Candela C-8 will be offered on subscription through Agapi Boat Club

Boaters will soon be able to subscribe to Candela C-8 through a partnership with premier boat sharing service Agapi. By incorporating the C-8 in Agapi’s fleet, Candela brings the electric hydrofoil experience to a larger crowd.

– We see that demand for the Candela C-8 is extremely high. By offering the C-8 for sharing, more people can experience the thrill of electric hydrofoiling, which is in line with our mission of decarbonizing leisure boating, says Gustav Hasselskog, CEO of Candela.

Agapi Boat Club offers a unique and world-leading subscription service. This service provides access to top-performing premium boats. Members can enjoy boats across Scandinavia, the U.K., Mallorca, Menorca, Marbella, and Crete.

– To be working with Candela and being able to include them in the Agapi Boat Club fleet going forward, is a major step in our mission to disrupt traditional boating for a more sustainable future, where more people can get access to the very best of premium boats and a hassle-free boat life, says Agapi Boat Club CEO Peder Asplund.

Candela C-8 comes fully-equipped for the new sharing economy. The boat is always connected to the cloud and receives continuous upgrades via OTA. Its software and app enable different users to access the boat’s features. Unlike traditional boats, which require the captain to constantly trim the engine, the C-8’s Flight Controller automatically adjusts the hydrofoils. This ensures a smooth ride and an easy user experience.

The C-8 provides a no-maintenance boating experience, making it ideal for boat sharing. The Candela C-POD drive train lasts for 3,000 hours without needing service. Most leisure boats operate for only 30-50 hours per year.In contrast, a shared-use craft might operate for hundreds of hours each week. This intensive use necessitates frequent and costly overhauls of conventional ICE outboards.

– The electric Candela C-POD drive train is designed for commercial use and will also power our upcoming hydrofoiling ferry Candela P-30 as well as the new taxi boat, Candela P-12. The goal is to provide a new level of product reliability, which obviously has many benefits for boat sharing, says Gustav Hasselskog, Candela’s CEO.

The first Candela C-8 will join Agapi’s fleet in Stockholm. Agapi will add more boats to its Boat Clubs in Mallorca and other appealing harbors.

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