Very few brands, for the time being, are opting for purely electric propulsion. However, the newly launched Magonis is launching its first model, measuring 5.50 meters in length, a boat that accepts a wide variety of engines to suit its diverse usage scenarios. It can be used as a rental boat, without the need for a license, with the minimum power of a 4 kW (Torqeedo 4.0 RL), as a large-ship auxiliary or as a truly autonomous boat capable of offering reasonable ranges. Designed to be electric, the Magonis Wave e-550‘s program varies completely depending on the engine it adopts. The name of this boat, Magonis, refers to the name given by the Romans to Mahón, the capital of Menorca, as Portus Magonis.

An exclusive boat

This boat uses Light X Pro technology developed by Magonis engineers to reduce the boat’s weight far beyond what would be normal for a boat of this size. The Magonis Wave e-550 is a striking design, both for its shapes, carefully studied in the hull to maximize the possibilities and performance of an electric motor, and for its layout, striking for this size due to its interesting features. The lowest installed power is a 4 kW Torqeedo, sufficient to operate the charter boat program. Among these, the open stern, the large forward cockpit, and the design of a central passage through the windshield — which, incidentally, would benefit from a lower enclosure to completely isolate the bow from the main cockpit — are worth highlighting. The helm station on the starboard and stern each has open passages to the bathing half-platforms and a central seat in front of the engine.

Magonis is undoubtedly betting on a new concept in this length, using high-quality fittings, upholstery only seen on high-end boats, and covering the cockpit floor with teak. It is, of course, an exclusive boat, and it more than achieves this through both its quality and design. Furthermore, it isn’t really a single boat, rather, depending on the engine, its function and performance completely change. The Magonis takes advantage of the entire length, with a bowrider-style cockpit and a central passage through the windshield. Among the most notable points, we are struck by the quality of construction and details, as well as the technology adopted.

In addition to the construction and design features, in the near future the shipyard will incorporate software that will control all the boat’s systems, allowing for remote connection, something very useful when performing work as a charter boat or simply to remotely check the status of the boat at all times. It will be based on a control unit that manages the interface between batteries and engine. This will make it possible to dispense with Torqeedo’s proprietary system and achieve better performance. On the other hand, the shipyard offers one or more battery packs (70 kW) and engines, although the shipyard strives for maximum optimization of the package for each specific program. For example, the latest batteries it has adopted are less bulky and heavier and offer 20% more charge. The battery pack is installed under the cockpit floor, where it best promotes the boat’s trim and stability.

Navigation and Conclusions

We sailed the most basic version in the port of Barcelona, likely intended for rental without a license or as a small auxiliary for beach landings from anchorage in the cove. According to the shipyard, the hull planes at around 12 knots, something that can be appreciated with the higher-powered 18 and 30 kW engines. A very special model, conscientiously crafted, of high quality and capable of adapting to various programs depending on the engine and battery pack.

Victoria Calderon