Sunsail upgrades its premier plus monohulls with electric outboards in three Mediterranean bases
by Sunsail 24 Jan 2023 00:02 PST
Sunsail 41.0 © Sunsail
As part of its OCEAN Promise, Sunsail, the global yacht charter company offering sailing holidays to first time sailors and experienced adventurers, has upgraded its tenders with electric outboard motors on all premier plus monohulls in Agana, Dubrovnik and Lefkas for the 2023 season.
Caroline Barbour, UK Marketing for Sunsail, comments, "Sailing to us means appreciating nature and its elements. That's why the protection of the areas and waters our customers visit is so important to us and has been for many years. After receiving great feedback from guests who trialled the electric outboard motors in Lefkas in 2022, we are excited to introduce these to our newest monohull fleet in three of our top Mediterranean bases for 2023."
The ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus Electric Outboards offer 1kW of power which is equivalent to 3HP, meaning with one charge you can travel at a speed of three or four knots or cover 22 miles at 4.5 mph. It starts at the touch of a button and is easy to manoeuvre whilst being maintenance free. The outboard is set to deliver more than double the amount of charters vs its petrol alternative plus the battery can be replaced on the unit as required and are fully recyclable. Weighing under 20kg in total, the low weight of the outboard allows for easy removal and charging of the battery via its 12V charger, often only needing a recharge once during a week charter. The battery even floats so customers don't need to worry if it drops in the water. The electric outboard is also virtually silent, reducing the disturbance to marine life.
Laura Bowtell, Global Sales Operations and Sustainability Manager for Sunsail, adds "At Sunsail we are prioritising sustainability to ensure our customers can experience authentic sailing holidays in the most responsible way. We are delighted to be upgrading our outboard motors on our premier plus monohulls in our top Med bases. 'Our OCEAN Promise' identifies our five core pillars of focus for sustainability, with our yachts and future development being the first element. We recognise we are at the beginning of our journey and this is a small step in the right direction. We are making positive changes to protect the natural world, people and culture, and are striving to help our customers travel the right way."
For more information or if you would like book with Sunsail, please call +44 (0) 330 332 1182 to speak to a friendly Holiday Planner, or visit: www.sunsail.co.uk.