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The Original Solar Yacht

As the original inventors of series produced solar-electric yachts, we pioneered this innovative approach. Our first model, the Silent 64, was launched to the market in 2016, several years before any other shipyard considered the possibility of going electric.

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Our founders began to research alternative energy sources to power yachts during the mid 1990s. Today, the technology of our in-house developed solar-electric drivetrain has been perfected and is multiple generations ahead in terms of reliability, performance and efficiency.

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In 2009, the Solarwave 46 was launched as our first prototype of a fully solar-electric, self-sufficient ocean-going catamaran. Since then, our electric yachts have cruised many 10.000s of nautical miles, performing flawlessly during a variety of weather conditions.

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What differentiates a Silent is the unprecedented level of autonomy provided by our yachts. Being able to produce your own energy enables a fully self-sufficient lifestyle on board. Travel the oceans sustainably while making them your infinite playground.

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The tranquility on board of our yachts is unique. A lack of noise, fumes and vibrations create a deep connection with the sea. Luxury and sustainability finally merged into a holistic experience, working hand in hand with nature by minimizing the impact on the marine environment without compromising comfort.

For optimal performance and efficiency, our solar-electric drivetrain integrates seamlessly with all onboard systems. Compared to fossil fuelled powertrains of motoryachts, electric powertrains have very few moving parts, resulting in minimal maintenance, maximum reliability and significantly lower running costs.

The ability to recharge your own batteries with the sun marks a new era of freedom. Depending on cruising speeds and weather conditions, a Silent has virtually unlimited range, enabling you to live a fully self-sufficient lifestyle on board. Unbound by the limitations of fossil fuels, you are free to explore the horizons.

The technology powering our yachts today has been pioneered by our founders almost three decades ago. Continuous upgrading and steady optimization of the entire system are some of the key reasons our in-house developed solar-electric drivetrain offers a comprehensive portfolio of assurances and warranties.

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A sensible approach to yachting which works in self-sufficient harmony with nature and creates a completely new experience on board.

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Let’s break down the advantages of harnessing the sun’s energy for yacht propulsion: solar power offers remarkable efficiency, significant environmental benefits, and an unmatched synergy with the yachting experience. Join us as we dive into the future of sustainable yachting and discover how solar-powered yachts are revolutionizing the seas.

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The SILENT 60 embodies the next generation of the legendary SILENT 64, the first and only solar powered yacht to cross the Atlantic.

It can easily be driven by two people and offers enough space for families and crew members.

The possibility of storing a 4 m tender, two jet skis, several bicycles and a motorcycle makes it the adventurer of the SILENT family. Ideal to discover the world.

In November of 2021, the SILENT 60 won the “Best of Boats Award” in the category “Best for Travel”. This specific category is defined as “suitable for long distance travels with all amenities to live on board permanently, adapted for both inland waters and the tough conditions at sea”. Generally, she can easily be handled by two people, making the SILENT 60 ideal for families cruising with or without additional crew.

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John, Paul, George and Ringo singing “Here Comes the Sun” would make the perfect anthem for Austrian-owned Silent Group’s newest 60-foot power catamaran, the $3 million Silent 60.

Why? Without sunshine, you won’t get very far.

Thankfully, the searing Florida sun is beating down as we take to Fort Lauderdale’s bustling Intracoastal Waterway to try-out this eco-friendly Silent 60. With its roof and foredeck crammed full of solar panels, the sixty-footer is humming along at a leisurely six mph on just zero-emissions battery power.

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The batteries are recharged by solar panels that occupy nearly every available square foot of exterior space.  Courtesy Silent Yachts

Just as its name suggests, the ride is hushed, with just the gentle, soothing sound of water bubbling-up in the wake to interrupt the peace and quiet.

“Silent running is top of the list when it comes to what appeals to our customers. They don’t want to hear engines or feel vibration,” Silent Yachts ‘ in-house designer Juliana Miguel told Robb Report , during the run.

“These days it’s also about fuel costs,” adds US sales director, Philip Bell. “One customer ordered a new 60 after getting tired of using his 80-foot Italian motoryacht for weekend trips to the Bahamas and spending $12,000 on fuel each time.”

The 30-foot beam delivers strong interior space and wide social areas on the outside.  Courtesy Silent Yachts

The Silent 60’s claim to fame? Quiet, zero-emission, electric-only cruising at 7 to 8 mph for up to nine hours, or roughly 100 nautical miles a day. Throttle back to 4 mph, and the company says you have the possibility of near perpetual motion.

We’re sampling the third hull of the constantly evolving Silent 60 series that launched last summer. Silent has been the leader in inventing the solar-powered electric-cruiser niche. Replacing the original Silent 55, the 60 has been such a boat-show hit that more than 30 are currently awaiting construction at Silent’s yards in Fano, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey.

The yacht we’re on is an original folding-hardtop version, with its cantilevered roof panel that, at the push of a button, lowers to cover the small, open flybridge area. Tastes, however, are evolving.

The boat’s 30-foot beam allows for an apartment-sized, open salon.  Courtesy Quin Bassett

According to Bell, most of the new 60s currently in build are “tri-deck” models, featuring a significantly larger flybridge area, a fixed rather than folding roof (also covered with solar panels), and the option of a fully open flybridge, or glass-enclosed “sky lounge,” designed for additional entertaining space or even a master suite.

At the dock, given its 30-foot beam, the 60 looks humongous. To our eyes, it’s not going to win any beauty contests. Towering, vertical hull-sides, a fairly-shapeless upright bow design, and straight up-and-down cabin sides give the catamaran a square-edged, boxy look. All function with little form.

But what the owner gets are huge interior spaces. Inside, it feels like a floating apartment, with a cavernous salon, spacious galley, large dining area, and huge aft deck. Down below are choices of three or four spacious en-suite cabins in the hulls.

A good boat for the sunny canals of Fort Lauderdale.  Courtesy Quin Bissett/Silent Yachts

But the quality of the interior doesn’t track with the boat’s $3 million-plus price tag. Thin cabinet doors, dull-looking fabrics, gelcoat fiberglass on the salon ceilings, faux-wood vinyl flooring, and an inside helm station that was little more than an upholstered board with instruments that looked haphazardly arranged, were all below par, considering the upscale market Silent is targeting.

Miguel says the interior will change with the next generation of 60s arriving towards the end of the year, with a big step-up in terms of quality of materials, attention to detail, style, and fit and finish. So, why didn’t they wait to unveil the boat to the media before they got to that point?

The man at the helm is Silent Yachts’ delivery captain and chief tester Kyle Miller. With a jiggle of a joystick control and a touch of bow-thruster, he maneuvers the 60 out of its tight, side-on slip and eases into the busy Intracoastal Waterway.

All function, no form? The 60-footer’s boxy shape is out of synch with other cat manufacturers that use more curves in their superstructures.  Courtesy Silent Yachts

The yacht features Silent’s E-Power propulsion package, with twin Dana TM4 200kW or 268 hp electric motors and 207kWh lithium-ion batteries. They’re good for an 8 mph cruise speed and claimed 16 mph top speed. There’s also a base version with twin 50kW or 67 hp motors juiced by a 143kWh lithium-ion battery bank. Even Miller admits this is short on power.

The best, and of course the priciest, option is the E-Power+ package, featuring twin 340kW 455 hp motors and 286kWh batteries. It’s said to be good for tide-punching bursts of up to 20 mph.

“For anyone who wants to dash around at 17 knots all day long, our recommendation is to buy a different boat,” says Miller. “The Silent 60 is designed for relaxing on the move, gliding from one anchorage to the next, and being self-sufficient on the hook.”

Open space on the flybridge.  Courtesy Silent Yachts

As we discovered, the 60 isn’t always a Tesla of the seas. Running over 6 mph will necessitate firing up the Hyundai diesel generator for one of every three hours of running time to keep the batteries charged. And that’s not silent.

