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THE ELECTRIC REVOLUTION by Fabio Petrone
Naumatec is looking to the future with the new E-Tender 460. This entirely green, high-tech yet very chic craft is also available with bespoke livery and fit-out
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liding over the waves with only the noise of the sea and
CFD systems.
the wind in your ears long remained an elusive experience
He has produced an extremely efficient hull optimised to deliver
to all but sailing yacht owners. But not anymore: the advent
on the seakeeping, stability and speed fronts, when coupled
of electric motors has seen to that. The dream is gradually
with the aforementioned electric propulsion. Build quality
becoming a reality with the arrival of silent, vibration-free boats
is also superior, thanks to resin infusion which guarantees
that produce no exhaust-related polluting emissions. This will
the hull improved mechanical performance yet also makes it
drastically reduce environmental impact while simultaneously
lighter than other craft of a similar size.
boosting the quality of life on board. Naumatec, the Nuova
The E-Tender 460 stretches 4.6 metres in length and 2 metres
Jolly Marine brand that specialises in designing and building
in the beam, ensuring it can carry up to six people. It also
luxury tenders, has proved an enthusiastic convert to this
has a dry weight of 480 kg and is equipped with a 15 kW
technology and product philosophy. It has, in fact, already
motor with a single battery. Owners wanting a longer power
premiered its first electric-motor boat for the 2018 season.
reserve can opt for a twin-battery configuration that ups the
The E-Tender 460 is a sort of standard-bearer for the state-
dry weight to 620 kg and power output to 30 kW.
of-the-art in tender technology.
Owners have a genuinely free hand when it comes to
This is not merely in terms of its motor, but also its design
personalising this Naumatec luxury tender’s fit-out and livery
and construction. This ultra-stylish superyacht service craft
to ensure it perfectly matches each individual mothership.
was penned by Federico Fiorentino using the very latest in
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Naumatec has distilled the very best of electric propulsion, waterline efficiency and construction technology into the compact but perfectly-formed new E-Tender 460
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