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Discover the electric boat of tomorrow

Cutting-edge technology developed exclusively by Fountaine Pajot and ODSeaLab to offer low-carbon, autonomous cruising . Find out more about the electric boat of tomorrow and join us on this exciting adventure…

Fountaine Pajot, pioneer of the rechargeable hybrid electric catamaran. Four major advantages of ODSea+ :

Benefit from cutting-edge technology

All onboard energy production and expenditure flows are managed from a single console, designed by our teams to deliver a simple user experience. The system we have developed ensures that using renewable energy is always a priority.

Preserve the environment

The ODSea+, Fountaine Pajot’s solution to autonomous production and management of renewable energy, will enable you to enjoy the world’s most isolated locations or protected nature reserves, all while preserving them. Sail towards responsible cruising with plenty of comfort onboard!

Travel autonomously

Under the right conditions, the production of solar, wind or water power can provide optimum autonomy for an extended stay in an idyllic anchorage. As well as managing green energy production, the system automatically takes over from your combustion engine to ensure the battery pack has a minimum charge level and recharges as required.

The most advanced solution on the market

With the contribution of over 70 engineers, Fountaine Pajot has developed an in-house solution that is 100% adapted to the use of its catamarans. As a result, it is now the only Shipyard to control all Research & development processes internally, without any dependence on engine brands.

LFP Lithium batteries

Fountaine Pajot has chosen to equip its electric catamarans with LFP Lithium batteries. This technology has increased stability and resistance to the elements. Unlike other types of lithium battery, it does not require a cooling system.

ODSea+ motors

The electric motors in our boats are designed for a longer life expectancy, less maintenance and greater reliability. The ODSea+ solution guarantees a minimum speed of 4 knots if there are very low battery levels & strong winds. The entire technological infrastructure is designed to ensure that there is complementarity and redundancy between the systems.

Use as much renewable energy as possible on board your Fountaine Pajot hybrid electric catamaran:

If you want to reduce your carbon footprint while ensuring maximum cruising autonomy, Fountaine Pajot offers you the option of equipping your catamaran with technology that produces renewable energy, both when sailing and at anchor .

Hydro-generators

Fitted with two propellers, your catamaran will be able to produce energy under sail . With the ODSea+ system, you can control your hydro generation at the click of a button, depending on the energy load you need to produce. They can deliver almost 1 Kw per propeller at an average speed of 8 knots.

Solar panels

Designed to blend perfectly with the design of your Fountaine Pajot electric catamaran , these 400 to 2,000 Wc solar panels (depending on the size of your model) can provide excellent energy production all day long , to power the equipment needed for life on board.

Wind turbines

The wind turbines, installed at the stern of your catamaran , help you capitalise on another natural source of energy that is always there on any cruise: the wind. Day or night, two propellers can produce an output of 600 watts per hour.

4 cruising scenarios

Discover energy production and consumption on board a Fountaine Pajot catamaran equipped with ODSea+ technology through 4 24-hour cruising scenarios

Motor sailing

Coastal sailing.

Boat | Aura 51 ODSea+ Cruising scenario | 24 hours under power Equipment | 2 x 32 kWh batteries Renewable energies| Solar panels, hydro generation, wind power

• Using the toilets and showers
• Using the galley
• Using the air conditioning

Boat | Aura 51 ODSea+ Cruising scenario | 24 hours under sail Equipment | 2 x 32 kWh batteries Renewable energies| Solar panels, hydro generation, wind power

Boat | Aura 51 ODSea+ Cruising scenario | 24 hours cabotage Equipment | 2 x 32 kWh batteries Renewable energies| Solar panels, hydro generation, wind power

• Lighting and monitoring + Fridges etc
• Departure under sail
• Departing under power
• Using the dishwasher
• Using the genset

Boat | Aura 51 ODSea+ Cruising scenario | 24 hours at anchor Equipment | 2 x 32 kWh batteries Renewable energies| Solar panels, hydro generation, wind power

• Using the watermaker

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ELECTRIC HYBRID DRIVE SYSTEM For silent ecological sailing

Windelo catamarans travel silently even when under power, thanks to their electric hybrid drive system . Enjoy the sound of the waves and wind while not disturbing the wildlife as you set sail from your dream anchorage to a new destination. With our electric catamarans , no more exhaust fumes and vibrations – sailing is now a really pleasurable clean, environmentally-friendly experience .

The Windelo catamarans are fitted with two 20kW electric motors from Bellemarine . With an electric propulsion, there’s no need to warm up the electric motor. You have full power from the moment you switch it on.

Motor: A reliable high-performance electric hybrid drive system

Electric motor with a good cruising range.

• At 6 knots, the Windelo 50 has a range of nearly 4 hours and roughly 22.7nm per day with an 1120Ah battery bank.
• At 7 knots, the Windelo 50 has a range of nearly 2 hours and 17 minutes and roughly 15.47nm per day with an 1120Ah battery bank.

When the energy consumed is not compensated by renewable energies , the 18kW backup 500L diesel generator(s) start(s) up to supply the electric motors and recharge the batteries . The generator is in the aft engine bays and communicates with the Boat Management System . It starts up automatically when the batteries are low and/or when the power required is greater than the power the batteries can supply. So, the full cruising range of our catamarans on the motor is 1100 nautical miles . The generator can also be started manually by the skipper in 2 different modes:

• Cruising range mode : for example, the skipper wishes to start his generator to increase his cruising range when there is no wind.
• Recharge mode : the skipper starts his generator, which automatically switches off when the batteries are fully charged.

