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Candela C-Pod Electric Drive

Name: Candela C-Pod Electric Drive
Brand: Candela

Direct-drive electric pod motor for hydrofoil craft with twin permanent magnet motors driving counter-rotating propellers, seawater-cooled and oil-free. C-Pod MAX for the P-12 (2 units, 320 kW at takeoff); standard C-Pod for the C-8 (about 80 kW).

Description

The Candela C-Pod is a direct-drive electric pod motor series designed for high-speed hydrofoil craft. Permanent magnet motors placed in a submerged pod drive counter-rotating propellers directly, eliminating gears and mechanical transmission to improve efficiency, reduce noise and minimise maintenance.

Key features

Permanent magnet motors in an underwater pod; no gearbox or transmission
Counter-rotating propellers, each driven by its own motor, recovering rotational energy from the wake
Seawater-cooled, sealed motors with no oil or fluid changes
Power density four times that of other marine powertrains, according to Candela
Very low airborne and underwater noise
Zero operating emissions and no lubricating oil

Versions

C-Pod MAX: for the Candela P-12; two units give a combined 320 kW for takeoff
Standard C-Pod: for the Candela C-8; approximately 80 kW

Specifications

Candela Tech Talks	C-Foil System

Premium 3-Strand Nylon

High-tenacity 3-strand marine nylon with Marine Tech coating for dock, anchor and mooring lines; 5 mm (3/16 in) to 24 mm (1 in); white, black and navy.