Soel Shuttle 14 : In the future? Solar-powered catamarans...

In 2017, Soel Yachts launched the first SoelCat 12, for the Bora Bora Pearl Beach Resort & Spa in Tahiti. This solar electric catamaran can take up to 12 people for a cruise on the magnificent lagoon. The Dutch-based company, a specialist in ecological maritime transport, is now launching the Soel Shuttle 14.

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Published 29/05/2020

By Emmanuel van Deth

Issue: 172

Published: july / aug. 2020

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This larger multihull will be able to accommodate up to 24 passengers and their luggage. It can be customized according to the customer's wishes.

A VIP version for private trips is also being designed. With a battery capacity of 106 kWh and 80 kW of engine power, the Soel Shuttle 14 will be able to reach 14 knots. “Our customers want to be self-sufficient and no longer have to rely on the availability of diesel and gasoline, but still come close to the performance of conventional motorboats. Solar electric boats are the perfect alternative with low operating costs and a quick return on investment” explained Linda Brembs, Managing Partner at Soel Yachts. The first boat is now in build

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