SALES MANAGER

Windelo is a new conception brand of innovative catamarans. Ecology is at the heart of the company with the ambition to significantly reduce the environmental impact of our boats. A range of 44 to 60 foot catamarans offering sailors the opportunity to sail with pleasure and safety on eco-friendly boats.

In full development, we are hiring a sales manager:

JOB AND MISSIONS: Managed by the director of the company, and in connection with our various services and partners, you are a key player in the launch of this new brand.

Real project manager: 1. You co-build the Windelo sales and services office, 2. You recruit, train, and drive progressively a team of passionate experts, 3. You develop and innovate in the strategy of selling Windelo boats in Europe, 4. You recruit and lead a global network of sales partners, 5. You co-build and animate the company’s service strategy: port mapping places; insurance and financing; training; owner’s manual etc.

YOUR PROFIL 1. Passionate about sailing, you practice regularly, 2. Your sense of service and customer leads you to satisfy your customers every day, 3. You are enthusiastic and motivated to work in a start-up, 4. You have 2 to 5 years’ experience in the sale of boats, 5. Bilingual French – English, you also speak a third language: German, Italian, or Spanish.

EVOLUTIVE JOB Director of sales

AVAILABILITY / PLACE OF WORK 1st Quarter 2019 / Occitanie Region, Canet en Roussillon FRANCE

TYPE OF CONTRACT AND REMUNERATION Permanent contract / fixed to be defined according to experience + variable.

If you are a passionate of sailing and this challenge to participate in the development of a company in full creation arouses your enthusiasm, welcome to send your application by e-mail to:  contact@windelo-catamaran.com

RESPONSABLE DES VENTES

Windelo consiste en la création d’une nouvelle marque de catamarans innovants. L’écologie est au coeur de l’entreprise avec pour ambition de réduire fortement l’impact environnemental de nos bateaux. Une gamme de catamarans de 44 à 60 pieds offrant aux marins la possibilité de naviguer avec plaisir et sécurité sur des bateaux éco responsables.

En plein développement, nous recrutons un(e) responsable des ventes

POSTE ET MISSIONS

Managé(e) par le directeur de l’entreprise, et en lien avec nos différents services et partenaires, vous êtes un acteur clefs du lancement de cette nouvelle marque. Véritable chef de projet :

1. Vous co-construisez le bureau des ventes et des services de Windelo, 2. Vous recrutez, formez, et animez progressivement une équipe d’experts passionnés, 3. Vous développez et innovez dans la stratégie de vente des bateaux Windelo en Europe, 4. Vous recrutez et animez un réseau mondial de partenaires de vente, 5. Vous co-construisez et animez la stratégie de service de l’entreprise : mapping des places de port ; assurance et financement ; formation ; entretien ; manuel du propriétaire etc.

VOTRE PROFIL 1. Passionné(e) de nautisme, vous naviguez régulièrement, 2. Votre sens du service et du client vous anime pour satisfaire vos clients au quotidien, 3. Vous êtes enthousiaste et motivé(e) à l’idée de travailler en équipe dans une « start-up », 4. Vous disposez de 2 à 5 ans d’expérience dans la vente de bateaux de plaisance, 5. Bilingue français – anglais, vous maitrisez également une troisième langue : allemand, italien, ou espagnol.

POSTE EVOLUTIF Directeur des ventes

DISPONIBILITÉ / LIEU DE TRAVAIL 1ier Trimestre 2019 / Région Occitanie, Canet en Roussillon FRANCE

TYPE DE CONTRAT ET REMUNERATION CDI Cadre / Fixe à définir selon expérience + variable.

Si vous êtes un(e) passionné(e) de l’univers du nautisme et que ce challenge de participer au développement d’une entreprise en pleine création suscite votre enthousiasme, merci d’adresser votre candidature par e-mail à : contact@windelo-catamaran.com

As part of the creation of new types of catamaran made in Occitanie, an audacious choice of ecological innovation has been selected in partnership with the Materials Center of « Mines d’Alès » (C2MA – IMT MINES ALES) (Gard, France). It’s a question of combining ecological performance in terms of minimizing the environmental footprint and structural resistance, and this, in a global approach of circular economy on all parts of the boat. To do this, and in connection with the IMT MINES ALES, Windelo has relied on the use of secondary raw materials, competitive  virgin petroleum-based materials, that fully comply with the specifications in terms of mechanical performance. This is a real first step to the development of a 2.0 fleet ships fully integrated into the challenges and ecological challenges of the 21st century.

Associated with an ecological approach of circular economy integrating a not insignificant part of competitive secondary raw materials from virgin materials, the architectural design and the resistance of materials on the new Windelo catamarans are mechanically tested in the Materials Center of « Mines d’Alès » (C2MA – IMT MINES ALES) (Gard, France) in connection with the architects and designers of the project. The design of the ship, and in particular the hulls and bows, go through a search for efficient structuring and arranging of materials composing it, combined with a mechanically optimized geometrical assembly. To this end, specific test developments, such as the study of distortion of the structure and of the panels constituating the hull of the ship, are studied by digital image correlation techniques coupled with standardized strength tests.

Founder of Catana

“The cruising program for this new boat raises the question of the antagonism between the search for performance under sail and the pleasure of navigation, and the development of pleasant living spaces. The originality of the answer is provided here in the arrangement of the cockpit bringing together the helm and maneuvers to the center of the boat and in the arrangement of living space that occupies the rear of the nacelle.

