Slovenia Develops Noiseless Catamaran Capable of Reaching 40 km/h (Photos)

Oct 22,2019


According to a report by Hong Kong’s Wen Hui Bao on November 6, as cited by China News Service, marine engineers from Slovenia have developed an electric catamaran called the Quadrofoil. The vessel is equipped with four hydrofoils that lift the hull out of the water, enabling it to cruise at speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour. This catamaran operates silently, produces no waste emissions, and does not create large splashes that could harm the ecological environment. It can be described as a “speedboat for the 21st century.” Each unit costs 22,500 euros (approximately RMB 172,000). When the Quadrofoil accelerates, its hydrofoils lift the hull above the water surface, significantly reducing friction. The vessel’s height is 1.

  According to a report by Hong Kong’s Wen Hui Bao on November 6, as cited by China News Service, marine engineers in Slovenia have developed an electric catamaran called the Quadrofoil. The vessel is equipped with four hydrofoils that lift the hull out of the water, enabling it to cruise at speeds of up to 40 kilometers per hour.
 
  This catamaran operates silently, produces no waste, and doesn't create large splashes that could harm the ecological environment—making it truly a “21st-century speedboat.” Each vessel costs 22,500 euros (approximately RMB 172,000).
 
  When the Quadrofoil accelerates, its hydrofoils lift the hull above the water surface, reducing friction. The boat stands 1.2 meters high, measures 3 meters in length, has a wingspan of 2.5 meters, weighs 100 kilograms, and features two seats.
 
  The catamaran is powered by an electric motor and costs only $1.3 (about 7.9 RMB) for a one-hour trip. Each charge allows it to travel 100 kilometers, and it will go on sale starting in March 2015.