Millikan M9

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But what’s so special about this new model? Its two-sided solar-powered wings, that unfold when under way: the photovoltaic cells facing the sea thus capture the sun’s reflection from the surface of the water. In total, the solar installation is capable of producing 6 kWp, a considerable figure for a catamaran just over 30 feet in length. At 6 knots, range is unlimited - during the day, weather permitting.

The second remarkable technological innovation is the car-like control interface. The on-board computer controls all the settings and manages the virtual anchor system: the motors are connected to the GPS position to “hold” the boat without the need to drop an anchor.

A third point worthy of note: when folded, the solar wings, together with removable glass panels and canvas sections, transform the central part of the powercat into an enclosed space measuring 130 square feet (12 m²), called the deck cabin. The table in the saloon can be lowered, and cushions added, to create a double 4’7” (1.4 m) berth. The interior is cozy and include a galley. In the hulls, there are two cabins and a heads compartment. The foredeck is fitted with a trampoline, which is lighter than a rigid deck. At the stern, the yard has designed two bathing platforms.

Builder: Millikan Boats/CN de la Passagère
Architect: Vincent Lebailly Yacht Design
Length: 31’2” (9.5 m)
Beam: 11’2” (3.4 m)
Displacement: 5,500 lbs (2.5 t)
Engines: 2 x 15 kW Blue Nav
Batteries: 2 x 16 kWh
Cruising speed: 9 knots
Max. speed: 12 knots
Cabins: 2
Berths: 6

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