The Silent 55: Amazing Solar Powered Yacht: Silent Yachts Tesla of the Ocean Catamaran: Solar Boat

Silent 55: Is this the world's most cost-efficient mobile home?
For those seeking a luxurious, spacious, self-sufficient home; forever changing scenery and negligible operating costs, look no further than the Silent 55. Silent Yachts had a debut of the vastly improved version of the Silent 55, a solar-powered, 55-ft ocean-going catamaran, at the 2019 Cannes Yachting Festival. With double the power of the previous model, the Silent 55 will touch 20 knots (23 mph, 23 km/h), cruise all night with no emissions and commensurate running costs, and has a draft of just 3.9 ft (1.2 m), meaning it can access just about any waterway in the world.
100% Solar Powered
Unlimited Cruising Range
Lifetime Maintenance-free Motors
Noiseless and Fume-less Luxury Navigation
No Heat Build-up
Highest Quality Materials & Craftsmanship
Safest Marine Propulsion System
25-year Solar Panels Warranty
8-year Battery Banks Warranty
Lifetime warranty for the electric motors
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[@unacceptablecanadian9550]

Really hyped for their new silent 60.

[@toddjames3372]

same... love that one !

[@uongoi1058]

It's hard to believe this boat runs with 100% solar power. Very nice design!

[@dankyden]

thats because on the best of conditions you only get about 50nm per day via solar. after that its running the gen set or waiting around to charge up

[@ThePatriot2]

reed hoffman read that it can run continuously on solar at 8-10 knots , but at the max speed of 18-20 knots, you can go for a few hours

[@williamgrimberg2510]

Great boat, the only drawback is the frontal glass area. Seems like it’s almost completely flat to any oncoming air which may add some drag to the aerodynamics of the vessel when it’s underway . Also, the existing design kind of gives a tugboat appearance to that area . Could maybe experiment with the idea of adding a semi in closed long gated wind generation above and running the length of a slanted frontal glass area .

[@bortyOne]

If I can afford one, I’ll go around 🇵🇭 and then around the 🌏

[@alice.wonder]

nada es imposible si quieres y confías en el Señor.

[@F1Barry]

Ive seen 2 MILLION, 1.5 MILLION AND 1.37 MILLION for this boat. What is the real price???

[@ThePatriot2]

You probably see it in different prices because in some websites, they use the Euro while in others they use the dollar, the 55 if I am correct is 1.6 million euros, so that translates to around 1.8 million dollars I think

[@x6da9crain]

And boats usually have customizable features that change the price drastically

[@HansKeesom]

Wondering if front panels can be partly two layers where top layer can be extended forward above the trampolines when these are not in use for sunbading, to have extra production of energy.

[@nuritlevitas337]

Please buy it for Jim Baird out of my own account as my token of appreciation for all his hard work and dedication.

[@paulm5443]

I just wondered if this boat relies a great deal on full sun. Is it suitable for long journeys if you get prolonged cloudy conditions.

[@yomeroyinyan1012]

Hello, autonomy is not determined? already after 18 hrs. Can you sail until dawn and recharge batteries?

[@mzaman8660]

I want a wooden basin for some reason 🤔

[@gmoney1890]

I will take 2

[@JimWaltz]

Dang, me too. 2.

[@andrealettich]

20knots was almost 37 km h not 23 kmh. Anyway, nice video👍🏻

[@ger13nunyah56]

Nice

[@dontsubscribepleaseibeg]

House vs Yacht - what's ur choice ?

[@dontsubscribepleaseibeg]

Moving House is yacht my pick is obvious yacht

[@oldtimefarmboy617]

My research showed that this yacht has a range of 100 nautical miles before you have to stop and let the batteries completely recharge. Did not say how long that would take but crossing the Atlantic 100 nautical miles at a time and drifting around between charges does not seem practical much less qualifying it as an ocean going yacht.

[@davidrpriest]

This looks like a shore cruiser. Not a live aboard or blue water boat.