Just behind the mast the outer cockpit offers two helm stations protected from the wind and spray, a beautiful view of the sails and bows, and allows to have all the maneuvers on hand while limiting the needs to circulate on the bridge. Out of navigation, the cockpit can be more widely protected from the outside and open to the rear space.

Fully opened behind this cockpit, we have not developed two living spaces duplicating one inside the other but a single large space which is ajustable. We have focused our efforts on the geometry of the material and visual limits of this space and on the opening kinematics of the bays. Once opened, they “disappear” to transform the interior into an exterior. The generosity of these openings also allows to modulate the ventilation of this space by playing on a wide range of opening on its four sides

This work on the modularity and the disappearance of limits is found at the extreme rear of the nacelle, with an articulated platform to the davits transforming it into a floor when anchored, and in the rear cabins, whose wide turning porthole eliminates the angle between side plating and back side. The cabin space is therefore generous despite the relative narrowness of the hulls.

All these choices allow us to combine a contained hold of the nacelle, pledge control of the weight estimate, to a generous living space, with a central part given to navigation and maneuvering. The slenderness of the forward spikes, the significant free height under the platform, and the attention paid to the centering of the masses, complete the marine qualities expected for an offshore navigation program.

The other originality of the project brought by this new construction site is in the approach of “eco-design” on materials and construction. Strongly limiting the use of molds, the latter brings a greater margin of freedom in the variations and evolutions of the boats thus conceived. ”

Christophe Barreau et Frédéric Neuman

Architects and Naval Engineers

Who could know if it is the father or the son who is the most  passionate? It doesn’t matter. The important thing  is to write an innovative project within a family culture, for today and for generations to come. Hand over the guiding light, this is Olivier Kauffmann’s will. “At first I wanted to make my own boat, for me and my family; go on trip around the world living on a  efficient and pleasant catamaran. I dreamed of a new quality of space. Today, the dream has matured, and I want to share it with the great family of sailors. »

Windelo is the desire to expose us to something new, innovative, powerful, bigger than oneself. To seek innovations on materials, techniques of industrialization and uses to impulse a new economic reality. “We want to be part of this transformation related to the respect of our environment, it is for us, essential to work in this respect of men and nature. Men are at the heart of the project with the desire to recruit and form a passionate team, surrounded by experts recognized as the best in their field.

And the innovation doesn’t stop here, because the constructive process makes it possible to envisage fast evolutions from one boat to another while remaining well priced. An ambitious and respectful project ; Welcome to the Windelo adventure.

Dans le cadre de la confection de nouveaux types de catamaran made in Occitanie, un choix audacieux d’innovation écologique a été retenu en partenariat avec le Centre des Matériaux des Mines d’Alès (C2MA – IMT MINES ALES) (Gard). Il s’agit à la fois d’allier performance écologique en termes de minimisation de l’empreinte environnementale et résistance des structures, et ce, dans une démarche globale d’économie circulaire sur l’ensemble des parties du bateau. Pour ce faire, et en lien avec l’IMT MINES ALES, Windelo a misé sur l’utilisation de matières premières secondaires, compétitives des matériaux pétrosourcés vierges, et parfaitement conformes au cahier des charges sur le plan des performances mécaniques. C’est un réel premier pas vers l’élaboration d’une flotte de navires 2.0 s’intégrant complètement dans les enjeux et défis écologiques du XXIème siècle.

Associées à une démarche écologique d’économie circulaire intégrant une part non négligeable de matières premières secondaires concurrentielles des matières vierges, l’architecture de conception et la résistance des matériaux des nouveaux catamarans de Windelo sont éprouvées par des tests mécaniques réalisés au Centre des Matériaux des Mines d’Alès (C2MA – IMT MINES ALES) (Gard) en lien avec les architectes et designers du projet. La conception du navire, et en particulier les bordées et étraves, passe par une recherche de structuration performante de l’agencement des matériaux le composant, combinée à une géométrie d’assemblage optimisée sur le plan mécanique. Pour ce faire, des développements d’essais spécifiques, comme l’étude de la déformation de la structure des panneaux constituant la coque du navire, sont étudiés par des techniques de corrélation d’image numériques couplés à des essais de résistance mécanique normalisés.

La rencontre avec Olivier et Gautier a été une agréable surprise pour moi, dès l’exposé de leur projet, j’ai vu réunis tous les ingrédients d’une réussite, l’expérience de gestion d’entreprises mais avec une modestie rassurante, le souci de former une équipe des meilleurs experts (sourire) et une réelle écoute de leurs avis. Au fil des rencontres, les discussions ont ravivé mes souvenirs de la création puis du développement de Catana. Les mêmes motivations, la même recherche de perfection, la même audace teintée de modestie que nous avions au départ du projet. Windelo est centrée sur le produit ; une ligne de catamarans performants construits avec les techniques les plus modernes. Je n’en avais pas conscience à l’époque mais je crois que le succès d’un bon bateau vient de cette passion pour la mer avec la volonté de marier confort sécurité et performance. Je retrouve ici cette passion, et aujourd’hui ce qui a fini de me conquérir c’est le souci de préservation de la nature, tant dans les matériaux choisis que dans les méthodes de production.

