€3.4 Million Electric Yacht Tour : Silent 60

A solar powered zero emission electric boat, the Silent 60.
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[@brianp6682]

i must say this is one of the premier channels on youtube. loads of interesting information. not overproduced with long intros and loud music, instead offering a quick welcome and then sharply delving into the content (while still providing sponsors a chance to get shown). lovely and mesmerizing voicework and enthusiasm by Nick. 12 stars out of 5 sir!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you! 😃

[@hermannwick7724]

I like, that you are always saying "take care" at the end of your boat-tours... you must be a very empathic person, Nick!!!

[@mattmayo3539]

Seeing that electric motor being as small as it is with the amount of power it produces it’s truly amazing. Power density.

[@rajeevmasilamony8395]

Once batteries achieve an energy density equivalent to a full tank of diesel we will see this kind of propulsion setup becoming the norm and not the exception.

[@TexanUSMC8089]

@@rajeevmasilamony8395 It may not be too far into the future.

[@karld1571]

@@rajeevmasilamony8395 We're 2% there with lithium-ion batteries! (45Mj/kg for diesel vs 0.9Mj/kg for batteries)

[@jasoncrandall]

@@karld1571 yup.

[@Daz555Daz]

@@karld1571 The figure is not qiuite as bad when you consider the mass of the whole propulsion system rather than just the batteries. The motor/gearbox etc in an electric system are many times smaller and lighter than conventional propulsion.

[@trentstoner4102]

Heike und Michael Köhler have turned dreams into reality, very glad they are doing so well. Fantastic, beautiful, non polluting and peaceful Yacht, thank you Nick for showing us round

[@birkoishere]

Those motors take up so little space when compared to a traditional diesel engine. Great tour - thanks

[@nottelling7785]

The batteries probably take up any space that was saved, but at least you put those elsewhere.

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

​@@nottelling7785 the truck seems to be to sandwich the batteries between the floors which is dead space really anyway. I do wonder how long they last and will it be a million euros to replace them.

[@nottelling7785]

@@nothingsurprisesmeanymore "the truck seems to be to sandwich" What?

[@emeraldmorningmist]

I think they still have an option for a generator, which I think is necessary, in case of consistent bad/cloudy weather. The generator would then run the motors at low speed and charge the batteries.

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

@@nottelling7785 *trick

[@gedmcmahon619]

The space is impressive Nick.. I love the Master Suite and would go with that everytime over the walk through. What a boat, it's basically a home from home. Stunning. Looking forward to your next video when you take it out to sea.

[@KMCA779]

I checked out the other versions on their website, the forward access version just has so many benefits over that (in my opinion) excessive cabin. The helm gets moved farther forward, you get what looks like a sun pad across from it (or maybe a double/queen bed equivalent) along with a rear cabin I'd love to convert to either a small workshop, remote office or quiet lounge (with a day head since that annoyingly seems to vanish on the other version) Still a beautiful ship but creating a day head would be a requirement in my books.

[@DrFrankNStein-sf2ww]

@@KMCA779 There should be a desk, or a workbench was exactly my first thought, when i saw the video with the longer cabin. 😊

[@davidfmelbourne3473]

I just have one question Nick. How did all that food in the galley survive your tour???? LOL. Great boat.

[@dospalmascb]

I was waiting for a close up lol

[@gudboi1944]

Me wishing to know the recipe for those food

[@DamianCox]

It's called sea-mless

[@o0bananaman0o]

the very first video I watched on Aquaholic was the torqeedo review years ago, have been an avid viewer from then on and have been loving the electric boat content. I've since converted my sailboat and tender to electric and haven't looked back. cheers for the videos!

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Awesome! I need to do more Torqeedo videos...

[@Emtra_]

Great video of a great yacht Nick. This makes me think you had this one ready when the 55 was posted. Thank you for your work.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Mebbe... 🙂

[@benclancy9572]

I’ve waited for this tour since I saw the concept for this yacht… awesome work as always, keep it up!

[@gunnarlygard5851]

Well Nick, did you just give us another interesting tour and showed us the future as far as smaller yachts are concerned? I wouldn't be surprised if you just did. Great job (as usual)!

[@peterjordan-turner8789]

Magnificent boat. I've seen the forward walk-through, and it would be my preference - being able to get straight onto the foredeck is fantastic. Looking forward to your Silent Running video - not in a Bruce Dern way, though.

[@kfeltenberger]

I'd be worried if the boat was named Valley Forge...

[@KMCA779]

I haven't seen it in person or a video tour, only the website. Did they do something about the walkthrough not having a day head?

[@koomaj]

For some use cases I can't think of anything better than this. Thanks Nick for amazing tour.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@duncanjames914]

I love this boat. I like the headroom, folding fly-bridge top, huge showers, and forward master. Very impressive.

