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Silent 60 solar powered catamaran

John, Paul, George and Ringo singing “Here Comes the Sun” would make the perfect anthem for Austrian-owned Silent Group’s newest 60-foot power catamaran, the $3 million Silent 60.

Why? Without sunshine, you won’t get very far.

Thankfully, the searing Florida sun is beating down as we take to Fort Lauderdale’s bustling Intracoastal Waterway to try-out this eco-friendly Silent 60. With its roof and foredeck crammed full of solar panels, the sixty-footer is humming along at a leisurely six mph on just zero-emissions battery power.

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The batteries are recharged by solar panels that occupy nearly every available square foot of exterior space.  Courtesy Silent Yachts

Just as its name suggests, the ride is hushed, with just the gentle, soothing sound of water bubbling-up in the wake to interrupt the peace and quiet.

“Silent running is top of the list when it comes to what appeals to our customers. They don’t want to hear engines or feel vibration,” Silent Yachts ‘ in-house designer Juliana Miguel told Robb Report , during the run.

“These days it’s also about fuel costs,” adds US sales director, Philip Bell. “One customer ordered a new 60 after getting tired of using his 80-foot Italian motoryacht for weekend trips to the Bahamas and spending $12,000 on fuel each time.”

Silent Yachts 60 from the stern

The 30-foot beam delivers strong interior space and wide social areas on the outside.  Courtesy Silent Yachts

The Silent 60’s claim to fame? Quiet, zero-emission, electric-only cruising at 7 to 8 mph for up to nine hours, or roughly 100 nautical miles a day. Throttle back to 4 mph, and the company says you have the possibility of near perpetual motion.

We’re sampling the third hull of the constantly evolving Silent 60 series that launched last summer. Silent has been the leader in inventing the solar-powered electric-cruiser niche. Replacing the original Silent 55, the 60 has been such a boat-show hit that more than 30 are currently awaiting construction at Silent’s yards in Fano, Italy and Istanbul, Turkey.

The yacht we’re on is an original folding-hardtop version, with its cantilevered roof panel that, at the push of a button, lowers to cover the small, open flybridge area. Tastes, however, are evolving.

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The boat’s 30-foot beam allows for an apartment-sized, open salon.  Courtesy Quin Bassett

According to Bell, most of the new 60s currently in build are “tri-deck” models, featuring a significantly larger flybridge area, a fixed rather than folding roof (also covered with solar panels), and the option of a fully open flybridge, or glass-enclosed “sky lounge,” designed for additional entertaining space or even a master suite.

At the dock, given its 30-foot beam, the 60 looks humongous. To our eyes, it’s not going to win any beauty contests. Towering, vertical hull-sides, a fairly-shapeless upright bow design, and straight up-and-down cabin sides give the catamaran a square-edged, boxy look. All function with little form.

But what the owner gets are huge interior spaces. Inside, it feels like a floating apartment, with a cavernous salon, spacious galley, large dining area, and huge aft deck. Down below are choices of three or four spacious en-suite cabins in the hulls.

Silent 60 Electric Yacht

A good boat for the sunny canals of Fort Lauderdale.  Courtesy Quin Bissett/Silent Yachts

But the quality of the interior doesn’t track with the boat’s $3 million-plus price tag. Thin cabinet doors, dull-looking fabrics, gelcoat fiberglass on the salon ceilings, faux-wood vinyl flooring, and an inside helm station that was little more than an upholstered board with instruments that looked haphazardly arranged, were all below par, considering the upscale market Silent is targeting.

Miguel says the interior will change with the next generation of 60s arriving towards the end of the year, with a big step-up in terms of quality of materials, attention to detail, style, and fit and finish. So, why didn’t they wait to unveil the boat to the media before they got to that point?

The man at the helm is Silent Yachts’ delivery captain and chief tester Kyle Miller. With a jiggle of a joystick control and a touch of bow-thruster, he maneuvers the 60 out of its tight, side-on slip and eases into the busy Intracoastal Waterway.

Silent Yachts 60 from bow?

All function, no form? The 60-footer’s boxy shape is out of synch with other cat manufacturers that use more curves in their superstructures.  Courtesy Silent Yachts

The yacht features Silent’s E-Power propulsion package, with twin Dana TM4 200kW or 268 hp electric motors and 207kWh lithium-ion batteries. They’re good for an 8 mph cruise speed and claimed 16 mph top speed. There’s also a base version with twin 50kW or 67 hp motors juiced by a 143kWh lithium-ion battery bank. Even Miller admits this is short on power.

The best, and of course the priciest, option is the E-Power+ package, featuring twin 340kW 455 hp motors and 286kWh batteries. It’s said to be good for tide-punching bursts of up to 20 mph.

“For anyone who wants to dash around at 17 knots all day long, our recommendation is to buy a different boat,” says Miller. “The Silent 60 is designed for relaxing on the move, gliding from one anchorage to the next, and being self-sufficient on the hook.”

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Open space on the flybridge.  Courtesy Silent Yachts

As we discovered, the 60 isn’t always a Tesla of the seas. Running over 6 mph will necessitate firing up the Hyundai diesel generator for one of every three hours of running time to keep the batteries charged. And that’s not silent.

While ambling along at 6 mph is fine for laid-back cruising, we also had concerns about a lack of reserve power for tackling strong currents and adverse tides.

Even our test boat’s twin 200kW motors struggled to keep the 60 under control when maneuvering against a fast, incoming tide under Lauderdale’s narrow 17th Street Bridge. The bigger 340kW motors are definitely the way to go for running in fast currents or tidal waters.

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Galley and dining area  Courtesy Silent Yachts

Without doubt, this new Silent 60 showcases the appeal of electric power on the water. The way it efficiently and effectively harnesses the sun’s rays, its largely zero-emissions running, coupled with its huge and versatile interior space, is impressive for a family cruiser.

Just don’t plan on getting anywhere in a hurry—and beware of fast-running tides.