Le programme de grande croisière auquel se destine ce nouveau bateau pose la question de l’antagonisme entre d’une part la recherche de performances sous voiles et du plaisir de navigation, et d’autre part l’aménagement d’espaces de vie agréables et généreux. L’originalité de la réponse apportée ici réside dans la disposition du cockpit rassemblant poste de barre et manœuvres au centre du bateau et dans le traitement de l’espace de vie qui occupe l’arrière de la nacelle. Juste en arrière du mât le cockpit extérieur offre deux postes de barre protégés du vent et des embruns, une belle vue sur les voiles et sur les étraves, et permet d’avoir l’ensemble des manœuvres à portée de main tout en limitant les besoins de circuler sur le pont. Hors navigation, le cockpit peut être plus largement protégé de l’extérieur et s’ouvrir sur l’espace arrière. De plein pied en arrière de ce cockpit, nous n’avons pas aménagé deux espaces de vie dupliqués l’un à l’intérieur et l’autre à l’extérieur mais un seul grand espace dont le degré d’ouverture est très largement modulable. Nous avons porté notre effort sur la géométrie des limites matérielles et visuelles de cet espace et sur les cinématiques d’ouverture des baies. Une fois ouvertes elles « disparaissent » pour transformer l’intérieur en extérieur. La générosité des ouvrants permet également de moduler la ventilation de cet espace en jouant sur une large gamme d’ouverture sur ses quatre côtés Ce travail sur la modularité et sur la disparition des limites se retrouve à l’extrême arrière de la nacelle, avec une plateforme articulée aux bossoirs se transformant en plancher au mouillage, et dans les cabines arrières dont le large hublot tournant fait « sauter » l’angle entre bordé latéral et face arrière. L’espace de cabine est donc généreux malgré la relative étroitesse des coques. L’ensemble de ces choix nous permet de conjuguer une emprise contenue de la nacelle, gage de maîtrise du devis de poids, à un espace à vivre généreux, avec une place centrale accordée à la navigation et aux manœuvres. L’élancement des pointes avant, l’importante hauteur libre sous nacelle, et l’attention portée au centrage des masses, complètent les qualités marines attendues pour un programme de navigation hauturière. L’autre originalité du projet apportée par ce nouveau chantier se trouve dans l’approche d’« éco-conception » portant sur les matériaux et le mode constructif. Limitant fortement le recours aux moules ce dernier apporte une plus grande marge de liberté dans les déclinaisons et évolutions des bateaux ainsi conçus.

Qui sait lequel du père ou du fils est le plus passionné ? Peu importe. L’important ici est d’écrire un projet innovant au sein d’une culture familiale, pour aujourd’hui et les générations à venir. Passer le flambeau, le relais ; c’est la volonté d’Olivier Kauffmann. « Au début je voulais me faire mon propre bateau, pour ma famille et moi ; partir faire un tour du monde sur un catamaran performant et plaisant à vivre. Je rêvais à une qualité d’espace inédite. Aujourd’hui, l’envie a mûrit, et je tiens à le partager avec la grande famille des marins ».

Windelo c’est l’envie de s’exposer à quelque chose de nouveau, d’innovant, de performant, de plus grand que soi. Aller chercher des innovations sur des matériaux, des techniques d’industrialisation, des usages et impulser une nouvelle réalité économique. « Nous voulons faire partie de cette transformation liée au respect de notre environnement, c’est pour nous indispensable d’œuvrer dans ce respect des hommes et de la nature. Les hommes sont au cœur du projet avec la volonté de recruter et former une équipe de passionnés, entourés d’experts reconnus comme les meilleurs dans leur domaine ».

Et l’innovation ne s’arrête pas là, car le process constructif permet d’envisager des évolutions rapides d’un bateau à un autre tout en restant bien placé en prix. Projet ambitieux et respectueux, bienvenu(e) dans l’aventure Windelo.

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The first HH44 was launched in 2023 and premiered at the Cannes International Yachting Festival.

This innovative design is the “baby” of the HH Catamarans range and has some interesting features such as her closed transoms, swing aft helms and a side boarding gate aft.

She’s a very pretty cat and will turn heads in the marina. This is HH’s first hybrid electric-powered catamaran although you can also opt for standard diesel power with shaft drives.

There are 2 versions, like much of the HH range. The Sports Cruising model: HH44-SC and the Ocean Cruising model: HH44-OC. The SC version is a “no-compromise-boat” with C-shaped carbon daggerboards, a carbon rig, a painted hull finish and 4,232 watts of solar with EcoDrive.

The OC saves you some money with the same hull, interior fit and finish quality as the sportier SC but with an aluminium mast, e-glass longeron, white gelcoat finish and mini-keels as standard.

Many of the ideas on this boat have been driven by a desire to maximise solar generation. There are 4,232W of peak solar on the cabin top alone with an option for more on the davits.

To maximise the solar, they have positioned the helms aft in a traditional sporty set-up. That way, there’s plenty of surface area up top to load on solar.

To help you stay protected in weather, these swing inboard, under the long coach-roof.

There are foldaway seats that tuck into the sides allowing you to either steer the boat from an outboard position with the wind in your hair and your sails’ tell-tales in full view.

Or swing the helms inboard and steer from the protected three-seat sofa on the aft beam.

To make it easy to board the boat in the marina, there is a side gate aft for when you come in along the dock.

The HH44 has been designed to sail. The whole idea behind this catamaran is to get sailing in light winds (you should match wind speed on a beam reach) and to maximise your SOG over a wide range of conditions.

So she has a self-tacking staysail, a solent, a fractional reacher and a furling gennaker. The boom is very low over the coach-roof which keeps the centre of effort from the mainsail low.

There is a traveller aft on the coach-roof to manage your mainsail shape. The HH44 points well into the wind (45 TWA) thanks to her C-shaped daggerboards which provide a bit of lift at speed.

All the lines come back to the helm, so she is set up for short-handed sailing.

Pros & Cons

Light construction.

