LOA 29ft 2in (8.89m) BEAM 8ft 3in ( 2.50m) ENGINES 75kW electric C-POD motor TOP SPEED 30 knots PRICE €330,000 CONTACT www.candela.com
Electric boat specialist Candela is launching a centre console version of its C-8 foiling E sportsboat. Featuring an open bow with walkaround decks in place of the original C-8’s cuddy cabin and walk-through windscreen, the new CC model will take the fight to conventional petrol-powered walkaround craft from the likes of Axopar, Saxdor and Ryck.
As well as having extra seating in the bow, the Candela C-8 CC has a more sociable deck layout with a dinette for six at the aft end of the cockpit, a wet bar, sunpad and separate heads compartment. Additional features such as rod-holders, a six speaker stereo system and a built-in 15.4in touchscreen navigation and boat control system also add to its impressive dayboating credentials.
The other big win is a more powerful battery and charging system from electric car maker Polestar that dramatically increases the range and reduces the charging time, making it a genuinely viable alternative to petrol-powered sportsboats. The new 69kWh battery, adapted from the Polestar 2, is said to give a range of 57nm at 22 knots, which is more than enough for most day trips, and it can be fully recharged in just 45 mins using a high-speed DC charger.
