HyMar hybrid hr42

the hymar project

“Armorel” is a Hallberg Rassy 42 which was converted to hybrid propulsion earlier this year as part of the EU funded “HYMAR” project.  She is being used as a trials boat to prove the latest developments in hybrid technology. 

For propulsion, “Armorel” has a Steyr Motors hybrid unit on the shaft.  This uses an integral electric motor to drive the boat to 6 knots after which the diesel engine takes over.  Once the diesel is running, the electric drive motor becomes a generator and recharges the batteries.

Armorel’s propeller has been specially designed by Bruntons and INSEAN to work as an efficient water turbine when under sail.  This forces the shaft to rotate, generating all of the power the boat needs whilst at sea without running the engine.

New energy sensors and a new hybrid control system have been developed by Triskel Marine.  Known as “Jason”, this oversees the boat’s systems and is capable of fully automating most operations.  Display and control is on an iPad or similar.

Electrical storage is provided by a new generation of lead acid batteries from Enersys; power conversion is by Mastervolt, and thanks are due to Malo Yachts for their pioneering early work.

HYMAR is managed by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations.

For more information go to: http://www.hymar.org/

Come along and see the HyMar hybrid Show on the 17th to the 19th September on berth M540