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Strictly Sail Chicago

January 27-30, 2012
Strictly Sail Chicago

Strictly Sail Chicago

Strictly Sail Shows are the premiere all-sail boat shows in the U.S. Exhibitors from around the world feature their latest products for showgoers to see and buy. Strictly Sail is held 4 times a year in the following cities: Chicago, Miami, Oakland and St. Petersburg. Read More

Miami International Boat Show

February 16-20, 2012
Miami International Boat Show

Miami International Boat Show

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. Read More

Strictly Sail Pacific

April 12-15, 2012
Strictly Sail Pacific

Strictly Sail Pacific

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News

Southampton Boat Show

September 16-25, 2011
Elco Motor Yachts and Hunter Marine Introduce the First Totally Integrated, Eco-Friendly Electric Propulsion System for Sailboats Up to 55 Feet

New Legend e36 HYBRID can be seen at the PSP Southampton Boat Show, Mayflower Park

SOUTHAMPTON, UK – September 16, 2011- The new Legend 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. The Legend e36 HYBRID follows the introduction of the award-winning Elco electric-powered Legend e27 sailboat.

To learn more, arrange an appointment or interview, please contact Kevin M. Kearns at +1 (949) 394-2216, (877) 411-3526, or via e-mail at kkearns@elcomotoryachts.com.

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

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

TCANNES, 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. The Hunter e36 HYBRID follows the introduction of the award-winning Elco electric-powered Hunter e27 sailboat.

To learn more, arrange an appointment or interview, please contact Kevin M. Kearns at +1 (949) 394-2216, (877) 411-3526, or via e-mail at kkearns@elcomotoryachts.com.

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

Meeting the Public is a Pleasure, Whether it's in the US or France

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. Read More

February 24, 2011
Elco Motor Yachts Headed "Down East"

Elco Motor Yachts Headed "Down East"

Nothing says "pleasure boating" like the island-studded Maine coast. And along the Maine coast, nothing says "boat show" like the highly regarded Maine Boat Builders Show, set for Friday, March 18 through Sunday, March 20 at the Portland Company Complex in the tourist mecca of historic downtown Portland. Read More

February 07, 2011
Elco and Hunter Together Again for Miami Boat Show

Elco and Hunter Together Again for Miami Boat Show

Boating enthusiasts visiting the upcoming Miami International Boat Show and Strictly Sail Miami will be able to inspect the Hunter 27E in its natural habitat, "on the water." The huge Miami show will run from February 17-21 at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Read More

February 07, 2011
Both the Past and the Future Shape the Present for Elco Motor Yachts

Both the Past and the Future Shape the Present for Elco Motor Yachts

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 the award-winning Hunter 27E that uses Elco's state-of-the-art electric powerplant as a supplement to sail power. Read More

January 30, 2011
Elco Motor Yachts Set For Huge Atlantic City Boat Show

Elco Motor Yachts Set For Huge Atlantic City Boat Show

Set to run from February 2-6 at the Atlantic City Convention Center in the heart of the "Jersey Shore" resort area, the 32nd annual show will give snow-weary East Coast residents an opportunity to inspect the innovative electric propulsion systems produced by Elco Motor Yachts of Athens, NY as well as enjoy an exhibit co-sponsored by Elco, "The History of Boating in America." Read More

January 10, 2011
Hunter 27e Powered by Elco to be Featured at the Seattle Boat Show; Elco's West Coast Debut!

Hunter 27e Powered by Elco to be Featured at the Seattle Boat Show; Elco's West Coast Debut!

Set for January 21-30, the West Coast's largest boat show will be held in two locations, inside the mammoth Qwest Field Event Center and "On the Water" at South Lake Union, with a free shuttle running between the two locations every half hour. Read More

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

Awards Season Honors Continue For Revolutionary Hunter 27E - Powered by Elco

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. Read More

December 23, 2010
Hunter Marine Corp. and Elco Motor Yachts Combine Technologies to Earn

Hunter Marine Corp. and Elco Motor Yachts Combine Technologies to Earn "Boat of the Year" Nomination

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. Read More

December 20, 2010
Annapolis Boat Show 2010

Annapolis Boat Show 2010

Annapolis Boat Show 2010 Kevin Kearns from Elco and John Peterson from Hunter Marine discuss their new release the Hunter 27e powered by Elco... Read More

September 15, 2010
Hunter & Elco Team Up

Hunter & Elco Team Up

Elco Motor Yachts is also pleased to announce it will have a display at the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, which will feature its new AC electric propulsion system. Read More