The Swiss shipyard Swiss Catamarans, whose reputation is well established in the high-end sailing catamaran, is presenting a new project. The E-power 40 is a motor catamaran available in diesel or hybrid (diesel and electric) versions. For the moment it is only in the project phase, a customer will have to show interest for a first copy to be built.
The E-power 40 was designed by Philippe Rivière, in vinylester glass sandwich and can be equipped in charter or owner's version. With a length of 11.95 m, it can accommodate 8 to 10 people and has the ambition to have the lowest possible ecological impact. It is also available in a hybrid version.
Charter or owner version
On the boat, there are five living areas: the front cockpit dedicated to meals and idleness, the fly cockpit, the rear cockpit on the same level with the saloon, the saloon with two electric sliding windows at the front and rear and a roof solarium.
The floats can be fitted with 2 to 4 cabins (especially for the charter version) and a total of 10 people can sleep on board (additional sleeping in the saloon). Two separate toilets and two showers completely equip the floats.
On deck, several facilities are available: saloon forward or aft, galley to port or aft... The owner reserves the choice of upholstery colours, woodwork and flooring. The kitchen is fully equipped (refrigerator, worktop, 3 burners, sink or freezer). The E-power 40 will have an external helm station (on the flybridge) and an internal helm station.
In the proprietary version, the equipment is identical to the charter version. The front station can be equipped with storage space, a washing machine and an extra berth.
Owner version
On the leisure side, the catamaran can accommodate a complete set of equipment: canoes, paddles, tender...
Owner version
3 possible motorizations
The E-power 40 is available in a hybrid version for more economical navigation. Thus, the roof and bimini are covered with solar panels (4,500 W). A 15 kW generator set and 2 electric motors from 15 to 20 kW are used for propulsion. The power supply allows a reduced speed of 5 to 7 knots.
In version 1, the catamaran is equipped with 2 Mistubishi /Caterpillar servitude engines for a power of 70 HP at 2300 rpm and a cruising speed of 10 knots (consumption of about 6 L/h).
In version 2, the catamaran is equipped with Yanmar engines for a power of 110 HP Turbo-common and a cruising speed of 13 knots (consumption of about 12 L/h).
Technical specifications
| Length at the waterline: 13.40 m | 11,95 m |
| Width: 4.20 m | 5 miles |
| Battery weight 1.3 kg | 9 tons |
| Draught | 0,80 m |
| Engines | 70 to 110 HP |
| Water tank | 400 L |
| Diesel fuel tanks | 2 x 400 L |
