Velettrica appointment with the future at the Mets

There is no sailor who does not dream of sailing the sea leaving behind a clean wake, a zero-emission footprint.

Sailing in silence, respecting the environment and saving energy is the first desire of every boater and a trend that is increasingly felt globally.

As of today, this important goal is within reach thanks to Velettrica's Sail-pod, an innovative high-efficiency electric propulsion system, which transforms the sailboat into a vehicle that, while sailing, produces energy to charge the batteries and power the on-board systems without the use of fossil fuels.

It is easy and quick to install and fully integrates with the boat, takes up no space inside except for batteries and it is suitable for sailboats from 40 to 60 feet.

While we sail even at a few knots, with Velettrica we can recharge our batteries and always have efficient tools thanks to the energy produced by the wind and the movement of the boat.

The system is always active and produces no noise, no vibrations, no emissions.

While we adjust the boat, the system manages the on-board energy according to the speed of the boat while propeller interacts with the sails through the control electronics.

The result is that it is easier to steer in all sea and wind conditions, experiencing a new way of sailing in harmony with nature and in maximum safety.

Velettrica's innovative technology consists of a multifunction propeller with its electronic command and control system, a single propeller, not only for propulsion, but also to recover energy when the boat is moved by the force of the wind; When you want to sail under "pure" sail, the propeller closes like a flower and minimizes friction.

The propeller is designed with a biomimetic approach and is based on the study of alternatives to commercial propulsion systems and the search for maximum balance with the environment.

Velettrica is an Italian company that makes use of prestigious collaborations to ensure maximum energy efficiency.

The scientific validity of the project is guaranteed by accurate tests conducted at the naval tank of the INM (Institute of Marine Engineering, CNR) and at the Center for Power Electronics and Drives (C-PED) of the Department of Civil Engineering, Computer Science and Aeronautical Technologies at ROMA TRE University, which have made it possible to maximize the efficiency of the propeller and power-train in all operating conditions, propulsion and regeneration, and the optimization of the resistance of the Sail-pod while the propeller is closed in pure sailing mode.

All the components of the Sail-pod are designed and manufactured to obtain the highest performance and maximum durability.

In particular the construction of the most critical components has been entrusted to Avio Spa: the propeller blades and the fin are made of pre-preg carbon and the gears that allow the opening and adjustment of the propeller are made of superalloy Inconel, all aerospace-grade materials, this has made it possible to obtain the lightest electrical system in its category, only 108 kg.

Sailing with maximum comfort, knowing that you can count on a green and efficient propulsion system has never been so easy and within reach: to discover all the advantages of installing a Velectric system on board, the appointment is at the Mets in Amsterdam from 15 to 17 November at Stand 301 Hall 7.