Candela C-7
An entirely new type of watercraft
The world’s first active hydrofoil system lifts the hull of C-7 completely above the water’s surface, reducing friction by 80% and enabling long range on pure battery power.
Forget slamming, fumes and noise. Enjoy speed, range and silence, even in rough seas and strong winds.
Superior range
50 NM at 22 knots
Unmatched comfort
Fly silenty above the waves
Electric silence
Tranquil and non-polluting
Build
Efficiency and lightness
With experience from fighter jet technology and airplane design, Candela C-7 is designed to be extremely light, while still rigid and strong. The hull is made of vacuum-infused carbon fiber, which allows the Candela C-7 to weigh significantly less than similar boats.
Experience
Thrilling to drive
Once you have experienced C-7, it is hard to go back to a traditional petrol boat.
The driving experience and comfort were the prime focus areas when engineering the C-7, offering a quiet, smooth, and safe yet exciting ride. The computer-assisted trim makes driving as easy as holding the steering wheel, even in cross-wind and rough weather.
C-7 is connected to the internet, allowing for over-the-air updates and remote service to continuously optimize efficiency and performance.
Range
3 x the range of other electric boats
Candela C-7 has a range of 50 nautical miles per charge travelling at 22 knots. The achieved range is about 3 times longer than the best electric boats currently on the market.
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See the C-7 in action
Candela C-7 is the world’s first foiling electric boat. Since its introduction in 2018, the C-7 has won numerous prizes as well as topping electric boat sales in Europe.
Versatility
Fully retractable for shallow water
The foils and propulsion unit are retractable for trailing, storage and shallow water operation.
Tech
Propulsion unit
Early in the development of the C-7, Candela team realized that there was no drive train that could match the efficiency of their hydrofoil system.
Proprietary, streamlined propulsion unit is one of many innovations that were needed to make the C-7.
Avionics
C-7’s digital Flight controller uses ultrasonic sensors, gyros, accelerometers and gps to measure the position, speed and acceleration of the boat. The foils are automatically adjusted 100 times per second to ensure a smooth and safe ride.
The result is a sheltered experience for the passengers and a thrilling drive, even in strong winds and waves.
Foil system
Hydrofoils reduce friction, enable long electric range and offer a completely different experience from conventional boats.
Hydrofoils can be designed in different ways with varying efficiencies and behaviour. Candela adopted the most efficient and precise solution possible – fully submerged foils, stabilized by computer power.
Footprint
Reducing local emissions by 99%
C-7 is a long-range, all-electric craft that travels silently above the surface. No emissions. No sound pollution or disturbance of marine life.
It is designed to be the most efficient boat ever built. At 20 knots, the energy usage per nautical mile is just 0,8 kWh. To put that into perspective, that’s the energy content of 0,1 liter of gasoline
Specifications
| Material | Carbon fiber |
| Weight | 1300 kg |
| Passengers | 7 passengers including driver |
| Length | 7.70 m |
| Width | 2.40 m |
| Speed | 22 kn cruise, 30 kn top |
| Motor | 55 kW |
| Range | 40 NM at cruising speed +5 NM at 5 kn in limp home mode |
| Draft | 0.7 m in shallow mode 1.0 m while foiling 1.5 m while not foiling, foils extended |
| Charging | 230Vx1x16A: 13h 230Vx3x32A: 4h |
Book a test drive today
It’s simply impossible to explain what it’s like to be flying on Candela boat. The best thing is to take it for a test drive and experience it firsthand.
We offer test drives on C-7 in Wānaka and Queenstown on the South Island. Use the form below to book a test drive.
Pre-order your Candela C-8
Production of the new C-8 model begins in January 2022. And we expecting the first C-8 to arrive to New Zealand in December 2022.
Pre-order yours to secure a production slot and to be one of the first to fly silently above the water.
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