At Eyachts, their firm focus on sustainability has led them to become the biggest distributor of electric and hybrid boats in Australia. Cheaper to operate, kinder to the environment, quieter and smoother thanks to advances in technology, electric and hybrid boats are now becoming a viable and preferable alternative to traditional fuel powered vessels.
Let’s take a closer look at how their exclusive range of innovative and leading edge European powerboats and sailing yachts deliver cost savings and sustainability, all without sacrificing style or speed.
THE FIRST HYBRID YACHT – GREENLINE YACHTS
The superior design and engineering of Greenline Yachts delivers eco-friendly boating without any compromise on comfort or luxury. Greenline launched the world’s first affordable diesel electric hybrid boat in 2008 and it has been refining and improving this formula ever since, launching its fifth-generation hybrid range in 2020. Greenline is the most popular brand of hybrid boats in the world, producing an extensive range of industry-leading live-aboard cruisers ranging in size from 10 metres to 21 metres in length. Greenline hybrid boats actually use four times less fossil fuel than a planing powerboat in similar conditions, simultaneously improving the user experience while they lessen the impact on the environment.
WORLD’S #1 ELECTRIC BOATS – RAND BOATS
RAND’s commitment to becoming the world’s most sustainable and environmentally friendly mainstream boat brand has seen them set new benchmarks for sustainable, practical and infinitely stylish power boating. It starts during design and construction, where RAND Boats use only half of the material compared to similar mainstream boat production techniques. RAND hulls use recycled plastic bottles as the foam core, wooden trim elements are obtained from certified sustainable forests and the luxurious ‘leather’ upholstery options are cruelty-free. Every RAND model can be configured with either 100% Electric Propulsion or the latest inboard or outboard ICE (Internal combustion engine) propulsion.
And as the first manufacturer to offer electric boats with a sterndrive, RAND Boats have the same sporty handling as a petrol boat, but with even better acceleration due to the instant thrust.
REDUCED FUEL CONSUMPTION – AXOPAR/BRABUS BOATS
Saving fuel is written into the DNA of Axopar/ BRABUS Marine Boats, both in their aerodynamics and hydrodynamics. All of these design features make for a smoother and more comfortable boating experience that is better for the environment and for your hip pocket too. Axopar Boats have also just released an early-stage prototype of their first 100% electric Axopar boat, combining the ultra-efficient and versatile Axopar 25 with the eco-friendliness of electric outboard propulsion to prove that high speeds and electrification can go hand in hand.
The prototype’s new EVOY engine is the world’s first 300hp outboard electrical engine and it features low consumption, impressive torque, and range, making it perfect for boat owners keen to go green and still get every inch of speed out of their boats.
ECONOMICAL CRUISING – SIRENA YACHTS
The groundbreaking hull design of Sirena Yachts has created a highly functional elite motor yacht that goes further and faster on less fuel. Sirena Yachts have a carbon hybrid superstructure, making them less top heavy and giving them a lower centre of gravity. Their semi-displacement hull offers efficient performance at a range of speeds, with top speeds of 25-30kts or cruising speeds of 18-20kts. Most of the time, Sirena Yachts operate in displacement mode and this is what makes them very fuel-efficient. Due to their smaller draft – compared to full displacement vessels – Sirena Yachts have less “wetted surface area”, which is why they require less horsepower to propel the hull through the water. Sirena Yachts’ semi-displacement hull can actually achieve about 35% more speed with the same engine load requirement or at the same speed use significantly less fuel and energy!
SUSTAINABLE BOATING – WAY OF THE FUTURE
Whether it’s a choice of hybrid or electric propulsion, the use of recycled materials in the construction of the boat or smart design that reduces fuel consumption and allows the boats to go further and faster using the same amount of fuel, today’s technological advances afford boat designers many ways of being more sustainable.
At Eyachts, their know that sustainability is not only the way of the future for the environment. It is also the preference of their clients for the many other benefits it delivers. With ongoing increases in the price of fuel, they predict this huge growth in the electric boat market will continue long into the future.
Get in touch with the Eyachts team at
www.eyachts.com.au or boats@eyachts.com.au
Published in print April-June 2023
