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The history of successful electric boat buiding goes back over 100 years.

There are many sucessful electric boat manufacturers.

Electric powered boats using solar or wind power as an energy source are extremely efficient and environmentally friendly.

Electric Boats

Electric Boats on the web.

Thames Electric Launch Company - Thames Electric Launch Company - The Thames Electric Launch Company is a long established British firm dealing solely with electric boats and electric drive systems. The Thames Electric Launch Company products range from the smallest electric outboard, up to electric propulsion packages for the largest canal or river boats. The Thames Electric Launch Company also supply a range of electric boats, from skiffs up to 27ft launches. Saildrive and Combi Outboards information and supplies.

Cobalt Marine Electric Boats - Cobalt Marine Electric Boats - Cobalt Marine produces high quality, functional electric boats. The electrically powered 13', 18' and 21' models, produced by owner/designer Phil Schiro's, offer simplicity of both design and operation by the use of two submersible electric motors mounted inboard and independently of each other.

Black River Boats - Black River Boats - Black River Boats has been building environmentally sound wooden electric boats for over twenty years. Wood is collected from fallen and dead cedar, oak and walnut trees. New and used electric boats for sale plus guides, instructions and electric boat publications.

Electric Launch Company - Electric Launch Company - The Electric Launch Company, ELCO, builds and supplies electric launches and electric drive systems.

Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Company - Tamarack Lake Electric Boat Company - This electric boat company has developed an electric pontoon boat that will be available from Spring 2006. The website has photographs of this electric pontoon boat, along with technical details and the diary of a successful six day tour by the prototype.

Electric Boats by Budsin Woodcraft - Electric Boats by Budsin Woodcraft - Budsin Wood Craft has been building electric boats for over sixteen years. Budsin electric boats are crafted one at a time and are all hand made. They range in size from fifteen to twenty-two feet. Top speed is six to eight knots and running time of up to eight hours.

Electric Drive for Sailboats - Electric Drive for Sailboats - Electric Drive on an American Mariner 24, Slippery When Wet. This interesting page details the owners experience of replacing the auxiliary outboard power on his 24 foot sailboat with a Motorguide Electric Outboard Engine. The author gives comparitive information on the speeds achieved with his Mercury Outboard Engine and with the newly fitted electric outboard. There are also details of the deep cycle batteries and charge controller used.

Duffy Electric Boats - Duffy Electric Boats - The Duffy Electric Boat Company has more than 33 years of experience in building and selling electric power boats in the electric boat industry. There are over 6,500 Duffy Electric Boats in use worldwide. Electric boat sizes range from 16ft up to 30ft.

Some Thoughts on Electric Motors and Solar Sailing - Some Thoughts on Electric Motors and Solar Sailing - Captain Ply has a very good page here discussing the issues faced in converting an electric outboard trolling engine for use as an auxiliary power drive on a sailboat. There are detailed instructions for the electic outboard's adaptation and fitting along with good pictures. There is a discussion on the best electric outboard engine to use as well as which solar panels are most efficient and cost-effective.

Lo Voltage - Lo Voltage - Lo Voltagea is a 15 1/2' electric launch built in stitch & glue plywood. This page has photographs, plans for building the Lo Voltage electric boat, a bill of materials needed and building notes.

Electric Boat Association of the Americas, the EBAA - Electric Boat Association of the Americas, the EBAA - The Electric Boat Association of the Americas is an organization devoted to the advancement of electric-powered boating.

Electric Boats - Electric Boats - This UK web site has a good discussion of electric boats along with working examples. There are pages detailing electric boat designs, deep cycle battery selection and use, and key factors for electric boats. The Terrapin electric boat is discussed in some detail.

EV Parts Electric Vehicles, Parts and Accessories - EV Parts Electric Vehicles, Parts and Accessories - EV Parts is an electrical parts and accessories supplier. There is an informative FAQ page as well as other pages with General Wiring Diagrams and useful electrical information. Online catalog includes: Batteries, Battery Chargers, Bearings & Seals, Circuit Breakers, Controllers, Potentiometers, DC to DC Converters, Electrical Connectors, Crimpers & Cutters, Fuses, Instruments, Battery Testers, Tachometers, Voltmeters, Motor Mounts, Motor Parts, Armatures, Brushes, Springs & Holders, Potentiomenters, Publications & Books, Resistors, Shunts, Solenoids & Contactors, Switches, Micro Switches, Relays, and more.