[@mmsmits2868]

Silent Yachts has been around for quite a while, and it feels like they're finally becoming mainstream competitive. So good to see that. There's no one solution, but this is one of many options, and a fantastic one at that. Thanks for the tour!

[@Eric-469]

Energy storage, efficiency and pv tech have all advanced enough to bring them into competition. Early models really weren’t quality enough to be mainstream competitors.

[@Unitedflyier]

@@Eric-469 there are several companies starting to make solar cats. Exciting times.

[@ddk4664]

What a sail boat ?

[@mmsmits2868]

@@ddk4664 Not everyone wants to (or is able to) set and raise sails and sit still in the water when there's no wind. Therefore, sail boats are a different category. And yes, perhaps the future is a combination, for example using solar and wind power to generate the electricity needed to separate and store hydrogen used by a fuel cell engine. Such a vessel already exists.

[@SeaJay_Oceans]

Now ramp up, stamp them out, and mass produce them....

[@Danielttk]

I can't wait to see the Silent 80 or the Silent 120 Explorer. Great video as always, keep it up.

[@cornsiausem]

been waiting for this one for ages nick, thanks for the great tour!

[@gregory90211]

Nick. Always a marvellous tour! Others try to emulate, but most fall a bit short of your laidback style and thoroughness. You leave no stone unturned, as they say. Well done, well done! Best to Miss Marianne........ please.

[@manuelvanderslikke680]

Hi Nick, And thank you for this great show of this Silent 60 a real electric yacht and so nice to see this on your chanel a lovely boat with four cabines al ensuite very nice but also all there equipment are all electic welcome to the future my second thought was now a sea trail but you already say this is coming now I can hardly wait to see this Thanks again Nick

[@davidsild4011]

Really impressed your going to have a run out on it, that will make your silent yachts videos so interesting as we will get to see the solar performance etc. Legend nick, I so wanna know how they are on the water. Really excelled here, so looking forward too it. 😀✔

[@Ognir1962]

She’s a beauty, thanks as always for sharing Nick and congrats on 400K!!!

[@chuteundface6414]

Ahh this is my favorite silent, so glad you did this tour. I’m defiantly watching the episode of you taking it out 👍

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@nickyb1822]

Absolutely fantastic Thank you been wanting to see this for ages

[@RonenOsden]

Love these Silent yachts! If I had the money I would live on one for sure! The space they have is just amazing.

[@karld1571]

I really hope silent yachts brings you to tour more boats, I would love to see the 80' tri-deck as well as the 120, when it's available

[@glenmorris8389]

Lovely boat. great job , Nick!

[@brandywell44]

Thanks Nick, it seems to be the most spacious yacht for its length that you have covered.

[@Jacob-uk4kl]

YESSS - thank you. Super cool boat. Looking forward for the test run

[@chrish2996]

Hi Nick. Brilliant tour, and a forthcoming sea trial. Perfick. Thanks 😊

[@opa-dick]

I realy like the electric solution for boats. IT should be the future and these days the lifepo4 battery is the perfect solution. This why I like the Bearing and a few others. Thanks Nick.. Perfect tour...

[@michaelbellsmith5113]

What an incredible boat, thank you sir Nick

[@markwalsh8913]

Nick leaving us with a teaser at the end! Look forward to seeing the Silent in action!

[@markwarn6085]

Great tour, interesting boat, certainly makes you think to be more green, love the kite power idea.

[@chriswelch9418]

Love this, ever won the lottery I’d be ordering one of these for the family and go….. be a tough one as I love the Fleming but Zero running costs is a great option…. Great tour Nick, looking forward to the on water experience and congratulations on the 400k mark 👍🏻 👏

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you! 🙂

[@faishalal-syafiq335]

Finally... I've been waiting for you to do Silent Yacht... Thank you Uncle Nick.. 💐💐💐🤗🇮🇩✨

[@bionicsasquatch]

400k! CHEERS NICK! Many blessing for you and your family Nick

[@gediminasradvila9738]

I was waiting for this video almost a year. Thanks a lot!!!

[@jus4funtim]

Other than removing any and all 90* sharp corners I like this quite a bit, would like to know how it handles in rough seas.

[@rtbinc2273]

There were enough of them in obviously bad places - like at the helm, that I'm left questioning the design as a whole. The bathrooms and showers were odd choices too.

[@praeliora]

I agree, you could really get bashed about in rough seas.. it all looks like cheap veneer too, I love the silent concept, but the interior designs really lack style for the ticket price on the whole range.

[@kevinz8930]

Excellent observation. Round corners definitely a must.

[@chippyjohn1]

They aren't designed for open ocean traveling. Designed to be in a Marina or short trip to a near Island.

