Eco Concept Boat:
solar panels (800 W), wind turbine (350 W),
electric engine (6 kW / recuperating 1 kW),
inverter (2 kW), electric stove, autopilot, AIS receiver;
brand new sails (never used) —
a small boat for autonomous long distance sailing.
I converted her in 2021 to the "eco boat", lived on board and sailed her single-handed across the Baltic Sea, Skagerrak and the English Channel to Bretagne.
Maru never needs petrol, neither an electric plug. Obviously her range is quite limited by the batteries (5,5 kWh). Her engine is useful for harbour manoeuvres or to sail at 2 knots in a complete calm, but not to penetrate headwind for hours. At 6 kW, her engine is rather over-powered. I typically use 300-400 Watts for best efficiency.
Some of the connectors of her solar panels are corroded. They need replacement to achieve the full 800 Peak-Watt again. Otherwise she is fine with the remaining panels, windmill and recuperating engine.
Without a bathroom, refrigerator or luxury equipment, she is best suited for minimalists.
After living on board for 1 season, I now find that she is too small as a permanent home. That's why I am offering her to be steered by a new adventurer or ecological nerd.
Due to family reasons I could not sail Maru further South than Bretagne. With her relatively large deck, and relatively little room below deck, she is best used in warmer climate. Algarve, Islas Canarias or Cabo Verde would be good habitats for Maru.
Maru is currently stationed on dry dock at Camaret-sur-Mer. I will be happy (to help) sailing her to a new destination.Additional Informations
France » Bretagne » Camaret-sur-Mer.
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