Electric boats have been used for some time on interior waterways, where local regulations may prohibit the use of internal combustion craft as too polluting. There has been recent growth in this category thanks to significant reduction in battery weight and recharge time.
Silent operation and absence of exhaust gas make for an agreeable outing. These craft are particularly suited to low-speed fishing. Electric motors are now found on all types of craft, from the smallest two-person boat to the largest luxury yachts, including work vessels and cruising sailboats. Boatyards often propose this type of propulsion as an option, either in hybrid or all-electric models.
The system consists of an energy storage component, an energy conversion unit and a motor. A bank of batteries provides storage. Recent improvement in lithium-ion, nickel-cadmium and nickel-metal-hydride technology permits greater concentration of energy in lighter batteries.
Electric motors fall into two main categories: direct and alternating current. The converter varies with motor type. There are both DC-to-DC models and DC-to-AC inverters. Hybrid technology provides an internal combustion backup when batteries are low.
Choice will depend on the intended use of the boat.
- Silent operation
- No exhaust
- Inexpensive energy
- Low maintenance
- Limited range
- Recharging needs
- Battery weight
- Battery recycling
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Electric boat : express-cruiser catamaran (solar energy) SC 46 Horizon
14,12m 
46' 4"ft
The SC46 is the first luxury yacht in the world powered 100% through solar energy. Highly efficient battery packages store sufficient...
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Electric boat : in-board cabin-cruiser 707 VENEZIA FRAUSCHER BOOTSWERFT
7,07m 23' 2"ft
The Frauscher 707 Venezia is very special - from...
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Electric boat : open (solar energy) YUKONe DL BT Bateaux Princecraft
4,34m 14' 3"ft
When you put aluminum fishing boat, eco-friendly,...
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Electric boat : side console boat 21 SUN CRUISER Duffy
6,4m 21' 0"ft
Length: 21' - 0" Beam: 8'- 2" Capacity:...
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Electric boat : side console boat ION Go-Float Electric Boats
1,96m 6' 5"ft
New for 2013, the ION makes electric boating affordable with a full dollop of fun. Go-Floats smallest craft is loaded with big features. Simple operation,...
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Electric boat : sightseeing boat MONO 50 PAX ODC Marine
11,8m 38' 9"ft
Main specification Passenger capacity: 50 Hull Type: Monohull Lenght: approx 11,8 m Beam: approx 4,2 m Loaded Draft: approx 1,05 m Light...
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Electric boat : sightseeing boat (catamaran) PASSEUR DE LA ROCHELLE Alt.en
10m 32' 10"ft
The first electric boat for public transport “Le passeur” (The ferryman) is the result of new and original specifications never gathered together until that time. In 1998, Alt.En built a first electric...
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Electric boat for aquatic centers ELECTRIC Signe-Ltd - obiboat
4,5m 14' 9"ft
Obiboat, the only boat of its category (less than 5 meters) driving without a licence, to be an electric engine catamaran. OK for a boat … but an electric catamaran Obiboat Today ® is the first less than 5m leisure catamaran with electric or electro-solar propulsion. Obiboat Today ® catamaran presents two major assets : - Surface...
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Electric boat : sightseeing boat (catamaran, solar energy) TEMA 360Cat TEMA
15m 49' 3"ft
The TEMA 360Cat is a zero emissions aluminium catamaran with 2 TEMA electric motors powered by solar panels and a battery pack. It can transport 60 passengers, but its large deck and variable seating position enables the boat to be used for many applications transport, sightseeing, working boat,...
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Electric boat : sightseeing boat (solar energy) AQUABUS 850T - 12 pax. Grove Boats
8,5m 27' 11"ft
Ecological Photovoltaic cells of the last generation, in conjunction with maintenance free Batteries and a 8 kW electrique motor, deliver over 8 to 10 hours of autonomy. A small generator can provide...
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Electric boat : sightseeing boat 36 FOOT ELECTRIC LAUNCH Elco Motor Yachts
10,97m 36' 0"ft
36 Foot Elco Electric Launch A size and design most reminiscent of the electric launches used at the 1893 Colombian Exposition, the 36' launch is an elegant workhorse. While you may not need to to shuttle millions of people over your waterways, it feels good knowing you're in a boat...
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7m 23' 0"ft
For commercial use now available: Hybrid...
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Electric boat : in-board runabout (with cabin) aquawatt 848 Yacht AquaWatt
8,48m 27' 10"ft
aquawatt 848 twin carbon aquawatt 848 is the most innovative electric yacht design for highest demands. 100%...
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Electric boat : open boat ENCORE E Nauticraft Corporation
4,37m 14' 4"ft
This model converts the Encore to a true all electric boat. The elimination of the pedal drive system gives a spacious interior for comfortable...
