The Candela C-8 throws all existing rules overboard and comes up with a revolutionary design. Combining advanced aircraft technology with software and electronics, you get the feeling of flying over the waves in absolute silence.
Moreover, you consume only a fraction of the energy used by classic ships.
The Candela C-8 has a range of 94 km per charge, at a speed of 37km/h. This range is up to 4 times greater than the best electric boats on the market.
From the centre of Amsterdam to Marina Den Oever or from Antwerp to Cadzand on one charge.
The cabin in the C-8 offers sleeping space for 2 adults and 2 children.
The sound system with subwoofer and 6 speakers ensures a phenomenal musical experience. And that on board the quietest boat ever built.
The retractable C-FOIL system makes the C-8 a versatile electric boat.
Retracted, the foils and the Candela C-POD are protected by the hull. If weather conditions are too extreme and thus do not allow foiling, the C-8 can be sailed like a classic electric motorboat, well understood with a reduced range due to the higher resistance.
The C-8 is a fully electric boat with a long range, cruising silently above the surface of the water. No emissions, no noise and no nuisance to underwater flora and fauna. The Candela C-8 has been developed as the most efficient boat on the market. At a speed of 20 knots, the boat consumes only 0.8kWh per mile travelled. This is comparable to 0.1 lt of petrol.
The 15.4-inch touchscreen is easy to operate. The smart user environment allows you to control everything from navigating to turning the fridge off and on.
Candela values complete, yet simple device-human interaction. They therefore pride themselves on their good user experience. Online updates ensure an always up-to-date system.
Candela has introduced the world to foiling electric boats. Since introducing the Candela C-7 in 2018, they have already won several awards for their sustainable innovations.
Thanks to experience from fighter jet technology and the aircraft industry, Candela has developed extremely light, yet stiff and very strong hulls. The C-8 hulls are made of 100% carbon fibre, making them significantly lighter than comparable boats.
On a weight-to-strength ratio, carbon beats glass fiber by a wide margin.
Weight | 1605 kg (Daycruiser version) |
Passengers | 8 passengers including driver |
Length | 8.50 m |
Width | 2.50 m |
Speed | 24 kn cruise, 30 kn top |
Motor | Candela C-Pod (45/50 kW) |
Range | 50+ NM at cruising speed +3 NM at 4 kn in limp home mode |
Draft | 0.5 m in shallow mode 0,9 m in planing mode 0,8 m while foiling 1.5 m while not foiling, foils extended |
Charging | 230Vx1x16A: 13h 230Vx3x32A: 2,5h |
Interface | 15,4-inch touch screen with Candela’s proprietary navigation and boat integration system. Free software upgrades included. One year free sea chart upgrades included. |
App | Candela app with position, state of charge, route statistics and more. Optional geo-fence. |
Hull-shape | The hybrid hull is shaped for frictionless planing in addition to low air resistance when foiling. In Planing mode the foils are above the surface which prevents fouling and corrosion |
The Candela C-POD is the most efficient and longest-lasting boat motor ever built.
Submerged, direct-drive electric motors provide an absolutely silent ride while eliminating transmission losses.
The Candela C-POD is built to last a human lifetime, without maintenance.
The Flight Controller uses different types of sensors to measure the boat’s position, speed, and acceleration in six degrees of freedom to create a precise and stable hydrofoiling experience.
After 10,000+ hours of simulations, design iterations, and sea trials, our software provides the safest and most thrilling boating experience.
Hydrofoils are the key to a long all-electric range at sea.
Candela’s electric hydrofoil system reduces water friction by 80% compared to a planing boat and makes for a completely different – and better – ride.
The hydrofoils are constantly and automatically adjusted by the onboard Flight controller, to maintain a superbly stable ride in all weather conditions.
Powdercoated stainless steel handle for easier boarding.
When combined with the functionality of the turnable front seats, this table opens up for socializing.
Dometic 20 L fridge for beverages and food, situated underneath the sunbed seats.
Removable extra seats, increasing the passenger capacity by two.
Swim platform that doubles as an aft gate, to enclose the open aft of the boat.
Storable sunshade. Useful on sunny days. Easily mounted with 4 carbon fiber poles.