Over 70k was invested to transform an already solid catboat into the fastest, easiest to handle AC24 on the water, with lux amenities that make coastal cruising a joy. The final phase was completed last winter.
Classic cruising catboat. With over 640 amp hours of charge from two separate arrays, extended cruising under power is finally possible under pure electric power. With no diesel smell or vibration, the QT-10 is always standing by, providing immediate torque, perfect for docking, motor sailing, pushing through tacks, getting home quickly when conditions deteriorate, or for making unexpected emergency maneuvers. Enjoy serious cost savings with no annual commissioning or decommissioning. Just lubricate the engine, paint the bottom, step the mast, bend the sail on, and go. Switch between two battery banks to selectively control which battery powers the house and which battery powers the motor. Can also have one battery doing both. We’ve gotten her up to 7 knots under sail and can easily reach hull speed under power, with plenty of power to spare. With autopilot and jiffy reefing, this boat can be easily single-handed.
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