PINBALL Boat - Hybrid Catamaran - First Sea Trials In La Rochelle - Boat Review

Full test in Multihulls World #181: https://www.multihulls-world.com/review/motor/pinball-a-catamaran-equipped-with-very-innovative-propulsion A compact catamaran (only 9 m) equipped with hybrid diesel electric propulsion, this is how the Pinball is presented, previewed at the Grand Pavois La Rochelle 2021. The designers of this platform, developed in the region of the Arcachon basin in southwestern France, chose to use a catamaran configuration so as to offer a deck area 45% larger than that of a monohull. However, the beam is in line with that of a “modern” monohull – 9’8” (2.95 m) in width with a hull length of 27’4” (8.33 m). The aim is of course to use the same size marina slip. The manufacturer has developed an original hybrid drivetrain: one central diesel engine of 265 HP and two electric motors of 8 kW each, with ducted propellers. At 4 knots, the range in electric mode is two hours. In the internal combustion mode, it is possible to set the electric motors going, but this time using alternator power. The deck plan, which includes a tilting platform, has been optimized for ease of use, comfort and storage. The sundeck folds up to form a mini-cabin for two, VW Combi style. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Builder: Pinball Boat Length: 29’6” (9.00 m) Beam: 9’8” (2.95 m) Displacement: 7,720 lbs (3,500 kg) Draft: 2’3” (0.69 m) Drivetrain: 265 HP and 2 x 8 kW Max speed: 25 knots under engine, 6 knots under electric motors Fuel: 75 US gal (285 l) Water: 35 US gal (135 l) 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 the multihulls news on Twitter https://twitter.com/multihullsworld?lang=fr Let’s talk about business on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/company/multicoques-mag-multihulls-world/ Like us on TikTok! https://www.tiktok.com/@multihullsworldmag @MultihullsWorld #LaRochelle #GrandPavois2021 #Powercat #PinballBoat #HybridCatamaran #MultihullsWord