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Boesch 750 Portofino de Luxe Electric Power vs Candela C-8 Polestar Edition

 
  Boesch 750 Portofino de Luxe Electric Power Candela C-8 Polestar Edition
Price $450,000.00 $430,000.00
Our Rating 6.0 5.6
Brand Boesch Candela
Category Boats Boats

Overview For Electric Boat

Model Boesch 750 Portofino de Luxe Electric Power Candela C-8 Center Console (C-8 CC)
Announced 2016 Late 2022
launched 2016–2018 (custom builds continue) 2023
price €450,000–€500,000 €330,000 (~$360,000 USD)

Dimensions & Displacement

Length Overall (LOA) 7.50–7.80 m 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in)
Beam 2.46–2.50 m 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in)
Draft ~0.63–0.65 m ~0.5 m (with foils retracted)
Light displacement ~2,500 kg ~1,750 kg
Others Hand-laminated mahogany hull, CE Category C (inshore/coastal certified) Carbon fiber hull and hydrofoils
Polestar styling: metallic exterior, gold accents, and exclusive finishes

Power & Performance

Solar array Not equipped (charging via shore power) Not included
Battery Capacity 2× 174 Ah lithium battery packs (~37.5 kWh total) 69 kWh (Polestar EV battery pack)
Electric motors Twin Boesch 50 kW water-cooled motors (total 100 kW) Dual-motor Candela C‑Pod with contra-rotating propellers
Cruising speed ~20 knots 22 knots (25 mph / 40 km/h)
Range ~6–8 hours cruising; ~1.5 hours at full speed ~57 nautical miles at cruising speed (65 miles / 105 km)
Others Shaft drive propulsion
High-efficiency onboard charger
Virtually silent ride
Integrated electronic control system
Top speed: ~27–30 knots
Foiling tech reduces energy use by ~80% compared to planing hulls
Active stabilization adjusts foils 100 times per second for smooth ride
Autopilot and GPS-controlled hydrofoil system

Accommodation & Layout

Guest cabins None (day cruiser) 1 small forward berth (for rest or overnight stays)
Guest capacity Up to 6 persons 6–8 people
Layouts Open cockpit layout
Wraparound seating
Rear sunpad
Based on the Daycruiser (DC) version
Stylish open cockpit with premium Polestar upholstery and finishes
Others Adjustable captain’s chair
Teak deck flooring
Leather and chrome finishes
Optional marine toilet and sink
Gold foil accents on seats, trim, and dashboard elements

Capacities & Features

Water tanks Optional (not standard) Optional small freshwater tank
Fuel tanks None (fully electric) None
Tender garage Not available None
Salon No interior salon (open cockpit) Small forward berth, not a full salon
Others Custom dashboard with touchscreen power management
Eco-compliant for lakes and protected waters
Premium sound system optional
15.4” touchscreen with Candela Flight Control System
Polestar-inspired interior trim and user interface
OTA software updates, autopilot, ambient lighting, optional audio system

Launch & Build Info

Builder Boesch Motorboote AG, Kilchberg, Switzerland Candela Technology AB, Stockholm, Sweden
Launch milestone First electric model delivered in 2016 Unveiled late 2022, public debut and first deliveries in 2023
Expands the C-8 platform into the center console market
Demo units deployed in Europe and U.S. marinas for test drives
  Boesch 750 Portofino de Luxe Electric Power Candela C-8 Polestar Edition

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