The Case for Electric Auxiliary Propulsion in Sailing Yachts

ELECTRIC GREEN OFTEN MISSES THE ENERGY CONSERVATION MARK, BUT NOT WHEN IT COMES TO AUXILIARY POWER FOR SAILING VESSELS

Puffin 37 built by VMG Yachtbuilders, The Netherlands (Courtesy VMG) FYI, this truly beautiful yacht does *not* have electric auxiliary propulsion, but IMO could be readily fitted with such to significant advantage.

Notwithstanding a host of important open questions yet to be resolved, EVs and Hybrids continue to dominate the conversation concerning en…