The appeal of an electric boat has come full circle from its novelty at the 1893 World's Fair and its widespread use in the years following -- an era in which other power options included steam, gasoline, naphtha, and sail. Today, the power options are somewhat different (and certainly more safe), but the distinct advantages of the electric motor haven't changed. And environmentally, there has never been a better time to go electric.
Owning an electric boat today means never having to wait for the engine to warm up. It means never needing to raise one's voice to be heard over the drone of a diesel motor. A pleasant lack of oil and diesel or gas in the bilge. No money or time spent on engine winterization. No diesel or gasoline odor that masks the wonderful salty smell of the harbor or the crispness of the pines alongside the lake. With an electric motor, you experience the true scent and sounds of being on the water.
An electric boat powered by Elco instead means having a boat properly powered to provide good speed and long running time between charges. Bulky fuel tanks are replaced with modern batteries and an optional on-board charging system.
Elco electric drive systems are quiet, easy to operate, safe, highly energy-efficient, and – obviously, a highly sustainable and environmentally aware choice. Our inboard electric boat motors are expertly engineered to deliver the utmost confidence in electric propulsion. Now other boat owners can enjoy what Elco owners have enjoyed and experienced for over a hundred years: electric power that's easy to install and enjoy.
See the electric boat motor difference for yourself. Our electric boat experts can work with you to choose the Elco electric drive system that gives you the cruising speed that's right for your boat's weight and length, and that's reliable and enjoyable for the waters you cruise on.
