The Silent Yachts 'Silent 55' Can Travel Up to 100 Miles Per Day
Michael Hemsworth — December 22, 2018 — Autos
References: silent-yachts & newatlas
The Silent Yachts 'Silent 55' is an eco-friendly solution for seafaring consumers to choose when looking for a more sustainable way to cruise the ocean without the need for any fossil fuels.
Outfitted with 30 solar panels, the yacht is capable of providing a peak power intake of 10kW, which makes it capable of traveling up to 100 miles each day on solar power alone. The yacht boasts two 135 kW motors on the E-Power configuration or two 30 kW motors on the cruiser version to make it as powerful as desired by owners.
The Silent Yachts 'Silent 55' has a much quieter operation compared to diesel alternatives, which makes the luxury appointments throughout better for enjoying in tranquility.
Image Credit: Silent Yachts
Outfitted with 30 solar panels, the yacht is capable of providing a peak power intake of 10kW, which makes it capable of traveling up to 100 miles each day on solar power alone. The yacht boasts two 135 kW motors on the E-Power configuration or two 30 kW motors on the cruiser version to make it as powerful as desired by owners.
The Silent Yachts 'Silent 55' has a much quieter operation compared to diesel alternatives, which makes the luxury appointments throughout better for enjoying in tranquility.
Image Credit: Silent Yachts
Trend Themes
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Industry Implications
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