Our HONEST review of the SOLAR POWERED Silent Yacht 55
A video on YouTube. In Travel, a Krater category.
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The creators review a 55-foot electric catamaran, evaluating its specifications, handling, and solar-only propulsion capabilities over seven days at sea in the Balearic Islands.
From the video
Answers: What is it like to live aboard and sail a Silent 55 electric catamaran?
- Silent 55 electric catamaran review
- Solar-only propulsion experiment on a yacht
- Living aboard a luxury catamaran
- Comparing electric yachts to traditional sailboats
Ingredients
- cucumber
- zucchini
- mustard
- avocado
- tomato
- bread
- tempeh
- gin
Exercises
- push-ups · bodyweight
What it concludes
- The Silent 55 electric catamaran can achieve a top boat speed of 3.4 knots using only 5 kW of power from its 15 kW solar panels.
- The electric catamaran generates significantly more electricity from solar panels than expected, making it highly efficient for Mediterranean cruising.
- While the Silent 55 offers luxurious living space and water abundance, it feels uncomfortable underway in rough conditions due to its thick hulls and lack of sails for stabilization.
- The lack of a traditional steering helm and forward-facing hatches are notable design drawbacks for ocean passages.
- Compared to a similarly priced traditional sailboat, the Silent 55 is inferior for circumnavigation and open ocean sailing, but ideal for Mediterranean cruising.
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