Vision Marine kicks electric outboard tech amidships

The Quebecois company behind the one-time fastest electric motor technology on water, Vision Marine Technologies shows no signs of slowing down. This year, the company has been hard at work on securing patents for a number of e-drive technologies and c… Continue reading Vision Marine kicks electric outboard tech amidships

Twisted smart propeller heads for the marine outboard masses

Sharrow Marine has quietly been working to disrupt the marine industry with a reimagined propeller it calls the “future of propulsion.” The tech originally looked like it might be too expensive and make/model-specific to see that future to fruition in … Continue reading Twisted smart propeller heads for the marine outboard masses

ABB’s cycloidal marine propellers: Efficient thrust in any direction

Earlier this month, we featured a Whale Design propeller that looked to nature for improved efficiency. Switzerland’s ABB Marine has also been inspired by “the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail” for its multi-blade Dynafin propulsion concept.Continue R… Continue reading ABB’s cycloidal marine propellers: Efficient thrust in any direction

ABB’s cycloidal marine propellers: Efficient thrust in any direction

Earlier this month, we featured a Whale Design propeller that looked to nature for improved efficiency. Switzerland’s ABB Marine has also been inspired by “the dynamic motions of a whale’s tail” for its multi-blade Dynafin propulsion concept.Continue R… Continue reading ABB’s cycloidal marine propellers: Efficient thrust in any direction

Ultra-efficient toroidal propeller gets contra-rotating double upgrade

The multi-award-winning Sharrow Propeller family is growing. The new Sharrow CX incorporates the company’s toroidal design into a contra-rotating propeller set. The sculptural new prop doubles up on looped blades with the promise of bringing Sharrow’s … Continue reading Ultra-efficient toroidal propeller gets contra-rotating double upgrade

Vision complements e-outboards with “unsinkable” fully recyclable boat

We previously knew Vision Marine Technologies primarily as the Quebecois company that debuted the once-most powerful electric outboard in the world, the propulsion behind one of the world’s fastest, most hellacious e-boats. At this year’s Miami boat sh… Continue reading Vision complements e-outboards with “unsinkable” fully recyclable boat

Jet Capsule unveils 2024 Super Sport carbon fiber “mini yacht”

We’ve covered a few of Italian designer Pierpaolo Lazzarini’s Jet Capsule compact motorboats since they hit the market back in 2013. The most recent version, which is set to be released in 2024, is dubbed the Jet Capsule Super Sport (Jet Capsule SS), w… Continue reading Jet Capsule unveils 2024 Super Sport carbon fiber “mini yacht”

An in-depth look at MasterCraft’s wakesurfing technology

Wakesurfing is nothing new. Ever since boats became capable of pulling someone behind them, the idea of jumping and playing on the waves created by the boat has been a thing. Today, however, technology has improved this activity immensely – thanks larg… Continue reading An in-depth look at MasterCraft’s wakesurfing technology

Mercury’s Avator electric outboard extends range with hotswap batteries

Mercury Marine has announced its first electric outboard motor at CES 2023. Designed to be mounted to tenders, micro-skiffs, rigid inflatables and kayaks, the Avator 7.5e “delivers reliable, quiet power to get you where you’re going” and features a swa… Continue reading Mercury’s Avator electric outboard extends range with hotswap batteries

Ingenity day boat dunks electric skateboard tech in the water

Going from water sports action to luxury cruising, and moving from the waters of Tahoe to the shores of Miami, Florida’s Ingenity has followed up its rowdy electric Super Air Nautique 22E multi-sport boat with the more humble 23E day boat. Along the wa… Continue reading Ingenity day boat dunks electric skateboard tech in the water