While ambling along at 6 mph is fine for laid-back cruising, we also had concerns about a lack of reserve power for tackling strong currents and adverse tides.

Even our test boat’s twin 200kW motors struggled to keep the 60 under control when maneuvering against a fast, incoming tide under Lauderdale’s narrow 17th Street Bridge. The bigger 340kW motors are definitely the way to go for running in fast currents or tidal waters.

Galley and dining area  Courtesy Silent Yachts

Without doubt, this new Silent 60 showcases the appeal of electric power on the water. The way it efficiently and effectively harnesses the sun’s rays, its largely zero-emissions running, coupled with its huge and versatile interior space, is impressive for a family cruiser.

Just don’t plan on getting anywhere in a hurry—and beware of fast-running tides.

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Greener and Better: the Silent 60

• By Chris Caswell
• December 16, 2022

If there was any question that the “Tesla moment” has arrived in yachting, the Silent 60 clearly provides a positive response.

Consider, for a moment, crossing oceans in silence at 5 to 6 knots without consuming a drop of fuel and never needing to plan your course between fuel stops. Imagine sitting at anchor and running the air conditioning all night, not to mention all the galley appliances plus the washer-dryer, without the hum or fumes from a genset.

During my time aboard the Silent-Yachts 60, the electric yacht cruised easily at 8 knots. When I whipped out my sound meter, it barely registered 52 decibels, which is about the sound of a dishwasher. The Silent monitors at the helm showed we were charging our 286 kWh lithium batteries at more wattage than we were using to spin the 340 kW motors, so we were ahead of the power-usage game—and this was in South Florida rain under a solid cloud layer. Had we upped the ante to the yacht’s top speed of 20 knots, it would have been drawing from rather than adding to the batteries, but the speed capability gives skippers the option to outrun weather (or just get to the best moorings first).

The Silent 60 is a catamaran design for several reasons. First, the twin hulls are easily driven to minimize the power needed. Second, with nearly 30 feet of beam, there is enough deck area for the solar panels needed to create power.

Buyers can choose as many as six staterooms, each en suite with stall showers and nearly king-size berths. The salon also uses that beam well, providing bowling-alley space under 7-foot-6-inch headroom. With the Silent 60, the interior is basically a blank sheet, allowing buyers to tailor the layout to their cruising needs.

As for the engine rooms, NASA could take a page from Silent-Yachts: Everything is precisely labeled, placed for easy access and surgery-suite spotless. Externally, the Silent 60 is striking, with reversed bows and black graphic slashes on the topside that conceal dark-tinted windows (which provide bright, airy interiors to the staterooms). What catches the eye most, however, are the 42 solar panels that cover every inch of the cabin top as well as the hardtop over the flybridge. Produced by SunPower in California, these panels feed power to a lithium battery pack reportedly good for 3,000 charge cycles—or an estimated 35 years of normal boating use.

The Silent 60 I got aboard, which was Hull No. 3, had a four-stateroom layout. A larger stateroom forward in the starboard hull served as the master, with an athwartships berth, settee and built-in vanity. This yacht also had a walk-through Dutch door forward in the salon next to the helm, leading to settees on the foredeck as well as providing salon ventilation. Another benefit of the door for short-handed cruisers is quick access to the anchor gear under the foredeck.

Owners can sacrifice the forward door in favor of a forward master stateroom with a king berth just a couple of steps below the salon and an en suite head in the starboard hull. An intriguing design feature is the two outward-facing “window seats” indented into the stateroom on each side deck, which would make a wonderful spot at anchor with a good book.

The salon has a fixed dining table that easily seats eight people on the wraparound settee. There also are loose chairs and a pad just forward for lounging. The helm is raised one step and has twin Simrad multifunction displays plus the Silent systems monitor, all easily understood.

Aft and to port, the U-shaped galley has a dishwasher as well as a full-height fridge to starboard. The fridge setup may change to a pair of undercounter drawer fridges on future boats for easier access and to eliminate a blind spot for the skipper.

Abaft the galley, a window slides open for easy pass-through to the cockpit to serve whatever the cooks have prepared using the Hafele four-burner, two-zone cooktop.

The Silent 60 is a work in progress, and additional changes might be on the way, such as the addition of twin berths that slide together, and a different location for what is now the midsalon washer-dryer (in a console abaft the helm). This hull was built in Thailand, but production is moving to Italy.

Still, the yacht has exceedingly clever design ideas, such as the hinged hardtop on the bridge. The top lowers electrically to seal off the bridge from the weather as well as keep the solar cells from being shadowed. The bridge itself is conventional, with a double-wide helm seat to port that reverses to create wraparound seating for the dining table, and double lounge pads for relaxing, not sunning, since the solar panels take up every bit of sun space.

The cockpit has a settee and an L-shaped table. A hydraulic swim platform is available in varying widths to handle up to a 13-foot tender without impinging on the platforms on either hull. Silent-Yachts also gets points for good walk-around decks protected by toe kicks as well as welded stainless-steel rails.

The Silent 60 is on the leading edge of a greener yachting experience. For cruisers who are looking to lessen their carbon footprint while enjoying some quietude at sea, this yacht is worth serious consideration. 

Built for Safety

Future Silent 60s from Italy will have fully resin-infused fiberglass sandwich construction with carbon reinforcements in high-stress areas. Each of the hulls has watertight bulkheads, sealed floors and three collision compartments for enhanced safety. The foam sandwich core provides thermal and sound insulation.

Kite Sailing

One option available on the Silent 60 is a kite-wing propulsion system using a collapsing mast and hidden winch to fly a 140-square-foot sail. (By comparison, a Laser sail is 76 square feet.) With open ocean breezes of 17 to 21 knots, the builder says the kite can power the Silent 60 at 6 to 7 knots alone, or it can bump the speed with motors to go faster than the usual 8-knot cruise speed. 

Big Sisters

In addition to the Silent-Yachts 60, the boatbuilder has 62-, 80- and 120-foot electric power cats available for owners looking for something bigger. Additionally, it recently started work on the hybrid-powered Silent VisionF 82. 

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SOEL SENSES 62

Solar electric yacht.

Welcome the Soel Senses 62, a fully sustainable solar electric yacht for silent cruising with trans-ocean capabilities. State of the art technology is combined with modern design, to offer the highest comfort and pleasure on board, while providing an extremely sustainable way of cruising the oceans. With no noise distractions on board, the 62ft composite eco yacht turns into an oasis of tranquility for up to nine people and three crew.

TIMELESS DESIGN FOR A MODERN SOLAR ELECTRIC YACHT

Elegant lines flow into dynamic details, which present a fresh and inviting exterior and interior, characterized by simple and honest aesthetics. The solar electric yacht provides the right balance between minimalistic and modern yet timeless design with a warm and delicate style.

SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRIC YACHT

	Length	18.8 m | 61.5 ft
	Beam	10.3 m | 33.6 ft
	Draught	0.96 m | 3.1 ft
	Displacement (lightship)	36 ton
	Solar power	18.5 kWp
	Solar energy harvest	~120 kWh/day
	Battery capacity standard	282 kWh
	Battery capacity performance	424 kWh
	Battery capacity extended range	142 kWh extra
	DC genset standard	60 kW
	DC genset performance	100 kW
	Electric motor standard	2x 100 kW
	Electric motor performance	2x 200 kW
	V	12-14 kn
	V	8-10 kn
	Range	Trans-ocean
	Water tank	1000 L
	Diesel tank	1000-2000 L Diesel
	Construction	Composite sandwich
	Crew	2-3
	CE Certification category	A – Ocean (12 Pax)

CUSTOMISATIONS

With the teams’ vast expertise in the fields of design, naval architecture and electric system integration, Soel Yachts can offer tailor made solutions and high level consultancy. Within the Soel Senses family, the client can choose the perfect matching layout to create a unique and very personal electric catamaran. A variety of possibilities are offered for the charter versions with crew cabin and galley down, while the private owners versions can be equipped with the galley up in the main salon and the master cabin down in the hulls. Soel Yachts also introduces an alternative option with an enclosed flybridge , for use as an owner’s cabin, office or gym. Likewise, Soel Yachts is flexible to work with the clients’ specific demands and wishes when it comes to the custom electric propulsion system and on board gear, as well as for tender and toys.

