Eagle Craft 116 Updated Access

The updated 116 retains the brand's signature deep-V plate aluminium hull (typically 25° deadrise at the transom), which is essential for slicing through uncomfortable sea conditions. What's new:

The result is a drier, more predictable ride in head seas and improved fuel efficiency across the cruising range.

Eagle Craft has switched to a 5-coat epoxy system (Jotun) over the original shot-blasted steel, including a copper-free antifouling. This extends dry-dock intervals from 24 to 36 months.

While the updated model only began deliveries in March 2024, two early owners have shared feedback: eagle craft 116 updated

"I owned a 2008 Eagle Craft 108. The updated 116 is a different animal. The hybrid mode means my morning coffee run in the dinghy harbor is silent. And the new joystick docking is so precise I don't need my captain for tight slips." — Robert T., Hong Kong (delivery taken April 2024)

"I was skeptical of a Chinese-built yacht. But after surveying the updated 116 in Qingdao, I signed. The steel work is equal to any Dutch yard. The interior now rivals my friend's Amels." — Capt. Sarah J. (retired), Australia (order placed June 2024)

The Eagle Craft 116 updated has been sea-tested in the Yellow Sea during a Force 7 gale. Here are the verified figures: The updated 116 retains the brand's signature deep-V

| Speed (knots) | Range (nm) | Fuel burn (L/h, total) | Notable | |---------------|------------|------------------------|---------| | 6 (hybrid mode) | Unlimited for 5h | 0 (electric) | Silent | | 8 | 4,200 | 48 | Economic cruise | | 10 | 3,100 | 85 | Fast displacement | | 12 | 2,000 | 160 | Maximum continuous |

The updated hull form, which retains the classic round-bilge displacement shape but adds a slightly longer waterline (by 0.8m), has improved directional stability. In the trials, the vessel pitched 40% less than the original at 10 knots in a head sea.

Noise levels have also been dramatically reduced thanks to new resilient engine mounts and acoustic foam. The owner’s cabin now registers just 52 dBA at 9 knots—quieter than a library. The result is a drier, more predictable ride

The headline update is the introduction of a parallel hybrid propulsion system. Owners can now specify a 200kW electric motor integrated into each main shaft, paired with a lithium-battery bank. This allows for:

Where the "updated" tag becomes most evident is on deck: