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X Shore Eelex 8000 vs Candela C-8 Daycruiser (DC)
Overview For Electric Boat
| Model | X Shore Eelex 8000 Candela C-8 Daycruiser (DC) |
| Announced | 2019 2021 |
| launched | 2021 (initial production), refined versions 2022–2023 2022 (first deliveries began mid-2022) |
| price | ~$269,000 USD (base); up to ~$325,000 with options €290,000–€330,000 (~$315,000–$360,000 USD) |
Dimensions & Displacement
| Length Overall (LOA) | 8.0 meters (26 feet) 8.50 m (27 ft 11 in) |
| Beam | 2.6 meters (8.5 feet) 2.50 m (8 ft 2 in) |
| Draft | 0.8 meters (2.6 feet) ~0.5 m (with foils retracted) |
| Light displacement | Approx. 2,600–3,000 kg ~1,605 kg |
| Others |
Modular deck system, wide beam for open deck space
Carbon fiber hull and hydrofoils Retractable foils for docking and shallow water |
Power & Performance
| Solar array | Optional, mostly for support systems (not main propulsion) Not included (not solar powered) |
| Battery Capacity | 126 kWh lithium-ion (dual battery pack) 69 kWh (Polestar EV battery pack) |
| Electric motors | 1 × 170 kW Brusa inboard motor Dual contra-rotating Candela C-Pod motors |
| Cruising speed | 20–25 knots 22 knots (25 mph / 40 km/h) |
| Range | Up to 100 nautical miles at low speeds ~57 nautical miles at cruising speed (65 miles / 105 km) |
| Others |
Top speed: ~30 knots Charging: 20–80% in ~1 hour with DC fast charger Regenerative braking capability Top speed: ~27–30 knots Active hydrofoil system adjusts 100x/sec for stability Low wake, ultra-efficient, and quiet |
Accommodation & Layout
| Guest cabins | None (open day-cruiser) 1 small forward cabin with berth (Daycruiser version) |
| Guest capacity | Up to 8 passengers Up to 6–8 passengers |
| Layouts |
Modular rail system for swapping furniture/modules
Open daycruiser design with convertible seating Optional forward sunbed or lounge |
| Others |
Swim platform Configurable seating/lounge areas Storage lockers Optional tech/sport modules Marine toilet and optional freshwater sink Modular seating arrangement with foldable tables |
Capacities & Features
| Water tanks | Not standard (portable options possible) Small freshwater tank (optional) |
| Fuel tanks | None (fully electric) None |
| Tender garage | No dedicated garage (space for gear under deck) None |
| Salon | Open deck style; no enclosed interior Enclosed forward berth/cabin with optional finishes |
| Others |
24" Garmin multifunction display Smartwatch control & kill-switch Eco cork deck Phone app connectivity Optional hardtop 15.4” touchscreen for controls/navigation Autopilot, over-the-air updates Retractable hydrofoils for transport or storage |
Launch & Build Info
| Builder | X Shore (Sweden) Candela Technology AB (Sweden) |
| Launch milestone |
Full-scale production started 2021; U.S. market entry in 2022
Prototype unveiled 2021 First production deliveries began in 2022 Polestar Edition introduced in 2023 |
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