ZeroJet electric outboard motor loads up serious power-to-weight

Born from the high-powered world of electric jetboarding, ZeroJet is now channeling all its energy into building performance electric boat drives. Its very first outboard combines drop-and-drive convenience with a superior power-to-weight ratio ready t… Continue reading ZeroJet electric outboard motor loads up serious power-to-weight

Scrap metal sets sail as 55-ft solar-electric catamaran

Yacht design and engineering studio iYacht has been commissioned to help German TV and movie actor Daniel Roesner realize his vision for a “sustainable catamaran designed with circularity in mind.” The 55-ft multihull will be built using scrap metal, reclaimed wood and recycled cork.

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Autonomous marine trash gobbler takes on invasive weeds too

Clear Robotics is expanding its fleet of autonomous marine trash collectors. Its Class 3 vessel boasts more onboard storage capacity plus towed barge potential for extended cleanup operations, and has also been designed to tackle invasive weeds.Continu… Continue reading Autonomous marine trash gobbler takes on invasive weeds too

Hydrogen passenger ferry cleared for commercial service in the Bay Area

Switch Maritime has revealed that the US Coast Guard has given the green light for the first hydrogen passenger ferry in the US to enter commercial service. The Sea Change is expected to start full operations later this year.Continue ReadingCategory: M… Continue reading Hydrogen passenger ferry cleared for commercial service in the Bay Area

Reimagined electric outboard propeller keeps plastic out of the ocean

Torqeedo, a major innovator of all-electric boat motors, is working on a new version of its iconic bright-orange propeller, crafted from 100% recycled plastic. Not only will its future electric marine-drive products eliminate carbon emissions from the … Continue reading Reimagined electric outboard propeller keeps plastic out of the ocean

Camper van tuner dunks into boat life with 600-hp electric runabout

The last time we looked in on Austrian vehicle tuner ABT, it was taking a break from high-speed cars to put its unique set of skills to work on one of 2023’s sleekest (and most overpriced) Volkswagen camper vans. It’s now emerged out of the forest to t… Continue reading Camper van tuner dunks into boat life with 600-hp electric runabout

Camper van tuner dunks into boat life with 600-hp electric runabout

The last time we looked in on Austrian vehicle tuner ABT, it was taking a break from high-speed cars to put its unique set of skills to work on one of 2023’s sleekest (and most overpriced) Volkswagen camper vans. It’s now emerged out of the forest to t… Continue reading Camper van tuner dunks into boat life with 600-hp electric runabout

Biomimetic propeller brings whale-like flow to hubless marine e-drive

French electric marine drive specialist BlueNav is preparing to put a more natural spin in its lineup. The all-new Whale Design propeller features blades that follow the contours of a whale to improve system efficiency. The unique propeller is set to d… Continue reading Biomimetic propeller brings whale-like flow to hubless marine e-drive

Magonis slaps new Flux electric outboard on fastest ultralight e-boat

Magonis launched one of the sleekest little electric boats on the water in 2021, an 18-footer (5.5-m) with a speedy look and lightweight vacuum-infused hull construction. At the time, it offered a range of electric outboard options ranging between 4 an… Continue reading Magonis slaps new Flux electric outboard on fastest ultralight e-boat