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Review: Silent 55, the extraordinary solar powered yacht

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  • January 18, 2019

Silent Yachts is tapping into the solar zeitgeist and creating a new meaning for the term ‘powercat’.  Sam Fortescue reports

Silent Yachts Silent 55

There is a slow, silent revolution under way in the yachting world. It is a revolution that is introducing tonnes of lithium and a sprinkling of silicon to the spec list of new boats. Holding out the promise of silent mobility, plus limitless domestic power on board, it made a big splash at the last Cannes Festival of Yachting – not least thanks to the new Silent 55 catamaran which debuted there.

From the pontoon side, the Silent 55 looks like a typical modern catamaran, with a big coachroof studded with windows and a flybridge helm. Except there’s no mast. Now, bear with me here. I realise that this is a sailing magazine, but we will shortly get back to more familiar territory. The unique qualities of this catamaran only become apparent from up top, where an expanse of solar panels stretches away fore and aft, embedded into the coachroof. The hard top itself carries yet more panels, and can be folded down flush to give an unshaded solar array of 49m2. During the heat of a summer day in the Med, this is capable of generating 10kW of power and up to around 60kWh in the course of the day.

Silent Yachts Silent 55 exterior

But to make a solar system work in reality, Köhler had to go back to the drawing board on yacht design. The saloon and hulls have extra thermal insulation to keep air-con losses down, and the use of carbon and aramid in key areas helps reduce the overall weight to a decent 17 tonnes (a Lagoon 52 weighs 22.5 tonnes). He has tried to keep windows out of the direct sun with long overhangs and in contrast to the Lagoon’s 12 deck hatches, the Silent 55 has just two.

Holistic design

On the other hand, it has lots of opening windows, to allow a natural draught to do its job. “It’s a holistic approach – you can’t take the batteries and the drivetrain and drop it into another boat.”

Of course, using the propulsion system quickly takes its toll of the boat’s 140kW battery bank. The model on display at Cannes had two 135kW motors, giving you just half an hour of silent motoring flat-out, albeit at a top speed of over 20 knots. More reasonable 30kW engines and a single-digit speed give you greater range. Nonetheless, the electric drive alone isn’t going to allow you to outrun a storm, or race home after a day at anchor, so the boat is designed to work with a generator hidden in the heavily insulated transom of its starboard hull. At cruising speed of around 5-6 knots, Köhler says there is rarely any need to use the generator, citing an owner who has just emailed him triumphantly about a second year totally generator-free. “In the end, you have to compare it to the performance of a sailing boat,” Köhler says. “It is as fast as a sailing boat in similar conditions – after all, there is no wind without sun.” He went so far as to tell me during the sea trial in Palma, Mallorca, that he believed the majority of sailors would happily dispense with the hassle of sails and a rig if only they could enjoy silent motoring and anchoring. “As soon as people realise the incredible concept of this boat, they won’t understand why they ever did anything else.”

The market does not seem to agree with him – yet. Sales of the boat have been good – they have already sold six, five of which are already in the water. But of those, four customers have taken the sail option, which means planting a 19.7m tall mast complete with boom and rigging slap bang in the middle of the coachroof solar array. “I was a bit amazed,” Köhler admits. “The shade from the rig reduces the energy generated by the solar area, while it costs more and is heavier, so consumes more fuel. Maybe it is for optical reasons.” In fact, the shade of the rig slashes the average yield of the solar panels in half. In the Med, that means around 30kWh per day. But perhaps it figures. The typical profile of buyers is an environmentalist who has a Tesla electric car and is “an early adopter who likes to have things before others”. And at low speeds, with modest use of the air-con, the reduced energy generation should still cover daily consumption.

Silent Yachts Silent 55 Sail Version exterior

The performance under sail should be reasonable because of the lightweight build of the boat, its broad 8.47m beam and stub keels added to each hull. Control lines are led back via conduits in the coachroof to the flybridge helm station, to make single-handing under sail a possibility.

More interesting, I think, is a sort of halfway-house option using a kite rig. This optimises the performance of the solar panels and gives plenty of propulsion. On the smaller 55 and the 64, Silent Yachts currently recommends a 19m2 kite that costs around €25,000 – a fraction of the cost of a new mast, boom, shrouds and sails. “The sail automatically makes a figure of eight above the boat, and you can steer it with a joystick or an app on an android phone,” Köhler explains. “It can propel the 55 at up to 6 knots, even in light winds.” Perfect for an Atlantic crossing, then.

For the bigger Silent 79, which will hit the water in the summer, a commercial grade Sky Sail system needs to be used – a smaller version of the ones used on cargo ships. This kite can propel the boat at ten knots, but it costs more than ten times as much as its smaller cousin. Both are capable of pulling the boat upwind. So far, so new. But outside the novel energy and propulsion system, the Silent 55 aims to do what many other cruising catamarans are trying to achieve. “Most of our clients order for circumnavigation and long-term cruising,” Köhler says. So the boat is aimed to be as comfortable and capable as possible with watermakers, TVs and an induction hob that all capitalise on the boat’s abundant energy. A flexible configuration allows owners the choice 
of between three and six cabins – the latter designed for charter. The owner’s cabin lies forward of the saloon, under the windows of the coachroof, which provide magnificent views and abundant natural light. There’s a walk-around bed and steps down into the starboard hull give access to an en-suite shower room and heads.

Silent Yachts Silent 55 master cabin

In my view, the best cabin lies aft of this, accessed in the traditional manner down steps out of the saloon. The king-sized bed lies athwartships and the shower is larger than that of the master cabin. There’s more space down here, better headroom and still plenty of light courtesy of the many hull lights.

Silent Yachts Silent 55 guest cabin

When I had the chance to sea trial the Silent 55, albeit in motorboat format, I jumped at it. It was a contrary autumn day on Mallorca with 15 knots breeze – just a shame, then, that this wasn’t one of the sailing configured versions.

