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ON TEST: Spirit 44e – the sustainable future of sailing?
- Theo Stocker
- November 1, 2020
A wooden boat that blazes a trail for modern technology and sustainability sounds too good to be true. Theo Stocker went to see if the Spirit 44e is as good as promised
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Boats have been built out of wood since Noah first put axe to tree, but when it comes to cutting-edge yachts, timber is right back at the top.
Spirit Yachts have been building head-turningly pretty wooden yachts with stiff, lightweight laminated wooden hulls since 1993, including the largest wooden yacht built in the UK since the 1930s in the shape of the Spirit 111 , launched this year.
But away from all the fanfare, the Ipswich-based yard has also just launched Avvento , smaller sister to its 47 and 55 Cruising Range yachts.
Far from being a lesser vessel, however, the Spirit 44 Cruising Range Electric Boat (44e for short) hides advances in sustainable technology under its gleaming topsides that offer a glimpse into the future of boat building.
Unrecyclable fibreglass and sails, toxic antifoul, and fossil-fuel propulsion are replaced by sustainably sourced timber, self-sufficient electric propulsion and zero-carbon emissions.
The proud new owner is Vincent Argiro, a retired technology entrepreneur who lives and sails in British Columbia in Canada.
Explaining his motivation to go for such a radical concept, he said: ‘My first sailboat was also the first of its kind to be built all-electric. I have never owned anything else, nor will I.
‘To me, it is a terrible corruption of the beauty and simplicity of sailing to add internal-combustion propulsion to it.’
She is built, Spirit claims, to last a hundred years and to be largely recyclable when the time does come. In the intervening century, she will burn no hydro-carbons whatsoever with not even a backup generator on board, or, for that matter, any obvious renewable energy sources. I was curious to see how she worked.
THE TEST VERDICT
The Spirit 44e is a fabulously expensive boat given her limited accommodation and shorter than average waterline length, if you are going to judge her by volume.
As managing director Nigel Stuart says: ‘You need to think about her volume relative to her waterline rather than overall length.’ That’s a nice idea, if you have the luxury of not worrying about marina fees.
You can get a lot of boat for this kind of budget, so why would you buy the Spirit 44e? Firstly, she is drop dead gorgeous. From her sleek lines to her dovetail joints, there is no part of the boat that is not a pleasure to look at.
Then, she is utterly engaging to sail. Lightweight, powerful and responsive, helming her will put a smile on your face, while she should cope equally well with the rough stuff. Finally, she is light years ahead of most production yachts in terms of environmental impact.
I would opt for the smaller rig and higher boom, and I’d like narrower cockpit seats. Most owners would opt for a backup diesel generator for peace of mind, though with new battery tech on its way, unlimited range is within reach.
The Spirit 44e goes a very long way to prove that yachts can be built and run in a sustainable way.
Would the Spirit 44e suit you and your crew?
This boat isn’t about mass-market appeal, but who wouldn’t fall in love given half a chance? In reality, for the kind of cruising most sailors really do, weekends and a few weeks here and there, she is luxuriously comfortable for a cruising couple with occasional guests. Liveaboard cruising is more of a stretch, but entirely feasible, while she’ll also do well racing round the cans.
There’s plenty of entertaining space, particularly on deck once you’re in harbour, and if you don’t mind the stares, she turns heads wherever she goes.
Very few boats out there could hold a hydrocarbon-free candle to the Spirit 44e. Even Noah might have been tempted to leave his animals for this boat.
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Avvento: The all-electric Spirit 44e that’s pushing boundaries
- March 23, 2021
The Spirit 44e is a modern classic cruiser that conceals cutting-edge power management technology and has been built with a sustainable ethos. Theo Stocker reports on a test sail
Boats have been built of wood since Noah first put axe to tree. For devotees of the classic style, Spirit Yachts have been building head-turningly pretty yachts with laminated wooden hulls since 1993, including the largest single-masted wooden yacht built in the UK since the 1930s, the jaw-dropping new Spirit 111 . But last year the Ipswich-based yard also launched the Spirit 44e, Avvento , a smaller sister to its 47 and 55 Cruising Range yachts.
