Electric Propulsion

So, you are thinking of going electric? Congratulations for showing interest in electric propulsion systems for boats. Just by thinking about adopting electric as an alternative energy option identifies you as a trailblazer in this area. We hopefully can help expand your subject knowledge as we walk you through the process of going electric. Electric offers some significant advantages over fossil fuels such as gas and diesel but of course there are also some limitations. Cost is still probably the largest obstacle to making the transition, but then owning a boat and saving money rarely belong in the same sentence!

How you intend to use your boat will be a big factor in whether electric may be for you. Taking your unique situation into account we will walk you through the advantages and disadvantages of electric propulsion to determine if it is a good fit for your boat and lifestyle. ABYC have published a number of technical standards related to electric propulsion that cover such requirements as propulsion systems, chargers, inverters, wiring and batteries. We recommend using a ABYC certified technician to advise and assist you in planning and installation.