Press Releases

November 15, 2011
Elco Motor Yachts and Hunter Marine Introduce the Eco-Friendly 
Elco E Power Electric Propulsion System for Sailboats Up to 50 Feet

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.The Elco E Power system includes integrated solar, wind and shore power recharging options, which provide the owner with multiple environmentally safe options for recharging 12-volt AGM batteries. The Elco E Power system is an upgrade to the system featured in the award-winning Elco electric-powered Hunter 27e 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.

Download Press Release

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

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 Hunter 27e with the Elco E Power system is an upgrade to the award-winning Elco electric-powered Hunter 27e 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.

Download Press Release

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.

Download Press Release

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 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

December 23, 2010
Sail Magazine

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
Cruising World

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

September 15, 2010
Hunter 27e

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