To start with, getting on board is made really easy courtesy of deep boarding platforms on the skirts. She feels rather square because of that vast, glazed saloon with its deep overhang, and perhaps because of the utilitarian nature of the hard top, which is really about supporting more solar panels. Nevertheless, the side decks are broad and uncluttered. The space up top is designed to concertina down flat, hence the hydraulic rams, fold-down seat back and lowering console. It makes a great sailing position, though, with all round visibility, and is also perfect for sundowners at anchor. When the rain comes down, this feels quite exposed, but there is a fully sheltered helm at the front of the saloon, and it is also possible to drive the boat from anywhere using a tablet thanks to smart electronics. Under power, the handling is superb. The quietness of the motors is astonishing, and I gather they’ll be inaudible on the next boat, which will do away with the gearbox. Even in the aft cabins, directly above the motors, there is no more than a distant hum. The boat responds instantly to the power and the wind seemed to have no impact at all. As with any propulsion system, the power consumption jumps as you pile on the speed – it was sobering to see. At 6 knots, both motors drew 10kW but at 8 knots it was closer to 30kW. I liked the huge saloon with its raised table for 360º views. And the sliding door and window gives great access aft, connecting the saloon and cockpit in fine conditions. The finish was smart and in muted tones, feeling more Scandinavian than German.

Intriguingly, at least it seems to me, Köhler has tapped into something with the concept behind Silent Yachts – but not entirely for the reasons that he expected. Buyers are opting for the sail or kite versions of the boat because they want a comfortable wind-powered craft with abundant, quiet energy on tap. It brings a whole new meaning to the 
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Greener and Better: the Silent 60

  • By Chris Caswell
  • December 16, 2022

Silent-Yachts 60

If there was any question that the “Tesla moment” has arrived in yachting, the Silent 60 clearly provides a positive response.

Consider, for a moment, crossing oceans in silence at 5 to 6 knots without consuming a drop of fuel and never needing to plan your course between fuel stops. Imagine sitting at anchor and running the air conditioning all night, not to mention all the galley appliances plus the washer-dryer, without the hum or fumes from a genset.

During my time aboard the Silent-Yachts 60, the electric yacht cruised easily at 8 knots. When I whipped out my sound meter, it barely registered 52 decibels, which is about the sound of a dishwasher. The Silent monitors at the helm showed we were charging our 286 kWh lithium batteries at more wattage than we were using to spin the 340 kW motors, so we were ahead of the power-usage game—and this was in South Florida rain under a solid cloud layer. Had we upped the ante to the yacht’s top speed of 20 knots, it would have been drawing from rather than adding to the batteries, but the speed capability gives skippers the option to outrun weather (or just get to the best moorings first).

The Silent 60 is a catamaran design for several reasons. First, the twin hulls are easily driven to minimize the power needed. Second, with nearly 30 feet of beam, there is enough deck area for the solar panels needed to create power.

Buyers can choose as many as six staterooms, each en suite with stall showers and nearly king-size berths. The salon also uses that beam well, providing bowling-alley space under 7-foot-6-inch headroom. With the Silent 60, the interior is basically a blank sheet, allowing buyers to tailor the layout to their cruising needs.

Silent-Yachts 60

As for the engine rooms, NASA could take a page from Silent-Yachts: Everything is precisely labeled, placed for easy access and surgery-suite spotless. Externally, the Silent 60 is striking, with reversed bows and black graphic slashes on the topside that conceal dark-tinted windows (which provide bright, airy interiors to the staterooms). What catches the eye most, however, are the 42 solar panels that cover every inch of the cabin top as well as the hardtop over the flybridge. Produced by SunPower in California, these panels feed power to a lithium battery pack reportedly good for 3,000 charge cycles—or an estimated 35 years of normal boating use.

The Silent 60 I got aboard, which was Hull No. 3, had a four-stateroom layout. A larger stateroom forward in the starboard hull served as the master, with an athwartships berth, settee and built-in vanity. This yacht also had a walk-through Dutch door forward in the salon next to the helm, leading to settees on the foredeck as well as providing salon ventilation. Another benefit of the door for short-handed cruisers is quick access to the anchor gear under the foredeck.

Owners can sacrifice the forward door in favor of a forward master stateroom with a king berth just a couple of steps below the salon and an en suite head in the starboard hull. An intriguing design feature is the two outward-facing “window seats” indented into the stateroom on each side deck, which would make a wonderful spot at anchor with a good book.

The salon has a fixed dining table that easily seats eight people on the wraparound settee. There also are loose chairs and a pad just forward for lounging. The helm is raised one step and has twin Simrad multifunction displays plus the Silent systems monitor, all easily understood.

Silent-Yachts 60

Aft and to port, the U-shaped galley has a dishwasher as well as a full-height fridge to starboard. The fridge setup may change to a pair of undercounter drawer fridges on future boats for easier access and to eliminate a blind spot for the skipper.

Abaft the galley, a window slides open for easy pass-through to the cockpit to serve whatever the cooks have prepared using the Hafele four-burner, two-zone cooktop.

The Silent 60 is a work in progress, and additional changes might be on the way, such as the addition of twin berths that slide together, and a different location for what is now the midsalon washer-dryer (in a console abaft the helm). This hull was built in Thailand, but production is moving to Italy.

Still, the yacht has exceedingly clever design ideas, such as the hinged hardtop on the bridge. The top lowers electrically to seal off the bridge from the weather as well as keep the solar cells from being shadowed. The bridge itself is conventional, with a double-wide helm seat to port that reverses to create wraparound seating for the dining table, and double lounge pads for relaxing, not sunning, since the solar panels take up every bit of sun space.

Silent-Yachts 60

The cockpit has a settee and an L-shaped table. A hydraulic swim platform is available in varying widths to handle up to a 13-foot tender without impinging on the platforms on either hull. Silent-Yachts also gets points for good walk-around decks protected by toe kicks as well as welded stainless-steel rails.

The Silent 60 is on the leading edge of a greener yachting experience. For cruisers who are looking to lessen their carbon footprint while enjoying some quietude at sea, this yacht is worth serious consideration. 

