YANMAR TO LAUNCH FIRST ELECTRIC PROPULSION PRODUCT AT CANNES YACHTING FESTIVAL 2024
YANMAR Marine International (YMI) is set to launch its ‘plug and play’ E-Saildrive range to the global market at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival, which is the marine engine innovator’s eagerly anticipated first step into electric propulsion. It is designed to give boaters a seamless transition to electric power by utilizing a straightforward installation platform.
The emissions-free saildrive is built on an integrated system with all the components on one ‘plug and play’ platform. It is fitted on existing footprints or as a drop-in replacement for combustion engines, making the switch to 100% electric boating easier and quicker. The E-Saildrive is offered in three models – the SDe7 kW, the SDe10 kW and the SDe15 kW.
The Electric Saildrive range is designed to the same high engineering standards as YANMAR’s combustion engines with full access to the same global support network.
The SDe15 kW saildrive will be shown at the YANMAR stand, Palais 118, and the SDe10 kW will be shown on YANMAR’s demo boat named ‘Hanasaka’, which is the term used to describe YANMAR’s philosophy of pushing boundaries to create new beginnings and possibilities for the future. The boat will be at SAIL 025 at Port Canto and the YANMAR team will be available at stand Palais 118 to provide information and answer questions on the E-Saildrive range. Floris Lettinga, Director of Sales and Marketing at YANMAR Marine International, said: “Our electric propulsion system is different to others on the market. Our technicians have created a clever, integrated system on a plug and play platform which helps boaters to easily switch to electric propulsion. We are all on a sustainability journey together and with the E-Saildrive solution we are aiming to inspire boaters to join us in reducing our environmental impact one step at a time.”
For further information or images, please contact the YANMAR team at McKenna Townsend by calling +44(0)1425 472330 or emailing yanmar@mckennatownsend.com
About YANMAR Marine International
YANMAR Marine International (YMI) is driven to create innovative, environmentally responsible marine propulsion solutions through the exploration and progression of advanced technologies. With sustainability at its heart, the YMI mission is to meet the evolving needs of its customers as a trusted partner, supplying cutting-edge products and systems which enhance our customers’ experiences.
The sustainable solutions from YMI are built to help customers take the next step on their journey to minimize their CO2 footprint, while fulfilling their appetite for life-affirming adventure on the water and requirements for onboard comfort. YMI continues to grow its network of service centers worldwide, providing quick and reliable support in over 130 countries.
Based in the Netherlands, YMI is incorporated within YANMAR’s global operations. With its beginnings in Osaka, Japan in 1912, YANMAR is driven by its founding mission to benefit mankind and by a pioneering spirit for world-leading technology across seven business domains on land and at sea.
YANMAR has continued to expand its range of products, services, and expertise to deliver total solutions as an engine and equipment manufacturer, providing small and large engines, agricultural machinery and facilities, construction equipment, energy systems, marine engines, machine tools, and components.