Powerboat champion Erik Stark tests world's first performance electric boat - flying Candela Seven
by Candela 20 Aug 2020 10:33 BST
A six-time Powerboat Champion and driver for Dubai's Victory Team, Erik Stark is no stranger to 100 knot speeds and roaring engines. But this time he's testing something entirely new - electric, high speed foiling.
Candela Seven is the world's first performance electric craft. The first electric boat with both high speed and long range. Thanks to software and a revolutionary new hydrofoil system, the Candela Seven flies above chop and swells, without slamming.
Speed, range and silence combined.
Candela specification
- Material: 100% Carbon Fiber
- Range: 50 nm at 20-25 kn
- Top speed: 30 knots
- Length: 7.70 m
- Width: 2.40 m
- Weight: 1100 kg
- Draft: 0.4 m (shallow water mode and foiling) 1.3m (foils extend at low speeds)
- Motor: 55 kW
- Battery: 40 kWh Lithium ion NMC
- Persons: Driver + 4 passengers
- Deck: Teak
Foils - Similar to a traffic airplane: a large inverted p-foil close to centre of gravity and a small T-foil at the aft. Both are fully retractable for trailing and storage purposes. Also, a special mode for operating in shallow waters.
Control - Take off, cruise and landing are all fully automated. Height, roll and pitch are controlled by sensor fusion, controllers, software and hydraulic actuators operating at 100 Hz update frequency.
Charging - 230V/16A or 110V/34A standard household outlet. Approx 12h for full charge.
Connection - Via the cloud to an app for position, state of charge, geofence-settings etc.
Stereo System - 2 x Bowers and Wilkins Marine 6 waterproof speakers, and integrated Bluetooth streaming
Colours - Available at nine different colours
Harbour Cover - Available in various colours
Others - Navigation system, Navigation Light and Fenders included
Optional - Dedicated Trailer, Cruiser Cover and Boat Accessories available on your demand