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Inside becomes outside

The core concept of the Soel Senses 62 has been the seamless integration of different spaces, openness and versatile usage of its features right from the beginning. While the front doors lead to a comfortable and lush front lounge area, in the back, large sliding glass doors open up the main saloon to the aft cockpit area for unique views and a no boundary connection of the interior with the exterior main deck of the solar electric yacht. This roomy solar powered yacht offers great comfort within the spacious owners cabin, two VIP guest cabins and kids cabin with three beds. The separate crew cabin with its own access assures both comfort and privacy.

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Central to crafting efficient zero-emissions vessels is right-sizing the propulsion system. The key advantage of Soel Yachts is that the propulsion system and the vessel are being designed together. An optimisation of the synergy between the two ensures reliability and quality for the high performance vessel, and raises the bar for future boats to come. Every project is being looked at from a naval architecture point of view, tailoring the propulsion system exactly to the clients’ desired operational profile.

PREMIUM COMFORT AT LOW COSTS

The very functional eco electric yacht gives its owner the ultimate freedom to go near and far at highest comfort while keeping the cost and emissions footprint at incredibly low levels. 42 state-of-the-art solar panels generate 18.5 kWp on the solar roof and let its user enjoy sustainable and luxurious yachting without any noise and high fuel bills.

PRECISION ENGINEERING

The efficient hull shape was specifically designed for efficient electric propulsion and cruise comfort. During the engineering process several CFD analyses were carried out and special devotion was given to the integration of the electric system in order to optimize the speed and range, as well as handling and maneuverability.

The solar electric yacht is perfectly matched to the system and the system is perfectly matched to the yacht, resulting in an optimized range and performance.

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Surreal is a recently launched Sunreef 60 sail catamaran combining the shipyard’s expertise in luxury catamaran design with the latest Sunreef Yachts Eco  green tech solutions. 

The new  Sunreef 60 Eco Surreal, is the first 60 foot catamaran that was equipped with in-house developed composite-integrated solar panels built into the yacht’s hull sides, superstructure and bimini roof, maximizing solar power generation and offering unrivalled energy efficiency for long, vibration and fume-free navigation as well as for the appliances on board.

With a thickness below 1mm, the ultralight solar skin is the industry’s lightest and most efficient solar power solution.

Thanks to their advanced integration technique,  Sunreef Yachts Eco  solar panels have a very high resistance to shock and abrasion. The catamaran was also fitted with a powerful custom-engineered battery bank.

The luxury sail yacht welcomes up to eight guests thanks to a smart and spacious 4-cabin layout. With a fully-equipped galley placed down in the starboard hull, the catamaran’s saloon offers generous lounging and dining areas. The custom designed interior and furniture are both contemporary and timeless.

The catamaran’s alfresco relaxation spaces include a large flybridge with a wet bar, a sunken lounging area on the foredeck and a full-beam aft cockpit with a big swim platform.

The flybridge on board Surreal welcomes guests to an immense lounge with a bar and a large c-shaped settee.   

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Silent 60 launches new era for Silent-Yachts

• February 24, 2022

Yacht Style was invited to cruise aboard the first Silent 60 from her home base at Port Adriano in Mallorca, where the Thailand-built solar-electric catamaran showed off her spectacular towing kite option. By Lucie Gardiner.

Now based in Spain, hull one of the Silent 60 was built by PMG Shipyard in Thailand

The Silent 60 is the first in a new wave of models by Silent-Yachts that build on the brand’s 55 and its earlier 64, the first solar-powered production yacht to cross the Atlantic. Conceived by company founder and CEO Michael Kohler, the Silent 60 was designed by Pattaya-based Dr Albert Nazarov and constructed in nearby Rayong by PMG Shipyard ( Shipyard, Issue 61 ).

The Silent 60 is a true bluewater vessel that offers a cruising speed of 6-8 knots with any of its propulsion options along with a draft of just over 3ft, less than her predecessors and ideal for exploring shallow bays.

The Silent 60 features 42 powerful 17kWp solar panels on the roof of the superstructure and flybridge

The first hull is based at Port Adriano, the Philippe Starck-designed marina on the southwest coast of Mallorca, the biggest of Spain’s Balearic Islands. Silent-Yachts selected Port Adriano as the Mediterranean hub for the brand, opening its office there last year and inviting Yacht Style for a tour aboard its newest model.

“Mallorca is an increasingly popular destination for Silent-Yachts owners and there will soon be a fleet of Silent vessels based in Port Adriano including a 55 and this brand-new 60, while a Silent 80 will also have her homeport here when she’s ready,” Marketing Director Franz Bose told Yacht Style .

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On a very calm, sunny Mallorquin autumn afternoon, the view of the Silent 60 from the dock was impressive, with her generous beam of 9m (29ft 6in) exactly half her overall length.

The large hydraulic platform can hold a tender of up to 4m and 350kg

Aft, the large hydraulic platform can hold a tender of up to 4m and 350kg, while the swim platforms either side are sizeable yet there’s an option for extended versions on the Silent 62, which are able to carry a pair of electric jetskis. On the hull sides, the long, clean window stripe is as elegant as it is practical, flooding the interior spaces with light.

Stepping aboard, the aft cockpit is partially shaded courtesy of the flybridge overhang and has thoughtfully designed social spaces that include comfortable seating and dining for eight guests.

The easily adjustable aft sofa can face forward or aft

Furniture includes an aft sofa with an adjustable backrest that can offer seating with unobstructed views out over the open water. The adjacent drinks cooler means you don’t have to leave your seat to enjoy refreshments while taking in the view. A little further forward, both port and starboard side passageways have cosy, recessed upholstered nooks for relaxing.

Venturing up, the flybridge features a helm station, more upholstered seating, a foldable coffee table and huge sun pads.

The covered flybridge provides a beautiful vantage point

There’s also the best view of most of the 42 powerful 17kWp solar panels on the roof of the superstructure, which power the twin 250kW high-efficiency motors that keep this impressive eco-cruiser and all her systems moving.

The Silent 60 is the first build from Silent that offers a Wingit kite wing option, which enables to the yacht to harness the power of the wind as well as from solar energy. Stowed in the bow, the kite wing can pull the vessel forward at 4-5 knots, further reducing the consumption of the electric motors.

Stored in the foredeck, the Wingit kite wing on hull one helps tow the yacht, adding an extra 4-5 knots

Plentiful storage, which proves to be another key feature throughout the vessel, is even evident in the aft cockpit where hatches conceal deep lockers to easily stow additional water toys.

CHOICE SALOON

Sliding glass doors welcome you into the saloon, where the focus is on open-plan living. The Silent 60 is available with two main-deck layouts.

Doors slide wide open to connect the cockpit to the interior, which features a full-width galley aft

As seen on hull one, the front-master or ‘closed’ version has a full-beam master suite forward, while the front-exit or ‘open’ option has a larger saloon and a foredeck door, with all cabins in the hulls.

Stepping inside the first Silent 60, noticeable immediately in comparison to the Silent 55 is the huge amount of extra headroom, which reaches a lofty 2.3m, giving the already generous 520sqft saloon and galley an even more expansive feel.

The bright main-deck interior features a galley, saloon, helm station and forward master cabin

The full-width galley is well equipped with an electric powered induction hob, oven with grill and microwave, coffee maker and a huge American-style fridge freezer with ice-maker to starboard.

Upping the sustainability ante even further, drinking water is on-tap courtesy of an on-board water maker. No plastic bottles wanted here!

