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Electric Propulsion

Powerful Ideas

Technology is letting boaters jettison the generator, along with its weight, noise, vibration and space consumption.

Proof of Concept

The liveaboard owner of the Steeler 61S Electric wanted a steel-hull, electric-power boat that would set several new standards.

Charged Up

The marine industry, unlike its on-road counterparts, is many nautical miles away from the mass adoption of electric-powered vehicles, but builders and DIYers are moving toward reducing the use of fossil fuels via robust solar power arrays, powerful lithium battery banks, and hybrid and electric propulsion.

Illustration by Daniel Zalkus

My Best Finds

On every used boat, treasures await. They’re usually wrapped in mystery, possibly alongside a pink thong.

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