Built for Safety

Future Silent 60s from Italy will have fully resin-infused fiberglass sandwich construction with carbon reinforcements in high-stress areas. Each of the hulls has watertight bulkheads, sealed floors and three collision compartments for enhanced safety. The foam sandwich core provides thermal and sound insulation.

Kite Sailing

One option available on the Silent 60 is a kite-wing propulsion system using a collapsing mast and hidden winch to fly a 140-square-foot sail. (By comparison, a Laser sail is 76 square feet.) With open ocean breezes of 17 to 21 knots, the builder says the kite can power the Silent 60 at 6 to 7 knots alone, or it can bump the speed with motors to go faster than the usual 8-knot cruise speed. 

Big Sisters

In addition to the Silent-Yachts 60, the boatbuilder has 62-, 80- and 120-foot electric power cats available for owners looking for something bigger. Additionally, it recently started work on the hybrid-powered Silent VisionF 82. 

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Silent Yachts – Noiseless Limitless Cruising Catamarans

Solar power catamarans...ingenious and real.

silent 55 yachts began deliveries ins 2019

Imagine leaving no footprint except those in the sand on faraway beaches as you silently cruise. With these solar catamarans, it’s possible! We covered these amazing solar-electric yachts back when they were mere concepts.

The Austrian-based solar catamaran producer drew stronger interest after the Silent 55 earned the Best of Boats Awards 2019 in “Boat for Travel” being “suitable for long distance travels with all amendments to live on board permanently, adapted for both inland waters and the tough conditions at sea.” Amazing results for where electric-solar catamarans were only a year or so before.

Silent Yachts began delivery of the Silent 55 in 2019 and in 2020, during a global pandemic, sold six Silent 80 catamarans (starting from $4.6 million). Construction in Ancona, Italy, was slightly delayed due to COVID19 closure of 2 of the 4 factories, but the shipbuilder continues with delivery of these amazing catamarans as well as their evolution. At the end of 2020, Silent Yachts had a dozen luxury electric catamarans in production from 55′ to 80′ at a starting price of $1.8 million.

After these successes, designer Marco Casali of Too-Design continued innovating crafting a Loft version of the Silent 80 to excite solar catamaran enthusiasts.

Founder and CEO, Michael Köhler, birthed the concept. Interior and exterior designs are by Marco Casali of Too-Design with Amedeo Migali of MICAD in charge of naval architecture.

The Silent 80 with its silent electric propulsion, has unlimited range; no noise or fumes. Seventy solar panels, electric motors, and lithium batteries (used by Tesla) have been incorporated into the design to make it most efficient while maintaining the overall balance in shape. If you want to know more in depth on this efficiency, read this excellent article on Silent Yachts’ engine, battery configuration, and power management .

All components are virtually free of maintenance which makes the running-costs much lower than that of a comparable conventionally powered catamaran. The Silent Yacht is powered by electric motors and has a cruising-speed of 6-8 knots, and maximum speed is 10 knots. Without an engine room, the Silent 80 has enough space for a 4.5 meter tender, and gyrocopter!

Success has not stopped this solar catamaran designer from striving for bigger and better ideas. Recently Silent Yachts Silent announced its plan to build catamarans in collaboration with Volkswagen, powered by VW electric drive matrix (MEB). The catamaran ranges will be designed by VW subsidiary, SEAT’s Cupra brand. Auto and marine manufacturers joining forces have shown success before when BMW teamed up with Torqeedo for outboard engines, so it will be interesting to watch.

High Cost of Solar Catamarans Debunked

As with any new paradigm, the skeptics have loud voices during early introduction of new concepts. And solar-electric catamarans are no different. As excited as we are about this, we must confess our healthy skepticism is still alive. But we recently read an interesting article that compares the Silent 80 to the Lagoon Seventy8 . It points out that because operation and maintenance costs are so low that only a few years of ownership negate the higher purchase price of the Silent 80.

It’s actually quite a tempting proposition to enjoy all the comforts and necessities that requires lots of power aboard without the smell, roar, and Earth-damaging emissions of diesel generators. And eliminating the dangers and inconvenient refills of the propane cooker in the galley is another reason to give a second and a third look at these new solar catamarans.

Read on for pictures and more details of these solar-powered cats with lots of options including hybrid diesel operations and and a true “sail” option.

Silent Yachts Solar Catarmarans in All Sizes

Silent-Yachts is producing the following models:

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All models come with the following options:

  • Cruiser – 2×30 kW – with top speed of 12-20 Kt
  • E-Power – 2×250 kW – stronger dual e-motors than the “Cruiser” and more powerful battery banks for double the power and speed of the “Cruiser version”
  • Hybrid Power – 2×220 HP + 2×14 kW – powerful diesel engines together with the electric motors achieve top speeds of 20+ knots
  • Sailor – convenience of sails added to the Cruiser in the 55′ range
  • Sky Sails – towing kite system with full automatic control for the 64′ and 80′ ranges which eliminates shade on solar panels by sails and frees up valuable deck space. 

Silent 55 Seatrial Reviews, Video, & Pictures

Read these Silent 55 catamaran reviews:

  • Yachting World’s Silent 55 Review
  • Power and Motor Yachts’ Silent 55 Review

Be sure to visit the links above for more images and info. Here is a video and a few photos of the elegant Silent 55.

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First Silent 60 showcases Silent-Yachts’ optional kite sail system

  • November 29, 2021

Based in Mallorca, the first Silent 60 is the first of the brand’s solar-electric catamarans to be fitted with the optional kite sail system, which has been ordered on many more hulls.

Silent-Yachts, Silent 60, hull one, kite sail, Albert Nazarov, PMG Shipyard, Mike Wandler, solar power, solar-electric, catamaran, generator, batteries, solar panels, Mallorca

Silent-Yachts has showcased its first Silent 60, which carries 42 solar panels for 17kWp of solar energy and is further boosted by the brand’s optional kite sail system.

Succeeding the 64 and 55 models, the Silent 60 is the first of the builder’s new generation of yachts that also include the 62 3-Deck, 80, 80 3-Deck and 100, with each 3-Deck offering a much larger flybridge that can be fully open or partially enclosed.

