The Future of Electric Boats

Published June 3rd, 2020 by Bernardo

Motorboats are fun, but some might say the nautical industry has been too traditional by failing to provide more options for electric boats. Electric cars are becoming more and more popular every year, so where are all of the electric motors for boats? As people become more concerned about greenhouse gas emissions and fuel efficiency, expect electric motors to play a bigger part in the boating industry in the near future.

The Canadian electric boat Fantail 217 – A Full Day of Fun for About 50 Cents in Electricity.

Published February 23rd, 2017 by Bernardo

The electrical-powered Fantail 217 is inspired by the graceful fantail launches that have been navigating on the Thames, the Hudson River and wild Canadian lakes for more than a century. A truly remarkable craft. Fantail 217 can accommodate up to ten guests and will surely attract attention wherever you dock. The Fantail is silent, non-polluting, easy to handle, low maintenance and inexpensive to operate. Go picnic on the lake with a snack and a bottle of wine, sit around the retractable table and relax! it’s a fabulous new way to take your family and friends out on the water

The Bruce 22 Electric Boat – Blazing Speeds from an Iconic Design

Published February 15th, 2017 by Bernardo

Enter, Ian Bruce. World renowned boat builder, recreational craft pioneer, co-creator of the iconic LASER sailboat, Olympian, Member Order of Canada, and hi-performance boat visionary. Now add to his C.V. developer of the Bruce 22 – a retro-styled, 5-passenger, 41 mph electric speedboat modeled after the iconic boat designs of the Italian Riviera. 

FANTAIL MOTORING EXPERIENCE

Published January 26th, 2017 by Bernardo

I had the pleasure of motoring the Canadian Electric Boat Company’s Torqeedo electric motor powered Fantail to the Fort Lauderdale Jazz Brunch in December. It was my first experience captaining an electric boat for an extended cruise and a very enjoyable experience it was!  My journey started early morning in Dania motoring west on the Dania Cut-off canal taking the scenic route to the South Fork of the New River. Cruising in silence on a cool morning with a warm sun on my back, sipping a hot coffee made a great start to the day. 

Orange is the New Green. (Part 4)

Published October 17th, 2016 by Bernardo

Today we’re in Starnberg. Germany where Torqeedo, a manufacturer of marine electric power, is making tremendous advance in performance, torque and battery life. 

Orange is the New Green. (Part 2)

Published October 14th, 2016 by Bernardo

In part two of our four-part blog on this subject, our quest to find environmentally friendly boat lines and products take us to Demark, where a remarkable young visionary has built a remarkable electric boat out of recycled windmill blades. 

Orange is the New Green. (Part 1)

Published October 13th, 2016 by Bernardo

In the quest for clean energy products and environmentally friendly personal transportation, the automotive industry is out front with Tesla leading the pack. The push for similar advances in green power and construction has been going on in the marine industry for quite some time, with varying degrees of accomplishment depending on the product. 

It’s a Yacht Tender Moment at Nautical Ventures in Fort Lauderdale.

Published September 19th, 2016 by Bernardo

Back in the day, buying a yacht tender was easy. It was more of a utilitarian item designed to fit in a specific place on the boat, used for crew and passenger transport between the ship and the shore. To a yacht, it was a commodity, traded in every few years for a new model. These days, tenders have evolved to offer many innovative features into many varying designs. New technologies have redefined the tender and what it means to the modern yacht owner. 

Rand Electric Boats – Easy for All to Use

Published July 29th, 2016 by Bernardo

With the fast pace of modern life, when are you free to unwind? Like nothing else, boating allows you to let go. That feeling you get from the blowing wind and open air, the sounds of waves lapping against the vessel. But owning a boat for most people remains a dream. A dream limited by costs, by time, and for some a sense of responsibility for the environment. Rand boats exist to break these limits through affordably priced and user friendly boats that are easy to maintain with minimal environmental impact.

Rand Boats – Go Green.

Published July 28th, 2016 by Bernardo

What is sustainable boating? The impact of boating on the environment and waterways has long been a controversial topic. The reality is, some of the most eco-conscience people you’ll ever meet are boaters. Their very survival depends on understanding and cooperating with mother nature. As a result, the boating industry pairs their design and manufacturing efforts to meet the demands and expectations of their owners.

Rand Picnic Sport Boats – Authenticity Meets Technology.

Published July 27th, 2016 by Bernardo

RAND Boats is more than a boat builder – they are also a technology and design company focusing on energy development. Their department of research and development is collaborating with innovative partners in electric batteries and renewable energy to make a sustainable evolution at sea.

Rand Electric Boats – Rethinking What’s Possible

Published July 26th, 2016 by Bernardo

RAND  Boats are re-thinking traditional motorboat design in order to make easy-going boating available to everyone. They produce sleek, simplistic electric motorboats for recreational use and with focus on social interaction. RAND electric boats are electric and solar powered to create a silent and fume free boating experience for easy conversation and joy on the sea. Rand’s pedigree combines Scandinavian design with graceful lines, and are built with sustainable, low maintenance materials. Onboard safety is a high priority and all Rand models are unsinkable. 

 

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