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Rate this solar catamaran from 1-10 🌞⚓ and tell us where you'd take it for a silent escape! Silent Yachts S55 © Silent-Yachts Length: 55 ft (16.7 m) Beam: 27 ft (8.2 m) Draft: 3 ft 6 in (1.1 m) Displacement: approx. 61,700 lb (28,000 kg) Top Speed: 16 knots or 18 mph (30 km/h) Cruising Speed: 6–8 knots or 7–9 mph (11–15 km/h) Range: Unlimited on solar at 6 knots Price: approx. US$ 2.8 Million The Silent S55 is a fully electric catamaran powered by rooftop solar panels and lithium battery banks—no noise, no fumes, and no fuel stops. At cruising speed, it can run indefinitely using only the sun. This yacht offers a wide-beam layout with massive salon windows, up to four cabins, and a full-beam owner’s suite. The electric drivetrain is nearly maintenance-free, and with zero-emission cruising, it’s ideal for eco-conscious voyagers. Current pricing starts around US$ 2.8 Million. #SilentYachts #S55Catamaran #ElectricYacht #SolarPoweredBoat #Shorts
After 19 months of rehabilitation, Matilda the Hawksbill sea turtle has been released back into the waters of the Great Barrier Reef at Green Island, and in a first for our region, has been also been fitted with a satellite tracking device. After making a full recovery from 'floaters disease' under the care of the Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre, the once critically ill turtle was released into the waters of Green Island by CTRC volunteers with the assistance of Great Adventures.