Test / Silent Yachts 62 Trideck, an electric catamaran in a growing niche market

The electric catamaran segment is increasingly competitive.

Until recently, electric catamarans were limited to a few prototypes. Today, this market segment occupies a place of its own, helped by the popularity of hybrid catamarans. Silent Yachts, however, remains a pioneer in this field, as we see in this fourth and final part.

Once regarded with amusement, the Silent Yachts brand has since made a name for itself, and more and more catamarans are opting for hybrid or all-electric propulsion. What's more, with this Trideck version, Silent is also positioning itself against more traditional cruisers, which often offer less living space.

Double competition for the 62 Trideck

To face up to this dual competition, Silent Yacht is relying on its technological lead, with a tried-and-tested propulsion system and well-mastered solar power.

L'équipement est assez complet, mais rien n'empêche d'apporter votre touche personnelle.
The equipment is fairly complete, but there's nothing to stop you adding your own personal touch.

To compete with other cruising catamarans, the Silent 62 Trideck also boasts an impressive interior volume. The boat also offers a degree of customization and a long list of options that allow you to truly create your own boat.

Le poste de commande ne possède pas de volant, mais un joystick, une solution qui ne sera pas retenue sur les autres exemplaires produits.
The control station features a joystick rather than a steering wheel, a solution that will not be adopted on other models.

Finally, with a starting price of around ?2,500,000, the Silent Yachts 62 Trideck remains fairly competitive, given that we're in a market where customization is often important. In this respect, the Silent is not lacking in arguments. Not only is the catamaran pretty well equipped from the standard version, but it also comes with a long list of options to make this boat "your" boat. If that's not enough, the shipyard is also open to requests from owners wishing to add an even more personal touch.

A lifetime warranty on electric motors

Along the way, the Silent 62 Trideck will encounter boats such as the Serenity Eco 60 Explorer the brand-new Xquisite 60 solar Power and its highly innovative solutions, or the star of the segment, the Sunreef 60 Eco Power with its solar panels integrated into the hull.

Le Sunreef 60 Eco Power est l'un des plus sérieux concurrents du Silent 62.
The Sunreef 60 Eco Power is one of the Silent 62's most serious competitors.

In the face of this rather serious competition, Silent Yachts puts forward one last argument, and not the least, that of quality, since the 62 Trideck benefits from a 5-year warranty on the hull, 8 years on the batteries, 25 years on the solar panels and a lifetime warranty on the electric motors, which is quite rare.

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