Lightweight Energy offers complete propulsion units for sail yachts and fast speed boats with electric drives. The systems are ideally suited for boats and yachts with shaft drive or Z-drive for in-shore and off-shore use.

Advantages of Electric Propulsion Systems against Diesel or Petrol Engines:

• Silent
• No pollution by exhaust gas
• High torque even at very low revs 
• Quick acceleration and excellent maneuverability at low speed
• Extremely fail safe
• No explosive fumes as with petrol engines
• No fault prone auxiliary devices
• Operational reliability in almost all situations - No cranking problems
• Almost no maintenance cost
• Flexible system configuration for more space under deck
• High endurance by lowest weight and space requirements

Propulsion Systems by Lightweight Energy are Characterised by the Following Features:

• High quality components from series production
• 3-phase industrial grade induction motors up to 250kW
• Optional reduction gearbox for shaft drives
• Single or dual circuit cooling system with electric coolant pump
• Single oder twin engine configuration
• High quality power lever
• Speed controller for constant speed at all states of charge
• Integrated quick charger
• Mikroprocessor controlled energy management system in cockpit
• Electronic control system for auxiliary power supply
• DC/DC converter for 12V and 24V on-board power
• Inverter for 230V/50Hz power supply
• Separated batteries for propulsion and power supply

Please enquire for an individual concept on your next E-Yacht sales(at)lightweight-energy.com