Silent-Yachts produce ocean-going yachts that are fully powered by solar energy and can cruise with zero emissions for up to 100nm a day. The Silent 60 is designed by Pattaya-based Dr Albert Nazarov and units are being built by nearby PMG Shipyard in Rayong (read more) and Silent’s own shipyard in Italy.

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Built in Thailand and now based in Mallorca, hull one has twin 250kW e-motors, a 100kW generator and 210kWh battery storage. However, the Silent 60 has a wide range of power options including two electric motors up to 340kW each and battery storage up to 286kWh.

KITE SAIL OPTION A 9sqm or 13sqm kite sail can be fitted on any Silent-Yachts model and is housed in a storage locker under the foredeck along with an electric winch and a short, collapsible mast.

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On the first unit, the mast is connected by four shrouds to pad eyes on deck that distribute the forces through the hull structure. However, on subsequent deliveries – eight units with the kite wing option have been ordered to date – the mast will be mounted on a baseplate inside the locker to leave the foredeck clutter-free.

After inflating the kite, it’s released overboard to drift away on the surface of the water. Pulling on the lines launches it into the air and once it reaches the optimal flight height, it begins to trace a figure ‘8’ in the sky and generates power to pull the yacht.

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To stop kiting, the automated app controls move the kite to a position above the boat where it has the least pull on the line. From here it can be winched down electrically and collapsed over the foredeck ready for stowage.

PULL NOT PUSH Michael Köhler, founder and CEO of Silent-Yachts (read more), said: “The main advantages of a kite over a conventional sail system are that it does not throw shade on the solar panels, does not need a tall mast and generates up to 10 times more power per square metre than a traditional sail. At 5 Beaufort, we can drive with the kite indefinitely at 6-7 knots, which is faster than a comparable sailing catamaran in such wind conditions when crossing the ocean, for example.

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“In addition to that, it saves about 1.5 tons of weight compared to a conventional rig and costs much less. It makes even more sense for the Silent boats that run on renewable solar energy because the power generated by a kite easily exceeds the energy consumption of the system, so you can charge the batteries while cruising under kite power. And besides that, it’s great fun!”

The builder says a big advantage of a kite compared to a conventional sail is that the kite flies in much higher altitudes and therefore gets more steady, stronger winds, yet can be used at low wind speeds of less than 10 knots.

POWER STEERING As the kite pulls the boat rather than pushes it like a conventional sail, it requires good steering capability, especially as a motor yacht typically has a small rudder and big propellers, contrary to a sailing boat. However, this problem can be solved by running the solar-powered motors at 100rpm, while a conventionally powered boat would need to run diesel motors when using a kite.

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Silent-Yachts Captain Mike Wandler said he had tested the performance of a 9sqm kite on different headings and at wind angles of up to 40 degrees. “Unlike a conventional sailing boat, the best results were directly downwind. Under kite power with no engines on or propellers turning, the boat speed was between 4-5 knots,” Wandler said.

“We then switched on the electric motors, drawing just 1kW each, to reduce drag from the propellers and improve the flow of water over the rudders for better steering. This led to boat speeds from 6-7 knots over the same headings, a significant improvement on our original predictions.”

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The first Silent 60 has four guest cabins on the lower deck including a spacious full-beam master suite forward, although other layout solutions are available. The saloon has up to 2.3m of headroom, while other social areas include the aft cockpit, flybridge and the foredeck.

A sub-1m draft allows access to shallow bays, ideal for cruising grounds in the Caribbean and Southeast Asia. The lifting hydraulic platform can carry a 4m tender, while the swim platforms on each side can be extended on an owner’s request to be able to carry a pair of electric jet-skis.

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Featuring a new, high-performance hull form with a longer waterline and reverse bow, the Silent 60 has a cruising speed of 6-8 knots, but can reach 20 knots depending on the power options. www.silent-yachts.com www.farfallamarinegroup.com

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Developed using the Silent 60 as a base, the 62 has gained 34½” of extra hull length, but is above all, the brand’s first model with three deck levels: cabins in the hulls, central nacelle, and flybridge.

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Until now, the yard was offering an optional helm station featuring a retractable T-Top for protection, but aboard the 62, there’s an immense 538-square foot (50 m²) flybridge that remains fixed. This generous surface area provides space for a bar, galley, dining table and large bench-seating for 10 to 12 people. The flybridge is of course covered by a vast T-Top, which not only provides protection but, above all, is suitable for installing an optimal surface area of solar panels. But the manufacturer goes a step further than the classic open fly version - which is the one we got to test at Cannes - as this third level can also be converted into a closed saloon or owner’s suite.

The drivetrain chosen for this model is identical to that of the Silent 60: despite its displacement now approaching 40 tons, the 62 is capable of covering 100 nautical miles in 100% electric mode - at reduced cruising speed, of course. A kite can also be deployed for longer passages on favorable points of sail. Builder: Silent Yachts Length: 61’11” (18.86 m) Beam: 29’6” (8.99 m) Draft: 3’1” (0.93 m) Displacement: 86,000 lbs (39 t) Cabins: 4 Motors: 2 x 340 kW Battery: 286 kWh Solar panels: 17 kWp

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Silent Yachts offer an environmentally conscious choice when it comes to owning a yacht. Silent Yachts currently offers three solar-powered power catamaran models including the Silent 55, Silent 64, and Silent 80. United Yacht Sales is proud to be the U.S. distributor for Silent Yachts and can assist you in your search for the world's first solar-powered yacht. For more information, please contact United Yacht broker Darren Sell at (561) 351-7333 or by email at [email protected]

Where are Silent Yachts built?

Silent Yachts are built through two different shipyards depending on the model. The Silent 55 is built at the world-class shipyard of Mazarin German Yachts which also has a production site located in China. For over 70 years, Mazarin has been a leader in quality yacht construction with over 400 yachts delivered. Mazarin are experts in innovative construction processes that are able to produce light weight yachts.