The raised lounge and dining table to port enjoys good views all around

To port, the large, comfortable L-shaped seating area and dining table is ideal for sociable family-style meals and can double as a workspace. To starboard, the main helm station has a 360-degree view and seating for two.

COMFORTABLE CABINS

Forward, the luminous, full-beam master cabin is an expansive 215sqft and includes a king-size bed, vast amounts of storage, hanging space, shelving and a vanity with an oversize mirror.

The forward master cabin has steps down to its en-suite bathroom to starboard

To starboard, stairs lead down to a generous en-suite bathroom that houses a large shower, cushioned seating, basin with mirror and ample storage.

A similar theme runs throughout the guest cabins, all of which are well lit, have en-suite bathrooms and contain generous amounts of cleverly designed storage to maximise the space and comfort. In this layout, here are two guest doubles on the port side and a larger VIP cabin with sofa at the aft end of the starboard hull.

Guest cabins comprise a VIP to starboard (pictured) and two twin cabins to port

This cabin is the master suite in the ‘open’ main deck layout, which has private stairs for both cabins on the starboard side, while the two cabins to port – the larger one is forward – share a staircase. However, cabin configurations are flexible and Silent-Yachts offers an extensive options list and opportunity to customise.

Due to demand, the Silent 60 is in production across shipyards in Thailand, Italy and Turkey along with its sister model, the 62 3-Deck, which has a full 540sqft flybridge that can either be open or partially enclosed.

The first Silent 60 heads back to its base in Port Adriano

And with the first units of the Silent 80 and 80 3-Deck also launching in 2022 and the first Silent 120 in build, Silent-Yachts’ biggest challenge is delivering on the fast-growing demand for zero-emissions yachting that it’s helping popularise. www.silent-yachts.com

Silent-Yachts expands production facilities, business lines The solar-electric catamaran builder has a new production partner in Turkey and is now part of Silent Group, umbrella company for multiple Silent-related businesses.

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Exterior & accommodation, main dimensions, deck and super structure, transom area, interior finishes, dining area, master cabin, vip guest cabin, guest cabin, utility room*, optional crew cabin in place of utility room**.

Length hull	18.48 m / 60.63 ft
Length overall	18.49 m / 60.66 ft
Length waterline	18.11 m / 59.41 ft
Beam	8.12 m / 26.64 ft
Draft with Hybrid Propulsion, shaft drive	1.19 m / 3.9 ft
Draft with IPS	1.15 m / 3.77 ft
Bridge Deck Clearance	1.05 m / 3.45 ft
Standard propulsion Engines *	2x Volvo D8-IPS700 (450 Hp)
Optional Hybrid Propulsion **	2x Yanmar 6LY (440 Hp) + 2x 134 Hp eMotion electric engine
Fresh Water capacity	860 Litres / 227.19 gal
Black Water	430 Litres / 113.59 gal
Standard Fuel Tanks *	3690 Litres / 974.79 gal
Classification	CE_Category A
Displacement Lightship	38 t (approx) / 83 776 lb

Hull standard Gelcoat colour is white plus painted targa. *
For osmosis protection an ISO / NPG Gelcoat is used
Hull glass with ceramic borders providing UV protection on the bonding areas with opening port holes in selected panels for extra ventilation.
Hose connections to inboard side of stainless steel sea-cocks have two stainless steel hose clamps.
Integrate Targa wing with painted finished (Standard colour combination; MIDNIGHT GRAY) and recessed solar panels *

The deck surface on the foredeck area above the master cabin has a moulded patterned non-slip finish, while the rest of the deck is fitted out with high quality artificial Teak Decking.
Deck and super structure standard Gelcoat colour is white plus painted hardtop. *
Flush deck hatches for ventilation.
Skylight windows above master cabin.
Large forward facing windows for saloon and master cabin.
Forward central windows in saloon and master cabin are electrically opening hatches.
Large side cabin windows for saloon area.
Fore deck hatches for storage with recessed and lockable stainless steel catches including stainless steel gas struts to hold hatch in the open position.
Dedicated windlass and anchor lockers with fresh water deck wash.
Large access opening deck hatches on port and stbd foredeck peak gives access to white topcoated locker with access ladder and splashproof 110V outlet.
Solid tubular stainless steel side railings with middle stainless steel wire includes pull-pits with Teak seats.
Lounging area in front of forward facing saloon windows. *
Tow rail is incorporated into the deck as a raised gunnel section with a draining gutter running forward aft.
Recessed solar panels on upper part of super structure.
Fuel fillers port and stbd, two on each side.
Eight stainless steel mooring cleats with 1 x pop-up type cleat on transom.
Fresh water fillers port and stbd.
Side pantograph type entrance door at main helm position.

The cockpit floor surface is fitted out with high quality artificial Teak Decking.
The cockpit area are self draining.
Large, recessed cockpit well grating in front of companionway door.
Moulded staircase with artificial teak steps to flybridge.
Stern seating with luxury cushions, storage underneath and splash proof 110V outlet.
Teak cockpit dining table with world map on fixed pedestals. *
Teak cockpit foldable dining/coffee table on electric pedestals that can also be converted into a bed. **
Dimmable overhead lighting.
Dimmable floor level courtesy lighting in blue.
Dimmable floor mood lighting.
Four cockpit speakers.
Large access hatch in floor to battery compartment.*
Large lockable folding companionway doors gives access to the saloon.
Large deck hatches with recessed and lockable stainless steel catches including stainless steel gas struts to hold hatch in the open position, gives access to the engine rooms.
Entrance door to utility room/crew cabin.
Wet bar with storage, splash proof 110V outlet, build in electrical grill and sink. *
Build in drinks fridge in cockpit wet bar. **
Fresh water deck wash.
Full cockpit enclosure with mesh and canvas windows.

The transom steps and dive platform are fitted out with high quality artificial Teak Decking.
The large hydraulic operated dive platform with override can also be used for storing the tender and have a lifting capacity of 600kg. (size 4.1m x 1.68m / 13.45ft x 5.51ft)
Tender; Williams Sportjet 395 **
Tender; AB ALX15 + Yamaha F-60 outboard and Carbon Davit. **
Large water Toy Garage with electrically operated door with incorporated folding seat are situated on the back of the stern seating module.*
Fitted inside Toy Garage, Dive Compressor pre-install. **
Fitted inside Toy Garage, Full scuba package with dive compressor and 6 dive bottles. **
Dimmable low level courtesy lighting in blue for all steps.
Overhead shower with hot and cold water incorporated into Targa.
Handheld pop up shower with hot and cold water.
Electrical shore power connection sockets.
Shore water connection with pressure reduction valve.
Wide retractable stainless steel bathing ladder with handrails on port stern.
Spectra rope with pelican clip, retractable aft gates.
Navigation stern light fitted on back of Targa.

The flybridge floor surface is fitted out with high quality artificial Teak Decking.
The flybridge area are self draining.
Stylish hardtop with painted finish. *
Instrument tower fitted on hardtop.
Integrated into the hardtop is fold down soft enclosure side for entire flybridge area.
Overhead dimmable lighting including red lighting for night navigation.
Deflecting spray screen.
Four waterproof speakers.
Stern seating and sunbathing area with luxury cushions and storage underneath.
Stainless steel guard rails and grab rails
Forward seating groups next to the helm station.
Dining area seating with teak dining table on fixed pedestals. *
Teak foldable dining/coffee table on electric pedestals that can also be converted into a bed. **
Access hatches and stairs to cockpit and saloon.
Galley area with ample counter space, storage cupboards, splash proof 110V outlet, drinks fridge, large build in electric grill with lid and a sink. *
Two adjustable helm seats.
Fresh water deck wash.

