Press Releases

November 3rd, 2012
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Leading the way with a complete plug and play Electric Propulsion System

Athens, NY  – Elco Motor Yachts has just completed two successful exhibitions, one to the industry insiders at the IBEX International Boatbuilders Exhibition and Conference, and secondly to the East Coast boating public at the Annapolis, United States Sailboat Show, both occurring in early October.   Elco started the year with a Boat of the Read More

September 24th, 2012
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Elco Motor Yachts Expands Line of Electric Motors and Services for Customers and Installers

Elco will be at booth #1049 at the International Boatbuilders Exhibition (IBEX) in  Louisville, Kentucky October 2 – 4, 2012.  LOUISVILLE, KY– October 2, 2012 – Elco Motor Yachts, a leader in electric propulsion systems, will announce its most powerful motor in the Elco EP series at the IBEX show this week. Available shortly, the Read More

November 15th, 2011
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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.

October 6th, 2011
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Elco Motor Yachts and Hunter Marine Introduce the Eco-Friendly Elco E Power Electric Propulsion System for Sailboats Up to 50 Feet

ANNAPOLIS, MD October 6, 2011- The Hunter 27e features the all-new Elco E Power renewable energy system, centered on the Elco EP2000 AC electric motor. The Elco E Power system includes integrated solar, wind and shore power recharging options, which provides the owner with multiple environmentally safe options for recharging the 12-volt AGM batteries. The Read More

September 5th, 2011
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Elco Motor Yachts and Hunter Marine Introduce the First Totally Integrated, Eco-Friendly Electric Propulsion System for Sailboats Up to 55 Feet

CANNES, FRANCE – September 5, 2011- The new Hunter e36 HYBRID features the all-new Elco E Power hybrid system, featuring the new Elco EP4000 AC electric motor. The E Power system includes an integrated network of high performance recharging options with a range of over 800 nautical miles at five knots cruising speed at a cost of eight cents per nautical mile when under battery power only.

February 24th, 2011
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Meeting the Public is a Pleasure, Whether it’s in the US or France

 Athens, NY The employees of the Elco Motor Yachts company, from management to the manufacturing unit to the sales and marketing staff, are rightfully proud of their unique, “Green” product. This pride is evident when company representatives hit the road, or in the case of the Paris Boat Show, the air, to get out and Read More

February 7th, 2011
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Both the Past and the Future Shape the Present for Elco Motor Yachts

Athens, NY Representatives of Elco Motor Yachts, supplier of “green” propulsion systems considered by many to be the wave of the future for pleasure boating, have been busy during the boating “off-season.” They’ve interacted with enthusiasts and industry insiders at boat shows in Seattle, Miami, Atlantic City and New York City, both with and without Read More

December 23rd, 2010
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Awards Season Honors Continue For Revolutionary Hunter 27E – Powered by Elco

ATHENS, NY – The good news continues to roll into the Athens headquarters of Elco Motor Yachts, as the recently introduced Hunter 27E motorized sailboat has been named the Green Award Winner by Sail magazine.

December 23rd, 2010
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Hunter Marine Corp. and Elco Motor Yachts Combine Technologies to Earn “Boat of the Year” Nomination

ATHENS, NY – The entertainment industry is currently honoring its finest performers with Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. In a similar vein, the marine world’s equivalent, nominees for the prestigious 18th annual Cruising World “Boat of the Year” awards, are also receiving worldwide recognition. Elco Motor Yachts of Athens, NY, America’s oldest producer of electric Read More

September 15th, 2010
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Hunter & Elco Team Up

ATHENS, NY – Elco Motor Yachts is pleased to announce it has teamed up with Hunter Marine Corporation to produce and market the Hunter 27 sail boat with AC electric propulsion. The Hunter 27 with electric propulsion will officially be launched at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland USA on the evening of Read More