[@arekpetrosian4965]

This might give you a bit more detail on how it works: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqGppKl-bJ18htk

[@linush.3598]

100nm on only batter power. If you have good weather, the boat can cruise infinitely at 5 knots. Also, there is a diesel backup.

[@lbh002]

@@linush.3598 And diesel generators can be very clean and efficient.

[@paulcalvinpacana8185]

Its a matter of understanding HOW its meant to be operated and NOT to be compared with a Sail or Motor Boat. To cross oceans, speed up to 10 or 15 knots during the day IF Sun is shining, this will keep batt charged for a slow 5 knots cruising speed at night or just enough speed even so as not to drift. Then repeat procedure during the next sunrise, in so doing, you will have crossed oceans with NO FUEL SPENT. On occassion where you may have bad weather or need to speed up all the time to get away from a storm, use maximum speed or even just 15 knots, then run DC Generator when batt fully discharges. That is how to operate this yacht. Although after this I have design a yatch based off this that can have sails without disturbing the solar power production. Email me if interested.

[@carlb.4097]

I want one for a retirement home lol ❤️😆🌍

[@JimWaltz]

Seriously...me too!

[@tedsmith6137]

Lots of pretty pictures but no information whatever.

[@andyhughes1776]

The square windows look ugly. Make them oval or round their corners so they look more stylish and sexy.

[@ksam7969]

Yea...that’s been done for thousands for years with sailboats. Sun unevenly heats the earth which causes wind which pushes sails. It’s good to replace the motor’s fuel for solar sure, but why no sails?

[@Jlaynas]

what if there is no wind?

[@veergauba]

@@asdfghjklqwertyuiopzxcvbnm2281 I think it's the cost and weight of having sails and rigging. A kite sail is an emergency measure, not a serious solution.

[@paulcalvinpacana8185]

The first reply was right. I am a solar power installer, even a small shadow cast by the mast or sails would severely lower the solar power production.

[@___Chris___]

1. no sails, no rigging, no diesel engine = 90% less maintenance and associated costs (solar panels, charge controllers, lithium batteries and brushless electric engines are almost maintenance-free; some electric engines, e.g. the Torqueedo cruise outboard engines, are even more failsafe because they don't even need an active cooling system) 2. the charme of chasing the sunny patches and calm seas instead of going with the weather fronts (because that's where the wind is) 3. being completely "reefed" at all times, i.e. no wind and gusts acting on any sails (=high center of effort) --> much smoother ride

[@robertbiascan2244]

I would like to invest on this production please contact i a must

[@jm2784]

Qual é o Estaleiro qu fabricou este?

[@skeets6060]

OK 20 knots for how long?

[@baddazzgarage2953]

Not sure but at 5knots its endless! That's mighty impressive! I'm guessing but I think at top speed it's around 6 to 800knm! It's all on there website silent yachts! There is 3 different size motors you can have! Each have higher top speed from smallest to biggest!

[@lucasatilano8008]

Not sure why they didn’t add sails

[@mariorodriguez2299]

Skysails is an option !!!!

[@zivkovicable]

Sails cast a shadow on the solar panels.

[@gregz510]

look bit like plastic toy. i like them boats with sails.

[@lbh002]

How about add a mast and forestay and you could have the best of both worlds. Sail when the wind is fare and motor in doldrums or against the wind and tide.

[@veergauba]

@@lbh002 It's obviously not a crusiing boat, probably just for day trips.

[@TheCort1971]

@@veergauba might wanna check the numbers before spouting off. she has unlimited range.

[@jerseyshawn4283]

@@veergauba Not a cruising boat but has 4 bedrooms? lol

[@mariorodriguez2299]

I’m wait for a new batteries , solid state or Grapheno !!!

[@Soothsayer210]

... and thin film solar panels printed on a kite that acts as its sail. Even a back up H2/ Fuel system would be nice.

[@brianaustin1328]

Silent yes, but deadly?

[@philnichols3190]

What happens when there is no sun?

[@milistaricco4203]

It comes with back-up oars. ;)