The Silent 64 and Silent 80 are produced at the Italian-based shipyard Consorzio Navale which is a prestigous consoritum of builders and sub-contractors in the industry. The group has serviced many of the major Italian yacht brands such as Ferretti Yachts and Riva Yachts . Additionally, the Silent Yachts 80 features styling and design by Marco Casali and naval architecture by Insenaval.

Are Silent Yachts really completely solar-powered?

The short answer is yes. Owners can choose to go 100% solar-powered or install diesel engines should higher speeds want to be achieved over longer distances. Silent Yachts can cruise up to 100 miles per day by power acquired through its solar panels. Every day the solar panels are able to generate more power than the total consumption needed for propulsion at cruising speeds plus powering all of the appliances on board. 

How does the solar power work? 

The Silent Yachts power system feeds the electric propulsion of the power cat and all of the energy it needs to run the A/C, refrigerators, and other household appliances. Light-weight lithium batteries provide an ample amount of energy for everything on board. The lithium batteries used in Silent Yachts are the most expensive ones on the market, but also the most reliable, safe, and have the longest life span.

Solar panels are integrated to the roof of the flybridge hardtop sections instead of just being bolted on top, resulting in no wind load or resistance againest them. Below is a video explaining how the system functions and operates back when Silent Yachts were originally called "Solar Wave":

Who is the team behind Silent Yachts?

Heike and Michael Kohler have sent almost their entire lives on a boat. After more than two decades of using various boats, cruisers, and sailboats on multiple oceans, they became dedicated to finding a better energy source for the propulsion of yachts. Between the years of 2005 and 2009, Heike and Michael tested a number of a multitude of various alternative energy sources. In 2009, SolarWave 46 was launched as a proof of concept for their design. While there are many boats and yachts built that use solar power in some fashion, the Solarwave 46 was the first ocean-going yacht to use solar energy to power everything on board from engines to appliances.

What else is different about how Silent Yachts are built?

Certainly the solar-powered engines and generators are the distinguishing characteristic, but there are a lot of other features that make each Silent Yacht unique. For example, the molds were created using a CNC-milling machine that is able to contruct particular shapes for an optimized design. The materials used in the hull include a carbon compositie that is then resin-infused for a light-weight, but very strong platform. Every hull is fully insulated and the long-term durability is exceptional thanks to the high-quality resin used in the infusion process.

What propulsion systems are recommended by Silent Yachts?

Silent Yachts recommends the 2 x 135 engines as the best solution. If the owner is making frequest trips from Point A to B (Say Miami to the Bahamas for example) the faster hybrid is recommended. The main differentiator here is cruising speed. If the owner is living on the yacht for an extended period of time, rarely pushes the engines to top speeds, and stays below 12 knots, then the E-Power is recommended.

When the generator is running, does the 100Kw go to charging the batteries (which run the 250 Kw e-Motors) or directly to the e-Motors?

All of the enery consumers and producers are connected to the bus bar. If there happens to be more power produced than consumed, the excess power goes to re-charge the batteries. If for some reason more power is required than what is produced, the needed power comes from the lithium batteries.

What is the sustained speed if both 100 Kw generators are running?

This answer really depends upon sea condition and the weight of the boat (for example components, additional equipment, water toys, etc.). The sustained speed on average though is between 12 and 14 knots, 10 knots with one generator running. It is possible to cruise at 10 knots without a generator running when using the Solar E-Power.

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Why Silent technology?

What makes our solar-electric yachts unique and sets them apart from the rest? It is our extensive experience with the technology. By substituting generators with solar power and large battery banks in order to supply energy to all household appliances on board since the mid 1990s and by pioneering the solar-electric drivetrain during the mid 2000s, Silent has gathered about 30 years of experience in optimizing sustainable energy generation on yachts.

As the original brand who invented solar powered electric production yachts , we have always been committed to a technology which was prior considered as a niche. We were already building solar powered yachts with electric propulsion at a time when no other legacy shipyard even considered using this technology in the future.

Since 2009, our electric yachts have sailed 10.000s of nautical miles flawlessly, crossed oceans and hosted charter guests for hundreds of weeks all around the world – across the Mediterranean, Caribbean, Atlantic, Pacific as well as the Indian Ocean.

Recently, it has become increasingly popular within the industry to power catamarans with solar energy. Nevertheless, not all electric yachts are created the same. While it might be easy to equip a boat with solar panels, it is a far more complex process to create an electric yacht that fulfils the full potential of luxury solar yachting. There are many vital considerations when using solar technologies: efficiency, range, reliability, comfort, longevity and sustainability are all criteria to optimize. Inevitably, to cover all these aspects, it needs a clean sheet design from scratch.

Taking an existing fossil fueled powered or sailing catamaran and including solar features on the model will always create a compromised result. In comparison, our fully electric Silent models were designed from a clean sheet and engineered to be fully solar powered from start to finish. This is why our yachts outperform competitors regarding weight, daily solar production, range, speed, consumption, space, safety and life-span.

It is not the kWp promised in a brochure, it is the real energy production and the realistic consumption that makes the difference for you as a customer. It will either enable you to run the A/C for the whole night and to drive dozens of miles without running the generator – or not. A Silent is capable of doing that. This is the difference.

Our founders, Michael and Heike Köhler, were the ones to create the solar yachting space by starting Silent Yachts (then called Solarwave) years before the industry was aware of the advantages of this new approach. Nearly 30 years after starting their initial research, Silent now shapes the future of electric yachting.

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Solarwave 46 in Lakka bay, island of Paxos, Greece, in 2010.

Science & Experience Based Design

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Bolt-on construction

Our bolt-on construction design makes it easy to replace individual panels for repair or upgrade them to more efficient versions in the future. In contrary, solar panels which are directly integrated into the hull or glued onto the roof are not designed to be replaced when required.

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Rooftop positioning

Placing the panels horizontally on the top ensures maximum energy harvest. In comparison to vertical panels integrated into the hulls, this positioning captures more energy from the sun while also protecting the solar cells from being damaged during mooring in a marina or when in contact with sea water.

