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Bavaria E40 launched for sea trials
The new German-made hybrid motoryacht is now ready to prove itselfAs the photos show hereabouts, Bavaria's new semi-displacement 40ft motor yacht called E40, formerly called Project BA10, has now been splashed and is undergoing sea trials.
According to Bavaria, the E in the name
stands for Economic, Ecologic, Exploring, Efficent and Emotional, and
the first prototype is now being tested.
stands for Economic, Ecologic, Exploring, Efficent and Emotional, and
the first prototype is now being tested.
There will be sedan and a flybridge versions of the E40, and it will be available in two- or three-cabin layouts.
Interestingly,
the boat will feature a central helm station in its spacious saloon and
there will be a large dining suite and full-equipped gourmet galley.
the boat will feature a central helm station in its spacious saloon and
there will be a large dining suite and full-equipped gourmet galley.
Below decks, the E40 will have a big owner's suite forward with ensuite and
plenty of storage and the concept of space will flow to the other cabins
further aft. Windows and big hatches will create a light and bright
ambience, we're told. There is a choice of traditional dark timber or lighter oak.
plenty of storage and the concept of space will flow to the other cabins
further aft. Windows and big hatches will create a light and bright
ambience, we're told. There is a choice of traditional dark timber or lighter oak.
The E40 will be semi
displacement motor yacht designed not for speed, but for economical
cruising, safety, and comfort. Engines will from Volvo Penta with
outputs of between 75 and 300hp plus a hybrid propulsion system.
displacement motor yacht designed not for speed, but for economical
cruising, safety, and comfort. Engines will from Volvo Penta with
outputs of between 75 and 300hp plus a hybrid propulsion system.
The
design, engine, gearing, and propellers of the Bavaria E40 were already thoroughly tested, and tuned by computer simulations in a lengthy
series of experiments to ensure ultra-low fuel consumption.
The
hybrid system comes from a collaboration between Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH
and Italian company Transfluid Trasmissioni Industriali. The Italian
company from Gallarate has almost 60 years of experience in building
power transmissions for industry and vehicles. However, it's in the
field of hybrid systems for marine applications that Transfluid
engineers and technicians have a wealth of experience.
hybrid system comes from a collaboration between Bavaria Yachtbau GmbH
and Italian company Transfluid Trasmissioni Industriali. The Italian
company from Gallarate has almost 60 years of experience in building
power transmissions for industry and vehicles. However, it's in the
field of hybrid systems for marine applications that Transfluid
engineers and technicians have a wealth of experience.
With
new system, the skipper can switch from diesel to electric power, or
use the booster mode in which both propulsion systems are used together,
without the need to stop the boat. Only a simple button is required for
the innovative Transfluid hybrid system to switch between modes.
new system, the skipper can switch from diesel to electric power, or
use the booster mode in which both propulsion systems are used together,
without the need to stop the boat. Only a simple button is required for
the innovative Transfluid hybrid system to switch between modes.
More news as it comes to hand. Meantime, this article is accompanied by the latest images and renderings of the new E40.
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