Unrecyclable fibreglass and sails, toxic antifoul, and fossil-fuel propulsion have been replaced by sustainably sourced timber, self-sufficient electric propulsion and zero carbon emissions.
The owner is Vincent Argiro, a retired tech entrepreneur who lives and sails in British Columbia. Explaining his motivation, he said: “My first sailboat was also the first of its kind to be built all-electric. I have never owned anything else, nor will I. To me, it is a terrible corruption of the beauty and simplicity of sailing to add internal-combustion propulsion to it.”
The thoroughly modern Spirit 44E looks every inch a classicPhoto: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images
Avvento is built, Spirit claims, to last 100 years and to be largely recyclable when the time does come. In the meantime, she will burn no hydrocarbons whatsoever, with not even a backup generator or wind turbine installed.
Spirit 44e under sail
The river Orwell in Suffolk was flat calm for our test sail. No more than zephyrs ruffled the water’s surface, barely disturbing the mirror-reflection on the Spirit 44e’s brightwork of varnished sico mahogany and polished stainless steel.
The 44e’s sharp bow sweeps back into a modest sheerline, and the sleek coachroof rises out of a pale yellow Lignia wood deck. Abaft the oval cockpit is a decadently long counter stern and raked transom beneath the sweeping quarter deck.
The design brief for the 44e began as a short-handed racing yacht that was also suitable for coastal cruising. Now the boat is built, Argiro explains: “I definitely expect to do long passages, including offshore races – genuine adventures.
“I also expect to live aboard for many months. British Columbia sailing is year-round for the rugged among us, so she will see lots of use in all seasons.”
The 44e has more beam and higher topsides than Spirit’s thoroughbred Classic range, but by modern standards still has modest beam and a fine stern – sacrificing a full 4m (13ft 4in) to her overhangs.
But with a high aspect fin and bulb keel and deep carbon spade rudder, coupled with exceptionally light displacement, it’s clear she’s built for performance.
Slipping the lines you notice the lack of diesels rumbling into life. Flick out the throttle on the binnacle, nudge it ahead, and the Oceanvolt 15kW (20hp) saildrive motor delivers power smoothly from standstill.
Helming from midships provides a good all-round view. Photo: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images
Once the breeze had increased to 5-6 knots we began tacking downriver, against the breeze and the last of the flood, making 4-5 knots and around 50-55º to the true wind direction over the ground – an impressive feat against the tide.
In the narrow channel we found its short waterline means the Spirit 44e spins on a sixpence. This responsiveness makes the boat feel like a big dinghy; a gentle nudge of the wheel will have her sailing to every lift and header, and with a displacement of just 6.5 tonnes, you can feel the acceleration with each little puff.
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This is a boat that rewards concentration, but is well enough balanced that you can lock the wheel and leave the helm while you winch in a headsail or trim the main, and it hold her course perfectly.
The Spirit 44e’s slender lines aft mean that when she heels, she does so along the centreline. The helming experience is noticeably different, as you are not perched high up on the aft quarter where the motion is greatest, or forced to a limited view on the leeward side. Positioned well forward and midships, you have a good all round view and a feeling of connection to the water.
Single-handed performance
Built for the often light winds of British Columbia in Canada, Avvento ’s rig is higher than standard, creating space for a larger, powerful 54.4m2 fully-battened, slab-reefed mainsail. The 105% jib (32.8m2) is set on an electric furler below deck.
Both sails help deliver the Spirit 44e’s sustainability targets: whereas most laminate sails are made of a mixture of fibres, films and glues meaning they can only be disposed of in landfill, One Sails’ 4T Forte sails are made from different forms of a single substance – high modulus polyethylene.
Moulded as a single piece, these sails are claimed to be stronger and promise more longevity than other laminates and, critically, at the end of their lives, the hardware can be removed and the sails completely recycled.
Halyards are all led aft to a bank of clutches on the coachroof. Photo: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images
Halyards are led aft to a bank of clutches on the coachroof, and getting to the halyards is the only reason a single-handed skipper would need to leave the helm, for which the B&G autopilot can lend a hand. Cleverly, the lead angles for the jib sheets work to either of two 48ST winches on each side so the headsail can be trimmed from the helm when single-handed, or from further forward with crew, leaving the aft winches free for spinnaker sheets.
