Hunter Marine launched its new e36 Hybrid at the Festival De La Plaisance, Cannes. The 36 ft. sailboat is powered by a new Elco EP4000 AC electric motor.
A statement noted that the electric motor has a range of more than 800 nautical miles at 5 knots under battery power. The company said that works out to eight cents per nautical mile.
The companies said that they developed the boat as part of a “shared commitment to green technology” to improve the sailing experience. “The Elco E Power hybrid system is a game changer,” said Warren Luhrs, founder of Hunter Marine, in the statement.
The 36’s E Power System includes lithium 12-volt batteries, wind turbine, solar panels and a DC marine generator. Elco CEO Steve Lamando said that Hunter’s input was “invaluable” to the E Power System. “Also, Hunter’s manufacturing facility in Florida is close to many renewable energy firms serving the marine industry,” said Lamando in the statement.
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Is this running the electric motor just from the batteries with the generator off. Or does the generator have to come on to charge batteries every few hours. The solar and wind should help
to keep the batteries up, not sure if they can keep them full charge while running electric
motor for for 800 nautical miles.
What was the cost of the entire drive train inc all charging and storage systems, and what would a comparable diesel system cost please.
How is the eight cents per nautical mile calculated. Does it include the cost of the lithium batteries?
I see it a Hybrid not just running off battery along. Is that a diesel DC Gen.
Would the Hunter e36 be a good Sailing Yacht to cross the ocean?