Candela said it was inspired by fighter jets and drones when it designed the C-7.
It uses hydrofoils, combined with computers and sensors, to lift it over the surface of the water so that it almost looks like it's flying.
This reduces water friction by 80%, and Candela says this makes it "completely silent" as it glides over the water.
It's powered by a 40Kw battery, and Candela says the cost of operating a C-7 is 95% lower than driving a conventional fossil fuel boat.
The 25-foot boat can fit six passengers ...
... and reaches speeds of up to 30 knots.
Candela says the boat can travel for 50 nautical miles at its cruising speed of 22 knots, which it says is about three times longer than the best electric boats on the market.
The first batch of C-7s for the US east coast market arrived in New York on Wednesday ...
... and people will be able to book test drives soon.
Prices are available upon request, and European customers can get their boat two or three months after ordering.
Via PakApNews
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