Diesel Electric Hybrid Yacht

Propulsion will be diesel electric.

Diesel electric hybrid yacht.

The vcat 44 is a boat that distinguishes from most of the markets choices. Opening of the clutch allows the boat to run in electric only mode and with the clutch closed both diesel and electric power can be used in parallel. The difference is made by a holistic concept. By alyssa haak mar 20 2013.

Reliability is very important says andrea frabetti product development director for ferretti group s advanced yacht technology. Blending advanced hybrid technologies and fuel efficient performance hybrid yachts make use of hybrid propulsion systems combining electric battery and engine power for lower impact cruising. The greenline hybrid 33 cruises up to 6 knots on electric power with six 1 3 kw panels on the hardtop and a lithium ion battery bank or at up to 15 knots using a 150 hp diesel. Greenline s new hybrid yachts combine an old school diesel engine with a modern electric motor and lithium battery pack.

Hundreds of diesel electric packages in operation globally regular integration meetings begin at vessel concept and continue through commissioning customized packages for constant and variable speed propulsion feature cummins marine auxiliary engines matched to customer s choice of alternator including cum. It will not only accommodate their guests but offer comfort in a designed shell. Or recharged using the primary diesel engine. The electric motor is supported by scalable depending on application needs li ion battery packs that can be charged externally using ac or dc chargers.

The more common route for normal sailors will be to combine diesel and electric in a hybrid sailing system. Electracraft produces a line of electric pontoon boats and greenline yachts out of slovenia has a large selection of hybrid or electric drive models from 30 to 65 feet. The vcat 44 will not only be fast but at the same time quiet. When the diesel engine runs it can charge the batteries but you can also make way by shutting down the diesel and running the electric motor off the battery banks.

The first ever truly hybrid superyacht is widely regarded as ethereal built by royal huisman in 2008 for passionate owners who sought to create.