crossing.
Thanks for watching!
Which has nothing to do with powering a catamaran, energy requirement is simply too different for available area and weight. Can't even mount panels at an angle for better efficiency as on land. Even cowering all available area on this large cat you get peak 15kW output. Which is 20hp and it's available only during few hours in a sunny day. Cruising in calm waters and short distances, anything else will require large genset and stronger motors. I really like electric propulsion myself, but you need to be aware about limitations, especially in marine environment where it can directly affect your safety.
Not so sure about the Tesla comparison. I hope this takes off with multiple brands out there and is profitable for most of them. This is a great solution for cat cruisers who just want to take it easy out there, keep the family comfortable, keep the skipper happier with less maintenance and challenges, and allow 2-12 loved ones to visit many sunny and warm places, if not putter around the globe with the solar/generator combo. I'm looking forward to watching this innovation move forward with SolarWave and inevitable competitors to come. Fair winds.
what you described is what about 98% of the sailors are looking out for.
If they can make 1 solar yatch every 9 minutes = then it's the Tesla of the seas... Why has no one tried to mass produce ships ?
Stamping them out like model Ts ? They are still being made like cars in the 1920s - slowly by hand. Inefficient .
This is exactly what I want to get when I retire.
I can understand that, and your not the only one.
This thing is a true "house' on the water. A family of 5 can live on this cat no problem.
Its a 64 foot cat with the widest hulls i have ever seen, and ive seen allot. The space you get is all you will ever need.
I love it!
Thanks for watching!
I am retired at 44 and looking up custom options for this boat, look out world.
Thats great news, congratz.
Thanks for watching!
Can i join the journey :))
It's nice, but can they manufacture 1,000 of them each day ? You can't call it the Tesla of the seas unless they can reallly mass produce.
Lololol @0:25 "that salon is bigger than my entire boat!" 🤣
My dream, congratulation for this really nice Boat! Kind regards from Germany
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the authentic and positve video - Michael Köhler, from Solarwave-Yachts
Thanks for the compliment.
And of course, Thanks for watching!
The video says silent 64 but the transfers stuck on this boat says silent 62 !? Which one is it ?
What is the yearly maintenance on this boat?
62ft? Also, is it possible to do some vertical farming inside?
its a beautiful concept, just feel like it can be combined with wind power sail boat for a wider application. I know there have already been large yachts that place solar panel on their sheets to reduce emission (really large), anyway, the potential is great. but a boat based only on solar power seems too costly or have too much constraint
A sheet on a boat is a rope.
ideally I want to do this on a sail boat. Being able to use air conditioning and not running a generator is a big thing.
Do you have any videos where we can hear the electric motor, winds and the waves with no music?
I get where your coming from.
But that would be a seatrial video, wich would be fine by me.
The motors you dont hear, ive heard them running and they are very very quiet.
Thanks for watching!
I kind of love the sound of an electric engine :).
BTW you could make a video where you talk about the benefits of having a solar powered yacht. Make it similar to online marketing youtube videos. Like:
Hello my name is xxx and (what role you have). We are sitting here and enjoying the silence, the waves, the wind and my freshly squeezed Orange juice. Today I wanna talk to you about the top X reasons why you should have a solar powerer yacht.
Numer 1: No cost in fuel... (elaborate)
Number 2: No smell... (elaborate)
Number 3: Can you hear the engine (put the microphone as close to the water near the propeller as possible. Yes it is really silent. (more talking)
Number 4: ......
Alright so if you like our trip with the yacht and want to know more the click the link below in the description and it will take you to our sign up page where you can get more information and news before everyone else and we will also show ..... Please subscribe, like and share and please contact us and tell us how much you like solar powered yachts and if you're planning to buy one in the future. Let us know how we can improve our channel and what other videos you would like to see about our yachts.
Again my name is .... and see you in the next video. Take care and God bless.
So this is my tip. Stay engaged with you audience. Give them value. Also be consistent with your videos because youtube gives you more authority if you do.
