Silent Yachts’ customers—and other yacht owners prioritizing electric operations—have been seeking a suitable electric tender. The Silent Tender 400 not only complements the shipyard’s large yachts, but also pledges buyers a good performer and quick recharge time.
Measuring 13 feet (4 meters) LOA, the angular tender certainly borrows styling from the solar-powered Silent 80 and smaller Silent 60. Using carbon fiber composite construction, Silent Yachts kept weight down to 198 pounds (90 kilograms). This was purposely for carriage aboard either the Silent 80 and Silent 60, but suits other small superyachts, too.
Six people, including two at the helm, can enjoy riding aboard the Silent Tender 400. Boarding is via a step amidships, in the lowered bulwarks. Adults and kids alike can grab the hand holds in proximity to all the seating when needed as well. Owner-operators will appreciate the helm having one simple display for speed, heading, and depth.
What Silent Yachts is really counting on, though, is the Silent Tender 400 propulsion options. Inboard and outboard electric waterjets are available, for instance, providing either 20 or 30 kW depending on the motor. If you want a nice turn of speed, commission the Silent Tender 400 with the 30-kW waterjet. Silent Yachts says you can expect upwards of 20 knots as a result.
You further have a choice of battery capacity. The standard lithium battery delivers 16 kWh, with the optional one delivering 20 kWh. Even with the smaller capacity, the Silent Tender 400 should be able to run for two hours at 10 knots. Also regardless of capacity, it should take two and a half hours to recharge the battery onboard.
Michael Köhler, Silent Yachts’ founder and CEO, says a larger tender is in the works. It’s directly the result of repeated requests from customers. She’ll be better suited to the Silent 80, due to her 16’7” (5.1-meter) LOA.
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