Our Eco Travel Log from enchanting Croatia
As we announced in September, our SY62 3-Deck was awarded the “Most Efficient Yacht” at the prestigious World Yacht Trophies during this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival. We’re very proud of this recognition, which highlights the yacht’s outstanding performance and efficiency, something we’re eager to prove to you firsthand.
On our recent 4-day adventure in beautiful Croatia aboard the world’s “Most Efficient Yacht”, we carefully tracked everything day by day: battery levels, distance traveled, and how little we relied on the generator during daily cruising. Now, we’re excited to share this data with you, showcasing just how our yachts truly shine on the water.
Day 1: Fano (Italy) – Šibenik (Croatia)
We set sail from Fano, Italy, at 18:00, bound for Šibenik, Croatia. The sea was calm as we cruised at a steady pace of 7.3 knots, with a total power consumption of 40 kWh. The hotel onboard consumed 4 kWh, providing a comfortable start to our journey. We enjoyed 2 hours of silent running, relishing the tranquility of the open water, before switching on the generator for 1 hour. After 16 hours on the water, we docked, with the generator running for a total of 5 hours during our trip.
- Batteries at departure: 98%
- Distance traveled: 120 miles
- Speed: 7.3 knots
- Travel time: 16 hours
- Use of generator: 5 hours
- Hotel load: 4 kWh
- Batteries at arrival: 92%
Day 2: Šibenik – Kaprije (Croatia)
After a restful night, we set off from Šibenik, cruising for 2 hours at 6 knots toward Kaprije. Once there, we dropped anchor and spent the day moored to a buoy. During this leg, we used 40 kWh of energy, with the hotel consuming 10 kWh. We didn’t need to turn on the generator at all. Thanks to the solar PV system, which produced an impressive 11 kWh, our batteries were fully charged by 16:00. As night fell, we switched on the air conditioning in all cabins, which consumed 72 kWh overnight, ensuring a cool and comfortable stay.
- Batteries at departure: 68%
- Distance traveled: 12 miles
- Speed: 6 knots
- Travel time: 2 hours
- Use of generator: 0 hours
- Hotel load: 10 kWh
- Batteries at arrival: 53%
Day 3: Kaprije – Vrgada (Croatia)
The morning brought us clear skies as we left Kaprije, cruising at 6 knots for 2 hours toward Vrgada. This segment used another 40 kWh, while the solar panels continued to contribute, supplying 10 kWh to run the hotel. We turned on the generator for the last 45 minutes of our journey to produce an additional 75 kWh. Arriving at Vrgada, we anchored with our batteries at 70%. The hotel was using a modest 3 kWh per hour without air conditioning, and the solar system was charging the main batteries at 7 kWh per hour. By 17:00, we were pleased to see our batteries had risen to 93%.
- Batteries at departure: 62%
- Distance traveled: 13 miles
- Speed: 6 knots
- Travel time: 2 hours
- Use of generator: 45 minutes
- Hotel load: 3 kWh (without air conditioning)
- Batteries at arrival: 93%
Day 4: Vrgada (Croatia) – Fano (Italy)
After a restful night at anchor, we checked the battery levels and found them at 60%, due to overnight power consumption. It was time to make our way back to Fano. We returned at a steady pace of 7.3 knots, retracing our steps from Day 1. The journey back was a fitting end to our adventure, filled with peaceful moments on the water and the gentle splash of waves against the hull.
- Batteries at departure: 60%
- Distance traveled: 112 miles
- Speed: 7.3 knots
- Travel time: 16 hours
- Use of generator: 5 hours
- Hotel load: 4 kWh
- Batteries at arrival: 58%
TOTAL TRIP DATA
– Total travel time: 36 hours
– Total distance traveled: 257 miles
– Total use of generator: <11 hours
This log really highlights how efficient and self-sufficient our solar-electric catamarans are.
The SY62 3-Deck is perfect for leisurely outings, inviting you to soak in the sun and enjoy stunning views. With a little thought on how to manage onboard power, you can achieve complete autonomy, relying just on solar energy for a truly eco-friendly yachting experience.