Cheers :)
I'm just here to become better informed about boating. It's amazing how people can make an argument about ANYTHING!! 😂😂😂😂😂.
I been day dreaming about this cat for years now and I wish I could eventually get one. However I would completely reconfigure it for a new life out on the open ocean so I can circumnavigate many times over. Both hulls would be configured for mostly dry storage and maybe a single head. The upper area would get a much smaller Nav area and be mostly configured for living, food preparation, dining and sleeping. Don't need gigantic wasteful sleeping areas. On a cat like that I want to be high up always paying attention to the waters and the horizon even when it comes to my sleeping time. Lol
like a 2017 Neel 45?
rgray318 oh my gosh, you and I are thinking the same thing (bug out boat)
A single head is begging for that head to break in the middle of an ocean someplace...
With battery technology improving this is the way of the future. This size of a boat could easily use a 300kw pack, using a higher battery voltage would make this system more efficient. Love this boat.
Hi, you are absolutely right! We offer different configurations regarding powertrain and battery - also with high voltage system and larger battery capacity - even above 300 kWh. This specific model is an economic and high efficient version - 2 x 60 kW motors, (upgraded to now) 160 kWh battery. Just to give you an example: consumption of 12 kW @ 6 kts, 19 kW @ 7 kts, 30 kW @ 8 kts, 45 kW @ 9 kts and 60 kW @ 10 kts - fully equipped with a total weight on the hook of about 30 tons! ..... is there any other boat of comparable size and comfort on the market that consumes as little as this "Silent Yachts - Solarwave 64"? Please check our 55 and 75 foot Silent Yachts! Best Regards, Michael
PS: This specific boat is right now on the way to the Caribbean - crossing the Atlantic ocean. Remember - unlimited range!!!
At a 100 miles a day crossing the Atlantic you better have a hell of a lot of fridge space lol.
@@jimbotheassclown The average 40 foot or so sailboat travels 100 miles per day on trans ocean trips. The occupants don't starve.
I would invent a roll out solar array that can be deployed from both sides with floats
It would increase your current array by 300%
Is it possible to put water turbines under the boat so as the boat goes it makes more electricity.
Yes it is, as long as you pay for it.
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Catamaran Channel I wish I could afford it man I have a small business in Canada but I wish someday I buy something like this and sail the world.
Its what most of us dream of i think.
Where the mind goes the body will follow.
the layout is not very good, the fridge is out side. i did not see pocket in the roof for exterior removable wall. if the weather get bad the only dinner is out side. not good for normal operation across many weather type. but the power system is great. it look like a half done design...
Champs Visions 3D Considering the price, I think this is targeted at people that will predominantly be underway in summer or in warmer regions, so it kinda makes sense. But I’m sure it would be relatively easy to spec windows / sliding door and a hatch for the fly-bridge, turning it into a giant living room. Now I just need to win Lotto...
I absolutely love the concept of Silent Yachts, they are by far the solar power market leaders with very good reason. However the interior space, furnishing and natural light availability just falls flat.. especially as a live-aboard. The size of the cockpit is great for party charters, but impractical as a family living space, it makes the 55 feels more spacious.. I would like to see them rework to bring in some owner operator practicality, comfort and luxury design elements that match the ticket value.
just what everyone needs on their luxury yacht a hatch from a scary dark interior workroom directly into your shower and bedroom cue Psycho music everytime you close your eyes to wash your hair or try and sleep! ;)
Beautiful............................
does it have to be catamaran style to go solar? cant we have a regular looking yacht to do solar? i just feel a waste of space on the catamaran.
Maybe someone could invent a wind powered boat.
+Benjamin Nordland Problem with that is, when the wind is gone your stuck.
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Wind powered boats .... hmmm sounds familiar...
Catamaran Channel when the sun is gone ... this one will be stuck also. Good luck with storing enough energy....
I understand why you are saying that.
Let me add something i didnt mentioned before.
It has a diesel generator on board with 1000 liters of fuel.
How smart is that?? Really smart i think. They thought of everything.