[@praeliora]

@@chippyjohn1 All boats get rocky, even in a marina.

[@stuartingram6525]

Thanks Nick another awesome tour! Massive thank you.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TJ-rf1ft]

Nice! Can’t wait for the future Silent 65, 80 and 120 tours!

[@Ruddline]

CONGRATS ON 400000! Been here since 2020 and loving every video and heres to the 1 million!

[@RobinWyse]

Love how the toilet has a solid door so you can only see someone through the massive glass shower . Great boat though!

[@NadaNada-bg8ij]

Splendid tour as ever but more importantly massive congratulations for hitting 400k followers 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 well deserved plus many more

[@justlooking813]

This company is inspiring. I cannot wait to see your tour of their 120 ft model!

[@KMCA779]

I doubt the 120 is coming out any time soon. But we might get a tour of the 80 sometime soon, which would be great.

[@davidworth5753]

What an amazing boat. Pure silence and luxury in one package. We’re all waiting for your video of you taking it out Nick. Please don’t keep us waiting for too long?

[@bucko6641]

Absolutely love these solar katamrans.....beautiful 😍

[@motorsport_buddy]

cant wait to see the sea trial video. im intrigued by the electric boating!

[@kristiankruse3964]

FINALLY A SILENT YACHT 👍👍 If I win the lottery silent yacht will be my 3 call Mercedes to get an SLS Princess to get a X95 Then silent to get an 80 Thanks you Nick 👍

[@MicMokum]

Nice! Thanks for the tour.

[@Blackmind0]

I am happy to see this silent yachts, made by an austrian company, where are more mountains and last time touching the sea is 100y ago.... 🙂 silent has also great charter.....and silent resorts for great vacations....greets from austria :-)

[@gregwilliams2559]

Wonderful tour

[@Mr.M_I_T]

Already on the list for a Silent 80. Will be put into charter in Thailand. Can't wait for delivery!💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@josephfrainetti9280]

The way to go is with solar, great yacht, thank again Nick for the tour.

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@Blackmind0]

i am happy to see, that this austrian company making that great boats, even autria lost the way to the sea more than 100 years ago....and now we are known for the mountains..😃... this company has also great silent resorts for holidays.... greets from austria

[@robinday2392]

Absolutely incredible, you could definitely live aboard that beautiful motor yacht.

[@marksavage1818]

Stunning amount of space. Love it.

[@ToreHansen]

Very interesting in areas with lots of sun, cool boat an video!

[@tomonmars]

Thank you for this!!!

[@emeraldmorningmist]

Loved the video (and the yacht)! I am really looking forward to seeing it in action. If you can Nick, please note the noise volume difference between a normal engine yacht and this (and test the generator noise). Also I really really want to see the kite in action and how much of a difference it might make.

[@storm4710]

I could just see their Solarwave 64 sitting om the other side of the marina, That is one of their earliest solar boats

[@mitchelljakubka]

This would be the ultimate houseboat!! Especially if there was the option to add a bathtub/hot tub, and to maybe convert the full-hull bedroom+ensuite into an office and lounge space? Would also maybe put a cushion or storage over that pad behind the main deck helm. And that kite idea is amazing! Super rad boat, keep the Silent's coming!!

[@redwolfexr]

They seem to only want to target the charter and party boat market, for some reason.

[@jasonhill8696]

One of the bigger ones has a hot tub

[@nabilbasta2061]

Thank You Captain Nick For Excellent presentation For Very Interesting Yacht .

[@AQUAHOLIC]

My pleasure!

[@Jules551]

Just fell in love with a catamaran, beautiful yaught, great presentation Nick , the world's ya oyster with one of these ⛴️👍

[@terrywalker1624]

Woohoo!!! Been waiting for this soooo long!

[@CrustyAbsconder]

Obviously, there is a bright sunny future for such vessels.

[@ThoughtfulWander]

Nice boat! Thanks for sharing! 👍👊

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thanks for watching!

[@ronaldf8049]

Thanks Nik for a great tour as always. Now for some sea trials and after that, as soon as you could possibly get a hold of it (think there is some finished one if I'm right) : Please do a Tour of a Silent 80 (preferably a Tri Deck Version 😊

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Stay tuned! 🙂

[@juniorjunior2512]

I totally agree

[@michaeldinwiddy4864]

Just amazing.. totally the way to go.

[@blest5132]

awesome tech on this boat. love the master, the only way I would get one of these as I don't like the pontoon berths. thanks for showing us this nick and I can't wait for the trip out on it, cheers!

[@TaxTheMonkey]

Yay, Fantastic boat. I think solar powered yachts are the future.

