THE UNSTOPPABLE SILENT 80 SOLAR POWERED CATAMARAN!

Summary

This video covers the development of the Silent Yachts brand, including their innovative 80-foot solar-powered catamaran. The yacht’s design offers luxurious space with flexible layouts, integrating eco-friendly technology like silent electric motors and solar panels. Despite global challenges due to the pandemic, Silent Yachts has continued progress and even sold several units. The video highlights various versions of the Silent 80, including a raised and tri-deck version, catering to different customer preferences. With 25 solar-powered catamarans sold and 11 delivered, Silent Yachts has gained remarkable success in a short time.

Takeaways

• 😀 Silent Yachts was founded by Michael and Heike Kohler to meet the demand for luxury yachts that can cruise worldwide using solar power.
• 😀 The response to their products, including the Silent 80 yacht, has been overwhelmingly positive, with increased interest even amid the global pandemic.
• 😀 Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, production of the Silent 80 has continued, with progress made on the yacht's construction and fitting out.
• 😀 The hulls of the Silent 80 yacht were transported to a new facility in Farnó for fitting out, and the smooth, polished finishes suggest a high-quality product.
• 😀 The Silent 80 features a flexible layout, with the standard arrangement including four cabins, an owner’s stateroom with office and en suite bathroom, and two guest staterooms.
• 😀 The yacht's unique design allows space for tenders and toys in the aft hulls, thanks to the compact and silent electric motors and generators.
• 😀 The main deck of the Silent 80 is exceptionally spacious, offering areas for seating, a galley, a helm station, and sunbathing, alongside plenty of outdoor relaxation space.
• 😀 The yacht's top deck is dedicated to solar panels that power the yacht, while also providing space for relaxation and even a spa tub.
• 😀 Marco Cazale of To Design played a significant role in creating an attractive layout that balances the necessary solar panels with elegant Italian design.
• 😀 Silent Yachts is offering various new versions of the Silent 80, including a tri-deck version for more livable space, and a raised version for additional headroom below deck.
• 😀 Silent Yachts has seen remarkable success in the market, with numerous sales during the pandemic, including the delivery of 25 solar-electric catamarans, 11 of which have already been delivered to satisfied customers.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the Silent Yachts brand?

The main focus of Silent Yachts is to create luxury yachts that run on solar power, specifically designed for world cruising.

Why was the Silent Yachts 80-foot yacht designed?

The Silent Yachts 80-foot yacht was designed in response to increasing demand for a luxury yacht with world cruising capability that operates on solar power.

What challenges did Silent Yachts face in 2020?

In 2020, Silent Yachts faced challenges related to the global pandemic, which caused manufacturing problems internationally and impacted their production.

Where was the Silent Yachts 80 hulls transported for further work?

The hulls of the Silent Yachts 80 were transported to a facility in the nearby town of Farnò for the first stage of fitting out.

What is unique about the storage areas of the Silent 80?

The Silent 80 utilizes its aft hull areas for storage of tenders and toys, rather than for engine rooms, because the technical equipment for the electric yacht is compact and silent, allowing it to be distributed throughout the yacht.

How does the Silent Yachts 80 cater to guest accommodations?

The Silent 80 provides flexible layouts, with a standard arrangement featuring four cabins below deck, including an owner's stateroom with an office and a luxurious ensuite bathroom. Other guest staterooms are also well-equipped, offering comfort and convenience.

What are the special features of the top deck of the Silent 80?

The top deck of the Silent 80 includes large solar panels to capture solar energy, while still allowing space for sunbathing, relaxation, and even a spa tub. The design balances energy efficiency with luxury.

What design changes were made to the Silent 80 in response to customer demand?

Silent Yachts responded to customer demand by introducing two new versions of the Silent 80: the Tri-Deck version, which adds a large hardtop to provide more livable space, and a Raised version, which increases head height in cabins and creates a flush main deck without steps.

How has the COVID-19 pandemic affected Silent Yachts' sales?

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, Silent Yachts continued to perform well, selling four units during the lockdown period. This includes both Silent 80 models and their most popular model, the Silent 60.

How does Silent Yachts manufacture its vessels?

Silent Yachts builds its vessels by creating life-sized wooden models (planks) of the hull and superstructure, which are then used to create molds. These molds are laid with glass resin composites, vacuumed for strength, and then fitted out for launch.