January 22nd, 2013
Elco Waterway: Adams Lake State Park
Elco’s waterway this week is Adam’s Lake State Park. Located in Ohio’s bluegrass region, its one of the state’s most scenic and biologically interesting areas. This lake lies in an area rich in natural diversity with many unique plants and animals. Why is it our waterway you ask? Aside from being a beautiful lake wedged between the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, this lake accommodates non-powered craft and those with electric motors only.
Adam’s Lake is a 47-acre lake open to fishing, picnicking, and hiking. Nice catches of largemouth bass, bluegill, crappie, channel catfish, bullhead, and carp are common. There are 4 picnic areas with tables and restrooms located through the park. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources, division of parks and recreation operate Adam’s Lake State Park. Try out an eco-friendly Elco motor on Adam’s Lake of Ohio and enjoy.
For more information about Adam’s Lake, visit http://www.stateparks.com/adams_lake_state_reserve_in_ohio.html
January 16th, 2013
34′ 1941 Elco Cruisette: Repower
December 22nd, 2012
Strictly Sail Pacific: April 11 thru 14, 2013
Jack London Square, Oakland, California
Elco Motor Yachts has been producing Electric Propulsion for 120 years, visit with us in Oakland to see the most advanced in-board Electric Propulsion system on the Market.
When it comes to sailing, Strictly Sail Pacific is the place to be for the best selection of boats, the latest products, the coolest gear, and FUN activities for all the family. There is so much to do and see, so be sure to plan your time to take full advantage of all the exciting opportunities, including hundreds of free seminars, on-the-water activities, parties, live music, and much more.
May 5th, 2012
Open House – Shop Talk
Lake George, New York – Hall’s Boat Corporation is hosting an Open House on Saturday, May 12 from 11-1PM.
Join Mr. Joe Fleming, one of the founders of ACBS, past owner of Elco Electric Launch and now design engineer at Elco Motor Yachts for the new modern Elco motors. Joe will discuss the history of Elco and will have on display the new AC motors sold by Elco today.
On the shop floor with restoration nearly complete is Wenona, the famed 1899 Elco Electric launch. Attendees will be able to view her original electric motor, as well as many old photos and information about this historic boat.
Wenona was built in 1899 and delivered to the F.R. Smith yard on Lake George where she was used to demonstrate the qualities of electric boats. In 1903 she was purchased by Bishop Stires, who owned a camp at Shelving Rock and who was a prominent figure in New York as well as on the lake.
Wenona became a Lake George icon in the 20the century, as the favorite boat of the popular bishop and his family.
Participating in the open shop will be members of the Hall’s restoration team that made her re-birth possible.
Hall’s will also have on display a variety of classic boats currently in their improved boat shop for restoration and repair.
April 18th, 2012
More Mojo in Miami
Great article on the Miami International Boat show from Soundings Trade Only, “the Daily news for Marine Industry Professionals”.
Elco Motor Yachts, the Athens, N.Y., electric motor manufacturer, showcased its EP4000 AC on the Hunter e36 Hybrid sailboat. “There’s no smoke, no noise, no vibration,” Elco senior vice president Kevin Kearns says. The AC motor is 93 percent efficient, compared with 45 percent for most diesel engines and 25 percent for 2-stroke gasoline engines, he says. Kearns says that at $8,500, the cost is comparable to a diesel system. The lithium batteries last six to eight years, and the motor, which is sealed and has just one moving part, requires servicing once every 50,000 hours to repack the thrust bearing, he says. “Range is 46nm at 5 knots on batteriesonly” and “A range of 812nm at 5 knots using batteries and generator as a hybrid with 50 gal of fuel. Operating cost is about 8 cents a nautical mile. The 12-volt batteries are rechargeable from shore power, solar panels, a wind turbine or a 14-kW generator. “You can get to hull speed instantly with a generator running and dead batteries,” he says.
April 15th, 2012
Portland Boatbuilders Show
by Eugene Story
ELCO, Maine Electric Boats and the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard participated together at the Maine Boatbuilders show this year. The Boat Builders Show is a very special show in that it brings together boatbuilders, those that professionally maintain boats and serious boaters. There are very few at the show who do not have a serious interest in boating.
Although ELCO had a booth at last years show, having a boat with an Elco motor installed certainly attracted more people. The show attracts many Mainers but there are also many attendees from Nova Scotia, Massachusettes, and New Hampshire and others from afar. It is a time of serious boat talk between boaters and builders.
The attraction this year was the Electric Downeaster. The Downeaster lobster boat of Maine is looked on by boaters as one of the most seaworthy boat designs in existence having evolved over many years of lobster fishing on the coast. While the latest versions have mostly followed the trend to large high powered diesel engines for maximum speed, this has been at the expense of high fuel costs and pollution of water, air, and sound. There is a growing interest is zero emission boats that operate silently at hull speed at a fraction of the horsepower and without pollution.
Maine Electric Boats, the ELCO dealer for Maine, and the Boothbay Harbor Shipyard, in searching for a classic lobster boat hull to demonstrate a downeaster hull with electric propulsion found a 50 year old wooden lobster boat in Boothbay Harbor Maine built for a smaller hull speed engine. We installed the engine last fall and ran trials. The boat performed well reaching hull speed (6.5 knots) with a 20HP ELCO motor. Although the boat has not had its final finish there was a steady stream of visitors over the 3 days of the show and a real interest in electric propulsion. There were also many sailboaters who are looking to repower with an electric motor.
It is still an educational process for most boat builders and boaters and seeing an ELCO motor in a classic lobster boat has given them a good boost. It is those pursuing classic boat building and restoration who will be the leaders.y
January 18th, 2012
Miami International Boat Show
Business in Motion:
More than 2,300 of the world’s leading marine industry manufacturers will display the newest powerboats, engines and accessories on more than 2.5 million square feet of exhibition space.
November 15th, 2011
Elco Motor Yachts Introduces Improved Eco-Friendly Elco E Power Electric Propulsion Systems for Sailboats Up to 50 Feet
Amsterdam, NL November 15, 2011- Elco Motor Yachts will be displaying the new Elco E Power renewable energy system, centered on Elco’s new and improved line of quiet, powerful and efficient AC electric motors. Read More
October 19th, 2011
IBEX
IBEX is a professional-only trade show specifically designed for those engaged in the industry. MAATS has consolidated with IBEX and now forms the Aftermarket Pavilion at IBEX. Read More
October 10th, 2011
United States Sailboat Show
The world’s largest show featuring exclusively new sailboats!
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