[@MaybuTron]

Love everything about this except one thing! Those en suits! Last thing I want to wake up to is making eye contact with my partner who's sitting on the pan! 😂

[@jkennett9104]

Very impressive yacht Nick great tour 👍

[@jonathanking4107]

I love this so much much I could cry with envy.

[@castletransport]

This is why I love catamaran's. So much space and also more stable on rough weather I believe.

[@kvinteractive8981]

This is my dream yacht. Thank you so much for doing this particular Silent Yacht tour. One day when I am all grown up, only 44 now so, I will get me one of these. :) Cannot wait for your sea trial video on this. I might be wrong but I don't think there is a seat trial video of a Silent 60 on yt.

[@robinfarman]

Can't wait for your 'out n about' review. Happy days

[@ThaumaturgistGuard]

I really like the conception of electric catamarans - covering so little surface means that smaller engines can do the job just as well, reducing the needed space, while, being electric, allows even and clever distribution of the power which further frees up space. It is a really practical, smart and efficient, many people will love this. But, and this is a big but - I do not believe we are there yet. Batteries, while getting constantly cheaper and easier to acquire, are still the weakest link. They quickly degrade, even when not in use, and are under the constant risk of failure. The batteries on a brand new boat will allow you to travel the world, but, what about after 2 years? 3 years? And they are not so easily replaceable. Same goes for the solar panels, which, not only are a target of degradation, but are also out there and are under the risk of being damaged by hailstorms and heavy weather. Still, lets finish this on a brighter note - tech is constantly getting better, new types of batteries are being tested and perfected, which are going to boost electrical far ahead, so, given few years, the concept of electrical catamarans could actually become the preferred one once long life is assured as a quality.

[@stefkesgts]

Whitin video years we have solide state accu's. Problem solved. But personaly I think whitin ten years this kind of boats wil run on hydrogen.

[@praeliora]

I love the silent yacht concept..

[@mattjohn5053]

Well done nick once again

[@JulioChavezjfcho]

Beautiful boat. I could live there. 😎

[@jimmyquinn9639]

What a lovely boat 🛥🚤⛵️🛟👍👍👍👍👍

[@danceworld8360]

Very clever the way these travel without ever needing to charge it....just wish cars were like this...great video Nick 👌

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

If you want a 25' wide and 60' long car, I'm sure it can be done.

[@paulsime2656]

love your videos

[@jackirichard414]

Beautiful boat! That’s pretty cool it’s all electric! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@MJH7777]

Gracias, muy bonito!!!🥰

[@scottfortune9016]

At 2.25 million, the electric yacht is pretty sweet. No electricity bills. No fuel bills. But it, and go go go! I love the idea behind it. And I would definitely go with the forward master cabin. I'd venture to say it might be bigger than the main floor in my house.

[@chinook9857]

hey congrats on the 400K I have been watching your channel for a while now the best boating channel on KZbin

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Thank you! 🙂

[@mlm32809]

Those aren’t engines they’re motors. A motor is electrical an engine is internal combustion. I’m not being technical nor am I being critical; some people hear engine and might wonder about the fuel tank and vessel range. I’ll add that I enjoy watching the boat/yacht tours you show.

[@dospalmascb]

OMG Nick, congratulations on 400k subscribers ❤️

[@kreabea78]

I was waiting for this one! Hung up on my customer so i can watch it right away. ;)

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@alpinegeordie]

Hi Nick another great Boat tour, looking forward to the 60 sea trial, thanks to Boris the ( insert your favourite word here ) my 40 years of planning to live on Corfu have been somewhat scuppered, but this might be the answer, had fallen in love with the wally why 200 but this looks just as much fun but without the running costs and a meter less draught. Just need to Spank the Euro millions tonight before placing my order 🙂

[@ohwowthatsgood]

great layout

[@alluraambrose2978]

Can't wait to see someone who takes this thing across the ocean, I know it has been done, but I want to see the entire journey.

[@g9rud]

Wow, that’s bigger than my house, incredible. It’s amazing how technology has moved on, very impressive.

[@jordi95]

Nice boat! And congratulations for hitting 400k subscribers!

[@herenow6953]

this would make a great live aboard - I just need my numbers to come up now...! I love this one -

[@jackirichard414]

Beautiful boat. Everything seems to becoming all electric. 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@Denstoradiskmaskinen]

I thought i be looking at a ordinary Hull design of a Catamaran, the feature of a forward cabin was a intresting! Nice

[@carlosbishig1]

Great video and hello from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

[@AQUAHOLIC]

Hello Puerto Rico!

[@Martin-kc1xj]

I can't wait for fully depreciated electric catamarans to be. It's the ultimate liveaboard retirement plan. Very low operation cost, spacious, stable, and within reach for most people once depreciated. Life goal right there!