Millikan M.10

After hundreds of miles of sailing and testing with a new drivetrain, Philippe Raynaud, founder of Millikan Boats, has set about launching a new model that incorporates the same key ideas but is much more refined overall: the M.10. We met up with the CEO at his premises in Caen, Normandy, where the first hulls built in Estonia will be received and completed: “With naval architect Vincent Le Bailly and 3D modeler Fred Gasson, we wanted to offer a seaworthy and reassuring multihull whose design immediately evokes these qualities while gaining in elegance. For the interior, we consulted specialists in order to meet the expectations of a wider boating clientele. The M.10 is 18” (45 cm) longer than the M.9, its wings and arches are more attractive, and the roof, now made of aluminum, is more robust. Tests with a shaft-driven prop have demonstrated a significant gain in performance, while technological advances in lithium batteries have made it possible to increase the power from 31 to 40 kWh with virtually no increase in weight.”

The builders have announced that their new model is capable of sailing self-sufficiently at 7 knots on a beautiful summer day between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

To make the M.10 as easy to use as possible, the manufacturer has developed an intelligent energy management system that takes into account production, consumption, and, of course, storage.

A kite wing can be ordered as an option to make the most of downwind conditions, and foils are also being developed.

The M.10 is set to be unveiled to the public for the first time at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival.

Technical specifications

Manufacturer: Millikan Boats
Length: 32’10” (10 m)
Beam: 11’2” (3.4 m)
Motors: 2 x 20 kW
Batteries: 40 kWh
Solar panels: 5 kWp
Maximum speed: 12 knots
Range: 90 NM at 8 knots

www.millikan-boats.com