Candela C-8 Boat Already Has an Official Presentation Date

Electric sailing enthusiasts are in luck, since from Candela, the new brand specialized in electric boats, has just made public the official date of presentation and subsequent commercialization of the C-8, its latest all-electric hydrofoil model and that they already call “the most anticipated electric boat in the world” due, particularly, to its attractive design, General specifications and capabilities.

In recent months there have been many electric boats that have been presented in society, however, there is one that has known how to shine among all of them. This would be the Candela C-8, which was presented in society as a mere digital design last August. Months later, the model began its tests in real environments and just three months ago we could see how a prototype of the Candela C-8 developed in its “inaugural navigation”. Now, the advances on this electric boat have borne fruit and from the company they assure that it is ready to be presented in society definitively, as well as to start marketing and selling to its potential customers.

Next week, specifically from May 28 to June 5, one of the largest events in the nautical sector, the so-called Salone Nautico Venezia, will be held on the Italian city of Venice, which will have a total of 9 days of exhibitions, conferences, regattas and tests of the different boats on the waters around the historic city. Taking advantage of this event of enormous international significance, from Candela they have decided that this will be the ideal environment to publicly meet the “most anticipated electric boat in the world”, as the Swedish manufacturer calls it.

This company will be present at this event during all the days of celebration of the Salone Nautico Venezia, in which it will show the details of the Candela C-8 to all those interested who come there. During the event, the Swedish firm will open the order book. They can be booked by giving a deposit (of 1,000 euros refundable) or, directly, contributing the entire amount that it will cost to get an electric Candela C-8, which is estimated to start at $ 330,000. Presumably, the first deliveries to final customers will be a complete reality throughout the second half of next year 2023.

Candela C-8: An Upgrade to C-7

This will be the second model launched by the company, after the Candela C-7, which was presented in 2019 and incorporated succulent solutions for its electrical mechanics. However, the C-8 is positioned one step above the previous model, since its hull is somewhat larger, reaching 8.5 meters in length and 2.5 meters in width. It hosts important technological advances in maritime electrification, such as its electric hydrofoil system, which is capable of reducing friction with water by up to 80%, which ensures greater electric autonomy and a higher top speed; but also its latest model of electric motor outboard, which is postulated as the most efficient in the world.

From the company they claim that their specifications will make this the closest thing there is to driving an electric supercar through the water thanks to its instant power delivery. The maximum speed will be about 24 knots (44 km/h) and its autonomy will be around 100 kilometers at cruising speed. Its hull has been developed in carbon fiber and its inspiration was that of airplanes. The Candela C-8 can present an image of a boat without a roof or, conversely, attach one to it for the days when it rains or to use it as a mere protection of its cabin.

X-Yachts Presents the First Electric Sailboat That Recharges Batteries While Sailing

The shipbuilding industry is making significant progress in achieving a much more efficient and environmentally friendly sector. Part of this route is inexorably destined to the use of technologies such as the hydrogen fuel cell for specific cases of large transoceanic vessels. However, boats intended for recreational use are finding a very important gap in electrification through batteries and that is having a more than remarkable reception among the public and their potential customers. Now, X-Yachts has completed the development of its first electric sailboat.

X-Yachts is a company of Danish origin that in all its years of life as a company (around 40) has been dedicated to the manufacture and development of boats, especially luxury and handcrafted construction on request. Now, the shipping company itself has confirmed the launch of its first all-electric yacht. This is the X49E and has a total length of 15 meters; aesthetically it is based on the X49 already produced by X-Yachts, although for this case its diesel mechanics have been completely replaced in favor of a fully electric one.

The X-Yachts X49E is presented as one of the most elegant sailboats on the market, something that combines directly with its orientation of sustainability and efficiency; Of course, during navigation, the silence on the part of its electric motor will be practically negligible.

From the company itself they mention that there was already, for its part, the intention to launch a luxury electric yacht for several years, however, they have decided to wait the right time so that the technology and knowledge about the electrification of ships had matured properly. Finally, this moment has arrived and from the board of X-Yachts they are completely excited to be able to officially present this electric boat.

The X49E has two electric motors manufactured by Oceanvolt and have an individual power of 10 kW. These, in turn, are powered by a bank of lithium-ion batteries with a total capacity of 28.8 kWh and a DC generator with a capacity of 11 kW. While its battery equipment is not especially large, from the brand they specify that with all the conditions in favor, the maximum autonomy will be around 90 kilometers, although, of course, this will always depend on the marine conditions and the speed at which the yacht sails.

However, and as a support to this electrical mechanics, the X49E comes equipped with an additional system that allows it to generate 3.5 kW of energy when sailing at 15 km / h. This will mean ecological electricity and totally free for its users, something that translates directly into the ability to regenerate 100% of the charge of your battery equipment after 8 hours of navigation. Additionally, the hull of the ship is equipped with a series of solar panels that will produce extra energy to operate plugs, lights, navigation systems or appliances, among others.

As an alternative to this, X-Yachts also markets a variant with an additional diesel engine, in order to act as a hybrid boat especially for those interested in making long trips on board without worrying about the electric range of the same.

The interior of the X49E can accommodate up to 6 passengers. The company specifies that the materials of each and every one of the panels that cover the cabins are of the highest quality and, additionally, have a list of materials and colors for your interested party to choose. Inside it has a distribution of two bathrooms, kitchen and living room with two sofas; At the stern it has a small space to house an inflatable boat of up to 2.5 meters. From the company they have not specified the specific data of their price, although this will always depend on the particular requests of their interested parties.