Boatbuilding News 01.07.22 Feat. Sunreef Yachts, Boatshed.com and Candela
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☀️ Sunreef announce new range of explorer yachts.
After unveiling details of its 40M and 50M Sunreef Explorer yachts, Polish catamaran builder Sunreef Yachts has announced an entirely new range of explorer yachts dedicated to discovering new cruising grounds.
With shallow draft, unmatched storage capacity and vast entertainment areas, the Sunreef Explorer Line is said to be the next generation of expedition superyachts. Fully customisable, the yachts will offer the safest platform for circumnavigation while providing the highest level of luxury with custom-tailored interiors and a fleet of toys on board.
“The definition of luxury has changed over the years. Nowadays, true luxury is a sensation, a feeling, an experience. Our activity as a shipyard goes far beyond building boats. We build emotions, we design magic moments at sea, and we craft dreams into reality. Our new Explorer Line is all about living the moment.”
says Sunreef president and company founder, Francis Lapp.
💻 Online yacht broker Boatshed.com has added a ‘new build’ boats platform to its site, enabling its audience to view and purchase the latest designs from small and medium-sized manufacturers.
The Boatshed.com platform manages every process of selling a boat, and South Africa is one of the company’s first franchises to test out the new system, listing Admiral 40, Hopyacht 30 and Invicta Power 30 catamarans, plus Atomic 22 open/sports fishers, alongside used boats.
The company says, the move, supports boat builders who are looking to reach buyers outside the traditional methods of dealership networks and boat shows, giving customers an even wider portfolio to choose from.
In ‘meet the builder’ videos, boat builders discuss their passion, enthusiasm and experience, and information covering lifestyle and use, unique features, design and build, and prices and processes.
“Nine local boat builders now have a virtual dealership, giving them access to a worldwide market, and having shared their videos, additional photos and details, they’re ready to deliver to wherever there’s demand. We’re also in talks with 16 more boat yards,”
says South African franchisee, Bruce Stirk
“This is a win-win scenario for everyone. Boat builders can reach a global audience, our franchisees can recruit new boat manufacturers, share their listings, introduce clients to boats they wouldn’t ordinarily be able to view and tap into new commission streams, and customers have more choice and are not restricted by their location. We’re confident the new boat build platform will bring more traffic and buyers to the site and open up greater opportunities for the listing and sale of used boats as more new builds are ordered or considered. As well as giving the Boatshed group and individual businesses a considerable commercial opportunity, we’re helping to kick-start sales for smaller manufacturers, who are the backbone of our boat industry.”
says Boatshed.com founder, Neil Chapman.
🇸🇪 Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has revealed pictures of its new P-12 Shuttle, which will hit Stockholm’s waters for a nine-month trial next year.
Said to be the world’s fastest electric ship, the Candela P-12 Shuttle is a hydrofoiling electric ferry that glides over the water at speeds of 30 knots. During the trial, it will be shuttling citizens between the Stockholm suburb of Ekerö and the city centre and is set to reduce emissions and help slash commuting times compared to cars, buses and trains currently servicing the route.
Currently a 55-minute trip by bus, subway, or conventional ferry (or car during rush hour), the Candela P-12 Shuttle will reportedly cover the 15 km route in only 25 minutes – saving the commuter an average 50 minutes per day.
The 30-passenger electric vessel has three carbon fibre wings that extend from under the hull. These active hydrofoils allow the ship to lift itself above the water, thus decreasing drag.
Candela says its technology reduces energy per passenger kilometre by 95 per cent compared to current vessels, allowing for a range of 50 nautical miles at service speed. Using the equivalent of 0.1 kWh of electricity per passenger kilometre, the company says its new ship is more energy-efficient than a hybrid electric bus. Also, with up to 200 kW DC charging, it can charge its battery in under one hour.
Crucially, as the hydrofoiling Candela P-12 Shuttle creates near-zero wake, it has been granted an exemption from the city’s 12-knot speed limit, allowing it to fly into the city centre without causing wave damage to other vessels or sensitive shorelines.
The P-12 will also feature a computer system that helps regulate the foils 100 times per second, to provide stability and minimise sea sickness.
“There’s no other ship that has this kind of active electronic stabilisation. Flying aboard the P-12 Shuttle in rough seas will feel more like being on a modern express train than on a boat: it’s quiet, smooth and stable.”
says Erik Eklund, vice president for commercial vessels at Candela.
The Region of Stockholm will operate the first P-12 Shuttle ship for a nine-month trial period in 2023. If it meets expectations, Candela hopes the city’s fleet of over 70 diesel vessels eventually will be replaced by P-12 Shuttles, as more transport shifts off congested highways and onto waterways.
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