ex Elly 217 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Fullers, Vessev, launch ‘world’s first electric hydrofoiling tourism vessel’ onto Auckland Harbour “You’ll be able to talk on a cellphone or give a presentation at 20 knots, which you can’t on a regular boat,” the Fullers chief executive says. “It’ll be very stable.” The zero-emission, carbon fibre laminate VS-9 has partial foiling from 12 knots, reducing pitch-and-roll motion and “takes off” to full-foiling mode waves at 18-19 knots. If all goes well, Fullers plans to work with Vessev on a 100-passenger, 19m version. Horne says that could be hydrogen or electric-powered, and could be serving the Auckland-Gulf Harbour run (that is, on the open seas) within three years. Hydrofoils would not be used by Fullers in the inner harbour, where 200 and 300-person electric ferries are in the works. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/fullers-vessev-launch-worlds-first-electric-hydrofoiling-tourism-vessel-onto-auckland-harbour/YSAY72UDZRDTLEPWDMRTZFCA5Q/ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 346 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Capacity of 10 people. Future upgrades include a cabin top....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 346 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Unlike the big electric ferries on the way next year (which will require $27.5m worth of multi-megawatt chargers) no new infrastructure is needed. While superchargers on piers are still a work-in-progress - and might not appear at CBD ferry terminal until mid to late next year - the hybrid’s diesel generators mean they’ll be able to operate for months, while Fullers waits for superchargers. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
khayyam 83 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 30 minutes ago, K4309 said: Capacity of 10 people. Future upgrades include a cabin top....... Just a gimmick without a roof. Will be interesting to see how the tech plays out though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aardvarkash10 1,055 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Back to the future 1 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 346 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 2 minutes ago, khayyam said: Just a gimmick without a roof. Will be interesting to see how the tech plays out though. It was a story of soo many contrasts. The latest leading edge technology, but without fundamental basics, like a roof. Then boasting it will have Lear Jet standard interiors, and that you would be able to talk on a phone, or give a presentation. I'm still trying to work out why you'd want to give a presentation on a ferry, but maybe that is me being ignorant. Or that the 300 people Fullers electric ferries are in build and delivery planned, but they haven't sorted out the charging infrastructure. Or that the latest tech electric ferries will be charged off massive diesel shore based generators. Perhaps if the story wasn't by a sensationalist mainstream media (i.e. perhaps if it was by an industry magazine or some such dull as batshit publication) it would simply say "A proof of concept has been launched, and the next key milestone is obtaining Maritime NZ approval, something that has not been acheived anywhere globally for an electric, foiling ferry". PS, I am wondering though, if they can't afford to train crew for many of Auckland's established ferry routes, how can they afford to fund $27.5 million of shoreside super-chargers? That money is a hell of a lot of conventional ferry trips that would bolster our collapsing public transport network without getting all fancy on it. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cameron 90 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Amazing the comments from people who have no idea... The cabin top has deliberately not been installed as the boat is currently undergoing testing and sea trials and not having the cabin top makes it far easier to access parts for adjustment. 1 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Clipper 356 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 Its bloody cool. And designed and built here. Awesome. 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 437 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 The superchargers for the bigger commuter ferrys being built at Mcwing to be installed at HMB, city and North Shore have been costed at $i5 million each to the ratepayers (last month), The Hybrid ferrys being built in Wanganui will work straight away. The Vessev boat being talked about here carries 9 and a skipper, Maritime NZ so far has no special requirements or training for foiling crew and Lithium battery monitoring. This boat is designed for waves up to 800mm according to Erik. Gulf Harbour, Motuihie channel anyone, or Riviera wake..... 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
K4309 346 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 10 hours ago, Cameron said: Amazing the comments from people who have no idea... The cabin top has deliberately not been installed as the boat is currently undergoing testing and sea trials and not having the cabin top makes it far easier to access parts for adjustment. Oh really? Sensitive much thinking you can change the weather? The comment about not having a cabin top is a direct quote from the guy himself. Not having a cabin top also reduces windage, drag and weight, which makes all the efficiency numbers look better than they are. Horne says the final fit-out will include a cabin top, a Learjet-like finish in its interior and be a smooth ride, thanks to the hydrofoiling technology designed by the team at Vessev. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bad Kitty 281 Posted May 28 Share Posted May 28 10 hours ago, Cameron said: Amazing the comments from people who have no idea... The cabin top has deliberately not been installed as the boat is currently undergoing testing and sea trials and not having the cabin top makes it far easier to access parts for adjustment. This! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
waikiore 437 Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 Some of us have seen the cabin etc it exists 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CarpeDiem 506 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 I think the cabin top is the least exciting part of this project. Anyone know what Li chemistry they are using? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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