The trawler, as a hull type, has always had its appeal, and continues to have it in its modern iterations and variations.
Both in terms of livability and in terms of its approach to sailing and the overall experience, the trawler is an ever-evolving evergreen, and, Sirena Yachts, once again demonstrates this well with its newest 16-meter, soon to make its world debut with at the Cannes Yachting Festival 2024 (Sept. 10-15).
Born on the design of the “classic” 48, itself a cruiser that winks at sustainability, the new Sirena 48 Hybrid will, in fact, be the new version capable of sailing even in total silence in full-electric mode. A cruising hull designed for those spending long periods aboard, with maximum livability between exteriors and interiors
Sirena 48 Hybrid – Preview
With three cabins on board for six guests, plus one, eventually, for crew, the new 48 Hybrid will be capable of cruising in hybrid up to 350 nautical miles, as well as proceeding in total silence in full-electric mode for distances as great as 24 miles, with the optional increased battery pack.
Sustainable appeal aside, the new Sirena is also a hull that knows its stuff on both the sailing and livability fronts, with water lines penned by the great German Frers and a pleasing, well-thought-out design capable of devoting as much space to outdoor living as to indoor living.
While waiting for its global debut in France, here, meanwhile, is a preview.
Exteriors
The key on which the new 48 is based is simple.
With the new design, the shipyard is looking at efficient alternatives to offer more sustainable boating, but without betraying the quality standards for which the brand’s history is particularly strong.
With the 48 Hybrid, then, comes a hull that does not deny the comfort and seaworthiness of its predecessors, but seeks to bring a balance of sustainability into the equation.
Livability and well-kept interiors are therefore not negated, but the design still needs to adapt to the format to some extent, as the new profile of the hard-top, designed not only to accommodate photovoltaic systems, but also to reduce windage (aerodynamic drag), thus making propulsion more efficient, highlights well.
At the same time, the absence of a flybridge contributes to the same purpose, contributing to the advantage of a lower center of gravity and the benefits this brings in terms of both stability and fuel consumption.
On the other hand, however, there is no lack of comfort on board, which is not affected in any way by the hybrid nature of the new propulsion.
The large forward volumes, in fact, elevated above the water by a high freeboard, are entirely dedicated to relaxation, offering a lounge area usable under sail as well as at anchor, and complete with sofas and sundecks.
Equally, there is no shortage of spaces dedicated to open living aft where, between beach area and cockpit, a space is created in communication with the interior as well, thus generating a place dedicated to conviviality and entertainment usable in different contexts and different ways.
Siren 48 Hybrid – Volumes
Hybrid or not, the Sirena 48 Hybrid is, first and foremost, a trawler designed for extended stays.
And to this end, the interior cannot fail.
The large salon on the deck thus becomes the hub of daytime life, built on an open-plan layout that immediately places the galley as a bridge of communication between the interior and the exterior.
The lounge just beyond thus becomes both a dining area and a convivial space surrounded by the sea in 360 degrees, integrating the different aspects of life on board into a single volume that communicates with the various parts.
Below decks, on the other hand, the spaces are entirely devoted to cabins, with two large doubles taking center stage.
An aft, double, full-beam owner’s stateroom with private bathroom, and a forward double, also full-beam.
Between these, a twin with single beds offers two additional berths, bringing the total number to 6.
Optionally, a single crew cabin is available aft.
Motorization and performance
Coming to the propulsion aspects, the new Sirena 48 sees installed a pair of E-Motion SAE1 electric motors of 213 kW power and a pair of 180 kW E-Motion variable speed generators.
With these, the maximum speed is around 14 knots, with 6.5 knots as the indicated cruising speed.
As for range, however, the numbers vary depending on conditions of use.
At cruising speed, with the standard battery pack, in full electric mode 12 nautical miles is the standard, 24 mn, with the optional upgrade to the battery pack.
At 10 knots, 9.8 miles, 19.6, on the other hand again with the optional additional pack.
This, however, in full electric mode.
In the case, however, of opting to sail with the aid of generators, the range would immediately increase to 200 nautical miles at cruising speed.
In hybrid mode, on the other hand, so mixed diesel & battery, the cruising range immediately stands out in much higher numbers: 350 nautical miles.
A complex of options that, objectively, creates a wide range of choices available, adapting the 48 Hybrid to the needs of the moment, whether these are dictated by range requirements or related to the advantages of full electric cruising.
IMG
Sirena 48 Hybrid – Data Sheet
Length Over All (LOA) | 16.04 m |
Hull Length (LOH) | 13.79 m |
Length at Waterline (LWL) | 13.77 m |
Baglio Massimo (Bmax) | 5 m |
Draft | 1.16 m |
Full Displacement | 32.4 t |
Light Displacement | 28.6 t |
Hybrid Motorization | 2X E-Motion Electric Engines SAE1 Pe = 213kW |
Generators | 2X E-Motion Variable Speed Generators-180 kW |
Maximum Speed | 14 kn |
Cruising Speed | 6/6.5 kn |
Autonomy | 6.5 kn in Full Electric Mode (standard batteries) > 12 mn 6.5 kn in Full Electric Mode (additional batteries) > 24 mn 10 kn in Full Electric Mode (standard batteries) > 9.8 mn 10 kn in Full Electric Mode (additional batteries) > 19.6 mn With generator aid at 6.5 kn > 200 mn Mixed use Diesel & Battery at 6.5 kn > 350 mn With generator aid at 14 knots > 240 mn |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 1900 lt. |
Fresh Water Tank Capacity | 600 lt. |
Cabins | 3 + 1 (crew cabin, optional) |
Sleeping places | 6 +1 (in crew cabin, optional) |
Bathrooms | 2 + 1 (in crew cabin, optional) |
Hull type | Semi-displacement |
Project | Sirena Marine |
Naval Architecture | German Frers |
Contact | Sirena Yachts |
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