The idea behind the project? " If we rethink the solar boat, what would it look like?" That would give the Sunwave S2, a solar electric catamaran "We wanted to do something different, reinvent boating." explains Christian Olivaux "To offer the peace of mind of sailing but with a boat that is easy to steer when the sailboat requires technique.">
Electric propulsion for quiet and clean sailing
Hence, to begin with, the choice of electric motors, quiet and clean, but without falling into the "https://media.bateaux.com/bateaux/29749/catamaran-propulsion-electrique-sunwave-1.jpg" electric trap, which suggests that boats will not perform well and are not designed to sail at sea.""https://media.bateaux.com/bateaux/29749/catamaran-propulsion-electrique-sunwave-2.jpg"540"https://media.bateaux.com/bateaux/29749/catamaran-propulsion-electrique-sunwave-3.jpg"360"https://media.bateaux.com/bateaux/29749/catamaran-propulsion-electrique-sunwave-4.jpg"noise"The Sunwave S2 is very easy to fly like a fighter plane with the joystick and via its smartphone and connected display. We manage everything from our mobile, wifi, video, music etc..." In any case, performance is not what this solar catamaran offers, which presents itself as a real platform for water sports.
The two Torqeedo engines of 10 kW each combined with the 20kW Lithium battery pack allow you to sail for 15 hours at low speed - about 7 knots - even if the maximum speed is 15 knots. The Sunwave S2 even offers the audacity to tow a wakeboarder thanks to the torque offered by the engines. The solar panels that come in relay allow an unlimited autonomy at a speed of 5 knots under battery.