Carbon and epoxy have been used to build as strong and stiff a yacht as possible while minimising the weight.

All of the lines run under the decks, so you have clear walkways around the boat. Stanchions are 900mm tall and a continuous, unbroken toe rail runs the length of the deck with all hull and deck joints fused and hidden.

Living Space

Moving inside, you’ll notice that the aft cockpit and salon forms one fully protected space with a large sofa on the aft beam and her closed transoms make this a safe family boat.

The angular cabin has two large, forward-facing windows that open fully from the the generously sized (187 sq ft or 17.4m2) salon. The standing height is over 2m (6’6”) high throughout.

One of the things that sets the HH44 apart from her competition is the quality of the finish on this semi-custom yacht.  She has foam core furniture and exceptional joinery throughout, and Bosch electric appliances as standard.

There are two options for a BBQ, one which replaces the aft sofa with a large LPG BBQ & Dive Tank station or you can mount an LPG Grill in the aft fishing rod holder, keeping the aft sofa. There is an outlet on the aft beam so you can run an electric BBQ.

In the salon, there is an L-shaped sofa with a table forward to starboard and a large nav station/workstation to port.

Tuck yourself into the U-shaped galley behind the nav station or pull out some cold ones from the fridge on the starboard side. The ventilation at anchor is excellent with those huge forward windows.

The starboard hull is the owner’s side and consists of the master cabin aft and a walk-in shower and head forward. The finish has an Italian feel to it and it is very light down here with a large window aft in the owner’s cabin.

This is a 44 foot performance cat, so there is not as much room down her as you’d find in a cruising cat, but she has ample space in the aft cabin and the storage is well organised.

HH offers three different forward cabin combinations. One is the standard layout with a single berth.

The second has a Pullman berth above the standard bed that folds away when not needed.

A third option does away with the beds and replaces them with a large work bench with shelves (for pantry storage or tools) and an extra Fridge/Freezer unit.

If you go for the option with the EcoDrive, the House Bank is powerful enough to run the A/C overnight without the need to run a generator. There is enough power to run the A/C in the master cabin for over three days.

EcoDrive, her Electric/Diesel Parallel Hybrid System The HH44 was designed from scratch to work with a parallel electric/diesel hybrid, with a minimum of 4,232W of peak solar array on the cabin top and hydro-regeneration while sailing.

EcoDrive gives you silent fume-free motoring at 7.5kts, fast torque for manoeuvring, and hydro-regeneration while sailing. Plus you have parallel, trusty diesel engines for safety.

A diesel engine is paired with a large electric motor, much like an alternator sits on a traditional diesel engine. A belt links the two units and a camshaft allows you to flip between the two power systems, giving you good redundancy. And remember, you have 2 of these systems on board!

The system is designed to offer from 1.5 to 3 hours of electric propulsion: more than enough time to exit the marina or anchorage and hoist the sails.

This boat has been designed to get sailing in light winds which ultimately is the key to an eco-friendly sailing yacht. And you will be recharging your batteries as you sail.

You can also fit the HH44 with traditional standalone diesel engines with shaft drives.

The HH44 is an innovative design that will appeal to sailors setting out across long distances who want to sail more and beat well to windward when needed. This yacht is in a different price league to something like an Aventura 37 of course, but there are two options here: the Sports Cruising and the Ocean Cruising models.

She’s a comfortable boat, although there is a trade-off on space down below particularly in the forward cabins.

With the EcoDrive option and a bow locker full of sails, you’ll be able to minimise your diesel usage on this boat while crossing oceans safely and quickly.

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The HH50 is for those seeking the perfect balance of performance and luxury in a size that can be easily managed by a couple.

If you are looking for the ultimate blue-water capable catamaran, look no further than the 2021 “Boat of the Year,” the HH50.

As with our HH55 and HH66, Morrelli & Melvin were brought into design the HH50. You are not only buying an HH Catamaran - you are buying a Morrelli & Melvin designed catamaran too.

Over the last 30 years they have built an enviable, worldwide reputation for excellence in yacht design, and the HH50 is no exception.

With its reverse plumb bows, elongated window frame, and properly proportioned cabin top, the HH50 will surely be the most stunning boat in any anchorage.

Performance is part of our DNA.

Every HH Catamaran is built using the very finest, strongest and lightest materials available.

We are experts in carbon construction and infuse all of our hulls with epoxy resin. Bulkheads are solid carbon fiber and long, reverse plumb bows stretch the water line for efficiency. A robust sail plan allows for light wind sailing, and C-shaped pre-preg carbon fiber daggerboards allow for unparalleled upwind performance.

Two versions are available to suit a variety of needs: the HH50-OC (Ocean Cruising) and HH50-SC (Sports Cruising).

The OC version offers the same great boat but in a simplified package. The daggerboards are replaced with maintenance free mini-keels. Two helms are reduced to one, bringing all the line handling to a single, spacious cockpit for single-handing. Add the optional self-tacking Jib for even easier sail handling.

Who said sailing had to be hard?!

Which version is for you?

HH50-OC (Ocean Cruising)

The HH50-OC is a fast, comfortable, family friendly cruiser that skews toward ease of operation for bluewater cruising. It features a carbon reinforced e-glass hull with mini-keels, a single helm station for single-handing and the same interior fit-and-finish as the sportier HH50-SC.

HH50-SC (Sports Cruising)

The HH50-SC integrates the very latest in race boat technology but remains equally comfortable and family friendly. This is a “no-compromise boat” with full carbon construction, dual helms, C-shaped carbon daggerboards and stunning performance for its size.

