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Candela C-8 Hardtop
- Battery capacity: 69 kWh
- Cruising speed: 22 knots
- Guest capacity: 6–8 passengers
- Range: ~57 nautical miles
PROS
- Extremely Efficient
- Smooth, Quiet Ride
- Long Range for an Electric Boat
- Fast Charging
- Advanced Tech
- Low Wake & Eco-Friendly
- Premium Build & Design
- Recognition
CONS
- High Price
- Limited Seating
- Needs Deep Enough Water
- Complex Systems
- Charging Infrastructure
- Not Ideal for Rough Seas
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Full Specifications
Overview For Electric Boat
| Model | Candela C-8 Hardtop |
| Announced | 2022 |
| launched | 2023 |
| price | €330,000 (~$360,000 USD) |
Dimensions & Displacement
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Draft | ~0.5 m (with foils retracted) |
| Light displacement | ~1,750 kg |
| Others |
Carbon fiber construction Retractable hydrofoils for shallow water, docking, and trailering |
Power & Performance
| Solar array | Not included (not solar powered) |
| Battery Capacity | 69 kWh (Polestar EV battery pack) |
| Electric motors | Dual-motor Candela C‑Pod with contra-rotating propellers |
| Cruising speed | 22 knots (25 mph / 40 km/h) |
| Range | ~57 nautical miles at cruising speed (65 miles / 105 km) |
| Others |
Top speed: ~27–30 knots Flight control system adjusts foils 100x/second Silent, efficient ride with minimal wake |
Accommodation & Layout
| Guest cabins | 1 small forward berth (under hardtop) |
| Guest capacity | 6–8 people |
| Layouts |
Hardtop over helm with enclosed or semi-enclosed helm area Forward sleeping area + modular cockpit seating |
| Others |
Optional marine toilet Interior LED lighting and freshwater sink (optional) |
Capacities & Features
| Water tanks | Optional small freshwater tank |
| Fuel tanks | None |
| Tender garage | None |
| Salon | Small interior berth under foredeck (not a full salon) |
| Others |
15.4” Candela touch display for navigation & control Autopilot, GPS, over-the-air software updates Hardtop integrates lighting, speakers, and weather protection |
Launch & Build Info
| Builder | Candela Technology AB, Stockholm, Sweden |
| Launch milestone |
Hardtop version launched in 2023, following DC and CC versions Available globally with factory-direct orders and test-drive demos |
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