System at a Glance
This 2025 520 Explorer is an electric Sailboat (Multihull) from MiniCat, powered by a 500 W ePropulsion motor and a 378 Wh battery pack, offering a quiet and eco-friendly boating experience.
| Length (LOA) | 5.2 m (17.1 ft) |
| Beam (BOA) | 2.2 m (7.2 ft) |
| Hull Draft | 0.2 m (0.7 ft) |
| Hull Type | Semi Displacement |
| Displacement | 80 kg (176 lbs) |
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Boat Specifications
Overview
- Make
- MiniCat
- Model
- 520 Explorer
- Year
- 2025
- Hull type
- Semi Displacement
Hull & Dimensions
- Length overall
- 5.20 m
- Beam overall
- 2.20 m
- Draft
- 0.20 m
Weights
- Displacement
- 80 kg
- Motor & battery
- 9 kg
- Total weight
- 89 kg
Electric Propulsion System
Performance Tests
Test details
- Test date
- 2026-10-19 09:38:00
- Testing personnel
- ePropulsion Switzerland
- Persons onboard
- 1 (total 75 kg)
- Location
- Switzerland, Switzerland
- Temperature
- 0 °C
Recorded speed
Test results
Top Speed4.8 knots
Cruising2.2 knots
Estimated Range4–4 nm
| Power | Actual speed | Runtime* | Range* | Energy use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 kW | 2.16 knots | 1h 53m | 4.1 nm | 0.09 kWh/nm |
| 0.4 kW | 3.78 knots | 0h 57m | 3.6 nm | 0.11 kWh/nm |
| 0.5 kW | 4.75 knots | 0h 45m | 3.6 nm | 0.11 kWh/nm |
Interested in this Boat?
This MiniCat 520 Explorer was listed by Minicat Schweiz, an ePropulsion Dealer located in Rothrist, Switzerland
Reach out for performance details, configuration advice, or to locate a nearby dealer.