Boat of the Year

“this is sailing, quite frankly, that was once unimaginable in a cruising boat. but… as far as the hh50 is concerned, it’s real, and it’s spectacular.”, - cruising world magazine, ecodrive, a parallel hybrid system.

The HH50 has been redesigned to work with a parallel diesel/electric hybrid, a large solar array on the cabin top and hydro-regeneration while sailing.

Our EcoDrive provides all the benefits of an electric boat: silent fume free motoring, instant torque for maneuvering, and hydro-regeneration while sailing; while also providing the reliability of trusty diesel engines as a back up.

For the technology shy, traditional standalone diesel engines with shaft drives are also offered.

HH50-OC (Ocean Cruising) Version:

Far from ordinary, the HH50-OC (Ocean Cruising) version was created to emphasize the pure joy of sailing on a yacht capable of cruising around the world in style. Exceptional design, intuitive systems, envy inducing aesthetics, spacious and comfortable living spaces, and safe, responsive sailing characteristics set the HH50-OC apart.

HH50-SC (Sports Cruising) Version:

Offering the best of all worlds in an easy-to-manage package; the award winning HH50-SC is a bluewater capable, performance cruiser with intelligent yet simple-to-use systems, robustly built carbon construction, spacious interiors and luxurious finish.

HH50 General Arrangement:

How many HH50s have launched?

These are semi-custom builds from a boutique builder, so typically 2-3 are produced each year. At the time of writing this, we have launched seven HH50s (2 OCs and 5 SCs) with another destined to Australia soon.

Can I customize the boat?

Yes, we allow more customization with the HH50. You can select the exterior paint color, deck colors and finishes, interior flooring, laminates, real woods, counters, mullions and fixtures. We want you to make this YOUR boat.

Do you offer different cabin layouts?

Yes, we offer three different forward cabin combinations. One is the standard layout shown above with a single double bed. The second is adding a pullman berth above the bed that folds away when not in use. A third option removes all the beds and substitutes a large work bench with shelves (for pantry storage or tools) and includes an extra Fridge/Freezer combo.

What size dingy will fit on the davits?

We recommend a 10-12 foot tender. The davits are carbon fiber and have a high load capacity. We can ship a Highfield tender with your boat, if requested.

Where is the HH50 built?

We have two fully owned and operated state-of-the-art production factories. One in Xiamen, China and a second in Cebu, Philippines. The HH50 is currently built in Xiamen but will move to our new, built for purpose factory in Cebu this November.

Can I sail out of the yard?

The HH50 is built in Cebu, which is home to one of the Philippines biggest tourist destinations. It is a beautiful cruising ground and we recommend you start your voyage here before sailing off or shipping the boat.

Where can I place a BBQ? Can it be electric?

We offer two options for a BBQ, which can be either gas or electric. One option is to add a BBQ station on the aft beam in the cockpit. The second option is to mount a BBQ on the top of the aft rail using one of the fishing rod holders.

How much does it cost and when can I get one?

The HH50 starts at $1.4m USD and goes up from there. We would be happy to send you the options list and provide up to date information on availability if you are interested. Please click the button below to contact us or email us directly at [email protected]

Specifications (*Subject to change)

Options and arrangements shown may not be representative of current specifications. Please contact us to request detailed information.

The Maverick 440 Hybrid is powered by Oceanvolt.

Maverick 440 Hybrid

Maverick Yachts has teamed up with  Oceanvolt in order to offer the Maverick 440 Hybrid.

The Oceanvolt package offers distinct advantages for a cruising catamaran including

- Award-Winning Servoprop with Best-in-Class hydro-regeneration capabilities;

- Low voltage 48 V electric engine system for better safety and serviceability  

- Fit-for-purpose form factor in design for saving space and weight

- Low maintenance engine components & mounting solutions.

- Lithium-ion phosphate batteries for safety & reliability

Oceanvolt ServoProps

The  Maverick 440 Hybrid comes standard with 2 x award-winning Oceanvolt ServoProps. 

The Oceanvolt ServoProps offer the best hydro-regeneration capability for any system in this class in the world today.

The reason for the superior hydro-regeneration capability is due to the feathering propellers. 

Feathering props allow for the prop angle to rotate 180 degrees and effectively be facing forward when in Hydro-regeneration mode, this provides for maximum hydrogen regeneration capabilities that are much higher than a traditional prop rotating 'back-wards'.

Software controls the prop angle to maximize the charge to the battery bank taking into account the boat speed while sailing.

This is a game-changer as the feasibility of meaningful hydro-regeneration at lower boat speeds  creates opportunities for autonomous world cruising without reliance on fossil fuels.

With your sails and hydro-regeneration, you can conquer the globe. 

The Maverick 440 Hybrid is an electric sail drive sailing catamaran. The electric engines are powered by lithium-iron phosphate batteries. The batteries are charged through a number of sources, namely; solar power, wind generators (optional), hydro-regeneration while sailing, shore power, and diesel generator(s).

Our electric powertrain with multiple charging options and GenSet backup, with large diesel tanks, make for the best range of any electric 44ft production cruising catamaran in the world.

Electric Engines are 15kW Oceanvolt ServoProps.

Maverick  440 Hybrid 

3 & 4 Cabin layouts

Maverick 440 Hybrid - 3 Cabin

This has 2 x GenSet in the aft engine lockers, with access from the outside of the yacht.

Maverick 440 Hybrid - 3 Cabin

The 3-Cabin Hybrid comes with 2 x 11kW DC 48V GenSets. 

The GenSets are both mounted in the engine bays.

