Fraser Yachts is making a new 64-foot luxury catamaran powered by eco-friendly hydrogen fuel cells for virtually unlimited range and sustainable cruising.
The new cat, called Aquon, was designed by the Christian Grande studio in Italy, which works on everything from the new Invictus 32 to superyachts, and it will be built at the Latitude Yachts yard in Riva, Latvia, on the Baltic. It is scheduled to be launched in 2023.
The cat, made to resemble a pocket superyacht, has almost 700 square feet of solar panels on the flybridge roof. The renewable solar supply will be used to create hydrogen fuel; it will convert desalinated seawater into hydrogen gas, which is then compressed and stored as long-term energy in carbon tanks. Small lithium-ion batteries store electricity for the short term. Two electric motors will drive the boat.
Fraser says the Aquon’s top speed will be about 16 knots. Aquon will be a smart yacht: You can control the LED lights, for example, from your phone.
The cat has a futuristic-looking hull and the interior will use a range of sustainable materials, including light bamboo and recycled leather. Owners can choose two, three or four staterooms on the lower accommodations deck.
The aft deck will have a large dining table, sun lounges and access to the water. The foredeck is another lounging and entertaining area. The salon will be a large entertaining and dining center, while the flybridge will have a dining table seating 12 and a bar and grill.
The luxury cat will cost about $7 million. Read more at http://fraseryachts.com and http://aquon.ch and see the video below:
