This electric motor can be mounted to countless boats and vessels, letting us tap into eco-friendly and silent power; selling for $3,500 ...

O.G. Schmidt invented the electric trolling motor in 1934 when he attached the starter motor from a Model A Ford to a flexible shaft with a propeller on the end. A fanatical angler, Schmidt used the ...

Mercury Marine’s recent ­foray into the ­electric-outboard market began with the ­Avator 7.5e, but as promised, both a higher-powered ­Avator 20e and 35e have now joined the lineup. Offering ­power ...

A boat built in 1912 with the latest electric propulsion technology will offer tours along the Susquehanna River beginning in the summer of 2022. The Chief Uncas, a 109-year-old wooden tour boat, is a ...

It may not offer infinite range, but it’s close. The new Oceanvolt ServoProp saildrive has a regeneration feature that efficiently charges up an electric boat’s batteries while sailing. Many people ...

Flux Marine co-founders Ben Sorkin, Daylin Frantin and Jon Lord say that they began developing an electric outboard ­motor in a garage. That’s a startup plan that worked out for Bill ­Harley and ...

Electric boats offer major advantages for beginner and experienced boaters alike. But cleaner, quieter and more enjoyable boating often comes with a seriously hefty price tag. Or at least it used to ...

GeekWire chronicles the Pacific Northwest startup scene. Sign up for our weekly startup newsletter, and check out the GeekWire funding tracker and VC directory. by Kurt Schlosser on Apr 27, 2023 at ...

Making a model boat kit is not just great fun, it can improve a kid’s coordination and can also be educational. Of course, model boats aren’t just for children. Complex models give hours of pleasure ...

It's not uncommon for the luxury carmakers of the world to tie the knot occasionally with the makers of sports boats and yachts. It's the nature of things, if you really think about it, as luxury cars ...