Sea trials completed for Swedish hybrid fast boat

Swedish builder Marell Boats has completed conducting sea trials of a new high-speed craft fitted with a hybrid electric propulsion system.

The 17-metre vessel is designed to enable high-speed performance in heavy seas. Strong webs and longitudinal framing ensure extremely high hull performance at high speeds in rough weather conditions.

The 21-degree deadrise at stern, an optimised fore body, and longitudinal strakes ensure that rides in high waves are comfortable and high-speed turns can be executed safely. The craft can also runs dry at all times, with all sea spray directed to the side of the boat, keeping the windscreen and the deck clean from water.

Power is provided by two Scania V8 engines and Scania electric motors.

The new boat will be available in patrol and search and rescue (SAR) variants. The patrol variants can be fitted with ballistic protection panels while the SAR variant will have firefighting pumps and monitors as well as space for 30 additional personnel such as rescued survivors.