YANMAR Marine International (YMI) has shown its E-Saildrive at the Cannes Yachting Festival, the company’s first electric propulsion product designed and engineered.
The E-Saildrive range utilises a ‘plug and play’ platform for easy installation and connection. There is also an integrated gear, motor, motor controller, and cooling system, makes the switch to 100% electric boating easier and quicker.
The E-Saildrive is available in three models – the SDe7, the SDe10 and the SDe15, delivering up to 15kW of power for sailboats under 40ft (depending on application and displacement).
The drive is a drop-in replacement for a YANMAR YM engine with no hull modifications needed.
The new control system has a 4.3in optically bonded TFT display with IPX7 waterproof rating, and anti-fog coating.
Control heads are available as a side mount or top mount with a modern alloy design.
“The launch of the E-Saildrive is a significant moment in our aim to reduce the environmental impact of sailing,” said Floris Lettinga, director of sales and marketing at YMI.
“Our integrated system has a host of innovative features to provide boaters an easy switch to 100% emissions free sailing.
“We are confident in the E-Saildrive’s engineering.”
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