A marine industry symposium on the fire risk posed by lithium-ion batteries has concluded that the technology is safe but that risks increase with misuse and uncertified accessories… Owners and guests of smaller leisure boats may not be as well drilled in fire prevention measures as professional crew on larger yachts. Photo: Pantaenius Yacht Insurance […]
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Electric outboard motors seem to be springing up all over the place right now. We round up 8 of the best electric outboards on the market… Electric outboard motors are nothing new, the humble electric trolling motor has been around for decades, but in the past couple of years a new breed of more powerful […]
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The electric-powered, super lightweight Silent Tender 400 is like nothing we’ve seen before… Silent’s new tender is making a big noise Silent Yachts is best known for its large and efficient solar-powered catamarans, but its new baby the Silent Tender 400 is a four-metre, carbon-fibre, rigid-hull planing boat. Able to carry six people ‘with ease’, […]
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A new all-electric surface drive system called the eD-QDrive 1 could deliver unparalleled speed, range and ease of installation… Electric surface drives promise class-leading speed and efficiency Until now only a handful of specialist yards have attempted to build electric boats. The difficulty of trying to source the right components, package them into a suitable […]
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Designed to propel medium-sized motorboats and sailboats up to 10 tonnes, the OEM Pod Drive 10kW is ideal for boats of around 35ft and can be fitted as twin pods for larger boats and catamarans… Performance is akin to a 30hp diesel inboard Rated up to 1,500rpm, it has an input power of 10kW that […]
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Nick Burnham takes a first look at the Torqeedo Deep Blue 100i 2500 and asks – is electric boat engine technology finally catching up with the automotive world? Torqeedo’s new motor can propel the Frauscher Mirage 740 to 26 knots I find it quietly amusing that the recent (and worthy) obsession with recycling and emissions-free […]
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Testing Evoy’s prototype 300-hp electric outboard hints at how fun an electrified future might be. I’ve caught some flack over the years for our coverage of alternate fuel sources like electric, propane, Liquefied Natural Gas, hydrogen, etc. I received scathing emails from readers saying that Torqeedo outboards would only be used by free-spirit sailors. I […]
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Recent fires are making some boat owners wonder if replacing their batteries with lithiums is worth the risk. Recent fires are making some boat owners wonder if replacing their batteries with lithiums is worth the risk. On September 15, 2022, an unoccupied Tesla caught fire while parked at a Chinese restaurant about a mile and […]
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There will be a plethora of new yacht launches at Boot Düsseldorf 2023, here’s our pick of some of the most exciting launches due to be unveiled at the show One of the worlds most exciting boat shows comes round every January and often features a host of new yacht launches ready for the year […]
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First 44. PHOTO BY GILLES MARTIN-RAGET Oceanis 30.1 PHOTO BY JULIEN GAZEAU Beneteau’s impressive new electric-powered Oceanis 30.1 and First 44 premiered at the Salon Nautic de Paris early in December, advancing Beneteau’s strategy focused on producing models that promote carbon-reduction and eco-friendliness. “On the product development side, we are currently focused on reducing the […]
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The Salon Nautic de Paris is hosting the premiere of two new electric sailing yachts from BENETEAU: the Oceanis 30.1 and the First 44. The two new offerings are the continued realization of Groupe Beneteau’s sustainability strategy, which takes a look at manufacturing processes and product development with an eye toward carbon reduction and eco-friendliness. […]
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Whether you want a Black Friday outboard for trolling, tender use or auxiliary back-up, here are 5 of the best If you’ve resigned yourself to the idea that Black Friday outboards are the same price as non Black Friday outboards, think again. Discounts might be modest but uprated deals often include handy accessories like carry […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF DUTCHCRAFT The builder behind the all-electric, carbon-fibre DC25 monohull is back with its first unit of the DC25 e-cat, set to be launched this month. “The DC25 e-cat is the culmination of our search for an environmentally clean and exceptionally efficient electric dayboat that is rugged and adaptable enough to suit a […]
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Both Beneteau and Contest yachts are bringing out new designs with full electric drives as electric yachts continue to grow in size It’s more than five years since electric drives became the default propulsion option for new daysailer designs but they’re now also entering the mainstream for larger yachts. Beneteau’s first electric model, the Oceanis […]
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Torqeedo GmbH has appointed Fabian Bez as the company’s new chief executive officer (CEO). Bez assumed day-to-day leadership of the company effective Oct. 1, 2022. Bez will be joined by Heiko Vietmeier, who will serve as Torqeedo’s chief financial officer (CFO) starting November 1. The new management team will replace Dr. Markus Müller, CTO and […]
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Running on sun and even wind, the transoceanic capable Silent 60 is a technological and ecological tour de force—and one of the most forward thinking yachts ever built. A Silent Future? Running on sun and even wind, the transoceanic capable Silent 60 is a technological and ecological tour de force—and one of the most forward […]
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On a Norwegian adventure with the crew of Viking-inspired engineers at Evoy, Simon Murray discovers not only the fanatical dedication behind the race to build the fastest electric boats in the world, but the true meaning of “skol!” Evoy’s electric motors are propelling Norwegian boats to some of the fastest speeds achieved by electricity alone. […]
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PHOTO COURTESY OF GODFREY Godfrey’s newest model for 2023 is the brand’s first pontoon designed to be powered by electric or gas-powered engines. The Mighty G pontoon is compact and highly maneuverable, making for a great entry boat into the pontoon market. “With electric motors gaining traction with current boaters and those looking for their […]
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By Adam Quandt Peanut butter and jelly, Mike & Ike, yin and yang, all things we’ve known to go together. But water and electricity? Not so much. However, with the help of new technologies, new partnerships and much more, marine manufacturers are changing that mindset. With an emphasis on creating more environmentally-friendly products to meet […]
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