If it has a diesel generator with a 1000 liters of fuel that makes the zero emissions line false.
I may want to wait for improved solar and battery to catch up to this idea for transocean travel.
They’ve improved it with the 80. I think solar electric sailing around the equator on the Silent Electric 80 would be the best of all worlds.
@@aoristuberon21 It has really matured to the level of decreasing returns. Right now if you are fully charged and motoring at sunset you have enough battery to run 5 knots thru the night. Come daylight you keep running 5 knots and end the day with fully charged batteries...............repeat indefinitely. If your batteries could store double the amount of power, you could start the passage at 7 knots but only be given maybe 6 hours at that speed. The additional charge for those batteries would not be realized until you stop the boat. Battery storage would need to be 10 times current tech to make a discernible difference. And even then you would need to be on anchor for 5 days or even longer to store that much solar power. For east coast to the Caribbean this would work very well. I could see 8 months of cruising using very little fuel or even NO fuel as long as 5 knots works for you. And really, 5 knots in a straight line whenever you want is pretty decent. Quick 20 mile hops could hammer down and have battery power to last thru the night.
i am waiting for the 40 feet solarwave when are the coming out ?
I understand why you are waiting, it might be allot more affordable then the others.
Unfortunately the smallest one out is the 55, wich is going to be available around april/may 2018 with a price-tag starting at €1.270.000.
I also think that it depends how much demand there is and how much room for smaller projects there is on there yard.
And of course on how successful they are in general. (more capital gives more room for other/different projects)
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Yeah, shrink this one down just a bit, but keep a lot of the solar panels and batteries. It also doesn't need as many heads, but a nice size master berth and storage space.
yes will be nice cz i can only afford half a million us dollar
I want the 75.. perfect for me..
Me too
I love this boat and wish that I can afford it ( perfect bug out boat)!
If my checkbook could support it I'd be heading there tomorrow to get them started customizing mine.
I thought I was the only person looking for alternative to a bomb shelter. I think it's a better alternative. Unlimited fish for food. You are more mobile, instead a bomb shelter. You are like a sitting duck.
Pro level footage and cool music! These boats are amazing, yes the Tesla of the ocean!
So worthless after 3 years? Lol hopefully they get better parts support than tesla...🙄
Lol, you got a point there.
Lucky for future buyers that this actually isnt from the tesla factory.
Catamarans in general are pretty good in holding up there value.
Is it possible to add another one or two battery banks to allow closer to 10 knots?
Why does it have a v bed when the other bedrooms have a full bed?
If ever I had the money to build one of these, I’d design way less tables and seating areas. There’s always way too many places to sit! How many tables does a yacht this size need man!? I’d replace a few areas with more functional purpose based areas.
Same for bathrooms.... too many.
Its custom.
Çok güzel. Güneş enerjisi insanlığın kurtuluşu olacak. Umarım hızla yaygınlaşır.
Izlediğiniz için teşekkürler!
Wow! Great video. Who ever designed the layout, did a great job! It’s like they thought of everything
Seems to me this is more of a lake boat, and does not really have the power when rough seas demand it.
Bob Fox, dont place links to other sites please.
How much is this
Just curious...what happens if you're doing a transatlantic and gets struck by lightning and power is blown? How long is the lifespan for this solar power system before it would need replaced? I know nothing about solar yachts..
+Justin M Like everywhere else, when your struck by lightning, you got a problem :-) if your lucky.
The solar panels have the same lifespan as any other solar panel with the same specs. Ofcourse over time they will decrease in efficiency, There's nothing "special" about the panels used here, so there as good as the ones that you can buy for any other boat.
Hope that clears it up a little for you.
And if you have any more questions just let me know.
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Is there a technical limit to the size you could build a solar yacht like this? Could you, for example, build one 300 ft long?
yes we can - please contact me, you finde my email address on our website www.silent-yachts.com
Does the e come with a sail option?
What are those spaces under the stairs?
wish the soundtrack was silent.
It is.
@@CatamaranChannel sorry, yep, apart the crap music, totally silent. silly me.
I love the vessel,, I do have 2 major concern tho,
1: open ocean voyage- i would defiantly take this to the south pacific (mostly philippines area) so while there really not seeing a problem, just getting there is what concerns me.
2: Dinghy- Where does the dinghy go? Living anchorage would be a must to have one.
to your questions:
1; getting there is no problem, much smaller boats went there already, all our boats are A-certified (open ocean), for longer periods of bad weather the range extender /diesel-generator supplies you with ample energy.
2; there is a dinghy-garage under the bridgedeck, the middle part of the stern opens. We offer also a hydraulic dinghy-platform in the back. On our Silent 75 you can put a up to 4,40 m long dinghy (Williams Sports-tender 440) into the stb hull + a second dinghy or up to two jetskis on the hydraulic platform. And - you can have another tender-garage in the port hull ---- here the link www.solarwave-yachts.com/english/yachts/silent-75-ready-for-order/
I love the boat. It has a great feel and glow about it. My one question is why is the refrigerator outside? Seems like the worst spot to have it.
+Raymond Pugh I think the concept is fantastic. the refrigerator is there just for easy access. I don't think they mind the energy it draws when it's standing outside. guess the solar panels make up for it.
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Can add winds power generators
I also see a lot of complaining about speed. I like electric motor. They are small and light enough for you to change out at sea by yourself. Electrical is easier to fix than oil engine. A lot of people are switching to electric motor for their fish pond in Vietnam because they are more reliable. I rather go with something I can repair or replace by myself than speed. For a lot of people that never travel. You may go to countries that doesn't speak the language or you couldn't exchanged to their currency. It's a lot of headache. Beside they probably won't have the parts or labor to do it.
So cheap for so much... does one Lease the batteries or what? how long will they last? Can you Deliver?
batteries come with a warranty of 10 years! Yes, we can deliver - we´re producing three types (55, 64 and 75)
need to learn your camera settings/control for white balance and exposure......
Yes i agree.
Maybe you can tell me a little about it.
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Dear Silent Yacht, Thank you for answering most of the questions. Good for you to have the vision. I will be following your progress over the next few months as technology advances rapidly. cheers. Also are you a private company or do you trade publicly?
Love it@ MUST buy
how about a motor that run on sea water
Alot of not so good looking space consuming furniture in the kitchen and bedrooms...
Also I'd prefer 1 large toilet instead of 3 so i can actually not feel claustrophobic when taking a plunge..
How many bbathrooms are there so far o only see 1
Watch again, there are more.
Loved it.
Vertical wind generator
Guys dc motors can be wired in two ways one way is to run a dc motor off of the other dc motor and vice versa so if you get both motors running and flip a switch changing the wiring the motors will run at about 45% off their own electricity nonstop for as long as 10,000 hours! If solar were added then maybe 60% without batteries! The batteries would only be needed to get the motors up to about 50% maximum! However I would not recommend going to far without sails!
I know this is a catamaran channel, but I think this company should consider at least trying to make a trimarans electric yacht. Trimarans travel faster than catamarans and are much safer: and as for energy ideas, I would have put a type of V.A.W.T turbine as they're much more reliable than a regular turbine. Another thing I would add is a water propulsion drive boat. You dont see very much a trimaran yacht in the water and considering that they are faster, stabler, and safer. I think it would be interesting to see if they would do something with this.
One word. Space.
Trimarans dont have allot of living room.
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a man can dream...
Ant to se this boat,just love it
+TheJustonemore This boat is where the future will be going. Sailing is zo 80's ;-p
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Perfect yacht for Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. Please Lotto god, do me a favor for once!
Vertical axis wind generator
شلون العمل بجد وسوف تكسب شو بتقول اجل اكيد انت مش متابع القصه والاحداث
I'd want molded carbon handrails above the windows along the side of the haul.
Fantástico! 😍
Slick idea, but... No sun, no fun. 😅
Was ist bei Wassereinbruch? Man sieht keine wasserdichte Schotten!!
