Ferrari is generating even more buzz around the Hypersail.
The Italian marque has revealed exactly how the hotly anticipated foiling yacht will be powered, adding that it will be entirely energy self-sufficient. Designed specifically for ocean racing, the 100-foot monohull will run on renewable sources, such as solar and wind, as well as crew-generated energy.
Developed by the Hypersail tech team in Maranello, the energy management system is designed to harvest power from the surrounding environment as efficiently as possible to ensure there is enough juice for long-distance cruising.
The Winch-by-Wire system.
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At the heart lies a new Winch-by-Wire system. It is an innovative riff on traditional winch solutions that converts the power generated by the crew’s muscular strength into electrical energy, which is then used for various functions of the sail plan. (It could drive the winches or run the hydraulic pump, for example.) It is similar to the by-wire system on the newly unveiled Ferrari 12Cilindri Manuale, in which the mechanical action of gear-shifting is converted into an electronic signal.
The renewable energy harvesting.
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The yacht also features over 1,000 square feet of solar panels on the deck and topsides and three wind turbines at the stern that together power the electronic and hydraulic systems. Any extra energy is stored and managed in two identical 800V batteries.
The technological core, consisting of electronic control units and advanced sensors, ensures smooth flight. As with most modern foiling yachts, the Hypersail is fitted with foils that can be adjusted in real time to match conditions. The onboard Flight Control system manages hydraulic flow across two operating modes: Slow Movements are the big, gradual adjustments of the foil arms and canting keel, while Fast Movements are the rapid, continuous flinging of the flaps. The foil and keel are powered by the 800 V rear e-axle from the new Ferrari Luce and the flaps are driven by a 48 V electric motor.
The electrical architecture.
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“Hypersail is the first foiling monohull for ocean racing to achieve complete energy autonomy,” Marco Guglielmo Ribigini, Hypersail technical team leader, said in a statement. “Thanks to an electrical system that ensures the ideal balance between efficiency and performance, alongside innovative solutions such as Winch-by-Wire, all onboard adjustments are powered entirely by energy generated while underway.”
The Hypersail is currently under construction in Pisa, Italy, with launch expected in late 2026 and delivery scheduled for 2027.