Two GenSets give the ability to motor on back-up diesel if required. Given the biggest in class long-range fuel tanks of the Maverick 440, this provides peace of mind.

Maverick 440 Hybrid - 4 Cabin layout

The 4-Cabin Hybrid comes with a 15kW DC 48V GenSet.

Maverick 440 Hybrid - 4 cabin

The Maverick catamaran's hull design allows it to track beautifully on one engine alone. With a powerful backup 15kW GenSet this provides an incredible range possible with long-range diesel fuel tanks. 

The GenSet is powerful enough to drive both electric motors at a lower rev range. 

Both motors are required for maneuvers such as anchoring and mooring, as these activites can be done in full-electric mode through power from the battery bank. 

Testimonial

Genko Ganev 

San Diego, California

"As a professional mechanical engineer, I am very particular about any construction process I am involved in, the quality of the materials and components used, all key ingredients for a high-quality product. Building a “live aboard” catamaran is twice more difficult than building a house in California. Our search for the right boat builder and the right live aboard custom-built catamaran took us over a year and I can confidently say: “We found the right one – Maverick Yachts in Cape Town, South Africa”. After two meetings with Rudi Pretorius at Maverick Yachts, we signed a contract, I quit my day job and relocated to Cape Town for six months while our catamaran was built. True custom-built catamaran, well thought out and build strong. As people say – “They don’t build them like that anymore”. We are extremely happy with our choice and the entire experience was better than expected."

Oceanvolt Saildrive with ServoProps 

The Maverick 440 Hybrid is fitted as standard with

2 x 15kW Oceanvolt ServoProps.

This is the most light-weight and compact 15kW electric sail drive solution on the market today. The blue area is the electric motor and replaces the traditional 40hp diesel engine. This saves space and weight and provides more power & torque. Additional weight is added back to the yacht in the form of a strong Lithium-iron phosphate battery bank. The position of these batteries is more forward on the yacht leading to better weight distribution and trim angles.

On the 3-cabin version, 2 x GenSet's are placed in the engine bays which are lighter, more compact, and more silent than the traditional diesel engines also allowing for extra storage space.

On the 4-cabin version, one larger GenSet is located near the mast that allows for additional storage in the engine bay lockers aft.  

Lithium-iron-phosphate (LiFePO4)  batteries 

The Maverick 440 Hybrid comes standard with a total of 42kW lithium-iron phosphate MAIN battery bank.

- other size battery banks can be considered & installed upon request -

For redundancy and weight balancing reasons, this battery bank is split into 2 x 21kW 48 V battery banks.

Lithium-iron phosphate (LiFePO4)  batteries have many advantages  in a marine environment, including; 

The chemistry offers a longer cycle life than other lithium-ion approaches.

LiFePO4 batteries have a slower rate of capacity loss which means they retain their charge for longer.

They  have a very constant discharge voltage which allows the cell to deliver virtually full power throughout the discharge.

The use of phosphates is more environmentally friendly to source & recycle than some alternatives. 

LiFePO 4  batteries have good thermal & chemical stability which improves battery safety.

Easy to read Display

The Ocean Volts HMI (Human Machine Interface) is designed to be easy to use in all weather conditions.

During the day the bright & clear display provides the Captain with the essential information at the helm relating to the electric motors and battery systems.

In the night mode, the display is in red in order to preserve your night vision and be more relaxing on the eyes over extended periods.

Internally a more detailed display at the chart table provides a complete overview of battery monitoring systems as provided by Victron Energy. This includes information relating to the consumption of power by the electric engines, house systems, and also charge rates from all sources power like solar & hydro-regeneration. 

The backup Generator is set to automatically turn on to charge the batteries at pre-determined levels to make sure there is always adequate power in the battery bank.

Oceanvolt dual-engine control levers

All the power you need at your fingertips.

Oceanvolt engine controllers are smooth and easy to operate.

With electric motors unique characteristics to deliver a linear torque curve, offering full power from the start all the way through the rev range allows for sublime boat handling.

With two aft-mounted motors on either hull  360° degree turns pivoting on a point are possible. With skill and practice, you can edge the yacht sideways.

Switching from forward to reverse can be done faster than traditional diesel engines which provides better responsiveness and safety margin.

All of this is done in silence. 

Motor Controller

Each electric motor has its own dedicated engine controller. 

This controls the motor operation of inverting DC to 3-phase AC.

The end of range anxiety

The Maverick 440 Hybrid sailing comes standard with backup diesel GenSet(s) that can run the electric engines all day long with long-range full tanks.  

90% of use cases for motors are for short-haul maneuvers like anchoring or maneuvering.  Pure electric power is perfect for this due to the high levels of immediate torque.

There are times where you may require large amounts of power from your engines for sustained periods, such as when outrunning a storm, making your way up a river, or when crossing the doldrums in no wind. For these times it is good to have backup GenSet(s) linked to long-range fuel tanks to give you a lot of options & peace of mind.

LiFePO4 batte ries & electric motors offer greener alternative

Diesel has around 100 times the energy density of Lithium-Ion Phosphate (LiFePO4)  batteries.

LiFePO4 has 2'000 full discharge cycles, this can be up to 12'000 cycles.

Provided the method used to charge the batteries is from a green sustainable & renewable source Lithium-Ion Phosphate ( LiFePO4) can offer around 20 times or 2'000% improvement.

Consistently driving an electric engine that obtains its energy source from fossil fuels alone has a higher environmental impact than simply using a diesel engine. This has got to do with inefficiencies related to the principles of conservation of energy. It is more efficient to use the power of diesel to drive a piston than to use it to convert into electricity, store in a battery and then convert for usage by the electric engine, as at each step a small amount of energy is lost.

