Design of a Fully Electric Super Yacht
Research by design to find the drivers, enablers and barriers of electric yachting
R.L. Akershoek (TU Delft - Industrial Design Engineering)
AJ Jansen – Mentor (TU Delft - Emerging Materials)
D.I. Brand – Mentor
Jan Schaffers – Mentor
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Abstract
The aim of this thesis is to analyze if a fully electric super yacht is feasible, desirable and viable. This is done using a “research by design” approach using the current (and future) drivers, enablers and barriers to design a concept.
First, a vision is developed using the ViP (Vision in Product design) method, in order to create a clear raison d’être (reason of being) for the concept to be successful.
Context and Technology analysis lead to the formulation of a design brief, which was used for the Ideation. A main idea is selected to be developed into a concept, which is used to answer the research questions.
The design of the final concept showed the possibilities for fully electric yachting within the boundaries as set in the design brief. A fully electric super yacht will be less flexible in usage and is potentially only suitable for a selected clientele. The main barriers are technical and related to the infrastructure and usage.