Join Phil Berman from Balance Catamarans and Trystan Chubb from Integral at the Düsseldorf Boat Show as they discuss an exciting new partnership! Integral’s innovative eDrive system is set to be installed on a Balance 526 in St. Francis, South Africa, marking a significant step forward in hybrid-electric propulsion for catamarans.

🚀 What to Expect in This Video:

🔹 The journey of developing and refining the Integral eDrive

🔹 How electric motors differ from diesel in performance and efficiency

🔹 The hybrid system’s impact on redundancy, charging, and fuel economy

🔹 Upcoming sea trials and real-world data collection With this system, Balance owners can optimize their energy use, extend range, and reduce reliance on diesel—ushering in a more sustainable future for sailing.

📅 Key Dates:

📍 Feb 16 – Integral eDrive installation begins on the Balance 526

📍 Feb 27 – Mar 24 – Phil will be in St. Francis overseeing major launches, including the Balance 580, Balance 750, and the first Integral-powered catamaran

Stay tuned for updates as we put this groundbreaking system to the test!