All joinery work and finishing in the living areas is done in accordance with the best yacht practice, using first-grade marine materials.
All cupboard locker doors and drawers fitted with stylish catches in satin chrome finish.
All cupboard locker doors and drawers fitted with soft close hinges and drawer slides.
All Veneer and solid wood are varnished for a professional and durable finish.
Interior of all cupboards where possible have lined or painted surfaces.
Ceilings and topside linings in soft touch luxurious vinyl furnishings.
Laminated vinyl flooring throughout living areas and have loose fitted carpets in cabins and saloon.
Engineered Stone flooring are used for bathroom and galley areas.
Cabin mattresses is multilayer foam with several densities covered with fabric.
Basin units, basins and galley tops made from Solid Surfacing and Engineered Stone.

Large saloon area with 360 degree panoramic view
Central forward facing window is a electrically operating hatch that can be opened for ventilation in saloon area
Laminated vinyl flooring with loose fitted carpet.
U-shaped settee with cloth upholstery
Loose Ottomans provides extra seating, the possibility to create a bed, be converted into a coffee table and also have dedicated storage for the Ottoman and coffee tray when not in use.
Electrically operated blinds for saloon cabin windows
Storage compartments under saloon seating
The saloon ceilings are covered in hi quality vinyl with recessed LED downlights.
Recessed overhead LED lighting.
LED mood lighting.
Light switches to operate and dim light output
Various 110V AC outlets.
USB charging ports incorporated with 110V AC outlets in strategic areas.
The area is airconditioned by a individual air handler.
The 50″ TV is fitted on a electrical lift that is able to rotate for better viewing angles.
Four speakers with one subwoofer.

Galley in main saloon to Port with direct access to cockpit
Recessed overhead LED lighting.
LED mood lighting.
Light switch and dimmer for overhead lighting
Engineered Stone flooring throughout galley area.
L-Shape counter top in Engineered Stone with induction stove tops, under counter rubbish bins, single sink, chromed professional mixer tap and drinking water tap.
Behind the induction stove tops is some extra storage compartments on the outboard side below the cabin window
Above the stove tops is upper level storage with a build in extraction hood and recessed overhead LED lighting.
Bosch Convection microwave oven and Bosch dishwasher fitted in L-Shape galley unit with storage on both sides and multiple drawers, including a small “sponse compartment”
Galley island unit with large storage, multiple drawers and Engineered Stone counter top.
Build in, Bosch home style, side by side fridge/freezer with build in ice maker and water dispenser
Electrically operated blinds for cabin windows
Numerous 110v outlets
Fire extinguisher and Fire Blanket is fitted in the cupboard.

Dining area in main saloon to STBD with direct access to cockpit
U-shaped settee with cloth upholstery
Storage compartments under saloon seating
Large dining table with central storage compartment.
Recessed overhead LED lighting.
LED mood lighting.
Light switch and dimmer for overhead lighting
Engineered Stone flooring throughout dining area.
Electrically operated blinds for cabin windows
Numerous 110v outlets
The area is airconditioned by a individual air handler.
Next to the companionway door is a unit with a wine cooler and low level storage drawer. *
Coffee Bar with low level storage drawer place of the wine cooler next to the companionway door. **
Fitted above the wine coolers is a C-Zone Touch 7 screen for control of the electrical systems.

Large windows gives good all round visibility
Electrically operated blinds for cabin windows
Navigation table with under desk organiser that includes electrical outlets and USB charging ports
Navigation table top has one wireless charging station, chart light and two cup holders
Two leather covered adjustable helm seats with foot rest
Leather covered steering wheel
Engine controls
Joystick controls (Standard with Volvo IPS only)
Overhead dimmable lighting including red lighting for night navigation
The floor is covered with wood finish vinyl flooring
The area is airconditioned by a individual air handler.
Side door for easy access to the deck
Staircase with wood finish steps gives access to the flybridge area thought a large deck hatch
Side unit with electrical switch panels
Storage cupboards to the back of the helm area

Access to the utility room is from the cockpit area via a staircase or from the guest cabin through a cabin door.
Large hull windows with in glass opening porthole.
Electrically operated blinds for cabin windows
Single 2m x 0.860m Pullman bed that also can be used as a work bench with tool storage lockers and drawer underneath.
Bed side storage shelfs and reading light.
Separate washer and dryer unit with storage, large sink and Solid Surfacing counter top on the outboard side.
storage shelfs with fiddles.
Overhead recessed ceiling lights, all LED
Light switch for cabin lights
Laminated vinyl flooring.
The area is airconditioned by a individual air handler.
Wireless charging station and 110v outlets.

Access to the crew cabin is from the cockpit area via a staircase.
Large hull windows with in glass opening porthole.
Electrically operated blinds for cabin windows
1 x Single 2m x 0.860m bed with storage lockers and drawer underneath.
1 x storable single 2m x 0.860m bed.
Bed side storage shelfs and reading light.
Storage unit with Solid Surfacing counter top on the outboard side.
Overhead recessed ceiling lights, all LED
Light switch for cabin lights
Laminated vinyl flooring.
The area is airconditioned by a individual air handler.
Wireless charging stations and 110v outlets.
Shower, toilet unit with basin and vanity unit.

Systems & Extras

Underwater gear with standard volvo ips*, underwater gear with optional hybrid propulsion**, engine rooms with standard volvo ips*, engine rooms with optional hybrid propulsion**, fuel system, electrical systems with standard volvo ips*, electrical systems with optional hybrid propulsion**, communication, navigation and electronics, climate control, entertainment, anchoring and mooring, miscellaneous, safety equipment.

Two Volvo IPS 700 Drives
Marelon Seacocks on all underwater fittings
Full cathodic bonding system to zinc anodes
8 x blue/white underwater lights
Interceptors.

Drive shafts, brass props, P-Brackets and rudders
Bow and stern thrusters.
Marelon Seacocks on all underwater fittings
Full cathodic bonding system to zinc anodes
8 x blue/white underwater lights
Interceptors.

Access to the engine rooms is via 2 specially moulded large hatches in the aft cockpit floor.
These hatches are lockable and feature gas struts
2 x D8-IPS700, one in each hull.
Each engine is mounted on a specially moulded bed.
Complete forced air ventilation system
Fuel filter/water separator in each engine and generator.
Both engines start from a dedicated starter battery mounted in a each engine room, each with a isolator switch for safety.
Overhead LED lights in each engine compartment.
Engine room fully soundproofed.
Fireboy automatic fire extinguishing system in each engine room
2 x Large capacity bilge pump with hi-water alarm in each engine room
Manual bilge pump for each engine room.
Fischer Panda PMS 25i – 20kW variable speed Generator fitted in the port engine room.
The Generator starts with its own dedicated starter battery fitted in the stbd engine room with isolator switch for safety.
Generator wet exhaust system fitted with water separator for quite operation.
Two remote operated battery parallel switches for emergency start function between Generator/Stbd engine and Port/Stbd engines.
Mastervolt high output alternators on both Volvo engines (2x 110A/24V)

Access to the engine rooms is via 2 specially moulded large hatches in the aft cockpit floor.
These hatches are lockable and feature gas struts
2 x Yanmar 6LY (440 Hp) + 2 x 100kW (134Hp) eMotion electric engines, one in each hull.
Each engine is mounted on a specially moulded bed.
Complete forced air ventilation system
Wet exhaust system including water trap, gooseneck and anti-siphon.
Fuel filter/water separator for each engine and generator.
Both engines start from a dedicated starter battery mounted in a each engine room, each with a isolator switch for safety.
Overhead LED lights in each engine compartment.
Engine room fully soundproofed.
Fireboy automatic fire extinguishing system in each engine room
2 x Large capacity bilge pump with hi-water alarm in each engine room
Manual bilge pump for each engine room.
e-Motion 180kW Generator fitted in the port engine room.
The Generator starts with its own dedicated starter battery fitted in the stbd engine room with isolator switch for safety.
Generator wet exhaust system fitted with water separator for quite operation.
Two remote operated battery parallel switches for emergency start function between Generator/Stbd engine and Port/Stbd engines.

