FAQs

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All our yachts are CE-A certified, which means that they are suitable for ocean crossings. In 2018, the Silent 64 set a world record as the first serial production solar powered electric yacht to cross the Atlantic Ocean.

Yes. As the propulsion system of an electrical yacht has fewer components and is much smaller than a conventional drivetrain, there is an additional amount of space on board which can be used for a variety of purposes.

Silent yachts are quiet, as the electric motors are noiseless. However, some manufacturers make use gearboxes which could be relatively noisy.

While the purchasing price of electric yachts is similar to the price of conventionally powered yachts, the ownership costs are far lower. This is a result of lower maintenance due to the lack of moving parts of a normal engine, less repairs bills and minimal to no expenses for fuel.

Yes, Silent Yachts offers full serial production solar powered electric yachts ranging from 60 to 120 feet.

Silent Yachts are the first ocean-going electric production yachts in the world, which are powered by solar energy. Storing the energy of the sun in state of the art battery banks enables guests on board to be fully solar sustainable while having the possibility of unlimited range with zero emission.

Yes, we do. You have a choice to choose between premium sustainable materials such as bamboo, flax fibre, basalt fibre and cork. They help shape a unique yachting experience while significantly reducing the overall footprint on the environment. For more details, please visit our dedicated sustainability chapter.

The number of each model (Silent 60, Silent 62, Silent 80, Silent 120) indicates the overall length of the yacht in feet.

Silent yachts require the same motorboat license as any other boat of the same length in the same operational area. No specific license required.

All boats available on the market are classified according to four different CE categories.

Category A – Ocean: This is the certification level with the toughest standards and covers vessels of 40’ and over which are designed to be self-sufficient for extended voyages. It is defined as the “category of boats considered suitable for seas with significant wave heights of up to 23 feet (7 meters) and winds of Beaufort force 9 (41-47 knots) or less, but excluding abnormal conditions such as hurricanes.”

Category B – Offshore: Boats operating offshore with winds to 40 knots and significant seas to 13 feet.

Category C – Inshore: Boats operating in coastal waters and large bays and lakes with winds to force 6, up to 27 knots, and significant seas 7 feet high.

Category D – Inland or sheltered coastal waters: boats in small lakes and rivers with winds to force 4 and significant wave heights to 18 inches.

All our yachts are CE-A certified, which is the highest level of certification obtainable in Europe. As a result, all Silent Yachts are true ocean cruisers designed to circumnavigate the world.

The goal of advanced sea trials is to experience solar powered yachting first-hand and receive a personal introduction to understand the technology and its benefits in order to be able to make an informed purchase decision.

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The operational costs of a solar powered yacht are far lower in comparison to regular diesel-powered motor yachts. The main reason here fore is the fact that an electric motor only has one moving part in comparison to the hundreds of moving components of an internal combustion engine. Virtually no maintenance means virtually no maintenance costs. Secondly, refueling the conventional yacht with diesel makes up for a significant proportion of the operational costs. Recharging a Silent with the help of the sun however is free.

Yes, every model in our range offers a variety of different cabin configurations to suit different needs. On our website you can find the standard cabin configuration of each model. If you would like to take a look at further cabin configurations, please get in touch with our team and they will provide you with the respective model brochures which showcase all options.

In terms of the actual yachting experience, Silent yachts offer virtually unlimited range with zero emission. Furthermore, noiseless cruising makes sure you will have relaxing time on board.

The solar-electric drivetrain is not only the safest and most reliable marine propulsion system, in comparison to regular internal combustion engines there is virtually no maintenance required as well.

From an operations point of view, there are 8 years of warranty on the battery banks, 40 years on the solar panels and life-time warranty on the electric motors. Every Silent yacht is CE-A certified and therefore offers full trans-ocean crossing capabilities.

For more information, check out “Why Solar Power?” and “Why Silent Technology?”

Conventional motor yachts are powered by diesel- or gas-engines. Additionally, they have one or even two generators on board to supply all household appliances. Hence, depending on the size of the yacht, a total number of 3 or 4 diesel engines are used to provide propulsion and feed the household devices with energy.

Sailing yachts need a diesel-engine too. Depending on the operational area as well as the wind- and weather-conditions, a diesel engine is required in addition to the sails for the propulsion of the boat. When anchoring in a quiet bay, the diesel generators ensure the energy-supply of the household appliances on board. In fact sailing vessels have a very similar engine setup as a motor yacht, just less powerful, therefore a sailing catamaran of 80 feed has always 2 diesel engines for the propulsion and 2 diesel generators. Compared to that an electric Silent yacht requires only one diesel generator, which reduces the required maintenance and the costs significantly.

As most yachts use gas for cooking, the open flame not only heats up the interior but also causes an imminent threat. Furthermore, on many yachts the consumables like water and energy are managed in a way that enforces the skipper to visit a marina every two or three days to charge the batteries and to buy water for showering and drinking. In contrast to that a Silent yacht is autonomous and self-sufficient. Therefore there is need to go to a marina on a regular basis, as a Silent produces the energy and the water it needs on its own with solar energy.

Lastly, a conventionally powered boat has a range of 300 to 500 nautical miles before needing to refill the diesel engine. The use of a combustion-engine is, of course, inevitably also combined with noise, exhausts and oily films in the water.

In comparison, a Silent yacht can cross oceans and stay in a bay for months by storing the energy generated through the solar panels in large capacity batteries. This electrical energy is used for propulsion and well as powering all household appliances on board. All this happens completely noiseless, without vibrations and pollution while also offering the possibility of having virtually unlimited range.