We agree!

@@BoatTubewhich brand / manufacturer build it?

Good point!

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Build one, if you reduce that down to material cost it's not that expensive

Yes, much, have you seen the Silent Yacht 55, 60, and 80 series (or older 44, 65 and 85 series)? they seem to be the main competitor and even better value. Both brands see, increadibly good for limitless range and cheaper operating costs.

Yes, yes he is. also did you see the star trek book?

My last yacht was called serenity …many around I believe

Does seem to look a bit shiny

Kite sail will help a lot when not much sun is around. Think about charging batteries when sailing on wind by using a water generator. Check if electric engine can function as generator while sailing. ICE-generator should be big enough to power electromotor so you can move the boat in case of emergency while with dead batteries. Amount of fuel for generator limited to so not to take up space that you could just as well use for extra batteries. Do use/cycle that fuel from time to time though.

Not so bad if its you're full time home and all the solar means you are fine out on sheltered anchoridge living essentialy off grid most of the time and just managing your power consumption its easier with these vessels as they are designed to be naturally ventilated in tropics and are fully insulated ...that works both ways. If they are double glazed you can get greater efficiency and extend the use. Use recycled plastics in the hull or Organics in resin like some cars and basalt fiber rather than Carbon or glass and you get closer a passive house on water. Theres two more tech improvements on the solar front ones arrived .. printed plastic solar film from a uk company and the other is the prospect of clear solar glass windows. Blade batteries seem safer more compact and better ..they are out now and even teslas looking. The motor tech is essentially the same as the Silent yatchs but probably with more far East tech options .🤔 Some well designed and vibration isolated vertical wind turbines on the rear roof corners would be safe and boost power production independent of direction. At night and poor solar generating conditions.

Yes but thats the buyers choice they offer a range of cosmetic choices and layouts.

@@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665 Maybe I will look closer?

mem emmo 4 to 6 knots on battery. 16 knots with diesel engine

Battery Changes are expensive on Electric Cars also. It should be a cost you add to the boat when you buy it and set it aside. Never hurts to have savings that earn interest and when it's time to replace them, you have the money!!!

@@finfanfifteen9659 Lithium can be recycled so it should offset some cost during replacement....

@@HailStonE999 This boat is not for you if you don't have the money, investing in one this fall.

Cheaper than new sails, rigging, and engines.

Tony Notstated depends which batteries. First, battery costs are going down. If the batteries come with a standard warranty, then you should not need to replace them for several years. Second, on a ‘normal’ boat the fuel cost per mile is between $8 to $9. The cost per mile on an electric boat is around $0.12. The difference in savings add up quickly. Suppose, you have to replace a 200 kWh battery bank, and the cost per kWh is $200. This is $40,000. If you motor around 5,000 miles every four years, then this will cover the cost of the batteries. However, most people will do more than 1,250 miles per year. It really depends how you use your boat. In return you get quiet, fume less days at sea, and you don’t have as many repairs and maintenance issues with electric motors. Like in everything in life, it is a trade off, and you get to choose.

money hole that catches honey holes ;)

Now that is one absolutely true statement!

Hector Rodriguez depends on the speed. at 4-5 knots and good sunny days, you can travel for days without using fuel

sorry for that

Off course !

In what way?

BoatTube / take a look at it, I really can‘t watch it longer then 2 minutes. Awful perspective, a nightmare for my eyes. Sorry to be so honest.