Hydrogen-Electric powered boat! Can we get this on our new sailboat? | EP 204

We're building a new boat and looking into various propulsion systems including the possibility of an electric drive. We meet the Energy Observer which is travelling around the world demonstrating the possibilities of hydrogen fuel. They are powering all ships systems, including cooking, navigation and even powering the electric motors that drive her through the water with electricity. The electricity is collected in her solar panels which cover every bit of her wide decks. The power is stored in batteries, and also in compressed hydrogen. It's the hydrogen that makes her so interesting. 00:36 Tour of the Energy Observer 04:34 What is the Energy Observer 05:23 How does Hydrogen Compare to Other Fuels 08:15 Why not just use solar panels and batteries? 09:36 Could hydrogen replace diesel fuel? 10:24 What's the best solution for sailboats? 11:44 Is hydrogen the fuel of the future? ••••••••••••••••••••••• Special Thanks to: The crew of the Energy Observer https://www.energy-observer.org Equipment: Pantaenius Yacht Insurance: https://www.pantaenius.com/uk-en/?adid=2808 BRNKL Yacht Security & Monitoring: https://www.brnkl.io/ Brunton’s Propellers: https://www.bruntonspropellers.com/ Elvstrøm Sails: https://elvstromsails.com Seldén Mast / Furlex: https://www.seldenmast.com/​ Lewmar: https://www.lewmar.com/ Raymarine: https://www.raymarine.com/ Scanstrut: https://www.scanstrut.com/ Navionics Charts: https://www.navionics.com/ GN Espace Ocean Chef: https://www.gn-espace.com Highfield Classic Inflatable: https://www.highfieldboats.com Integrel On-Engine Generator: https://www.integrelmarine.com/ MG Energy Systems (lithium batteries): https://www.mgenergysystems.eu/ Ultra Anchor (35 kg): https://www.ultramarine-anchors.com/ Oceanskies Yacht Registration: https://www.oceanskies.com/yachts/ •••••••••••••••••••••• About Paul and Sheryl Shard are award-winning travel documentary television producers and videographers who have been cruising internationally since 1989 documenting their global adventures for television, social media, in books and sailing publications. They have sailed over 110,000 nm including 9 ocean crossings and are the producers and presenters of the Distant Shores sailing adventure TV series which is broadcast to 47 million households in 24 languages around the world (AWE, Nautical Channel, ACCTV, ShineTV). Through their TV programs, YouTube videos, articles/blogs and popular cruising seminars, the Shards help anyone dreaming of setting sail to get out on the water and experience their own adventure safely and comfortably. ••••••••••••••••••••••• Gifts for Sailors! Own the Whole Distant Shores Collection – Now on Special! All 157 full half-hour ad-free episodes of the Distant Shores Sailing Adventure TV series are available as HD downloads and also on DVD through the Distant Shores website. Get the whole set which is perfect for binge-watching, curing the blues and also make a great gift for the sailor in your life! Info and order here: https://distantshores.ca/sailingdvds/catalog/ Downloadable versions: https://distantshores.ca/sailingdvds/downloads/ ••••••••••••••••••••••• You can also connect with us on: FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/DistantShoresTV/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/distantshorestv/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/DistantShoresTV BUSINESS INQUIRIES: distantshores@rogers.com ••••••••••••••••••••••• THANKS FOR SUBSCRIBING! https://www.youtube.com/distantshorestv​ ••••••••••••••••••••••• Thank you for watching! Sheryl and Paul