Standard fuel capacity is 3690L / (975gal)
All fuel tanks are integrated composite tanks with baffles.
Two day tanks, one in each hull connected directly to engines and generator.
Day tanks are 630L (Port) and 1100L (Stbd).
Each day tank has its own dedicated filler fitted in the transom area.
The main fuel tank of 1960L is situated mid ship on the wet deck.
The main tank has its own dedicated filler mid ship on port side.
All tanks are interlinked with two fuel transfer pumps to allow the transfer of fuel between tanks.
All tanks are fitted with level sensors, shut off valves and breathers.

On board DC electrics are 12/24V with two wire-insulated return.
On board AC electrics are 120V with three wire system.
Wires are sized to minimize voltage drop.
All light current wiring is silicon tinned wiring which is flame proof and does not give off toxic vapours
For good heavy current termination, copper tinned bus bars are used.
All light current conductors programmed and powered by C-Zone digital switching
Batteries – the ship’s auxiliary load consists of 8 x 6kW, 24V systems and 1 x 1,3kW battery for 12V systems.
A separate 12V Lead acid battery is supplied for each engine and generator as starter battery.
DC switchboard for 12V loads.
DC switchboard for 24V loads.
DC thermal breakers are used for large power consumers.
AC circuit – including shore power inlet sockets, shore power cord, electrical panel with necessary breakers and earth leakage.
Euro American 2 pin and universal style AC outlets with USB-C (3A) facility fitted at various locations on the vessel
2 x large under water Zinc anodes fitted to hull. DC and AC are common grounded and includes Zinc savers for protection when plugged into shore power.
Each engine is fitted with an additional 110A High Output Alternator for charging the House Batteries through a Charge Regulator
2 x Mastervolt Chargemaster 24/110 battery chargers, switchable between 120V/60Hz & 220V/50Hz inputs.
2 x Invertor Charger – 120V Mastervolt Combimaster 24/4500-120 supplies all the AC power and is hooked to two 120V shore power inlets.
Fischer Panda PMS 25i – 20kW variable speed generator.
6 x 190 Watt “walk on” Solar panels on super structure above saloon area.
26 x 110 Watt “walk on” solar panels on targa.
18 x 190 Watt “walk on” solar panels on hard top.
Total of 7,42 kW solar power charging through MPPT chargers.

On board DC electrics are 12/24V/652V with two wire-insulated return.
On board AC electrics are 120/240V with three and four wire system.
Wires are sized to minimize voltage drop.
All light current wiring is silicon tinned wiring which is flame proof and does not give off toxic vapours
For good heavy current termination, copper tinned bus bars are used.
All light current conductors programmed and powered by C-Zone digital switching
Batteries – the ship’s auxiliary load consists of 4x 39,1kW, 326V Li-Ion batteries; 4 x 6kW, 24V Li-Ion batteries for 24V systems and 1 x 1,3kW battery for 12V systems
A separate 12V Lead acid battery is supplied for each engine and generator as starter battery.
DC switchboard for 12V loads.
DC switchboard for 24V loads.
AC Hotel Panel for 120 and 240V loads.
240V/60Hz/50A AC circuit – including shore power inlet sockets, shore power cord, Isolation Transformers, Hotel Panel with necessary breakers and earth leakage, 2 x LC Filters, change over switches and 2 x 15,3kW Battery Chargers.
230V/50Hz/63A AC circuit – including shore power inlet sockets and change over switches for supplying power to 1 x 7,2kW Battery Charger.
180kW e-Motion Generator with Yanmar 4LV250 engine and Danfoss T500 Alternator.
100kW e-Motion Inverter.
Euro American 2 pin and universal style AC outlets with USB-C (3A) facility fitted at various locations on the vessel
2 x large under water Zinc anodes fitted to hull. DC and AC are common grounded.
2 x Invertor Charger – 120V Mastervolt Combimaster 24/3500-100 supplies all uninterrupted AC loads from the 24V battery bank during AC Power Supply change over.
6 x 190 Watt “walk on” Solar panels on super structure above saloon area.
26 x 110 Watt “walk on” solar panels on targa.
18 x 190 Watt “walk on” solar panels on hard top.
Total of 7,42 kW solar power charging through MPPT chargers.
2 x 100kW e-Motion electric engines with clutch.
e-Motion control, power, charging and converting equipment installed selectively in both engine rooms.
e-Motion system cooling pumps fitted in stbd engine room.
2 x Bow and Stern Thrusters, each with a dedicated 6kW Li-ion battery and shared charging system.

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Complete C-Zone digital switching system and monitoring.
C-Zone Touch 5 and10 displays.
iPad with wireless control for C-zone/Simrad with wireless charging station.
Navigation lights
Yacht Router Wi-Fi/cellular booster.
VHF radio at main helm with secondary unit at flybridge helm.
3 x Simrad 24″ Chart plotters at flybridge helm station.
3 x Simrad 19″ Chart plotters at main helm station.
e-Motion Parallel Hybrid – Functional Modes package on Simrad Chart plotters.
2 x Simrad display remote controller (OP50)
Simrad autopilot with 2 controls.
4 x Simrad digital display (IS42)
Fast-Acting Interceptor system.
Windlass control with chain counter.
Simrad HALO 24″ Radar. *

All freshwater hoses of re-enforced PVC tubing with “speed fit” connections.
All hot water piping enclosed in a neoprene covering to maintain temperature over long periods of time.
4 x 215l L rigid polyethylene water tanks for easy removal and cleaning.
Fresh water fillers on each for each tank set.
Each water tank set is fitted with a level sensor for monitoring fluid level.
One water heater of 80L.
Two large capacity water pressure pumps mounted near water tanks.
Each fresh water pump draws water from the appropriate fresh water tank and service the entire boat.
Hot and cold mixer taps for all basins, showers and kitchen sink.
Drinking water tap in galley with carbon filter.
All grey water from showers and basins in the hulls are discharged overboard by a automatic drain sump in each hull. *
100 Ltr/26.42 US gal/min manual bilge pump, one for each engine room.
2 x hi capacity electric bilge pumps with automatic sensors for main bilge areas in each hull and engine rooms.
All toilets are fresh water flush and are linked to two 215L black water tanks.
Each black water tank is fitted with a level sensor for monitoring fluid levels.
For discharge each black water tank has a diverter valve leading to a diaphragm pump that exits below waterline and a deck suction fitting.
Fresh water deck wash connections at chain locker, flybridge and in cockpit.
Overhead deck shower with hot and cold water on port transom.
All below water line skin fittings are ball valve type Marelon skin fittings.
All plumbing hose connections below waterline are fitted fit double hose clamps.
Pull out shower with cold and hot water on port transom.
Fresh water shore connection fitted on port transom step area for connecting ships fresh water system to shore water hose.
Full e-Motion cooling system with main and back-up pumps.
Water maker – Schenker Zen 150 (150 L/h) *

Webasto chilled water system (77,000 BTU).
2 x Air handlers with controls for master cabin.
1 x Air handler with control for VIP guest cabin.
1 x Air handler with control for guest cabin.
1 x Air handler with control for utility room / crew cabin.
3 x Air handler with controls for saloon area.

Fusion Apollo sound system with 1 x subwoofer and 14 speakers
50″ TV in Saloon on electric lift.
50″ TV in Master Cabin on electric lift from ceiling. **

80kg Ultra Anchor & Swivel connection.
Stainless steel bow roller.
100m 12mm chain and 100m warp.
Vertical 24v electric Windlass.
Anchor Bridel attachment points on bows.
Anchor Bridel.
8 x Stainless steel mooring cleats.
2 x Pop Up cleats on transom.
8 Large fenders *
10 x 10m tie up ropes.

