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Sailing The Dreamiest Hybrid Electric Catamaran
June 15, 2025 · 34 min · 325K views · US & British Virgin Islands
What this video covers
The Exquisite Solar 60 is a 60-foot luxury catamaran designed for high-end, self-sufficient cruising with an emphasis on electric systems and extensive storage. During sea trials in the Bahamas, the vessel maintained speeds of 6 to 7 knots in 10 to 12 knots of true wind.3:50 The boat features a hydraulic boom vang that softens sail movement in light air and a balanced helm.2:04 Its electrical system, supported by a large solar array, powers residential-style appliances, including a dishwasher, washer, vented dryer, and multiple air conditioning zones, without requiring a generator or shore power during several days of liveaboard use.30:21 The deck layout includes dual electric barbecues, a factory-installed dive compressor with integrated tank storage, and carbon-fiber shade structures.16:23 The interior offers a dedicated navigation station with CZone digital switching, dual Schenker watermakers for redundancy, and significant storage lockers throughout the hulls.22:25 Future iterations of the model will incorporate hybrid propulsion systems to further enhance energy efficiency.30:59
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