Hybrid choice

Iliad Catamarans has revealed details of its latest model, the Iliad 53E, featuring a hybrid system designed to lower emissions.

Joining the Iliad Catamarans fleet, the new Iliad 53E has a choice of parallel and serial hybrid system options, which the boatbuilder says achieve a reduction in CO2 emissions, engine and generator running hours, navigation noise and scheduled maintenance costs.

Iliad says the new 53E enjoys the same living space, flexible design and craftsmanship that defines the range’s original sedan and flybridge models – the Iliad 53S and Iliad 53F – with an extended coachroof embedded with an expansive bank of solar panels.

E-Motion hybrid technology allows the Iliad 53E to switch seamlessly between electric and diesel propulsion, providing the confidence of both redundancy drive and charging systems in the event of emergencies.