Our HONEST review of the SOLAR POWERED Silent Yacht 55

Summary by Krater

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.