Showing posts with label Silent. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Silent. Show all posts

March 29, 2022

Improve-it = Silent 60

Silent has launched a Front Exit version of its 60 model from its facility in Thailand. The new version provides owners with an even wider choice of layout options. The first Front Master version of the Silent 60 was launched last spring and had four guest cabins and a crew cabin. In comparison, the principle novelty of the Front Exit version is the direct access to the foredeck area with open-air lounging space for up to six people via a forward doorway in the main salon. This enhances the circulation flow for guests around the boat and improves natural ventilation by creating a through-breeze when the forward and aft doors are left open.

January 18, 2022

Project: Silent 62 3-Deck

Silent Yachts continues an exciting journey to the bright and green future, with the innovative Austrian shipyard introduced a new project based on the Silent 60 model, now with another level of space and comfort for its guests. The Silent 62 Tri-Deck is based on the 60 platform, however, it includes a third deck and adds two feet to the hull’s length.  One unit has been sold to a client in Europe and two units to clients from the US.  The Silent 62 Tri-Deck will have an extra deck instead of a flybridge which comes with the standard 60 model. This allows to add fifty square meters of useful space for guests. Three different layout options are available for the third deck: open sky lounge, closed sky lounge or an owner’s suite.  Open sky lounge version: instead of the standard flybridge, the open version offers a open fly deck with bar and galley, a dining table and bench for ten to twelve persons, several sofas and lounge areas and a fly helm.  Closed sky lounge version: provides a closed fly deck equipped with a bar, a second galley and a dining table offering an unobstructed 360° panoramic view. Aft of the sky-lounge there is a terrace with several sofas and lounge areas.  Owner’s suite version: offers a generous owner´s suite with an en-suite bathroom and an unobstructed 360° panoramic view. Aft of the owner´s suite, there is a private terrace with several sofas and lounge areas.  The Silent 62 Tri-Deck has a high-performance hull shape that has been optimized with CFD study, with longer waterline and reverse bow. Her exterior design’s signature details are the long window stripe at the sidewall of the hull and more window surface overall.   The catamaran yacht can be handled by two people with ease and offers plenty of space for families and crew. The optional hydraulic stern platform which also serves as a swimming platform, can accommodate a tender of up to four meters in length. For adventurers, additional water toys, SUP´s, kayaks and e-bikes can be stored in the bridge deck.  The powertrain used for the new model is the same as for the Silent 60, with the 62 Tri-Deck equipped with 42 powerful solar panels achieving up to 17 kWp. The self-sufficient yacht uses silent electric propulsion for unlimited range with no noise or fumes and minimal vibration. Because of that, the operational costs of the vessels are substantially lower compared to power yachts using more traditional propulsion systems. The yacht’s draft is just under one meter, which allows her to reach shallower bays which might be crucial for areas like the Caribbean and South East Asia.  The Silent 62 Tri-Deck is available in several layouts ranging from three to six staterooms on the lower deck with a maximum of six bathrooms. All staterooms offer double or twin berths, and all heads include a separate shower. There is a vast salon with wide windows on the main deck and the yacht features large outside areas in the aft and bow area in order to enjoy nature and keep guests in close contact with the sea.  The salon offers fifty square meters of space while the main deck outside offers just under seventy square meters. The living area on the lower deck occupies up to 62 m².  The Silent 62 Tri-Deck is a true ocean-going cruising yacht. She can cruise efficiently for up to 100 miles a day for weeks. At the same time, the arrangement of the components enables the yacht to power all on board systems without the need to run a generator. The generator is only used to recharge the batteries in the rare case when it is required to sustain higher speeds during longer periods of time or when the weather conditions are unfavourable for several days.

