Pioneer PY60 | 5,000 Nautical Miles of Range in Slow-Life Mode | Multihulls World

► After a brief first encounter at the Cannes Yachting Festival, we caught up with the Pioneer PY60 in Croatia, off Trogir, for a more thorough sea trial. It was an opportunity to put some of the promises made for this German-built, 60-foot (18.30 m) powercat to the test. Its solar-electric hybrid propulsion system is designed to deliver an ocean-crossing range without refueling, provided you're happy to cruise at between 5 and 6.5 knots. ► Designed by Cossutti & Ganz, the PY60 displaces 30 t and features twin 50 kW electric motors powered by an extensive solar installation and a battery bank. During our sea trial, at 7 knots, the monitoring screens showed a consumption of just 10 kW per motor. An encouraging figure, although solar production and any contribution from the generators must obviously be factored into the overall energy balance. The builder claims a theoretical range of 150 nautical miles in fully electric mode and up to 5,000 nautical miles with generator assistance. ► On board, our tour also confirmed the attention paid to the interior fittings. Household appliances are seamlessly integrated, the woodwork and finishes are particularly refined, while translucent honeycomb panels allow light to filter through into the private living areas. The Owner's hull features a spacious suite, with an additional forward space that can be reserved for children or crew. The electric motors, installed beneath the berths, free up valuable space for technical equipment. ► With more than 2,153 sq ft (200 m²) of living space claimed and remarkably quiet cruising, the PY60 makes you want to enjoy the journey rather than keep checking the speed displayed on the screens. As the Pioneer team puts it, the real limit to the yacht's range might simply be how much food you can carry aboard - a true celebration of slow living! Look out for our full sea trial in an upcoming issue of Multihulls World. ► Technical Specifications: Builder: Pioneer Yachts Architects: Cossutti & Ganz Interior Design: Micheletti and Partners Length Overall: 60' (18.3 m) Beam: 29'2" (8.88 m) Draft: 2'7" (0.8 m) Light Displacement: 30 t Powertrain: 2 × 50 kW electric motors Solar Power: 16.7 kWp Economical Cruising Speed: 5 to 6.5 knots Claimed Top Speed: 11 knots Claimed Electric Range at 5 Knots: 150 nm Target Hybrid Range at 5 Knots: 5,000 nm CE Category: A8 ► www.pioneer-yachts.de ► 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 #multihullsworld #yachting #multihull #cruising #bluewater #sailing #sailcruising #seatrial #boatreview #bluewatersailing #boat #boatlife #boating #sailingday #magazine #youtube #tiktok #catamarans #pioneeryachts #pioneerPY60