As the Glasshopper offers several unique features, the technical installations are very important.
In order to lift the whole boat 80 cm. a ballast system is installed. This requires a custom solution based on large pumps, sliding gate valves and an automated water level measurement- and computer control system.
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Aft ship with large ballast water inlet, a pod mounting flange on top and an intercooler for the airconditioners.
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Water inlet valve.
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Future ballast pumps position with flexible mounting.
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Ballast water flow control with sliding gate valves for dynamic leveling.
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De-aerating the ballast tanks with large, sound insulated, ducts.
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The electrical propulsion system contains more than 10,000 kg battery weight, 2 podded propellers, a bowthruster, spud poles for berthing, electrical converters, battery chargers, a battery management system, a biodiesel genset.............
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Foreship with knuckle and bowthruster inlet.
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Bow thruster propeller.
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Bow thruster installation inside.
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Telescopic bow spud pole to berth the boat at shallow waters.
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Some of the traction batteries which will be monitored individually when they're in use.
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Electrician Andre needs his concentration.
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In order to know which cable he has to connect.
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The generator set barely fits in place.
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Stainless steel biodiesel fuel tank.
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Very nice detail of remote controlled valve.
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Working at the aft spud pole.
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In detail.
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What's next?
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Let's take a look at the climate control system with windows sliding down for fresh air and close contact with the environment. Furthermore an airconditioning will be installed. The white flexible ducts are part of the conditioned air distribution.
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Narrow slots for the future windows.
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Telescopic hydraulic cilinder to provide window movement.
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To manage everything flexible, the electrical system is based on a CAN-bus system and a lot of computer control.
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Much cosmetic work has to be done also.
