VisionF Catamaran

Fully electric catamaran by VisionF Yachts – BIBUS HYDRAULIK provided the complete electric drive system, including engineering, software and commissioning.

Sustainable mobility on water is gaining increasing importance – especially in the luxury segment. VisionF Yachts entrusted BIBUS HYDRAULIK as system integrator to implement a groundbreaking project: the company's first fully electric 80-foot catamaran. The goal was to deliver a zero-emission, energy-efficient and quiet drive solution that meets the high expectations of modern yacht owners.

We are extremely grateful to BIBUS for their invaluable support in the development and production of our innovative fully-electric yacht. Especially with all the difficulties of producing the first-of-its-kind project, the process went much faster at the same time because of the highly focused, agile, professional and friendly approach. We are delighted to say that, thanks to BIBUS, we were able to finalise the project with a single contractor, who was able to provide specific engineering solutions at all parts! We would be appreciated to have the opportunity to collaborate with them on future projects.

Burak Bektaş

Electrical Department Supervisor

The challenge

VisionF Yachts had high demands for technology, system integration and project timing.

Key challenges:

Realization of a fully electric propulsion system for an 80-foot luxury yacht with long range
Reliable control of all electric components and drives
Optimized cabling and secure high-voltage communication
Efficient energy management including photovoltaic system
Strict project timeline until successful launch

The solution

BIBUS HYDRAULIK acted as full system integrator – from engineering and software development to commissioning. Thanks to close collaboration with BIBUS Hidrotos in Turkey, the project was professionally supported on site.

Technical Implementation:

Planning and engineering of high-voltage cabling
Development of a reliable CAN bus architecture for system-wide communication
Integration of Danfoss Power Solutions Editron electric drives
Programming and commissioning of the Danfoss PLUS+1® controller for full system control
Integration of an AC microgrid and a bidirectional on-board charger
Close cooperation with local partner BIBUS Hidrotos (Turkey)

Value-added

VisionF Yachts benefits from a forward-looking and fully electric propulsion solution – precisely tailored to the needs of modern yacht owners. The smart energy mix of battery, photovoltaics and intelligent control maximizes efficiency and autonomy, reduces operating costs and enables silent cruising.

Thanks to the strong collaboration within the BIBUS Group, the customer received a customized turnkey system – from design to on-site commissioning.

Your advantages

A fully electric propulsion system – efficient, sustainable, low-maintenance and from a single source:

Zero-emission propulsion

Clean and quiet electric navigation for sustainable yachting

Maximum energy efficiency

Smart energy management with battery, PV and range extender

Comfort & silence

Smooth and almost noiseless cruising

Tailored system integration

Customized solution from design to commissioning

Project reliability through strong partnership

Seamless implementation with BIBUS Group and local experts

450 kWh

Battery capacity

Long-range electric cruising

1,000 hp

Propeller output power

Strong maneuverability

20 kWp

Onboard photovoltaic system

Sustainable energy generation

5 hours

Daily electric operation

Emission-free and quiet navigation

30%

Reduced maintenance

Fewer moving parts = lower cost