Off the coast of Mallorca, destinations are often close together. A cove for swimming, a restaurant in the next harbour, or a quiet anchorage for the evening. The Samar 50 is designed precisely for trips like these: gliding slowly out to sea, heading for your destination calmly and quietly, and then sailing back again later.
The name Samar is derived from the Mallorcan ‘Sa Mar’, meaning ‘the sea’. The design also draws inspiration from the island: the lines are reminiscent of traditional llauts, whilst the aluminium hull, propulsion system and power supply are of a modern design.
At eight knots to the nearest swimming spot
“It’s simply about having a good day on the water,” says sales manager Franz Böse as he shows visitors around the “Saona”. The Samar 50 usually travels at eight knots with its two 34-kilowatt electric motors. Speeds of up to eleven knots are possible, and depending on the propulsion configuration, even 14 to 15 knots.
Electric drive with a backup
The roof is fitted with 24 solar panels with a total output of more than five kilowatts. They charge the batteries, which have a capacity of 139 kilowatt-hours. For typical trips with family or friends – “sailing for two or three hours, dropping anchor, then setting off again” – Franz Böse promises a full day’s operation powered solely by battery power.
For longer trips or when more power is required, an 11-kilowatt diesel generator kicks in, consuming just two litres of fuel per hour. A notable feature is the Samar’s low-voltage architecture, which makes handling and maintenance easier. “In an emergency, you can find an electrician in any marina to deal with these 48-volt systems,” says Böse.
Two cabins for the night
The Samar 50 is designed as an open yacht with a large main deck, accommodating twelve day guests plus the crew. The helm station is well sheltered beneath the solar roof. A mobile swimming platform with a shower makes it easy to jump into the water, whilst e-foils are kept ready in the garage. Instead of a ‘proper’ galley, the deck of the ‘Saona’ features a bar counter with a fridge and crockery. If required, portable hotplates can be used to heat up lunch or dinner. Other configurations are possible.
Below deck there are two cabins and a shower room. As well as the airy owner’s cabin in the bow, there is a second cabin with two single beds for children or guests who don’t mind doing without two metres of headroom. But who would want to spend much time down here? On board the Samar 50, guests want above all to experience the sea. Info: samarcharter.com
Technical Specifications: Samar 50
- Length: 15.8 m
- Length at the waterline: 13.9 m
- Width: 4.3 m
- Draught: 0.9 m
- Displacement: 14.5 t
- Electric motors: 2 × 34 kW
- Generator: 10.9 kW
- Cruising speed: 8 knots
- Top speed: 10.5 knots
- Battery: 139.8 kWh
- Solar panels: 5.4 kWp
- Fresh water: 330 l
- Diesel: 270 litres
- Location: Club de Mar, Palma de Mallorca
- Day charter: from 2,550 euros, including the skipper
Video: BOATS on board the Samar 50
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Uske Berndt
Editor News & Panorama
