Lightweight and less polluting design
The Whisper 300 is the first powerboat from the Welsh shipyard Swallow Yachts, which produces a range of small classic yachts. While it retains a classic look, its modern hull with a slim bow and strong step is slightly narrower than normal. This 9.32 m hard-top boat is built entirely of epoxy-prepreg wood. Below the waterline, the hull is covered with a fiberglass and epoxy skin. The shipyard opted for this less polluting construction method compared to monolithic fiberglass. Still in this approach of reducing environmental impact, the teak of the floor was replaced by cork. Solar panels and a rainwater recovery system are used for the onboard equipment, such as the toilets for example.
Engines with limited power
In addition to the design, the English shipyard has chosen to reduce the power of its engines, against the trend of a market where the tendency is to over-engine. Two 70 hp outboard motors are enough to give her a cruising speed of 26 knots. The range at 20 knots is 150 miles. The engines are hidden in a soundproof box, positioned in front of the transom, which is totally closed. The hull design has also been thought for a future electric propulsion when the market will be more mature.
A living space to be together
Designed for family use to spend quality time with loved ones on the water, the Whisper 300 offers a large, secure cockpit with two side seating areas and a removable table. The galley is compact, but offers a refrigerator. The starboard helm station is modern and spacious, well protected behind the hard-top glass. It offers two seats.
inside, the cabin offers a double bed and a closed toilet. Two additional persons can sleep under the hard-top which can be closed with a cover.
A high rate due to construction
Its price of 175,882 euros puts it slightly above the market given the engine offered, but it is compensated by the quality of construction offered and the design that is out of the ordinary.
