Pioneer by name, pioneer by nature.
Pioneer Yachts, the German shipyard founded by engineer and entrepreneur Mike Frank just two years ago, has launched the first unit of its new solar-electric catamaran, blazing a new trail in emissions-free yachting.
Aptly christened Pioneer One, the inaugural PY60 is centered on efficiency, autonomy, and simplicity. The practical 60-foot platform was designed around energy generation and storage, allowing for continuous cruising in all manner of conditions.
“This isn’t another electric catamaran,” Frank said in a statement. “It’s a completely new kind of yacht for this segment, built for real operation.”
The roof is covered with solar panels that generate power from the sun.
