evoy and platypus’ semi-submersible boat with catamaran hulls glides above and underwater

semi-submersible boat with catamaran hulls and electric motors

Platypus Craft and Evoy team up to produce the former’s semi-submersible concept boats with catamaran hulls. The catch here is that the water vehicle contains a ‘basket,’ or movable part of the boat, that the pilot can lower below the water surface. In this way, up to five passengers can enjoy under-the-sea gazing without actually diving into the water. To let them breathe under the sea, the basket comes with six air tanks, facial masks from ocean reefs, which are similar to diving masks, and oil-less Nardi Compressori compressors for breathing air.

Platypus Craft says they’ve already launched a prototype in the Mediterranean, equipped with two Evoy’s electric motor systems named Twin Outboard Breeze that can give over 240 horsepower. This motor also has two 63-kilowatt batteries that can deliver a top speed of 25 knots and a cruising speed of 15 knots above water. With the basket lowered, the semi-submersible boat can travel between three and five knots, so the passengers can enjoy looking at the marine life at a glacial pace for around 30 to 80 nautical miles. Platypus expects to deploy the twin Evoy Outboard Breeze, 120+ horsepower each electric motor, in their Yacht Edition craft on water in early 2025.

all images courtesy of Platypus Craft

Platypus craft and evoy to unveil semi-submersible boat in 2025

The semi-submersible concept boat of Platypus Craft has catamaran hulls, which help lower the basket easily. At the same time, the setup creates ample space on board, so passengers can still walk around the water vehicle. The boat company has yet to clarify if there’s a barrier encasing it or if it’s open. What’s clear is that the rear has enough space to double as a diving board, in case the passengers want to swim during the break.

It’s here too, where Evoy’s electric motor systems are, propelling the semi-submersible concept boat. The motor company says that its electric systems have zero emissions, which can help reduce pollution as well as fuel slicks and bilge water. Electric motors are dubbed to be quiet too and may not disrupt marine life as they cruise since they cut down noise pollution above and below the water. As of publishing the story, the two companies continue to develop their semi-submersible boat from concept to real-life model, with early 2025 as the target year for its launch.

surface view of the semi-submersible boat by Platypus Craft and Evoy