Printed Equipment Manuals.
Printed and Digital Owner’s Manual
Comprehensive spares kit. **
Professional tool kit. **
20 x Decorative cushions for Cockpit and Flybridge. **
15 x Decorative cushions for Cockpit and Flybridge. **
3 x Deck Chairs for Flybridge. **
2 x Bar stools for Galley Island Unit. **

8 x Portable fire extinguishers.
Category 1 offshore safety equipment including 8 man life raft

The transom steps and dive platform are fitted out with high quality artificial Teak Decking.
The large hydraulic operated dive platform with override can also be used for storing the tender and have a lifting capacity of 600kg. (size 4.1m x 1.68m / 13.45ft x 5.51ft)
Tender; Williams Sportjet 395 **
Tender; AB ALX15 + Yamaha F-60 outboard and Carbon Davit. **
Large water Toy Garage with electrically operated door with incorporated folding seat are situated on the back of the stern seating module. *
Fitted inside Toy Garage, Dive Compressor pre-install. **
Fitted inside Toy Garage, Full scuba package with dive compressor and 6 dive bottles. **
Dimmable low level courtesy lighting in blue for all steps.
Overhead shower with hot and cold water incorporated into Targa.
Handheld pop up shower with hot and cold water.
Electrical shore power connection sockets.
Shore water connection with pressure reduction valve.
Wide retractable stainless steel bathing ladder with handrails on port stern.
Spectra rope with pelican clip, retractable aft gates.
Navigation stern light fitted on back of Targa.

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In 2020 the Solaris 60 will be launched. This model will mark the way of building and conceiving the boat and it will influence the nautical design for the next ten years. Solaris 60 is inspired by the idea of creating a Mini-Maxi, a high performance sailboat, with an overall length of 18.31 m. This length allows to take part in offshore racings, in Mini-Maxi class, including the main event in Porto Cervo that take place every year. The main innovation of the Solaris 60 is the cockpit because of its full width steering wheels. You can steer the boat without the intrusion of the sprayhood. This ensure that the jib’s luff is always completely left in sight while sailing. The width of the steering system allows to lower the lifelines in the aft area and to lift them near the two steps that lead to the side decks. This solution is normally adopted on very big boats, bigger than 140 ft. Moreover, thanks to the width of the wheels even during manoeuvring and navigation, the helmsman will have an unobstructed view without any kind of obstacle. Behind the wheels several seat options are available to steer in different sea conditions, even sitting down. Below deck you will find a typical Solaris layout which includes a galley slightly hidden by two steps forward and for the first time two aft cabins with single or double beds, with a wide porthole facing the interior of the cockpit. The owner’s cabin, situated in the front, is extremely wide and equipped with a wide capacity and with the option of outboard or central bed. Special focus to the crew cabin too, situated in the bow, equipped with a separate bathroom. The tender garage, with longitudinal access, has a minimum intrusion into the aft cabins.

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Solar-powered 60m Feadship en route to begin sea trials

The 59.5-metre Project 713 has departed Feadship 's facilities in De Vries and is now believed to be called B , according to the name on her transom. This marks the first sighting since her launch last month, as well as the first time her solar panelling has been seen up close.

Project 713 will harness solar energy and HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil), making it another important milestone in Feadship's roadmap to net-zero yacht building by 2030. 

The yacht features design by Sinot and Studio De Voogt , with the owner playing a huge role in the yacht's design and eco credentials. 

The yacht is part of a series of successful sustainability-focused yachts launched by Feadship in the last 12 months, beginning with HVO-powered Obsidian , fuel-cell fitted Project 821 and hybrid-electric certified Project 1012 .

Project 713 is the first Feadship to carry solar cells for auxiliary power generation, and these were described by the yard as one of the most efficient and durable on the market. Custom-made in the Netherlands, the solar panels can produce up to 24 MWh annually.

Diesel-electric energy allows both the propulsion and the hotel load to be powered by four generators and a 400 kWh battery. The yacht has an enviable YETI (Yacht Environmental Transparency Index) score in the top 35 per cent of the fleet, and like all new Feadships, can run on non-fossil HVO.

According to BOATPro , Project 713 joins 15 other Feadships in build or on order.

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Too much solar? How California found itself with an unexpected energy challenge

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — It’s a common sight across the state: rows of suburban homes topped with solar panels.

But as California works toward its ambitious clean energy vision , an almost counterintuitive challenge has emerged: The state is, at times, generating more solar energy than it can handle. It’s to the point where loads of clean energy are going to waste.

The phenomenon, which other states are likely to run into as they ramp up their own solar production, has been dubbed the “duck curve.” The belly of the duck is the time of day when solar production can exceed demand. Because solar energy relies on the sun, the curve is often most pronounced on sunny days during the spring, when not as many people are using power and running their air conditioning.

“We get into certain times of the year, in the springtime particularly, when the demand for electricity isn’t that high yet, and we have quite a bit of solar production where, under certain conditions, we actually have more than California can actually use,” said Elliot Mainzer, the CEO of California’s Independent System Operator, which manages 80% of the state’s electricity flow. 

“Under those conditions, we take advantage of the significant amount of transmission connectivity that we have to other parts of the West, and we export a lot of that energy for other utilities around the Western United States,” he said.  

“And under certain extreme conditions, we actually have to curtail it and turn it off,” he added. 

According to Independent System Operator data, in recent years, the amount of renewable energy curtailed, or wasted, has skyrocketed from both oversupply and so-called congestion, when there’s more electricity than the transmission lines in some areas can handle. So far this year, the state has lost out on nearly 2.6 million megawatt-hours of renewable energy — most of it solar — more than enough to power all the homes in San Francisco for a year.  

Mainzer said adding transmission lines would help increase the flow of electricity throughout the state and is advocating for permitting reform to make that happen 

“When you build a new solar project or you build a new battery or a new wind project or a new geothermal resource, if you don’t have transmission lines available to access that and deliver it to customers, that generation is basically an island. It’s stranded,” he said. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom’s administration has also been pushing to add more batteries to store that excess energy for use during peak-demand times. And state regulators with the California Public Utilities Commission have taken a more controversial approach: drastically cutting financial incentives for homeowners looking to install solar.  

The move has outraged many in the rooftop solar industry, like Ed Murray, the president of the California Solar and Storage Association, who operates Aztec Solar outside Sacramento. The changes, he said, have been devastating for his business. He said he has laid off 10 employees over the last year.  

“Sales went flat, because nobody wanted it anymore,” Murray said. “It was not productive or cost-effective to do solar, and we were left figuring out what do we do now.” 

According to the California Solar and Storage Association, residential solar installations have dropped by 66% in the first quarter of 2024 compared with the same period in 2022. The trade group estimates that since the state changed the incentive structure, known as net metering, 17,000 green jobs have been lost statewide. 

To make it cost-effective with the state’s new incentives, homeowners now need to install batteries in addition to solar panels, but that can cost an additional $10,000 to $20,000 or more.  

“It’s an easy fix, but it’s an expensive fix,” Murray said. “Because people don’t want to or they can’t afford batteries, unfortunately.” 

In a statement, Newsom defended the state’s policies, saying that already this year the state has had nearly 100 days when clean energy has exceeded 100% of demand for some part of the day. 

“No other state in America comes close to California’s solar production,” he said. “We’re generating nearly twentyfold the amount of solar as we were a decade ago, powering millions of homes with clean energy. And now we’re adding more batteries faster than ever to help capture that energy to use at night.”

Supporters of the state’s change to the incentives also point to equity concerns, arguing that a shift to solar can raise the cost of energy for those who don’t have it or can’t afford it.  

In making the announcement in 2022, Public Utilities Commission member John Reynolds said net metering “has left an incredible legacy and brought solar to hundreds of thousands of Californians, but it is also profoundly expensive for non-solar customers and was overdue for reform.”

Murray disputes that argument and says most of his clients have made annual salaries of $50,000 to $60,000, often financed through loans at a time when interest rates have also skyrocketed. 

Given California’s role as a leader in solar energy, Murray believes other states are watching and may follow suit. 

“I’m hearing from Florida, Arizona, Minnesota, Massachusetts that they’re looking at copying the rules, that they’re going to change the rules of the game,” he said. “They’re upset because it’s going to hurt across the board.”

