Sailing into the future
The market will change in the nearby future. Diesel engines will be less desirable due to emissions. In this case a hybrid system makes sense. Besides this, there are many benefits to go hybrid, of which the main ones are listed here.
Large energy storage during
anchoring
The system ensures that you have a large amount of energy on board through the batteries. This makes it possible to anchor for up to 10 days and cook electrically without having to run the generator.
More range
With the hybrid system you have a large energy storage at your
disposal. This makes it possible to anchor for a longer period and still use
all electrical equipment. It is therefore no longer necessary to start the
engine to recharge the batteries.
More sustainable
With hybrid and electric sailing you reduce diesel consumption
considerably. With this system, the diesel generator is hardly used, only
during emergency situations or a long stretch on the engine.
Less noise and bad smells
from the engine
Sailing is all about peace, but it is quickly disturbed
when the engine turns on. This is not the case with hybrid sailing. The
electric motor is barely audible, which provides extra comfort on the boat.
Also, the smell of an older diesel engine is a problem of the past.
Better maneuverability
The electric motor provides much better maneuverability, as power is
immediately available with an electric motor. Whereas a diesel engine must
start up first.
Increased reliability
A hybrid and electric system is a lot more
reliable. This is because there are a lot fewer moving parts, only a electric
motor. The diesel generator can run at a comfortable variable load which
increases its lifespan.
Cooking on induction
Due to the large battery banks, it
is possible to cook on induction. In addition to extra comfort, this also
offers extra safety, because there is no gas installation needed on board.
Less maintenance
An electric propulsion system does
not require oil changes and adjusting valves. And because the generator runs at its optimal speed these maintenance intervals can be extended even further.
Possibility of hull cooling
With a hybrid and electric system there is a smaller amount of diesel
required on board, which offers the possibility to use part of the diesel tank
as hull cooler. This means that it is not necessary to have external cooling
water, increasing safety and reducing maintenance of blocked filters.
Allowed to sail in nature
reserves and cities
More and more nature reserves and cities are getting a NOx ban. This
means that boats with a diesel engine are not allowed to sail there. As a
sailor, freedom is particularly important, and we make this possible by means
of a hybrid system.