Candela develops electric boats that use actively controlled hydrofoils to raise the hull during a journey. For Leisure Boat Guide, the relevant craft is the 8.50-metre C-8, a compact electric day cruiser with retractable foils rather than the company's larger passenger vessels.
An 8.5m electric day cruiser
The C-8 places electric propulsion and foil control in a leisure-boat format with a cockpit and cabin. Its dimensions bring the model within LBG's under-12-metre remit, while Candela's ferry work belongs to a different vessel category.
Foiling and shallow water
The manufacturer describes a system in which software adjusts the foils during operation. Those foils can be retracted, a practical distinction when considering launching, trailering and approaches to shallow berths.
Charging is part of the itinerary
The use case depends on more than quoted range: local charging provision and the actual route should be assessed together. Consult Candela's current C-8 information and operating guidance for specifications and model-specific conditions.
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