Fuel cell manufacturer Voller has collaborated with Ken Freivokh in the design of a 55-ft fuel cell-powered yacht.

Designs for the yacht have been drawn up by Mr Freivokh, who believes the craft will act as prototype for yachts of the near future, BYM reports.

The yacht will use a VE100 portable fuel cell system, containing a platinum catalyst, with the cell's small dimensions enabling the designer to make better use of space within the craft, the yachting magazine reports.

Mr Freivokh said this has resulted in a design that affords greater comfort for passengers and greater scope for the introduction of electrical products in future.

Stephen Voller, Chief Executive of Voller Energy, said: "It is the potential reliability and ease of maintenance of the fuel cell which are its main attributes to the boating world, due to the nature of this leisure pursuit during passages you can be a long way from a service yard and need to trust and rely on your chosen electrical supply."

Mr Freivokh has previously worked with high-end yacht marques such as Sunseeker and Nautor's Swan and anticipates that the accommodation of fuel cells in yachts "will be standard issue in the marine design industry" as the industry responds to the challenge of complying with environmental legislation.

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Voller and Ken Frievokh collaborate to produce fuel cell yacht concept design, 11/10/07
http://www.fuelcelltoday.com/online/news/articles/2007-10/Frievokh-and-Voller-collaborate-

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