Rossinavi, an Italian shipyard that specialized in the construction of full-custom steel and aluminium superyachts, presented Sea Cat 40, a new fully electric catamaran concept, the first one conceived by the brand.
The yacht’s design draws inspiration from phytoplankton, the marine algae that live in the oceans’ upper layers where they are able to convert sunlight into energy for their survival. At night, the energy accumulated during the day is released, making phytoplankton bioluminescent. Sea Cat 40 is designed to absorb sunlight during the daylight hours and transform it into energy, taking full advantage of photovoltaics’ capabilities. The catamaran can store clean energy thanks to its advanced technology solar panels, installed on an area of 135 sqm.
The panels produce enough energy to supply the electric consumption of 5 to 6 average American households as well as the electric consumption of a marina. The energy is then transferred from the boat to the living area, making cruising experience environmentally friendly.
The catamaran can cruise for 20 days, covering a distance of 3,850 nm at a speed of 8kn. Equipped with a sophisticated AI and centralized control system, the yacht can maintain the battery status between 40% and 80% so as to preserve the battery and make it last longer.
The vessel can be programmed to navigate 80% in full-electric mode, using only 20% of diesel-electric support. On return trips of 80 nm, for example, it can operate in a full-electric mode.
The exterior and interior architecture of Sea Cat 40 was penned by Italian naval architect Fulvio De Simoni. The catamaran features 5 guest bedrooms, one of which is the ship owner’s, and 4 crew cabins for a total of 7 staff members.
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