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Zero shade principle

Silent Yachts purposely exclude the addition of sails or wind turbines as they cause the issue of partial shading, leading to a dramatic decrease in energy output and efficiency. Our years of testing revealed that wind turbines actually create more drag during cruising than energy produced at the same time.

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Market leading panels

The rigid glass solar panels used on our yachts offer market leading efficiency and 40 years of warranty. Flexible panels mounted on curved surfaces or integrated into the hull of a yacht are generally less efficient, prone to output reducing microcracks and have a much shorter lifespan with a warranty time of only 2 years.

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Decades of research, development, optimizing and successfully delivering the full solar yachting experience have put us in a position to lead the industry towards a clean, electric future.

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Purpose Built Vessel Concept

Silent yachts are not conversions of existing boats, but are designed in-house from a white sheet of paper to deliver an uncompromised solar powered experience.

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Our dedicated team focused on innovation, design as well as R&D makes sure we develop cutting-edge solutions which can be implemented rapidly.

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Proprietary Drivetrain & Software

The proprietary drivetrain as well as the software that runs all energy harvest and storage systems is designed, developed and engineered by our own in-house technicians.

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Performance Optimization

Every single detail of the hardware and software components of our Silent Drivetrain are fully optimized to integrate seamlessly and perform at maximum efficiency.

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Complete Thermal Insulation

The electric yachts of Silent are the only models in their class which insulate hull deck and superstructure to ensure maximum energy efficiency during heating and cooling.

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Custom Air Conditioning System

The A/C system we developed for our catamarans has energy recuperation as well as heat pumps for hot water heating and is industry leading in terms of its efficiency.

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Autonomous System Design

All systems and components on a Silent yacht have been optimized to ensure compound efficiencies that enable unlimited range and ultimately autonomous yachting.

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Construction & Craftsmanship

We build our boats in our own yards under strict quality control parameters using the best possible methods and materials.

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Bespoke Design & Build

Every one of our yachts is unique. We pride ourselves in incorporating customer specific requirements, while keeping true to our high performance principles.

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The ability to easily replace key hardware components such as the solar panels and batteries provides the unique opportunity to upgrade and improve every Silent with future technology.

Upgradable modular platform

At Silent we feel passionately about avoiding built-in obsolescence. This is the driving principle of so many industries, that produce one model in the full knowledge that a later model will supersede it, encouraging the buyer to replace their car, boat, plane, mobile phone for the newest, latest and greatest.

In our view, built-in obsolescence does not work in harmony with nature. Yachts are very commodity rich and costly things to make. Although Silent go to great extents to minimalise our carbon footprint and maximise use of recyclable resources, by far the most intelligent and environmentally friendly method of producing a vessel is to do so with hulls that are designed for solar purpose, efficiency and very long lifespan.

For this reason, every Silent is based on our signature modular platform design. This means that essential hardware components such as the solar panels, batteries and electric motors can be replaced with ease.

As result, our electric catamarans can be upgraded with the latest components years after they were launched into the water for the very first time, making sure the yacht always remains state-of-the-art.

This gives you a piece of mind, knowing that today´s Silent will always be tomorrow´s.

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What makes her the most iconic solar yacht in the world

At Silent we have deep affection for the original Silent yacht: the Silent 64. Launched in 2016, this catamaran was the first series production fully solar powered electric yacht in the world. In 2018, she set up a world-record by becoming the first serially produced solar-powered bluewater catamaran to cross the Atlantic. Based on a fully solar optimized design, she back then combined our very best technologies with a philosophy aimed towards maximum efficiency. In that regard, her lightweight carbon fiber hull offers impressive performance even by current standards. Still in daily Silent R&D service today, this yacht is Silent’s elder. Filled with cleverness and like every Silent yacht, she has never let us down.

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Our charters offer you the opportunity to book a memorable vacation on board of our electric yachts. Including our helpful crew, consisting of a captain and a chef, you will experience the comfort of solar powered yachting.

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As the pioneers of solar yachting, we have almost three decades of experience regarding the research, design and build of electric yachts. Our team, shipyard and the hiring of new talent are the backbone of our operations.

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By transferring our solar yachting technology, Silent Resorts develops sustainable beachfront resorts in beautiful locations worldwide. Memberships offer full or part ownership of an eco-property and a Silent yacht.

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  1. ® OFFICIAL Silent Yachts

    Our first model, the Silent 64, was launched to the market in 2016, several years before any other shipyard considered the possibility of going electric. Our founders began to research alternative energy sources to power yachts during the mid 1990s. Today, the technology of our in-house developed solar-electric drivetrain has been perfected and ...

  2. Silent Yachts USA

    Model * 60 / 62 3-deck. 80 / 80 3-deck. 100 / 120 3-deck. Thank you! We've just emailed you the details. THE SILENT RANGE . 60 2-Deck Brochure ... Silent Yachts was founded on the dream of eliminating the industries effects on the worlds oceans, without sacrificing luxury. The future of luxury yachting is being realized, it's noiseless ...

  3. Electric yachts

    Being able to design the 60 Series with an exclusive owner's suite on the 3rd deck us unique amongst 60-foot catamarans. The suite itself is fully equipped with an en-suite bathroom and measures 23 m² in size. It also gives direct access to the 36 m² lounge area in the aft. If you would like to enquire about this electric yacht and get in ...

  4. Electric catamaran

    The 80 Series combines our state-of-the-art solar electric drivetrain with unmatched refinement. Her timeless exterior and modern interior features bespoke design by none other than renown Italian yacht designer Marco Casali. Highly advanced hydrodynamics make for an incredibly smooth cruising experience. She can be either configured with a ...

  5. Silent 60: Standard Version

    Light displacement: 29 tons. Fuel: 1000 - 2000 L. Water: 1000 - 2200 L. Wastewater: 2 x 500 L. Solar panels: 17 kWp. Certification: CE-A. Range: Trans-Ocean. The Silent 60 represents our entry level size range, and is one of our most popular models. Even within this size range the possibility of it being owner operator is very real, with ...

