Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela has set its sights on America’s most popular boat segment, the center console powerboats used for fishing and other aecreational activities that typically consume a lot of fuel. Candela unveiled the C-8 Center Console (C-8 CC), a new version of its zero-emission hydrofoil that uses 80% less energy than conventional vee hulls.
With a range of 65 miles (104 km) at a cruising speed of 22 knots/25 mph, the C-8 CC has three times longer range than any other electric boat on the market. The boat’s single 100hp pod motor and Polestar batteries, provided through a partnership with Volvo’s dedicated EV brand, make it cost-effective as well, with Candela claiming that a full battery charge costs less than ten dollars.
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The C-8 CC is based on the hydrofoil C-8 that Candela released in the summer of 2021. The C-8 CC has a central steering unit and is designed for fishing trips, watersports, and cruising to your favorite sandbar. Candela founder and CEO Gustav Hasselskog said the low-noise and no-wake hydrofoil technology makes the C-8 CC great for fishing.
“It’s really the best fishing machine at low speeds. With foils down, it doesn’t drift and is incredibly stable. Our Candela C-POD motor is like a high-power outdrive combined with a slow-speed trolling motor in one unit,” Hasselskog said.
The C-8 CC offers seating for up to six passengers in an open bow and sofas, as well as a sunbed and extended swimming platform with a shower, rod holders, and depth sounder. The boat is available for pre-order at a starting price of $390,000 (€357,317), with deliveries targeted for summer 2024.
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“The C-8 CC is a game-changer for electric boating,” said Hasselskog. “We believe it will be a major disruptor in the recreational boating market and help accelerate the shift to sustainable and emission-free boating.
