Contest Yachts goes all-electric with Torqeedo

Contest Yachts goes all-electric with Torqeedo

• Introduction of all-new Contest 50CS and Contest 49CS signals Contest Yachts’ breakthrough move to optional all-electric propulsion
• Unique new propulsion system combines 50 kW Torqeedo Deep Blue 50 with powerful 40 kWh lithium-ion batteries with automotive technology
• High-capacity batteries run a/c and other appliances, extending silent mode to life at anchor as well as underway
• Power regeneration via reverse generating propeller, plus two in-hull Watt&Sea hydro generators, and Solbian solar panels
• Massively extended long range for distant voyaging via 20 kW DC generator and 400 l tank replenishing the onboard energy storage

Renowned Dutch semi-custom yacht builder Contest Yachts has announced the exciting introduction of long-range all-electric propulsion. This is initially for the two new models of 2022, the Contest 50CS and Contest 49CS, with the intention in time that the option will extend into further range models.

Renowned Dutch semi-custom yacht builder Contest Yachts has announced the exciting introduction of long-range all-electric propulsion. This is initially for the two new models of 2022, the Contest 50CS and Contest 49CS, with the intention in time that the option will extend into further range models.

Renowned Dutch semi-custom yacht builder Contest Yachts has announced the exciting introduction of long-range all-electric propulsion. This is initially for the two new models of 2022, the Contest 50CS and Contest 49CS, with the intention in time that the option will extend into further range models.

Contest Yachts goes all-electric with Torqeedo

The choice of Torqeedo as partner first brings not only the excellent high-torque Deep Blue 50 kW unit and a global support network but the ability within the single brand to power all Contest yachts across the range from the 13-metre Contest 42CS to the 21-metre 67CS. Additionally, Torqeedo sensibly for this level of yachting looks to respected and proven third-party suppliers for its ancillaries, instead of self-developing which can be a weakness at this scale.

Expanding on this, Contest Senior Technical Engineer Robert Vijselaar says, “So, it’s Navico for instrument displays, BMW for the batteries, and so on. All fully integrated into the Deep Blue infrastructure and serviceable, all around the world, by Torqeedo’s service network. At the system’s heart, we have a huge 40 kWh lithium-ion battery set delivering 360 V for the motor and 230 V for house loads, with the option of doubling this to 80 kWh, while for instruments, thrusters and sailing handling, etc we still have a 24-volt lithium domestic battery system, of course fed now from the high-capacity battery pack.”

Contest Yachts goes all-electric with Torqeedo

Contest Yachts goes all-electric with Torqeedo

• Introduction of all-new Contest 50CS and Contest 49CS signals Contest Yachts’ breakthrough move to optional all-electric propulsion
• Unique new propulsion system combines 50 kW Torqeedo Deep Blue 50 with powerful 40 kWh lithium-ion batteries with automotive technology
• High-capacity batteries run a/c and other appliances, extending silent mode to life at anchor as well as underway
• Power regeneration via reverse generating propeller, plus two in-hull Watt&Sea hydro generators, and Solbian solar panels
• Massively extended long range for distant voyaging via 20 kW DC generator and 400 l tank replenishing the onboard energy storage

Renowned Dutch semi-custom yacht builder Contest Yachts has announced the exciting introduction of long-range all-electric propulsion. This is initially for the two new models of 2022, the Contest 50CS and Contest 49CS, with the intention in time that the option will extend into further range models.

Renowned Dutch semi-custom yacht builder Contest Yachts has announced the exciting introduction of long-range all-electric propulsion. This is initially for the two new models of 2022, the Contest 50CS and Contest 49CS, with the intention in time that the option will extend into further range models.

Renowned Dutch semi-custom yacht builder Contest Yachts has announced the exciting introduction of long-range all-electric propulsion. This is initially for the two new models of 2022, the Contest 50CS and Contest 49CS, with the intention in time that the option will extend into further range models.

Contest Yachts goes all-electric with Torqeedo

The choice of Torqeedo as partner first brings not only the excellent high-torque Deep Blue 50 kW unit and a global support network but the ability within the single brand to power all Contest yachts across the range from the 13-metre Contest 42CS to the 21-metre 67CS. Additionally, Torqeedo sensibly for this level of yachting looks to respected and proven third-party suppliers for its ancillaries, instead of self-developing which can be a weakness at this scale.

Expanding on this, Contest Senior Technical Engineer Robert Vijselaar says, “So, it’s Navico for instrument displays, BMW for the batteries, and so on. All fully integrated into the Deep Blue infrastructure and serviceable, all around the world, by Torqeedo’s service network. At the system’s heart, we have a huge 40 kWh lithium-ion battery set delivering 360 V for the motor and 230 V for house loads, with the option of doubling this to 80 kWh, while for instruments, thrusters and sailing handling, etc we still have a 24-volt lithium domestic battery system, of course fed now from the high-capacity battery pack.”