Catamaran

Austrian boat-maker Silent Yachts has rolled out its latest solar electric catamaran. Helping things along are a dozen more solar panels than the previous model, and an innovative kite wing for extra propulsion.

Italian yacht design firm Lazzarini has unveiled designs for a solar-powered amphibious “crabmaran” that the studio says will be the first in the world. Dubbed Pagurus, the striking 82-ft catamaran merges solar technology and innovative design.

Austrian boatbuilder Silent Yachts has already gained a fair bit of attention with its solar electric catamarans. Its just-announced latest model should continue that trend, as it's the result of a partnership with automakers Volkswagen and Cupra.

Back in 2017, a former racing catamaran was turned into a floating clean energy laboratory. Powered by a mix of renewable energies, the striking vessel is now the first recipient of Toyota's new fuel cell system for maritime applications.

The latest motorized yacht from Sunreef doesn’t quite go to the same lengths as some of its earlier models, but still promises enough on-water luxury to attract the interest of a certain high-profile athlete. ​

For those seeking a luxurious, spacious self-sufficient home with forever changing scenery, Silent Yachts will debut a vastly improved, solar-powered, 55-ft ocean-going catamaran in September. The new $1.58 million Silent 55 will cruise all day at 12 knots with miniscule running costs.

With its unique twin-hull design, the Wave Chaser wants to deliver an intriguing blend of windsurfing and sailing-style fun to the masses. Having launched a prototype last year, the company has further refined its unique idea and created the Wave Chaser 390 ZF.

​Part zero-emission experiment, part floating laboratory, the Energy Observer recently arrived in Paris on the first stop of its six-year, 50-country mission around the world. The refurbished racing catamaran is powered by wind, solar and hydrogen generated from the seawater through electrolysis.

There are solar-powered boats in operation around the world, they tend to be the exception rather than the rule. Soel Yachts wants to play a part in championing cleaner modes of water transportation, starting with the SoelCat 12 electric catamaran launching in New Zealand this week. ​​

Remember the Solarwave 62 designs we brought to you at the end of 2015? Well the luxury zero emission catamaran is finally complete and it’s just as spectacular as we anticipated. The very first Solarwave is now cruising the waters, boasting an unlimited range operating off the solar panels alone.​

Whether you're a high-speed thrill seeker or absolute beginner, windsurfing is a solo sport, but an Australian team is working on a fresh new design which changes that. The Wave Chaser is a twin-rig planing hull catamaran for two.

With a cockpit hovering high above two massive water skis, the all-new SS18 from London's Glider Yachts looks more like an amphibious UFO than any yacht or boat we might compare it to. But it's designed for much more than just unique looks.