Spirit 44e: Green power
As the wind died on our sail back in, we left the main up and engaged the motor again. Handling was good at lower speeds, though slightly twitchy above 6.5 knots thanks to her short waterline, but with electric propulsion you would naturally back off – energy consumption increases exponentially with speed.
Motoring at 7 knots with no sails up, the Spirit 44e range was little more than a couple of hours or 14 miles. Motor at 5 knots and this increases to around 5 hours/25 miles, while at 3 knots with no sails up, your range is a sedate 200 miles while you use a mere 1.3kW. Add in up to 625W from the colour matched Solbian solar panels mounted flush in the quarter deck and the Solar Cloth System panels on the mainsail, and you extend this by another 50%.
If you can sail for some of that distance, with the 48V Oceanvolt motor and ServoProp controllable pitch propeller set to ‘regenerate’ you’ll be putting 500W into the 30.4kW battery bank at 6 knots, and a whopping 1.5kW at 8.5 knots. Unlimited motoring range is not that far out of reach (there is also a shore charger).
The galley features an alcohol spirit stove rather than gas. Photo: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images
Argiro acknowledges that range is still an issue, but says: “The pros are so numerous; never smelling diesel fumes (especially when seasick); the quiet; the silence during manoeuvring; the instant torque; the lack of maintenance; the very high reliability. There is only one con and that is range. And there is a simple remedy to that – patience.”
The technology is developing quickly, says Argiro. “Within five years, I believe that the enormous advances that Tesla is making in reducing the cost and increasing the energy density of batteries will bring range and cost parity with internal combustion engines to electric yachting.”
Built to last
The boat is constructed using Spirit’s tried and tested three layers of epoxy strip planking over laminated ringframes, creating a strong and lightweight shell. This is all done using certified sustainable timber, and Spirit is looking into using bio resins to replace the current petrochemical based ones.
Traditional helm pedestal houses the navigation and power displays. Photo: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images
The boat is decked with Lignia wood (treated softwood to make it as durable as hardwood) and not teak, because: “It is impossible to guarantee that teak from Myanmar is sustainable, so we have decided not to use it and Lignia is, if anything, better than what it replaces,” explained Spirit’s managing director Nigel Stuart.
Down below the structure of the boat, coupled with Spirit’s flawless craftsmanship, creates a stunning interior with a cosy feel. Avvento is finished with sole boards in pale yellow Lignia, with joinery in oiled walnut (even the dye in the oil is plant rather than oil based), and the Douglas fir strip planking of the hull visible behind the upholstered settees.
Unsurprisingly, there is much less volume in the accommodation than most modern 44-footers, but Spirit has found clever solutions to squeeze in C-shaped seating for six to port around a fold-out table, and a straight settee to starboard, at 190cm both long enough to serve as sea berths. In the C-shaped galley, the owner opted for a fossil-fuel free alcohol stove, but Spirit now often fits electric induction cookers.
The forward cabin is largely taken up by a vee-berth with locker space to starboard and stowage beneath the bunk. In a boat fitted with a diesel engine, there would be space for just one quarter berth, but with the space saved with the electric motor, the 44e squeezes in an additional berth behind the companionway, above the motor.
Enormous symmetrical lazarettes for stowage in the stern overhang. Photo: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images
Stowage is reasonable but not extensive – there are good lockers throughout, while stowage under berths is limited due to the water tanks and batteries. But this is compensated for by vast stowage on deck with the counter stern providing cavernous lazarette lockers which will easily swallow an inflatable dinghy, fenders, sails, folding bikes and the usual cruising clobber.
The 44e is drop dead gorgeous. From her sleek lines to her dovetail joints, there is no part of the boat that is not a pleasure to look at. She is also utterly engaging to sail, being light, powerful and responsive. And above all, she is light years ahead of most production yachts in terms of environmental impact, leading the way that others need to follow.
