Having reached its destination after a transatlantic passage from Aveiro, Portugal, to the Bahamas in September at an average speed of 8 knots, the powercat confirms the efficiency of its hybrid propulsion system: twin 440 HP Yanmar diesel engines combined with a high-voltage electrical system from e-Motion Hybrid.
On board, the various operating modes are surprisingly intuitive to use thanks to touch screens that centralize all the systems.
Although this first example, owned by the shipyard, is currently still in the development phase, five models have already found buyers.
Xquisite Yachts, a real maverick among cruising multihull builders, is proving that it may be possible to break through the sluggishness of the market...
Technical Specifications
Builder: Xquisite Yachts
Overall length: 62’3” (18.98 m)
Waterline length: 59’8” (18.11 m)
Beam: 26’8” (8.12 m)
Draft: 3’9” (1.15 m)
Displacement: 83,775 lbs (38 t)
Motors: 2 440 HP and 2 x 130 kW
Water: 2 x 132 US gal (2 x 500 l)
CE Certification: A
Price: US$ 4,800,000 ex-tax
