System at a Glance
This 2026 Basic is an electric Sailboat (Multihull) from XCAT, powered by a 4 kW ePropulsion motor and a 3 kWh battery pack, offering a quiet and eco-friendly boating experience.
| Length (LOA) | 5 m (16.4 ft) |
| Beam (BOA) | 2.08 m (6.8 ft) |
| Hull Draft | 0.2 m (0.7 ft) |
| Hull Type | Planing |
| Displacement | 40 kg (88 lbs) |
Boat Specifications
Overview
- Make
- XCAT
- Model
- Basic
- Year
- 2026
- Hull type
- Planing
Hull & Dimensions
- Length overall
- 5.00 m
- Beam overall
- 2.08 m
- Draft
- 0.20 m
Weights
- Displacement
- 40 kg
- Motor & battery
- 42 kg
- Total weight
- 82 kg
Electric Propulsion System
Performance Tests
Test details
- Test date
- 2026-06-01 12:45:00
- Testing personnel
- ePropulsion Switzerland
- Persons onboard
- 1 (total 55 kg)
- Location
- Flat Waters, Switzerland
- Temperature
- 0 °C
Recorded speed
Test results
Top Speed17.5 knots
Cruising13.8 knots
Estimated Range18–26 nm
| Power | Actual speed | Runtime* | Range* | Energy use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | 8.5 knots | 3h 05m | 26.2 nm | 0.12 kWh/nm |
| 2 kW | 13.8 knots | 1h 32m | 21.2 nm | 0.14 kWh/nm |
| 3 kW | 17.5 knots | 1h 02m | 18 nm | 0.17 kWh/nm |

