Would you glide silently through protected marine sanctuaries under total solar power or test this elegant cruiser racer in a spirited offshore regatta? Rate this yacht from 1–5 stars and comment below! Spirit 44CRe © Spirit Yachts Length overall: 13.40 m or 44 ft 0 in Beam: 3.30 m or 10 ft 10 in Draft: 2.30 m or 7 ft 7 in Displacement: 6,000 kg or 13,227 lb Engine: Oceanvolt ServoProp15 electric sail drive Battery capacity: 30.4 kWh Cabins: 2 Berths: 4 persons The Spirit 44CRe represents a revolutionary milestone in sustainable naval architecture, debuting as a fully electric wooden sailing yacht built for near total energy self-sufficiency. Constructed by Spirit Yachts using timeless mahogany ringframes, exposed yellow cedar planking, and an advanced lightweight composite hull, this 44-foot sloop-rigged cruiser racer features zero hydrocarbons onboard. To achieve true fossil-fuel-free operation, the vessel utilizes a lightweight Oceanvolt propulsion system that actively regenerates its lithium-ion battery bank via hydro-generation through a controllable-pitch propeller while under sail. The exterior layout is optimized for high-performance eco-cruising, introducing thin-cell solar panels masterfully integrated directly into the sustainable timber decking and the high-tech OneSails mainsail. Below deck, the space-saving electric motor arrangement allows for an uncommonly spacious layout, featuring white bulkheads and rich American walnut joinery that accommodate four guests in supreme comfort. Equipped with high-efficiency LED systems, a reversible heating pump, and an alcohol-fueled stove, this custom maritime masterpiece combines classic British elegance with future-proof sustainability, commanding a value of 2 million US dollars. #Spirit44CRe #ElectricYacht #ClassicSailing #HarbourMasters

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► You frequently see sailors on social media criticizing all the new boats they consider unsuitable for open seas in winds of over 50 knots... For us at Multihulls World, this kind of criticism makes no more sense than pointing out that an RV isn’t the thing for the twists and turns of a snow-covered mountain road... The success of pontoon boats, despite not being the most seaworthy of craft, but great at anchor, shows that many boaters don’t necessarily want to set off on a round-the-world trip, and prefer the comfort of a platform on the water over its performance. With this in mind, we’d like to present the Smart Cat S280, a catamaran we saw alongside the HopYacht 30 at the Miami International Boat Show. This compact unit is based on the open cockpit/nacelle principle popularized on Edel Cat, Corneel 26 and Kat 28 from the 1980s - but also on the small Aventura from the 2000s. The galley is located in the starboard passageway. There are 3 berths and one bathroom, or 2 berths and 2 bathrooms. As the disclaimer preceding this presentation suggests, the S280 has no pretensions to performance under sail: it is relatively heavy, moderately canvassed and its hulls are reasonably beamy at the waterline. But this little catamaran has the advantage of being dismountable to fit into two 40-foot shipping containers. The S280 can be fitted with a variety of engines (inboard, outboard or electric), and can even do without a rig. ► TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Builder: S Com Tech - South Korea Length: 28’ (8.50 m) Beam: 17’5” (5.29 m) Draft: 2’10” (0.89 m) Displacement: 10,000 lbs (4.5 t) Mainsail: 417 sq ft (38.8 m²) Genoa: 344 sq ft (32.2 m²) Engines: 2 x 10 or 2 x 25 HP outboards or 2 x 21 HP inboards Fuel: 27 US gal (102 l) Water: 36 US gal (135 l) ► Become a FREE SUBSCRIBER to Multihulls World's YouTube page now - https://www.youtube.com/c/MultihullsWorld ► Log on to our website to discover over 500 multihulls tests! Subscribe to our newsletter to take advantage of our promotions and boat show invitations! https://www.multihulls-world.com/ ► Follow us on Facebook! https://m.facebook.com/MultihullsWorldMag/?locale2=fr_FR ► Discover us on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/multihulls_world/ ► Follow our multi news on X https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr ► Let’s talk about business https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ ► Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag #multicoquesmag #multihullsworld #catamaran #multihull #multicoque #dominicsalander #miamiinternationalboatshow #smartcat #smartcats280

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UKLA Laser Qualifier at WPNSA - nae wind Saturday, but more Sunday. Last of the Autumn Qualifiers.

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