Therefore an important consideration for a greener tomorrow is to make sure that your charge your batteries with green sustainable & renewable energy sources whenever possible. Sources such as wind power, solar power, and hydro-power are environment-friendly and sustainable ways to recharge your batteries. These green energy sources can be created on and by your yacht and also obtained through shore power sourced from green energy providers.  

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Critical Design Requirements

Hybrid designs overview, hybrid marine, hydro regeneration.

• Power Scenarios

Lithium Comments

• Key Benefits
• Market Analysis

Hybrid Design Overview

There are two primary designs of hybrid systems available for yachts – Serial or Parallel .  After much research, we chose to use a  Parallel Hybrid model.   There are many reasons for this decision, which are explained in detail below.

We developed a solution that does not deviate from our history of never compromising crew safety and comfort for the latest market trends and newest technologies.  Our boats are designed to be dependable, redundant, and safe in extreme weather conditions and remote locations. In addition, keeping customer needs in focus as we modify our offerings is one of the reasons we are ‘The Worlds’ Best Liveaboard.’

We feel it is essential for our customers to understand how we arrived at our Hybrid offering. Here is our table of critical design considerations.

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There are two primary types of hybrid systems for yachts –  Serial & Parallel .  Parallel systems exist in either  External  or  Flywheel  versions.

This is an example of a Series Hybrid  system from OceanVolt.  These systems rely on a DC generator to charge the batteries and power the two electric motors which in turn power the Yanmar sail drives.

There are a number of reasons why this system was not selected by Antares:

• We will never put a sail drive on our boats
• Serial hybrid systems are less efficient than parallel systems
• OceanVolt batteries are not LiFePO4 chemistry (more on this here)

A  Flywheel Parallel system uses a traditional diesel engine, in a series with an electric motor and transmission to power either a salldrive or shaft.  This is an example of a Volvo design currently in development with Fontaine Pajot.

We did not select this type of  Parallel system for the following reasons:

• The space required is too ‘long’ in length to easily fit in the Antares GT
• If the clutch fails, the engine and motor are disabled
• This design is less efficient than the external parallel design

An  External Parallel system uses a traditional diesel engine. The motor/generator is kept out of the conventional drive chain and connects to the driveshaft after the gearbox. If stand-alone generation is needed a clutch is required to disconnect the propeller shaft.  If the clutch fails, it can be manually engaged, providing additional redundancy.

We are pleased to be partnering with Hybrid Marine for the Antares Hybrid.  Graeme (CEO) and his team have been outstanding in their support of our project.  We share similar values, and the leadership and expertise Hybrid Marine brings to Antares are over fourteen years in this marine hybrid business.  The technology is proven, easily serviced, and redundant.

• The best overall solution that meets our criteria
• 14 years of parallel hybrid experience in the marine industry
• Yanmar UK in partnership with Hybrid Marine (same engine we use on new GT)
• Member of ISHY (Implementation of Ship HYbridisation) since 2019

Another advantage of a hybrid, is the ability for the electric motor to serve a dual purpose and generate power.  As the boat is sailing, you can generate power to top up the Lithium batteries and power your onboard appliances.

For comparison, the power curves for the Hybrid Marine system we are using is very similar to the Watt & Sea 600 hydro generators.  The power curves are below.

Power Consumption Scenarios

We must answer the ultimate question, ‘ So What? ‘  How does the NEW Antares Hybrid affect daily life aboard the boat?  What do the power consumption scenarios look like, and why does this matter?

The following consumption scenarios are based on real-world numbers provided by Antares owners.  The solar generation numbers are based on a 30-day test in tropical conditions with Panasonic HIT panels aboard s/v Field Trip.  We have done our best to provide realistic numbers.  However, every boat owner is different, so the numbers will vary from owner to owner.

All appliances and cooking are assumed to be electric, with no LPG onboard.

The conservative model provides plenty of excess power regardless of the cruising season.  1,800 watts of solar power is sufficient to live comfortably, while completely independent of fossil fuels.

The 40 kWh of Victron Lithium allows for luxurious living.  This scenario has either the port or starboard aft cabin running the AC for four hours every day AND making hot water for showers and washing dishes.  This gives the owner anywhere from 1.5 – 3 weeks of luxury, without ever needing to start an engine to recharge the batteries.

Using a combination of the two models, it is possible to still run the AC periodically, heat the water, and still have a neutral carbon footprint.

Passagemaking consists of about 10% of the total time living aboard an Antares.  This 10% is when you may need to use the electric motors to leave an anchorage or marina.  When underway, averaging seven knots, the daily surplus of power (10kW – 11kW) is plenty of power to not only recharge the 40kWh of Victron Lithium but run A/C and any other devices on board.

This is a complex topic.  To put it simply, Antares will only use LiFePO4 (Lithium Iron Phosphate) batteries in our boats.  The reason is simple.  LiFePO4 is the most stable chemistry and far less prone to issues like fire.  There is a reason why Victron and Mastervolt are ONLY using this chemistry for their marine batteries.

Other battery chemistries used by electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers are more efficient and have higher energy densities.  At present, we don’t believe this technology is ready for the marine environment.  A fire in a car on land is tragic and potentially life-threatening.  A fire aboard a boat 1,000NM from land or in a remote atoll is an entirely different matter.

Sometimes, several pictures and some recent data are all that is needed to put this topic to rest.

Key Benefits of Antares Hybrid

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