Specifications:
LOA: 13.40m / 44ft 0in LWL: 9.40m / 30ft 8in Beam: 3.30m / 10ft 10in Draught: 2.30m / 7ft 7in Displacement: 6,500kg / 14,330lb Ballast: 2,450kg / 5,401lb Sail area: 85.7m2 / 922ft2 Design: Sean McMillan Build: Spirit Yachts Ltd
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SHE’S ELECTRIC: THE SPIRIT 44E
from: https://oceanvolt.com/oceanvolt-blog/shes-electric-spirit-44e/ Originally published by Spirit Yachts Nigel Stuart, 13.03.19
Fully electric with solar panels and no hydrocarbons onboard, the Spirit 44E is at the forefront of sustainable sailing. Due to launch in early 2020, her ringframes have recently gone into build in the Spirit Yachts yard in Suffolk.
From afar, the 13.4m Spirit 44E will look like any other Spirit sailing yacht. Low freeboards, long overhangs, flush decks and the timeless beauty of quality wooden craftsmanship. Up close, she will display signs of the sailing yachts of the future.
Two solar panels will be integrated into the aft deck and will colour match the teak, so they blend with the deck both in aesthetics and alignment. The panels will charge Oceanvolt 48VDC 30.4kWh batteries (made up of 16 pcs of 1.9kWh batteries), which will power her Oceanvolt ServoProp 15 electric saildrive. The lightweight electric drive system (weighing 65kg) uses hydro generation via the variable pitch propeller to regenerate the batteries whilst sailing.
Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart commented, “Regeneration will depend on sailing speeds but it is realistic to see 1kW whilst sailing at 7-8 knots. The equivalent energy generated would be boiling a kettle, which is one of the highest power consuming appliances you would find on a yacht, or in your home for that matter.
“With the 44E, we are taking the learnings from the Spirit 111 and applying the same principles to a smaller yacht. The lack of hydrocarbons and the addition of solar sails will allow us to take a step closer towards creating a completely sustainable yacht.”
Spirit Yachts is working with OneSails GBR (East) to develop a solar solution for the yacht’s sail wardrobe.
John Parker from OneSails GBR (East) explained, “We are exploring the use of the very latest ‘thin cell’ PV panels with the intention of utilising the yacht’s 4T Forte sails and covers as sources of electrical generation. The work is cutting edge, therefore at this stage a number of the details remain confidential.” The 4T Forte sails are currently the only sails made from a cloth that can be recycled when they eventually wear out.
Manual Lewmar winches will give a nod to more hands-on sailing, whilst a carbon mast and boom from Hall Spars will ensure her rig remains lightweight. A large lazarette under the aft deck will house a tender with an electric motor, and a 40” Mahogany and stainless-steel steering wheel will be fitted for easy handling.
Down below, the Spirit 44E’s eco credentials continue throughout. A reversible heating/air-conditioning Webasto pump will heat and cool the yacht using minimal power. All lighting will be LED and a Webasto 4.2 gallon 115v/750W heater will provide hot water. At the owner’s request, there will be no hydrocarbons onboard and any cooking will be done on a spirit stove.
The interior layout will accommodate four guests across two cabins. A forward twin with ensuite will serve as the owner’s cabin and a starboard aft cabin will sleep two guests in twin berths. A fold-down chart table will be built into the forward bulkhead of the guest cabin to maximise space.
A central saloon will have a port-side, u-shaped sofa around a wooden dining table, complemented by a second sofa to starboard. Aft of the saloon, to port, will be the open-plan galley. White bulkheads, mahogany ringframes and exposed yellow cedar planking will give the interior a warm, natural feel.
The 44E was conceived and commissioned by a new Spirit customer, Vincent Argiro, a retired technology entrepreneur living, sailing, racing, and exploring in British Columbia.
Dr. Argiro recalled, “I found Spirit Yachts through a web search that yielded a photo of the Spirit 46 at sail. My jaw dropped, like so many before me. Surveying the Spirit portfolio, I enquired whether a design that incorporated much of the performance of the 46 with more of the liveability of the 47CR could be produced. Sean McMillan graciously responded with interest, and a wonderful month-long design interaction ensued. I am beyond thrilled at the result.”
Speaking of the sustainability mission of the new yacht, Vincent remarked, “The stretch goal for the 44E is near total energy self-sufficiency. I envision plugging into shore power to be a rare event. And happily, an energy-efficient design is also a fast design. This light and sleek girl is going to fly!”
