Herley Boats, the New Zealand builder, just launched a new electric, aluminum Herley 3400 power cat with a range of 2,500 nm at 8 knots.
The new Herley is silent, and has minimal impact on the environment. It runs on solar/electric or diesel power. Its top performance comes from running on electric and diesel simultaneously.
Running on its battery alone, the boat travels at 6 knots for six hours. But it has a “range extender” that includes a 120kW permanent-magnet diesel generator that provides the 2,500 nm maximum range. The electric drive comes from twin 100kW motors that can propel the efficient catamaran hull to a top speed of just over 20 knots.
The 3400’s cabin roof is covered with 14 solar panels, providing a self-charging capacity to power all the on-board accessories, including fridge, freezer, hot water, a large-screen TV, electronics and even the underwater LED lights. The 600kg battery bank is in the cat’s starboard hull; the diesel generator is on the port side.
The cat has a raked windshield for protection from the sun and glare. The hull is a grey color, the windows are a smoked grey, while the interior upholstery is a contrasting tan color. Herley is considered a premium builder, and the 3400 has a high-quality fit and finish.
The cat has a cabin in each hull with a double bed. The head is on the port side, and the shower is on the starboard side.
The helm station is just off center to starboard, with a two-person helm seat. The seat folds down to provide an easy walkway to the starboard side cabin and shower. The helm has three displays. Traditional Garmin MFDs are on the left and right side, while the center display houses the electric management systems and information for the two electric motors.
In the salon, the galley is to port, opposite a dining table and an L-shaped sofa. Aft, in the cockpit, an island console houses a bait board, live-bait well, sink, storage, and saltwater washdown.
Specs.: LOA: 33’4”; Beam: 15’4”; Draft: 2’5”; Disp.: NA; Fuel: 180 gals.; Water: 79 gals.; Power: 2x100kW electric motors, 1x120kW generator. Read more
