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An electric motor that impacts the budget
The De Antonio E23 is offered bareboat at ?77,400 incl. VAT. Our test model, with a few options and the most powerful engine, costs ?153,600 incl. VAT.
Here are the main options offered by the site:
- flexiteek bridge: ?5,880
- electric windlass and mooring: ?4870
- soft top: ?3840
- full awning: ?2,796
- bimini: ?1884
- deck shower and reservoir: ? 1080
Here are a few competing units on the electric dayboat market. The De Antonio E23 has no direct competitors with the same performance, thanks to the features it offers and its atypical configuration. Let's take a look at other full-electric dayboats in a similar size range.
The Capoforte SQ240i
This unit offered by the Italian shipyard is equipped with a 50 kW inboard shaft motor developed by the German company Molabo, weighing 45 kg, to which must be added 400 kg of Mastervolt batteries. Thus equipped, it has a range of 45 minutes at 15 knots. The price is around ?170,000 incl. VAT for an equivalent level of equipment.
The Rand Breeze 20
Rand Boat's new Breeze 20 is the latest addition to the Danish shipyard's range. Smaller than the De Antonio E23, it is available with a 12 kW Torqeedo Cruise and a 15 kWh battery, giving it a top speed of 10 knots. Priced at ?59,000 incl. VAT, it is primarily intended for navigation on highly protected waters, such as lakes or canals.
The Bella Zero 6.1
The Bella Zero is equipped with a Swedish Stream Propulsion 96 V DC IP67 33 kW (equivalent to 45 hp thermal) electric motor with 96 V/270 Ah Lithium-Ion batteries. At cruising speeds of between 5 and 7 knots, range is around 6 h, dropping to 40 minutes at a maximum speed of 20 knots. Pricing is in the region of ?70,000 incl. VAT.
Conclusion
For this first attempt at an all-electric unit, the De Antonio shipyard has produced a successful copy. In a sophisticated yet accessible boat, the shipyard has succeeded in reconciling performance and autonomy suited to a day outing program, with appreciable comfort for the crew. In terms of budget, the De Antonio is better positioned than its direct competitors, and should establish itself in the young market for all-electric dayboats.
