Center console catamaran VS–9 Skye

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Overview
The VS–9 Skye is an electric hydrofoiling day boat designed for quiet, efficient transportation and shallow-water access. Its high-efficiency carbon-fibre hydrofoils lift the hull clear of the water to reduce drag and extend range while providing a stable ride. The boat uses a wide-beam catamaran layout, accommodates up to 10 passengers and features fully retractable foils for beaching and low-wake operation.

Key highlights

• Electric hydrofoiling day boat designed for smooth, stable rides.
• Ultra-quiet 100% battery-electric propulsion with almost no wake.
• Fully retractable carbon-fibre foils for beaching and low-wake operation.
• Wide catamaran beam with open layout for up to 10 passengers.
• Three dedicated social zones: daybed, bowrider seating and central social area.

Features

• High-efficiency hydrofoils: Carbon fibre foils lift the boat above the water, reducing drag; high-precision flaps automatically adjust to conditions to keep the ride smooth and stable.
• Powerful propulsion: VS–Drive submerged propulsion system, ultra-quiet, delivering 65 kW (90 HP) continuous power with an internal closed-loop cooling system for reliability in warm climates.
• Smart control system: Processes real-time data and automatically adjusts the foils up to 100 times per second to maintain stability and simplify handling.
• Range and efficiency: Similar energy consumption at low (5 knots) and cruise (25 knots) speeds for extended range; top speed up to 30 knots.
• Comfort and access: Wide beam and catamaran hull for passenger comfort, near-zero wake capability and retractable foils for shallow-water access.

Technical specs

• CRUISE SPEED: 25 knots
• TOP SPEED: 30 knots
• RANGE (AT CRUISE): 40 NM full load / 50 NM light load
• SEAKEEPING (FOILING): up to 2' 6" / 0.75 m waves
• LENGTH: 29' 5" / 8.95 m
• BEAM: 10' 2" / 3.1 m
• DRAFT: 1' 8" / 0.5 m – 4' 11" / 1.5 m
• CAPACITY: Up to 10 passengers
• BATTERY CAPACITY: 105 kWh
• CHARGE RATE: Up to 1.25 NM per minute
• CHARGING (AC): Up to 22 kW
• CHARGING (DC): Up to 150 kW
• PROPULSION: Battery electric (VS–Drive, 65 kW / 90 HP continuous)
• FOILS: Fully retractable, carbon fibre
• HULL: Carbon fibre composite