The Wild Thing Project

The Build

• 97' hybrid high-speed multi-hull yacht
• Loa: 97'
• Beam: 36'
• Hull material: composite
• Design speed: 50 knots
• Current engines: 3 Caterpillar 3412TA diesel
• Total horesepower: 3750
• Drives: 3 - surface piercing

The Project

Hybrid Engine Conversion

• Convert to 3 main electric engines; undecided manufacturer
• Projected horsepower/Kilowatts: 4500hp/3355.65kw
• Projected speed: 60 knots
• Secondary power source: Generator
• Main power source: Solar panels + High-capacity batteries
• Auxilliary Power Unit: Turbine
• Replace aero wing with a delta, low-speed/high-lift wing with more surface area
• Modify hulls to reduce hydro friction
• Modify superstructure for efficient aerodynamics and more useable space