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After the release of its electric Candela C-7 in 2019, the Swedish company is back with the first production day cruiser, the Candela C-8, equipped with Candela’s electric hydrofoil system that reduces water friction by 80%.
The 28-foot electric hydrofoil is set to debut at CES in Las Vegas on January 5, 2023. Offering a top speed of 30 knots and two hours of cruising time at 20 knots, the C-8 is powered by the Candela C-POD, a 55kW direct-drive electric motor that requires no scheduled maintenance for 2,000 hours.
“With the C-8, we set out to make the first no-compromise electric boat with maximum range and speed, but we’ve ended up with a new and improved class of craft, which also happens to be electric,” explains Gustav Hasselskog, Candela’s founder and CEO. “It’s a far superior experience to old-school hulls with combustion engines. Boaters no longer must contend with vomit-inducing pitching and slamming, or the deafening roar from revving outboard engines. Once you’ve experienced flying above the surface in absolute silence, it’s hard to go back.”
The Candela C-Controller onboard computer uses sensor input to adjust the boat’s hydrofoils for different conditions, and the hydrofoils are even retractable for shallow waters. Beyond its speed, long-range and electric power, the C-8 boasts a large, comfortable cabin with seating for eight, a large sunbed and a spacious front cabin. The boat’s 15.4-inch touchscreen or remote Candela app controls all settings on the C-8, from turning on the cooler to navigation.
“Real change won’t come from people making selfless choices. People will only go for the sustainable option if it’s better and more fun. That’s how we can make a difference. Hence, the C-8 is climate action, made fun,” adds Hasselskog.
Pricing for the C-8 starts at $390,000. Visit candela.com to learn more.
