An extended stay on board the revolutionary Silent Yachts 55 allows us to assess whether this really is the future of the motorboat.

Silent yachts 55 layout. The Austrian shipyard Silent Yachts has been experimenting with alternative energy sources for yachts since 2005. 55 60 80 62 3-Deck and 80 3-Deck. Ease out relax and enjoy the most beautiful and interesting places to cruise on Earth.

The April 2019 edition of MBY our Future of Boating special included a boat test of the Silent Yachts 55 in shall we say less than ideal conditions. SILENT-YACHTS are the first and only ocean-going production yachts in the world which are exclusively powered by solar energy. Pick the one for you.

167 m 5409 Description. What Silent model is the best. Some of the most iconic Silent models now listed include.

Deck layout flybridge Number of cabins 4-cabin Other characteristics solar Length. The NEW SILENT 55 has recently made its USA PREMIERE at the 2019 FT. SILENT 55 Yacht for sale.

This specific category is defined as suitable for long distance travels with all amenities to live on board permanently adapted for both inland waters and the tough conditions at sea. THE AWARD-WINNING TRAVELLER In November of 2019 the SILENT 55 won the Best of Boats Award in the category Best for Travel. Luxury Solar Yachts 55 55Ferry 64 80 Autonomy and Luxury - a Silent-Yacht has virtually unlimited range also when the sun is not shining.

No generator is required for the Silent 55s air conditioning and cooking at anchor and according to Silent Yachts co-founder Michael Köhler the 100-kW generator is. In case of longer periods of bad weather the Range-Extender starts automatically when the batteries are low. As with all Silent Yachts the option to go 100 solar-powered is available with twin 30kW or 80 kW E-Motors a 22kW or 100kW electric generator 9kWp solar panels with a 25-year warranty and a high-end battery bank.