Spirit 44E Specifications:
LOA: 13.4m / 44ft LWL: 9.4m / 30ft 8in Beam: 3.3m / 10ft 1in Draft: 2.3m / 7ft 7in Displacement: 5.5tonnes
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“I was a pioneer with electric sailing, commissioning the first Alerion Yacht with an electric auxiliary in 2009. When that original system failed unexpectedly and I needed a quick solution to salvage a championship sail racing season, I turned to Oceanvolt. When I was ready for a second electric yacht, and a big step up in capability and sophistication, I turned to Spirit Yachts of the UK. I immediately referred them to Oceanvolt to be supplier of the new ServoProp system for a yacht I hope will demonstrate frequent if not full energy self-sufficiency. The ServoProp system is the only option today for such a yacht, and I have been pleased with it performance in our initial sea trials in England." – Owner of the Spirit Yachts 44CR(e)
Fully electric with solar panels and no hydrocarbons onboard, the Spirit 44CR (e) is at the forefront of sustainability in sailing. Based on the Spirit cruiser racer design, the 44CR (e) was commissioned for an eco-conscious customer who set Spirit Yachts the goal of “near total energy self-sufficiency”. The ‘e’ denotes the yacht’s electric drive system.
From afar, the 13.4m Spirit 44CR(e) will look like any other Spirit sailing yacht. Low freeboards, long overhangs, flush decks and the timeless beauty of quality wooden craftsmanship. Up close, she will display signs of the sailing yachts of the future.
Photo credit: Richard Langdon / Ocean Images
Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart commented, “The lightweight electric drive system uses hydro generation via the propeller to regenerate the batteries whilst sailing. Regeneration depends on sailing speed, but it is realistic to see 1.5kW under sail. The equivalent energy generated would be boiling a kettle, which is one of the highest power consuming appliances you would find on a yacht, or in your home for that matter. Weather dependent, the solar deck panels on the deck and the mainsail can regenerate a combined total of 1.47kW.”
The three panels on each side of the main sail have the capacity to regenerate a total of 560watts (1,120watts total for both sides of the sail), and each aft deck solar panel can regenerate 175watts (350watts total).
Two Solbian solar panels are integrated into the aft Lignia Yacht deck and colour match the hull so they blend with the style of the yacht. The panels charge Oceanvolt 48VDC batteries (total capacity 30.4kWh, made up of 16 x 1.9kWh batteries), which power her Oceanvolt ServoProp 15 sail drive. The lightweight electric drive system (weighing 65kgs) uses hydro generation via the propeller to regenerate the batteries whilst sailing.
Technology used in the electric Spirit 44CR(e):
- Boatbuilder: Spirit Yachts
- Installation year: 2020
- LOA: 13.40m
- Boat beam: 3.3m
- Draft: 2.3m
- Boat weight: 6000kg
- Electric motor system: Oceanvolt ServoProp 15 saildrive motor
- Electric motor system nominal power: 15kW
- Electric motor system voltage: 48 V
- Batteries: 30.4kWh lithium battery pack
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Spirit Yachts Delivers 13.4 Metre Fully Electric Sailing Yacht Avvento
British yard Spirit Yachts has delivered its 13.4 metre fully electric 44CR(e) sailing yacht named Avvento .
Commissioned by Vincent Argiro, a retired technology entrepreneur living in British Colombia, the yacht is the first fully electric yacht built by the yard.
Despite this, Avvento retains all the hallmarks of a Spirit sailing yacht, with low freeboards, long overhangs, flush decks and “the timeless beauty of wooden craftsmanship.”
This is combined with “signs of the sailing yachts of the future,” Spirit said, such as solar panels integrated into the mainsail and deck.
Additionally, a lightweight electric drive system powered by an electronically controlled pitch propeller will regenerate the batteries while sailing.
Speaking about the project, Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart said: "The original brief from the owner was for a yacht that would sail well in the light winds of British Columbia. The yacht also needed to deliver the lowest possible carbon footprint during its build and when operating, as well as having the flexibility to upgrade its systems when technology advances."
