Moritz Hermann von Jacobi created the first electric boat with the financial assistance of Czar Nicholas in 1839. The 28’ paddlewheel vessel depicted above with 14 passengers crossed the Neva River in St. Petersburg against the current at 3 mph with a battery powering an electric motor.
With Northern European countries and California pushing for sustainable power on land and sea, increasingly American boat owners are wondering if there might be an electric boat in their future. We take a look at 20 electric boats that are available now, or by the summer. They range from 16’ to 80’ and cover the waterfront of applications. More...
We recently tested the Galeon 375 GTO with the 2X Mercury 600 option. The combination of its prodigious horsepower and the increased prop surface area of the dual props got the 375
on plane between 3000 and 3500 RPM, an important performance detail for a boat weighing 26,376 lbs. (11,956 kgs.) More...
Join Tony Fleming of Fleming Yachts as he continues exploring the spectacular coastline of southeast Alaska in one of his namesake yachts. Challenging tides, lots of unmarked hazards - and plenty of bears - are part of the adventure. More...
The Yamaha EX Limited is competitively priced, but has the ample seating and stability needed for a family-friendly PWC. She’s also very easy to operate thanks to Yamaha RiDE technology. More...
The Riviera 64 Sports Motor Yacht is built for entertainment from the transom to the cockpit to the mezzanine deck to the connecting salon. She can also double as a bluewater sportfisher and expedition yacht, and is comfortable offshore because of her low-CG and Aussie bones. More...
If you are a boat owner, the answer is “Yes!” At the Sovereign Boat Club, we eliminate the hassles of boat ownership by handling the maintenance chores. Take more time to relax and kick up your feet. Inquire now about our Ownership Program or the benefits of membership in our Club. More...
New weekly feature “Accidents of the Week,” is designed to alert responsible boaters and the boating industry to things that go wrong while operating a boat of any type, and by inference, ways to avoid trouble – for VIP Subscribers only. More...
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