It uses a pair of counterrotating electric motors, the second with a hollow shaft, to power two propellers and provide a combined 50 kW (67 hp) of power. This thing is a technological and engineering masterpiece. There’s a long list of updates on the Candela C-8, but here are the main ones.įirst of all, the boat uses Candela’s new in-house developed C-POD motor. That means a bigger boat, higher ride height, ability to tackle even larger waves and wakes, a fully-enclosed cabin for sleeping or using the head (or both!), and an even more premium experience up on the 02 deck.Ĭheck out the video of my first experience aboard the C-8 below, then keep reading for all of the details! Candela C-8 First Ride Video That original C-7 was already a blast to use, flying just under a meter out of the water on a pair of high-tech computer-controlled hydrofoils.īut the C-8 has been promising even more ever since its unveiling late last year. Having previously tested Candela’s first flying electric boat known as the Candela C-7, I had a bit of an idea of what I was getting myself into on this new boat.
Other advantages include an ultrasmooth experience without smashing on waves, a silent ride, and a distinct lack of exhaust smell throughout the day.īasically, every part of traditional boating that isn’t pleasant is improved by Candela’s electric hydrofoil design. That means they can have a much smaller battery and still go farther than other electric boats. They achieve it by flying on hydrofoils, which are super efficient. Basically, this Swedish boat maker builds high-tech electric boats that use significantly less energy than any other boat. In case you haven’t heard of Candela before, here’s a quick crash course. Not only is it competing well against ( and sometimes outselling) internal combustion engine boats in its class, but the Swedish boat is racking up sales all over the world ahead of the first shipments later this year.Ĭandela was kind enough to invite me out to Stockholm to spend a few days on the first ever C-8 prototype, and now you get to join me as I relive the amazing experience of flying silently over the Swedish archipelago. But even if there were, the Candela C-8 would undoubtedly be at the top of the list for premium models. Let’s be real: There just aren’t that many flying electric boats in the world.
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