“As we go, California goes, so, usually, does the rest of the country,” he added. 

It’s an example that as California goes all in on its historic clean energy transition — with a goal of achieving 100% clean energy by 2045 — new challenges are casting a shadow on the path to a renewable future.  

“No way we’re going to get there without rooftop solar,” Murray said. “Electric vehicles, heat pumps, electric range tops — this is not going to happen without solar. Period.”

Liz Kreutz is an NBC News correspondent.

Steven Louie is a supervising producer for NBC News based in Los Angeles. A multimedia journalist and writer, Louie graduated with a Master's degree from Northwestern's Medill School of Journalism.   

Some like boats, trains or planes. For this Avon man, it's all about school buses.

Nick Whitlow still has the picture from his first kindergarten school bus ride. He's holding onto the handrail while wearing a backpack, and the world's largest smile. The picture sits nestled in a box near other memorabilia, paintings and trinkets detailing his love of transportation — specifically his love for school buses.

"I was obsessed from the get-go," he said with a laugh. "Some people like motorcycles. Some people like sports cars. Some people like boats, trains or planes. It's school buses for me, 100%.”

That's why it was no surprise that when Whitlow graduated from Avon Community Schools in 2017, he immediately began pursuing his career as a school bus driver.

Whitlow spent the next three years as a bus aide for Brownsburg Community Schools. When he turned 21, the legal age to drive a school bus in Indiana, he picked up a route of his own and drove one year for Brownsburg before shifting gears and joining the transportation team at Avon Schools. Whitlow is a standby driver, filling in for drivers who miss a shift, which he prefers.

"I enjoy being on standby because there's that variety," he said, entering his fourth year in Avon. "I love getting to drive all the different types of buses. And you get to talk to different kids."

Aside from his driving duties, Whitlow takes students to extracurricular activities and also teaches new drivers the commercial driver's license (CDL) ropes. From bus alarms and pre-trip checklists to road safety, Whitlow hopes trainees leave with at least some of his passion for driving school buses.

By memory, Whitlow knows all the local bus routes. He can also still recite the names of all his childhood school bus drivers. He's even driven alongside a few of them in his Avon role and it's something he cherishes deeply.

Whitlow acknowledges not everyone can drive a 40-foot school bus but he says that's what makes them so appealing. Avon Schools has approximately 100 bus drivers and more than 130 buses.

On a recent trip that took him down Dan Jones Road in Avon through traffic, Whitlow maneuvered around multiple roundabouts without even coming close to the white lane lines. It's his superpower and says he feels for bus drivers in Carmel, as red lights can be a nice respite and also a chance to reflect.

“There is no greater realization of the importance of what you’re doing,” Whitlow said, “than when you’re stopped at a red light and you look up in your mirror and you see 60, 70 kids staring at you all counting on me to get them home safely.”

When not in the driver's seat, Whitlow can be found traveling the country using public transportation. He enjoys New York City's subway, Chicago's "L" rail system, city buses and recently took a 52-hour Amtrak trip to San Francisco. All of which he says helps him become part of the city he's visiting.

More from Avon: They called him the miracle mascot. They thought his run was over. It wasn't

As the end of summer, spring and fall breaks near, Whitlow grows more and more eager to return to work. There's just something about being in the driver's seat that brings him comfort and happiness. Sometimes he says it's just seeing and hearing from the students who take a minute out of their day to say, "Hi Mr. Nick!"

At 25, Whitlow knows he still has his whole future in front of him but he can't image himself doing anything different.

"Maybe I will get tired of it one day," he said ahead of a three-hour trip to southern Indiana. "I don't know what my future holds but I know that bus driving will always have a piece of my heart, and I wouldn't be surprised if I drive a bus for another 60 years."

Contact IndyStar photojournalist Mykal McEldowney at 317-790-6991 or [email protected]. Follow him on  Instagram  or  Twitter/X .

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Aptera partner US Capital Global leads $60M investment round to reach low volume SEV production

Aptera’s new partner, financial group US Capital Global, is helping lead the solar EV startup’s latest investment round, which will offer up to $60 million in convertible notes. With this funding, Aptera hopes to complete production intent SEV builds for crash testing ahead of a (very) low-volume start of production in early 2025. Here’s the latest.

Regardless of how this all inevitably pans out for Aptera Motors, the second iteration of the solar EV startup has already demonstrated the power of the people when they believe in your product. Most of Aptera’s progress to date has been made possible by crowdfunding and other investments from reservation holders.

The company has raised an impressive $135 million from over 17,000 investors, touted by the startup as the most successful crowdfunded raise in history. However, scaling is hard for startups in the EV space, and Aptera’s journey is no different.

Although it is very much afloat, Aptera has always been refreshingly transparent about its need for additional capital to finally reach a start of solar EV production and, furthermore, scale that model to deliver its technology in mass quantities.

Following a successful Accelerator Program that secured its first 2,000 build slots to investors , Aptera ended crowdfunding in favor of new capital ventures ahead of a planned IPO, including the option for self-directed IRAs .

In May, Aptera announced it had secured the help of investment firm US Capital Group to assist after its Regulation A funding program ended on June 30, 2024. The group is moving quickly with its new partner in securities offerings and is now leading a fresh investment round to help Aptera continue solar EV development.

US Capital takes lead on $60M Aptera investment round

Per Aptera Motors, its new partner and SEC-regulated investment group US Capital have begun offering eligible parties a fresh opportunity to invest in the solar EV startup.

The latest round includes up to $60 million in convertible notes Aptera Motors Corp. – a figure that, according to US Capital’s Aptera investor presentation , will provide the startup with enough cash to build 10-12 validation prototypes, complete crash testing, then manufacture 10-15 production intent vehicles that will be sold. Per US Capital Global CEO Charles Towle:

With its significant patent portfolio, which includes over 34 patents in process, Aptera is committed to transforming the automotive industry. Aptera is seeking to raise $60 million in convertible notes to initiate the production of its flagship vehicle. The Company already has substantial order traction, with over 48,000 vehicle pre-orders representing more than $1.7 billion in revenue. For investors looking for opportunities, Aptera offers a compelling proposition in our view. Eligible investors are now invited to participate in this unique $60 million convertible note offering.

If successful, the 2024 capital raise should also be enough money to enable Aptera to purchase all the necessary equipment for low-volume solar EV production, which would, in turn, unlock access to previously awarded grants and financing totaling another $35 million.

Aptera’s targeted funding stages (seen above) are pretty doable compared to larger EV OEMs. However, US Capital’s investment deck still paints a picture of how difficult it will be for the startup to scale, especially at the vehicle MSRPs initially promised.

Top comment by Zed

The problem with Aptera is the continuing movement of the goal posts. They are 4 YEARS behind schedule and the future is murky as it ever was. A couple of months ago it was all about how they were building production intent vehicles as soon as more funding arrives and now they are going to build validation units when funding arrives and only after crash testing will they build production intent vehicles. There is no way they will deliver units early next year. It’s extremely unlikely they will deliver a single unit next year. No doubt the Aptera fan boys will hate on me for saying this but I said the same thing a year ago when Aptera claimed they would deliver in early 2024.

If you’re in line for an Aptera solar EV, you clearly have patience, but you will need to steel yourself further as you probably won’t see a delivery until 2026 at the earliest. Per the investment deck, Aptera only plans to sell 371 vehicles when low-volume production begins in early 2025.

That number jumps to 11,000 units in 2026 before Aptera scales to 20,000 each year thereafter.

With $1.7 billion in potential order revenue, the demand is there, and investments from those early believers have gotten Aptera Motors this far. However, the next phase will require more guaranteed capital more quickly, and that demand for funds will only grow as the startup looks to scale and hopefully make some impact on the EV industry.

As always, we will keep an eye on Aptera and its latest call for investments to keep you abreast of its progress (or failure). If you’re willing to wait a few years, you can still reserve an Aptera solar EV for only $70 down .

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