  6. The Silent 60 Catamaran Cruises Emissions Free With a Whisper

    Courtesy Silent Yachts. The yacht features Silent's E-Power propulsion package, with twin Dana TM4 200kW or 268 hp electric motors and 207kWh lithium-ion batteries. They're good for an 8 mph ...

  7. The Silent 62: A Self-Sufficient Electric Catamaran

    The SILENT 62 3-deck is based on Silent-Yachts bestselling SILENT 60 model - instead of a flybridge it has an extra deck. The hull has been increased by two feet, and the skydeck offers 50m2 of space instead of the 21m2 on the flybridge of the regular SILENT 60. The designers cleverly engineered this by building upwards; there is a semblance ...

  8. Review: Silent 55, the extraordinary solar powered yacht

    The model on display at Cannes had two 135kW motors, giving you just half an hour of silent motoring flat-out, albeit at a top speed of over 20 knots. More reasonable 30kW engines and a single ...

  9. Greener and Better: the Silent 60

    December 16, 2022. The Silent-Yachts 60 has the potential to cross oceans without burning fossil fuels. Alberto Cocchi. If there was any question that the "Tesla moment" has arrived in yachting, the Silent 60 clearly provides a positive response. Consider, for a moment, crossing oceans in silence at 5 to 6 knots without consuming a drop of ...

  10. Silent Yachts

    The Silent Yacht is powered by electric motors and has a cruising-speed of 6-8 knots, and maximum speed is 10 knots. Without an engine room, the Silent 80 has enough space for a 4.5 meter tender, and gyrocopter! ... Silent-Yachts is producing the following models:

  11. Silent 60: Prices, Specs, Reviews and Sales Information

    The SILENT 60 represents a significant leap forward in sustainable yachting. As the latest model from SILENT Yachts, this vessel is designed for those who value luxury, comfort, and eco-friendly innovation. With its cutting-edge solar technology, spacious design, and unique features, the SILENT 60 sets a new standard for modern cruising.

  12. Silent 120 Explorer

    Explore the luxurious Silent 120 Explorer Yacht. Uncover luxury, sustainability, and top-notch performance in this premier yacht. Skip To Content. TEL:+39 0721 1631220; TEL:+1 954 279 7165; English. German; ... Other models . Silent 80. Discover. 60 Series. Discover. Silent 80. Discover. 60 Series. Discover. Stay up to date on the latest news ...

  13. Silent 60 launches new era for Silent-Yachts

    The Silent 60 is the first in a new wave of models by Silent-Yachts that build on the brand's 55 and its earlier 64, the first solar-powered production yacht to cross the Atlantic. Conceived by company founder and CEO Michael Kohler, the Silent 60 was designed by Pattaya-based Dr Albert Nazarov and constructed in nearby Rayong by PMG Shipyard ...

  14. Silent 80

    Draft: 1.20 m (3.9') Light displacement: 58 tons. Water: 800 - 1600 L. Wastewater: 2 x 500 L. Fuel: 3000 - 5000 L. Solar panels: 26 kWp. Certification: CE-A. Range: Trans-Ocean. The 80 is a formidable vessel offering huge volumes with an overwhelming feeling of luxury, comfort and tranquility.

  15. Silent Yachts: Models, Price Lists & Sales

    The brand Silent Yachts produces hybrid yachts and power catamarans. There are 10 models currently in production ranging from 4 to 35 meters. The current model range includes 4 lines: Electric Yachts, Hybrid Yachts, SpeedBoats and Tenders. We invite you to explore all current and older models from Silent Yachts and contact us for sales and ...

  16. First Silent 60 showcases Silent-Yachts' optional kite sail system

    Silent-Yachts has showcased its first Silent 60, which carries 42 solar panels for 17kWp of solar energy and is further boosted by the brand's optional kite sail system. Succeeding the 64 and 55 models, the Silent 60 is the first of the builder's new generation of yachts that also include the 62 3-Deck, 80, 80 3-Deck and 100, with each 3 ...

  17. Silent Yachts for sale

    How much do Silent boats cost? Silent boats for sale on YachtWorld are offered at a swath of prices from $1,975,000 on the lower-cost segment, with costs up to $3,400,000 for the more lavish yachts on the market today. What Silent model is the best? Some of the most popular Silent models now listed include: 60 and 64.

  18. Tender Series

    The tender can be seamlessly connected to any Silent yacht and recharged directly through the energy produced by the solar panels. Optionally, there is also quick charging with up to 6.6 kW available. ... Other models . Speed 28. Discover. Silent 60. Discover. Silent 80. Discover. Speed 28. Discover. Silent 60. Discover. Silent 80. Discover.

  19. Silent 62

    The drivetrain chosen for this model is identical to that of the Silent 60: despite its displacement now approaching 40 tons, the 62 is capable of covering 100 nautical miles in 100% electric mode - at reduced cruising speed, of course. A kite can also be deployed for longer passages on favorable points of sail. Builder: Silent Yachts

  20. Silent Yachts Solar-Powered Catamarans

    Silent Yachts offer an environmentally conscious choice when it comes to owning a yacht. Silent Yachts currently offers three solar-powered power catamaran models including the Silent 55, Silent 64, and Silent 80. United Yacht Sales is proud to be the U.S. distributor for Silent Yachts and can assist you in your search for the world's first ...

  21. Silent 60 boats for sale

    Silent Yachts 60 By Condition. New Silent Yachts 60 2 listings. Find Silent 60 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Silent boats to choose from.

  22. Why Silent technology?

    At Silent we feel passionately about avoiding built-in obsolescence. This is the driving principle of so many industries, that produce one model in the full knowledge that a later model will supersede it, encouraging the buyer to replace their car, boat, plane, mobile phone for the newest, latest and greatest.

  23. Silent 64 boats for sale

    Used Silent Yachts 64 1 listing. Find Silent 64 boats for sale in your area & across the world on YachtWorld. Offering the best selection of Silent boats to choose from.