COMFORT, SAFETY, AND ENVIRONMENTAL PRESERVATION The FOILER brings different advantages such as comfort and safety - thanks to the hydrofoils the yacht is above the ocean and not affected by the waves, completely steady even in bad weather. Since its not jumping around, it’s a lot safer than a regular yacht. It’s also a lot easier to drive and the steering is extremely directional without and lag. The FOILER really brings a lot of advantages also when it comes to the environment. The first one is the fuel consumption. Due to it being lifted in the air, there is much less drag, thus a lot less fuel needs to be used to move the FOILER. On top of that, it uses a hybrid propulsion system. Two diesel engines power a large battery, that then feeds the electric torpedoes (propellers). All of this combined makes the FOILER about 20% to 50% more fuel efficient than other yachts. You can even go completely silent in full electric mode at 10 knots for up to 10min, and get a larger range at lower speeds, which is very pleasant for port maneuvers or for fishing/trawling. Another great advantage is the elimination of the wake behind the FOILER. Due to it not moving as much water, it barely produces a wake. This means it doesn’t bother anyone around it, and has way less impact on the environment. Finally, due to the hybrid system and it being above the water, it generates very little noise. Very low engine noise and no noise from the waves hitting the hull. It is extremely quiet. All of this combined means that everyone/everything around you won’t even know you just passed by flying at 40 knots! “The best word to describe driving the FOILER is tranquility” - continues Alois Vieujot - “It its extremely relaxing and easy to use. You don’t have any movement form the waves underneath as you are above them. It is extremely stable and safe, like a flying carpet over the ocean. It also eliminates sea sickness. The feeling is total comfort and tranquility. Going back on a regular motor boat really feels like going back in time”.
INNOVATIVE FUTURE AT ENATA MARINE Enata Marine has a very large variety of projects. From boats and yachts, kite-foils, to planes and architecture, and constantly growing. They specialize in innovation, high performance, composite products, and have had projects such as the GTCat, Multi50, and the SR71 Blackbird. GtCat being a catamaran fully out of carbon fiber which uses large curved foils. The Multi50 is a trimaran, which will compete on the Transatlantic race La Route du Rhum. And thirdly, the SR71 Blackbird is a large 4 meter remote control carbon fiber plane that just won the world competition at TopGun.
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