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9,8m 32' 2"ft
The Osprey gets 100% of its propulsive and auxiliary energy directly from the sun through the solar panels mounted on its roof. This power is stored in batteries which in turn feed two electric engines, making the...
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3,6m 11' 10"ft
Solar boats are completely eco-friendly being pollution free of air, water and noise. Navgathi has been designing and building solar boats since 2008. SunCRZ 9 is the smallest in our solar boat series of capacities ranging from 4 to 20 passengers (4, 10, 20). The larger ones come in the solar ferries segment. There are two different designs for the model - SX...
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Inflatable boat : rigid inflatable tender (electric) RIB 10' TENDER FB DESIGN
3,05m 10' 0"ft
RIB 10' TENDER The Rib 10’ is the perfect tender for boats up to 45 feet, because it’s based on a revolutionary displacement hull, stabilized...
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Electric boat : pontoon boat ELECTROCAT Ray Electric Outboard
7,92m 26' 0"ft
This large pontoon is great for families, fishing, entertaining friends or cruising on lakes, rivers or intracoastals. These are just the beginnings of your many Fun- Deck or Fisher experiences. Take a close look...
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Electric boat : pontoon boat 16 CS ElectraCraft
4,72m 15' 6"ft
The adventure begins with our entry-level party boat, which brings family and friends together. The 16CS is equipped with best-in-class features like the convenience...
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Electric boat : in-board cabin-cruiser (solar energy) Aequus 7.0 Aequus
7m 23' 0"ft
Carl Gustav PETTERSSON, Swedish shipbuilder and brilliant architect ( 1876-1953 ) drew, at the beginning of the last century, more than a...
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Electric boat : center console boat 4.0 Water Roo Craft
4m 13' 1"ft
Now with several years of development and research attributed to our projects, we’re very pleased with the performance from our latest design. Through...
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Electric boat : open boat LIGHTNING BUG Budsin
4,59m 15' 1"ft
Budsin Wood Craft has been building electric powered boats in Marshallberg, NC since 1987. Located near North Carolina's outer banks, we draw from the area's long and rich boat building heritage to produce what many believe to be among the finest crafted boats available-- whether electric or otherwise. Quiet...
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Electric boat : open boat LEAR204 Lear Baylor
6,2m 20' 4"ft
The new, premium LEAR204 represents a hallmark breakthrough in design, function, style, comfort and performance. This meticulously crafted electric boat is created from the hull up to meet the Lear standard of luxury, practicality...
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Electric boat : open boat Estaleiros Navais de Peniche
11,75m 38' 7"ft
This design features a traditional Senegal Fishing Canoe, propelled by an 8 kW electric motor.The Batteries can be charged on shore, or on board...
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Electric boat : open catamaran (solar energy) SOL 10 Kopf Solarschiff
4,05m 13' 3"ft
The SOL 10 is a unique solar experience on water. It is a small catamaran made of fibre glass suitable for 4 persons. A solar module arching over the boat creates comfortable shade and generates power of 210 Wp for charging up the batteries. Its easy handling and diversity make it an ideal boat for all who enjoy swimming, sun-bathing...
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Electric boat : center console boat (solar energy) GS4 SOLAR e-xclusive GardaSolar
3,85m 12' 8"ft
GS4 SOLAR e-xclusive is a solar-electric boat that represents the state of the art in terms of design and sustainability. It is designed, manufactured and assembled entirely in Italy...
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Electric boat : center console boat (trimaran) ZEPHYR NAVIWATT
5,3m 17' 5"ft
The electric boat of Naviwatt are conceived to bring you all the advantages of electrical propulsion: comfort for your crew: silence, maneuverability,...
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Electric boat : in-board runabout VERT 0500 ArgoNautic
5,08m 16' 8"ft
VERT is our runabout powerboat model. Combining the qucik and sporty attitude already know from RIRE with a comnforlablc and elegant flavour.VERT...
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Electric boat : pontoon boat Griffin Leisure Boats Inc.
6,1m 20' 0"ft
Griffin Leisure Boats introduces our new models of Pontoon Paddle Wheel Boats. Griffin Electric Boats is dedicated to designing, manufacturing and marketing environmentally safe electric paddle wheel pontoon boats. The Griffin line offers significantly more value-for-money than existing electric powered boats on...
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Canal boat : house-boat (electric) ESCAPE 1050 ECO DELPHIA Yachts
10,5m 34' 5"ft
Delphia 1050 Escape ECO has proved Delphia Yachts’ “green†credentials and further reinforces the company’s ethos on the importance of continued research and development. Delphia is committed to its corporate social responsibility programmes...