The Spirit 44CR(e) features manual winches and a carbon mast and boom while the large lazarette on the aft deck houses a tender with an electric motor.
The yacht’s eco agenda continues down below. All lighting will be LED and all cooking will be done on the yacht’s stove. Accommodation will be for a total of four guests across two cabins, the owner’s forward en suite and a second twin cabin at the starboard aft.
Speaking about his new yacht, Argiro said: " Avvento is meant to be a defining prototype of an energy self-sufficient and sustainably-built sailing vessel— a living laboratory and research platform for proving out all the technologies and practices that make eco-sailing attractive to many others."
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Launching in 2020, the Spirit 44E will be fully electric with solar panels and no hydrocarbons onboard.
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Spirit Yachts are constructing a 13.4m electric yacht for an eco-minded overseas buyer. We caught up with the project team to see what features the owner can look forward to:
Design two solar panels integrated into the aft deck, set to colour match the teak. the panels will charge oceanvolt 48vdc 30.4kwh batteries, which powers her oceanvolt sd15 electric drive., “from afar, the spirit 44e will look like any other spirit yacht – flush decks and timeless beauty of quality wooden craftsmanship. up close, she will display signs of the sailing yachts of the future”. head designer, sean mcmillan, performance lightweight electric drive system using hydro generation via the propeller which regenerates the batteries whilst sailing. example: regeneration of 1.5kw when sailing at 5 knots., sustainability includes 4t forte sails, currently the only sails made from cloth that can be recycled. reversible heating/air-conditioning webasto pump will heat and cool using minimal power. no hydrocarbons onboard, cooking done on a spirit stove., “the stretch goal for the 44e is near total energy self-sufficiency. we envision plugging into shore power to be a rare event. and happily, an energy-efficient design is also a fast design. this light and sleek girl is going to fly” managing director, nigel stuart, key specs construction: wood epoxy composite loa: 13.4m / 44’ lwl: 9.4m / 30’ 8” beam: 3.3m / 10’ 1”.
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CHARGING: 625W solar 2kW shore 1.5kW regen @ 8.5 knots. MOTOR : Oceanvolt SD15 48V DC saildrive. WATER : 200L. RCD CATEGORY: A. DESIGNER : Sean McMillan. BUILDER : Spirit Yachts Ltd. PRICE FROM: £800,000 ex VAT. A wooden boat that blazes a trail for modern technology and sustainability sounds too good to be true.
From afar, the 13.4m Spirit 44E will look like any other Spirit sailing yacht. Low freeboards, long overhangs, flush decks and the timeless beauty of quality wooden craftsmanship. Up close, she will display signs of the sailing yachts of the future. Two solar panels will be integrated into the aft deck and will colour match the teak, so they ...
Spirit Yachts for sale on YachtWorld are offered at a variety of prices from $518,289 on the relatively lower-priced models, with costs up to $2,598,006 for the most expensive, custom yachts. What Spirit Yachts model is the best? Some of the most widely-known Spirit Yachts models presently listed include: 50DH, 65DH, 72 ft, C63 and R46. Various ...
For devotees of the classic style, Spirit Yachts have been building head-turningly pretty yachts with laminated wooden hulls since 1993, including the largest single-masted wooden yacht built in ...
The Spirit 44CR (e) is produced by the brand Spirit since 2020. Spirit 44CR (e) is a 13.40 meters sport cruiser with 2 guest cabins and a draft of 2.30 meters. The yacht has a wood hull with a CE certification class (A) and can navigate in the open ocean. The base price of a new Spirit 44CR (e) is not currently published, please contact the ...
Down below, the Spirit 44E's eco credentials continue throughout. A reversible heating/air-conditioning Webasto pump will heat and cool the yacht using minimal power. All lighting will be LED and a Webasto 4.2 gallon 115v/750W heater will provide hot water. At the owner's request, there will be no hydrocarbons onboard and any cooking will ...
A wooden yacht that is as light as a carbon boat, has no fossil fuels on board, uses only electric propulsion, and for which all parts are recyclable is a bi...
