The new Sialia 59 Weekender, with its clean, modern, European look, would certainly turn a lot of heads on any dock or harbor that it enters. It’s also a high-tech vessel, using state-of-the-art technology to qualify as one of the most advanced eco-friendly electric boats on the market today.
The Sialia 59 actually comes in three versions, all made of carbon fiber and all using the same electric power: Weekender, Runabout and Sport. The difference is that the Weekender is a luxury cruiser with refined accommodations for four below, and a supersized head that includes a rainforest shower.
Sialias are designed by Denis Popov design and Vripack Yacht Design, both in The Netherlands, and both known for the high quality of their work. The 59 Weekender has a climate-controlled helm deck, several lounges, a wide beach club aft with foldout sides, and a garage that’s large enough to hold a ten-foot tender.
Founded in 2017, Sialia has developed electric power to the extent that the battery bank in the 59 produces a massive 800 kWh, driving two 400 kW electric motors. The boat is actually 59 feet long with a 16’ 4” beam and a 41,870-pound displacement. Sialia has developed a proprietary AMPROS propulsion system, scalable up to 6 MW. The 59 has a top speed of 26 knots.
It also has a Ship Management System to distribute power throughout the boat, whether cruising or in hotel mode. It even adjusts for water temperature, since that affects the battery charging rate. A range extender on the 59 means the battery bank can be recharged in just 45 minutes. The SMS also allows owners to monitor and control their boat’s systems from anywhere in the world.
Sialias are semi-custom and each one can be tailored to an owner’s preferences. The company says it’s focused on “creating masterpieces that blend unique naval architecture with pioneering electric propulsion technology.” Sialia is an international affair, run by yachting veterans from Poland, France, the Netherlands, Spain and Switzerland, with offices in Warsaw, Cyprus and Barcelona. The boats are made at the Rega Yachts plant in Poland, and are sea trialed in the Baltic.
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