GR60

Wind, sunshine, and fuel cells

Behind GR are the initials of Gilles Reigner, the owner of Catathai - who wants to validate a second brand that is both green and high-end. With a doctorate in physics, this Frenchman living in Thailand is well placed to manage a 100% electric powercat project whose energy production is ensured by wind generators and solar panels.

GR60

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Published 13/09/2021

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 179

Published: sept. / oct. 2021

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The GR60 guarantees a cruising speed of 7 knots and a top speed of 18 knots thanks to a pretty wide range of technical solutions - fuel cells (4 x 5 kWh), high efficiency wind generators (2 x 10 kWh), a large surface area of solar panels (totaling 15 kWh), powerful electric motors and, of course, a large battery bank (between 100 and 200 kWh). The design of this powercat calls for a careful lightweight sandwich construction associated with very fine hulls and optimized aerodynamics. The interior layout and the deck plan are customizable according to the wishes of the owner.

Technical specifications:

Builder: GRE Yachting Co. Ltd

Architect: Fortabat Yacht Design

Design: Gilles Reigner

Length: 60’ (18.3 m)

Beam: 30’2” (9.2 m)

Draft: 4’1” (1.25 m)

Light displacement: 55,000 lbs (25 t)

Motors: 2 x 40 to 2 x 100 kWh

Fresh water: 264 US gal (1,000 liters)

www.gillesreigner.com