8. Spirit Yachts has successfully delivered its new 13.4m (44ft) Spirit 44CR (e) to her Canadian owner. Based on the Spirit cruiser racer (CR) design, the 44CR (e) was commissioned for an eco-conscious customer who set Spirit Yachts the goal of "near total energy self-sufficiency". The 'e' denotes the yacht's electric drive system.
Based on the Spirit cruiser racer design, the 44CR (e) was commissioned for an eco-conscious customer who set Spirit Yachts the goal of "near total energy self-sufficiency". The 'e' denotes the yacht's electric drive system. From afar, the 13.4m Spirit 44CR (e) will look like any other Spirit sailing yacht. Low freeboards, long ...
The Spirit 44e is a modern classic cruiser that conceals cutting-edge power management technology and has been built with a sustainable ethos. Spirit Yachts Delivers 13.4 Metre Fully Electric Sailing Yacht Avvento
11 November 2020 • Written by Miranda Blazeby. British yard Spirit Yachts has delivered its 13.4 metre fully electric 44CR (e) sailing yacht named Avvento. Commissioned by Vincent Argiro, a retired technology entrepreneur living in British Colombia, the yacht is the first fully electric yacht built by the yard. Despite this, Avvento retains ...
A generator can be added to extend range if preferred. As a Spirit Cruise design, the Spirit 44 has added beam and headroom compared to the sleeker Spirit racing yachts. This extra volume creates a wider cockpit and a more spacious interior for cruising, entertaining, and live-aboard comfort. As an electric drive yacht, the Spirit 44 can still ...
MAKE/MODEL Spirit Yachts 44CR Electric. PRICE FROM £800,000 ex VAT. DESIGNER Sean McMillan. BUILDER Spirit Yachts Ltd. Om/spirit. Boats have been built out of wood since Noah first put axe to tree, but when it comes to cutting-edge yachts, timber is right back at the top. Spirit Yachts have been building head-turningly pretty wooden yachts ...
Spirit Yachts managing director Nigel Stuart commented, "The original brief from the owner was for a yacht that would sail well in the light winds of British Columbia. ... SHE'S ELECTRIC: THE SPIRIT 44E. Due to launch in early 2020, her ringframes have recently gone into build in the Spirit Yachts yard in Suffolk. READ ARTICLE. 22.11.18 25 ...
Lowest Price Guaranteed; View All Offers. Search. Buying Guides (38) ... "From afar, the Spirit 44E will look like any other Spirit Yacht - flush decks and timeless beauty of quality wooden craftsmanship. Up close, she will display signs of the sailing yachts of the future".
Spirit 44E. Thu, 21/03/2019 - 12:00. Due to launch in 2020, the recently announced Spirit 44E will be the first fully electric yacht to be designed and built by Spirit Yachts. Unlike previous models, this 13.4m Spirit will be fitted with a host of new electrical technologies including discrete in-deck solar panels and eco-friendly electric main ...
How much do Spirit boats cost? Spirit boats for sale on YachtWorld are offered at a variety of prices from $24,318 on the relatively lower-priced models, with costs up to $2,597,697 for the highly-specialized, bespoke models. What Spirit model is the best? Some of the most popular Spirit models currently listed include: 50DH, 65DH, 72 ft, C63 ...
In 2007, Spirit Yachts built the first fully wooden 100-foot Gaia. The yacht was so impressive and fast that inspired an enlarged 111-foot version. Company status. The crisis of 2008 tested Spirit Yachts. However, the company did survive and even won the British award for success in entrepreneurship. Production of Spirit Yachts. The yard has a ...
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Spirit Yachts' contemporary, elegant design style is world-renowned. Subtle variations on 1930s classic yacht design with long overhangs, low profiles and smooth lines, married to contemporary underwater profiles and the latest technology, are synonymous with Spirit's modern classic cruising, racing, and power yachts. Spirit yachts are designed to be as beautiful in 100 years as they are ...
Flight route: 1,927.35 mi (3,101.78 km) (4h 8min) The flight distance between the nearest airports St-Petersburg and Novosibirsk is 1,927.35 mi (3,101.78 km).This corresponds to an approximate flight time of 4h 8min. Similar flight routes: LED → KJA, LED → KGF, LED → TSE, LED → URC, HEL → OVB Bearing: 99.85° (E)
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