October 2017 MAINE COASTAL NEWS Page 15. Hinckley Unveils Dasher
NEWPORT, RI (September 14, 2017) --- Hinckley, the builder of America’s fi nest yachts for nearly 90 years, continued its legacy of innovation today by unveiling the world’s fi rst fully electric luxury yacht – Dasher.
Designed from the outset for fully
electric propulsion, Dasher achieves a new standard of excellence pairing modern styl- ing with hi-tech composite construction. “Since 1928, Hinckley has pioneered beau- tiful, timeless, and highly innovative yachts. We have a long tradition of innovation in pursuit of the perfect yachting experience. From the early use of fi berglass in the Ber- muda 40 in the 1960s to the adoption of jet drives on the category-defi ning Picnic Boat, we’ve always worked to combine the latest technology with cutting edge naval architec- ture to do what has not yet been done” said Peter O’Connell, President and CEO of The Hinckley Company. Dasher, borrowing her name from the game-changing, original Picnic Boat hull #1, sports a carbon-epoxy composite hull shape designed by Michael Peters to provide superior performance and handling. With hand-painted, lightweight composite Artis- anal Teak, every ounce of weight has been shaved and sculpted. Titanium hardware and console details were both 3D printed to achieve shapes and a level of precision unavailable in typical construction methods. Dasher powers her 28 feet 6 inches with twin 80hp electric motors and dual BMW i3 lith- ium ion batteries. “The Hinckley Whisper Drive silent propulsion system combines the latest hydrodynamics, electric power and digital control systems to achieve the performance handling and maneuverability that discerning clients will expect” said O’Connell. Quiet propulsion, zero emissions and zero time lost at the fueling dock make Dash-
er the best way to spend time on the water with family and friends. Dasher accepts dual 50 amp charging cables, standard on most docks, so it can charge twice as fast as the most popular plug-in electric cars. Dasher gains a full charge in under 4 hours with dual 50amp charging. Her cruising speed is 10mph with fast cruising at 18-27 mph. Range is 40 miles at cruising speed and 20- 25 miles at fast cruising speeds. Key Elements: Twin 80hp Electric Motors – A silent
driving experience with zero emissions is at the heart of the world’s fi rst fully electric luxury yacht. Dual 50 Amp Dock Charging- Say
goodbye to the tank – and all that comes with it. Dasher is equipped with standard on-board chargers that accept dual 50 amp charging cables gaining a full charge in 4 hours.
BMW i3 Waterproof Lithium Ion Bat-
teries – Dual 40-kWh BMW i3 lithium ion batteries have been designed with a pris- matic cell design for effi cient cooling and temperature distribution with compact size and superior shock resistance. Super-Light Composite Construction –
Dasher is the lightest Hinckley ever. With a carbon-epoxy composite hull and carbon stringers, Dasher is light and sleek, bringing together performance and propulsion like never before.
Open Layout – Dasher’s open layout al- lows for numerous possible confi gurations. Social Console – Dasher’s console is
designed to allow the Captain to join the party. A retractable windshield makes it easy to connect with guests, even while at the helm. And touch-screen control makes navigating equally simple. Artisanal Teak – Dasher also marks
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