Yachts almost 100% Solar Powered (Generator On Board)

I just sent to the forum admin the brochure from Silent Yachts. Perhaps he'll post it as it will likely provide more clarity than I can. I do know they offer 3 setup's for LIPO batteries. There is a maximum setup and.... a generator for days that the sun..... well just doesn't appear (and we all know there can be quite a few days of that). Additionally, the yacht has an option for a kite which I've got the quote on.

The kite is much more efficient than standard sails. I don't know that companies name off hand but I have their materials also. I do believe it's possible. Might I suggest you query them in youtube as there's a captain that has an older silent yacht, I believe a 64 which is't nearly as efficient that he sailed from Cartagena Spain to Palm Beach Florida. I can send you a private link if you'd like to watch that and hear his assessment.

As we say where I'm from, "I'm Drinking the Cool-Aide" by the pitcher. There's space for two yachts, the ultra economical, and the definitely not economical lol. My Avatar shows one end of that spectrum, and this thread represents the other. If Covid isn't raging late Mid spring, I'll be going to both Italy and Ft. Lauderdale to see both crafts of interest.

I've seen a few of these but not witnessed any first hand. I saw a few in FLIBBS videos from this year and also, The Boat Show Videos. When I come to Ft. Lauderdale this year, there should be a 55 on hand for a sea trial according to Phillip the company Rep. I am likewise, waiting to get to Italy to get a sea trial on the AB80 which isn't electric powered at all. I do have a couple of articles and links on Silent but for fear of violation, I'm avoiding posting them. I'm also looking at a boat from Jaguar... one of their 37 footers and to rival that, I'm looking at a company called Lifeboat that has a 32 footer that's swift and nice. Those would be my go out, enjoy yourself and bring home some fish boats....

Silent's come can be ordered with a 100Kw generator to assist with recharging the batteries. They recommend 5 to 6 Knots for "infinite Sailing", but if you have need to run at 20 Knots top speed or thereabouts, you're going to need the generator because draw on the batteries in that scenario will drain them out quick. There's also a solar kite option which I'm going to incorporate.

The Yacht is "ALL ELECTRIC" and has on board a 100KW generator that charges the batteries if they run low. All systems run from the batteries. I hope I've explained this better than in previous attempts....

I give up. I'm merely pointing out some nice features of the boat and it feels like no one is open to hearing. It's ok. I've had a few AMG's, a Few M series BMW's and a few electric vehicles alike. My choice(s) in sea vessels will be no different. I guess I'll just see some of you out and about on the waterways in a couple of years.

Perhaps then the discussions will make better sense... Thank you all for your commentary

Absolutely!!

I Promise....

I'm sorry you feel that way. I am not besmirching anything. I found something I thought exciting and expected and felt we could all discuss it. Respectfully, what I'm receiving is attacks because no one believes. It's cool though, as I said, I'll proceed down my own paths as I've done on all accounts. I'm very certain, I'll see/meet some of you along the journey and be able to share information first hand. This is not simply a matter of desiring to not burn fossil fuels, but if I can identify some multi-purpose ways to achieve all of my personal objectives, then why shouldn't I? I've spent more time in the AB forum than here because that'll be the 1st vessel procured. This will be more of a novelty item as was my first Tesla.