Of course she has watertight sections - there are another 5 meters in front of the master cabin and about 4 meters behind - absolutely weatertight sections. BTW - ask and better check other cats for that, you would be surprised!
Bucket list
Beautiful shop, but i would like yo ser the engines; and batteries.
Yes i forgot to film them.
In the next video, there latest build, the silent yacht 55.
I did film everything, including motors and batteries.
Stay tuned!
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@@CatamaranChannel thanks to You.
Silent Yacht 64 .. No it's not. It's a Sola Wave by Serenity
Well, it would be nice for Mr. Musk to buy your company and upgrade production to true Mass Production, cranking out a few hundred yachts per day... 35s, 55s, 64s, and 80s Wind / Solar Hybrid Yachts.
can i get one in toronto on canada
Yes you can.
thank you
Nice boat. Video is less than useful without commentary and a review.
Is there a way to upgrade the solar panels and add say a Tesla power wall, as tech improves. For example Sunpower makes the highest efficiency panel on the market at about 22% conv efficiency. What are the specs on your panels? Can we swap them for better panels relatively easily?
Awesome cat. But the trampolines in black is a no no. You'll burn your skin on that
Jiany Star Massa vich and your pocket!
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Look for Bali catamarans if you dont want trampolines.
I thank you for the vid, however you did not let us get a good look at the motor. Trying to sell someone on electric motor and not be able to see it is a downer.....i feel like i wasted some time watching this.
You are right.
I did it in the other video and i will do it on every other e-catamaran i visit.
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I saw some of these are more affordable than their diesel counterparts and you're not spending as much money on maintenance I just wish I had the money for these maybe my life wouldn't be as miserable
غرفتي صغيرة مليت الانفجار انواع تعرف ان الفجار لفي (وين) و الأبرار لفي والله انهم سوى
Who puts double beds inside a master suite with an open bathroom that's just a little creepy
So, this would be a SUPERB island hopper, which is the 99% usage time of all yatchs. While island hopping you can run exclusively on solar power, if you do a crossing you then need to use the diesel generator to re-charge. Once that is understood the product can be truly appreciated.
Damn the interior styling and format was disappointing. Needs an upgrade there
Its all custom, so whatever you want they put in.
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11 knots is slow, and I was shocked to read the batteries are drained while it's running with the sun out? How about using some supercapacitors or batteries with supercapacitor technology in series for take-off speed and enabling the use of the sun's energy directly from the panels?
Lithium batteries are on their way out. Graphene? Saline or other batteries? A solar generator as well?
Clicks on video hoping for an in depth review of the boat. One second in and the trademark irritating you tube channel music starts up. 🙄Immediately heads back over to Aquaholics channel.
It's a bit squeeze for me like one of those midget subs !! 😸
How many bathrooms are on that boat 😲
وليش انا مليت هذ لحاله عمل مين الي مل ع عبيط صحيح
nice concept, but still not good enough.
Not designed for regular circumnavigation, so it is just another weekend boat.
makes me sad, would have loved to see it as a world cruiser, but I guess technology isnt there yet
No spec's on power.
+Rd Williams What do you want to know?
Everything.....size of motor or motors, rpm, amps, speed at rpm, range at what speed. Most electric vessels run at 3 knots for about 2 or 3 hours. What would it take to run at 10 knots, 24 hrs a day, everyday?
10knots 24/7? 2.9 times more solar panels than the current 15kw configuration, or much diesel.
O.K. 45kw in panels.....How many batteries? I figure 36 lead acid batteries. What size motor?
2 x 25 kW e-motors (upgradable to 2 x 135kw)
50kw Lithium Batteries provide energy for the whole boat incl the motors. (upgradable to 100kw)
Oil smells funny :)
yea this vid falls short
Hey this is not the floor that we're interested about...
Needs a giro!
62 not 64
no its 64, according to the factory
Way too much teak
Looks great but a lot of up keep and cost
The music is unbearable!