December 9, 2021

New Model: Silent 60

Silent has increased its fleet of innovative oceangoing solar electric catamarans introducing the new 60 model that has been launched  at the production facility in Thailand. This first unit of the Silent 60 is followed by eight more hulls currently under construction, with seventeen under order. The Silent 60 hull one was ordered with an optional kite wing, a special system that in contrast to conventional sailing yachts, does not require a big mast and the kite sail generates much more power per square meter than a conventional sail. Silent offers the optional available kite-sail system for all their models. The Silent 60 offers interior with a four double cabins layout, with a choice to have large owner suite at midships in between the hulls.  The Silent 60 reaches speed up to twenty knows, and can cruise at eight knots for an Atlantic ocean crossing range.  
Technical Data:
LOA - 17.99 m (59ft)
Beam - 8.99 m
Draft - 0.93 m
Displacement - 29 t
Fuel Capacity - 1600 l
Water Capacity - 1000 l
Accommodation - eight guests in four cabins
Engines - 2 x 340 kw electric motors
Propulsion - line shaft
Speed - twenty knots max, eight knots cruise
Certification - CE A

October 30, 2020

Project: Silent 80

Silent present the project for an 80 model representing the flagship of its fleet.  The Silent 80 takes the solar powered experience to new levels of comfort thanks to its propulsion energy hybrid of sun and electric battery power mix.  The standard layout plan in the Silent 80 offers an interior accommodation with four large cabins plus a forward crew cabin sleeping two.  The main living deck is always a strong point in power catamarans and in the 80 it does not disappoint, offering an interior area of 59 sqm, and an exterior space of 120 sqm.  Along with 25kw generated from the solar set up, the energy and power in the Silent 80 is offered in four electric motor option; Cruiser with twin 100kw, E-Power twin 150kw, E-Power Plus twin 250kw, and E-Power pod which features pod propulsion and nearly the double of battery banks.  No performance data is available so far on any of the set up.

January 9, 2020

Project: Silent 60

Silent present the new fully designed 60 model which is the replacement of the SILENT 64. This new Silent 60 will be built at the shipyard Bakri Cono in Rayong, Thailand. The 60 is a step forward comparing to the best-selling Silent 55 which is now arrived at hull number six in the water. The new model is longer, wider and more voluminous, but she also has a new high performance hull form that is optimized with CFD study, with a longer waterline and reverse bow. The exterior design resembles the flagship Silent 80 style. Its signature details are a long window stripe at the sidewall of the hull and more window surface overall.  The Silent 60 will have 17kwp of solar power, e-motors from twin 30 kw up to 250 kw, and generator power from 22 to 100 kw.  Top speed will be up to twenty knows, and fuel capacity can be increased from 600 to 1600 liters, and as well subject to generator and engine choices.

November 5, 2019

Project: Silent 44

Silent Yachts present the project for a new 44 entry level to its unique range of solar powered catamaran yachts.  The smallest Silent catamaran is an oceangoing solar electric boat that meets the highest ship building standards, respects the environment and makes no compromises regarding luxury cruising at the same time.  In the standard power configuration of the two 30kw electric motors it achieves a maximum speed of 12 knots, but the propulsion can be upgraded to twin 80kw with this increasing speed up to 15 knots. The Silent 44 will offer interior layout with three or four double cabins including a central located owners cabin.  With the Silent 44 it is possible to cross the oceans with pure and clean solar energy, without giving up comfort from a conventionally powered yacht.

February 22, 2019

New Model: Silent 55

Silent yachts is a new Austrian company who presents its new venture of solar powered electric powered catamarans from 55 to eighty feet.  During the Cannes boat show 2018 Silent presented its first model the 55.  This is a very interesting new model and offers a fresh green alternative in the nautical World.  There is a lot to like in the Silent 55 from its six layout options inside offering three to six cabins with three or four shower heads, to its green way of cruising which allows to make about one hundred nautical miles per day with solar energy alone.  As for power goes the Silent 55 is powered by standard twin 30 kw electric motors, with optional power plant going up to twin 250 kw, and a choice for a hybrid version with twin 220hp diesel engines. The electric generation system is also a huge option and goes from a standard 20 kilowatt to an optional 100 kw system.       
Technical Data:
LOA - 16.70 m (54.8ft)
Beam - 8.46 m
Draft - 1.20 m
Displacement - 17.2 t light
Fuel Capacity - 500 l (up to 1600 l option)
Water Capacity - 500 l  (up to 1000 l option)
Accommodation - six berths in three cabins, up to twelve guests in six cabins
Engines - 2 x 30 kw, up to 2 x 250 kw electric motors, hybrid version with twin 2 x 220hp diesel engines
Propulsion - sail drive
Speed - 8 knots max 6 knots cruse with standard twin 30 kw engines, 15 knots max with twin 250 kw
Construction - vacuum bagged infused vinilester resin core sandwich, with carbon fiber at stress areas
Certification - CE A