{"id":61467,"date":"2025-11-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/?p=61467"},"modified":"2025-11-04T18:05:31","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T23:05:31","slug":"island-spirit-525e-electric","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisingworld.com\/sponsored-post\/island-spirit-525e-electric\/","title":{"rendered":"Island Spirit 525E: Electric Innovation Meets World-Cruising Comfort"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%; }<\/style><div class='embed-container'><iframe src='https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/\/toxRilrYYV8' frameborder='0' allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At the Annapolis Boat Show,&nbsp;<em>Cruising World<\/em>\u2019s Editor-in-Chief Andrew Parkinson toured the all-new&nbsp;<strong>Island Spirit 525E<\/strong>, a 52-foot sailing catamaran designed from the keel up for electric propulsion and world cruising. Joined by&nbsp;<strong>Phillip Winter<\/strong>, CEO of Inspired Yachting\u2014the exclusive dealer for Island Spirit\u2014Parkinson explored how this next-generation multihull blends strength, efficiency, and social design.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Purpose-built for long-range cruising and charter versatility, the 525E features a&nbsp;<strong>robust vacuum-infused, foam-core construction<\/strong>&nbsp;that delivers durability without excess weight. Despite its solid feel underfoot, the boat weighs just 17.5 tons. The&nbsp;<strong>E<\/strong>&nbsp;in its name stands for&nbsp;<em>electric<\/em>: the 525E is powered by an advanced all-electric drive system with the largest battery bank in its class, offering silent, extended motoring capability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On deck, standout features include a&nbsp;<strong>spacious flybridge<\/strong>&nbsp;with seating for up to 30 people, full helm controls within easy reach, and a 1,905-square-foot upwind sail plan. Forward, a generous cockpit and secure side decks make for comfortable, confident movement underway. Inside, the&nbsp;<strong>bright, open salon<\/strong>&nbsp;features an island galley, large refrigeration options, and customizable layouts from three to six staterooms\u2014all with en suite heads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From its efficient hull form to its expansive social spaces, the Island Spirit 525E reflects a clear vision: sustainable cruising with no compromise on performance or comfort. 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